Ball Hockey
Ball hockey, or ‘dek hockey’, has exploded in popularity in major metropolitan areas over the last several years. Recently, Washington Capitals helped grow the sport by renovating several rinks in Maryland and Virginia. Ball hockey is played on foot (you run) and with an orange ball! Everything else is pretty much the same ole’ hockey game. With less equipment (gloves, stick, shin guards, helmet) and outdoor rinks, ball hockey is also less expensive to play! There are teams and leagues across the DMV; a few are highlighted below.
Silver Spring, MD
First Ladies
Join the First Ladies at the Dewey Local Park Rink, located in Silver Spring, Maryland! The First Ladies is a women’s ball hockey club with players of all ages and skill levels. The First Ladies practice or scrimmage every Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Practices and scrimmages are FREE!
Ball hockey is not only a great workout but a fun way to hone your hockey skills and meet a lot of awesome people along the way. No experience is necessary to join! The First Ladies compete in three major ball hockey tournaments each year: Beach Bash, Holiday Bash, and the North American Ball Hockey Championship. If you’re interested in coming out to a practice to see what the First Ladies are all about, contact Rachel Israel at rachelisrael15@gmail.com
Rockville, MD
DC Hockey League (DCHL)
DC Hockey League (DCHL) is a coed ball hockey league made up of players in the DMV area. Games are played indoors at the Michael & Son Rockville Sportsplex in Rockville, Maryland. DCHL offers divisions ranging from Rec (which caters to new hockey players) to D1 (which has a good mix of experienced hockey players that have a college hockey background or high-level tournament play). Over 150 women play in the Sunday and Wednesday leagues. DCHL is looking to create the area’s only all-women league in the coming years. Ball hockey is a great way to get more hockey in at a fraction of the cost. If you are interested in joining DCHL or would like more information, please reach out to Chris at commissioner@playdchl.com.
Alexandria, VA
Stanley Cupcakes
The Cupcakes believe in growing the game through collaboration and teaching— from FUNdamentals to strategic plays. While helping players perform and enhance skills at any level, the Cupcakes like to focus on fun and connect with the community through our love of ball hockey. The club participates in Beach Bash, Holiday Bash, and the North American Ball Hockey Championship. The Stanley Cupcakes women's team practices weekly on Saturday mornings at the Hammond Rink in Alexandria, Virginia. Practices are FREE! For more information follow the Stanley Cupcakes on Facebook.
Alexandria, VA
DC Street Hockey Northern Virginia
DC Street Hockey (DCSH) is the premier ball hockey league in the DMV for the past 20 years. DCSH games are played outdoors at the Hammond Rink in Alexandria, Virginia. DCSH has numerous women across all leagues and has been instrumental in the development of many of the travel team's players. DCSH hosts several coed tournaments throughout the year including Spring Classic, Turkey Tourney, and Winter Classic. DCSH is also a member of the National Ball Hockey League (NBHL). The Stanley Cupcakes women's team has played in the DCSH Sunday league for years. Any women interested in joining a DCSH league or tournament can reach out to Wayne Barrett at wayne.barrett@dcstreethockey.com.
Ball HOckey
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