10/11/2026
BATTLE FOR THE BELT 2026 RULES
NO OFFSIDE
NO ICINGS
***HIGH STICK*** new*** the ball must make contact with the blade of the stick over the players shoulders for a minor penalty.
All DHL ball hockey rules are in effect, delay of game (player shooting ball over High mesh, or goalie shooting ball directly out of play),
*Hand pass is good to the defensive zone red line
*All minor penalties are 1 minute, all major penalties are 3 minutes and ejection from game. Teams can go as low as 3 on 1 for penalties . *The Penalty will start when the ball is dropped.
*3 minor penalties will lead to ejection from game
*if a goalie shoots the ball directly out anywhere including the players bench it will be a minor penalty.
*Games are 2x12 minute Run time games
*Each team will have a minimum of 3 games
*Teams get one time out per game
*Max roster is 11
* If the game is within 3 goals or less the clock will stop for the last 2 minutes of every game
*To determine seeding, teams will get 2 points for a win. 1 point for a tie
*Team fee is $300 per team, that MUST be paid before game begins
*Teams are required to wear the same color shirts; please bring 2 colors
**NO PLAYERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO BE REPLACED, INCLUDING BECAUSE OF INJURY; no subs will be allowed; if goalie needs to be substituted a rostered player from your team must fill in. players must play one round robin game to be eligible for playoffs. players can only play on one team per division.
Playoffs - if there is a tie in the quarter or semi finals. The game will go straight to a shootout . Best of 3 shooters.. After 3 shooters teams can re shoot the same shooter just not back to back
For finals it will be straight overtime.
How games are scored.
2 points for a win
1 point for a tie
rec- goal difference will determine seeding
comp- head to head will determine before goal difference in comp
REC- no dhl rated or tier 1 players https://dhlballhockey.com/dhl-rated-players
Comp- Open
Explore the top DHL rated players in Dan's ball hockey league, showcasing the competitive spirit and talent of our players.