2024 OBHF PLAYER ELIGIBILITY (MEN)

*for League, Provincial and National play*

• Registration in summer seasons is the prerequisite for all summer events.
• Players will be re-classified as to level they play in 2024.

Men’s A-B-C-D-E

PROVINCIAL RULE – If a player played ‘A’ level in the Province of Ontario in 2023 and no longer wants to play ‘A’ level, they are not classified as an ‘A’ player Provincially in 2024. They will be classified as to the level that they play in 2024.

NATIONAL RULE – Players who played in the 2023 CBHA Men’s ‘A’ Nationals in Saint John, NB are not eligible for lower levels in 2024 National events (B-C-D). Please see exemptions available in ‘B’ Nationals Eligibility.

NATIONAL RULE – Players who play in a designated ‘A’ level league and are classified as an ‘A’ player are not eligible for lower levels in 2024 National events (B-C-D). Please see exemptions available in ‘B’ Nationals Eligibility.

PROVINCIAL RULE – Players who played in the 2023 CBHA Men’s ‘A’ Nationals in Saint John, NB but were classified as B-C players in the OBHF will be re-classified to B-C level for 2024 OBHF Provincial play.

PROVINCIAL & NATIONAL RULE – Players who play ‘A’ Division, ‘A’ National Qualifier, ‘A’ National Championships in 2023 are not eligible for 2024 lower-level Provincial or National events. They are classified as ‘A’ players for 2024 Provincial events if they participate in the above-mentioned events. Note: In 2025, a player classified as a B-C player in the OBHF who was picked up for 2024 ‘A’ Nationals may be re-classified to play B-C level, however, they are not able to play 2024 ‘A’ Nationals or above rule is enforced.

PROVINCIAL RULE – Players who play in ‘A’ Nationals but were classified as D-E players in the OBHF will be re-classified the following year, however, their re-classification will be one level above their previous classification. ‘D’ player will be classified ‘C’ and ‘E’ player will be classified as ‘D’.

PROVINCIAL RULE – Any player who plays in a designated ‘A’ level league is classified as an ‘A’ player.

Any 2023 classified ‘A’ player who wishes to participate in the lower-level leagues in 2024 and relinquishes the ‘A’ status will be governed by the following OBHF league team limits:

B/C – Three (3) former ‘A’ players per team.

D – Two (2) former ‘A’ players per team.

E – One (1) former ‘A’ player per team.

Please refer to the list of 2023 classified A players.  Click here 

Masters 33+ (1991 or earlier)

• Club team of all 33+ players playing any division can enter the Masters 33+ Provincial Championships.
• League division assembled teams of 33+ players are eligible to enter the Masters 33+ Provincial Championships.
• One team entry per division day of play is available for the leagues to enter the Masters 33+ Provincial Championships. Additional entries may be granted based on availability.
• Pick ups for club teams at the Provincial Championships must be from the same division day of play in the club team league (three players and a goalie).
• There are no A classified players eligible for Masters 33+ Provincial Championships.
• There are no age exemptions.

Legends  43+ (1981 or earlier)

• Club team of all 43+ players playing any division can enter to the Masters 43+ Provincial Championships.
• League assembled teams of 43+ players are eligible to enter the Masters 43+ Provincial Championships.
• Pick ups for club teams at the 43+ Provincial Championships must be from the same league (three players and a goalie).
• All players registered are eligible for Legends 43+.
• There are no age exemptions.

Legends 50+ (1974 or earlier)

• Every registered player in Ontario is eligible for the Legends 50+ Provincial Championships.
• There are no age exemptions.

Men’s B – C – D – Recreational Winter Provincial Championships – May 26- 28, 2023 Oshawa, Ontario

Players may only participate on one team per weekend.

Men’s ‘A’  Provincial Championships – July 12 – 14 Mississauga, Ontario

Players may only participate on one team per weekend.

Men’s B/C/Legends 43+ Provincial Championships – August 16 – 18 Sudbury, Ontario

Players may only participate on one team per weekend.

Men’s D/Recreational Division/Masters 33+/Legends 50+ Provincial Championships – August 23 – 25 – Mississauga, Ontario

Players may only participate on one team per weekend.

Any classified A players from the 2023 season are not eligible to participate in the Winter Provincial Championships.

Note: These rules must be abided by all leagues. If they are not, please notify the OBHF.