The Manatee Ball Hockey League is a USA Ball Hockey Affiliated league that plays out of Lakewood Ranch Park. Our mission is to promote exercise, team work and sportsmanship; we are looking to give kids an opportunity to play and learn the sport of hockey in the at the new facility the Lightning built at Lakewood Ranch Park.
History Of The MBHL
Inaugural Fall Session of the MBHL
The inaugural season of the MBHL had a total of 38 participants registered.
The MBHL Grows in 2022 With Two Sessions
In 2022 the MBHL added an Adult league and added a Winter and Fall season. The league grew from 38 players in 2021 to 100 players in each of the Winter and Fall seasons.
The MBHL continues to grow
In 2023 the MBHL continued to grow in popularity. The youth and adult programs averaged over 140 players per season.
The MBHL continues to increase in popularity in 2024
In 2024 the MBHL continued to add players as the adult program grows.
New Playing Surface Debuts in The Fall Session
The long awaited rink upgrades start with a new playing surface as participation explodes to over 165 players for each season.
Rink Lights and Inline Leagues Added in 2026
New lights and player benches await the MBHL players as the league gears up for the 2026 season.
FAQ
We have programs from age 3 to adults. Our current programs are:
- Lil Manatees (3-5 years old)
- 7u (6-7 years old)
- 10u (8-10 years old)
- 15u (11-15 years old)
- Adult (16 and up)
- Helmet: Street or ice hockey helmet with a full face protection such as a cage or clear shield.
- Gloves: Street or ice hockey gloves.
- Shin Guards: Street or ice hockey shin pads that cover the leg from knee to ankle.
- Stick: Street or ice hockey stick.
- Elbow Pads: Street or ice hockey elbow pads (Not required but recommended)
- Must have a USA Ball Hockey Membership, players age 6 and under register for FREE, 17 and under have an annual registration fee is $25. Please CLICK HERE to view the USA Ball Hockey registration page.
The MBHL season are played on Saturday’s beginning at 8:30 am and last for 8 weeks.
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