The Canadian Ball Hockey Association (CBHA), which was founded in 1977, has played an integral role in the growth and development of the sport at the international level and every two years in even numbered years the International Street and Ball Hockey Federation (ISBHF) hosts the World Junior (U16, U18 & U20) Ball Hockey Championships.
Players for Junior Team Canada are scouted mainly at the annual National Junior Championships with some advance scouting being done at large provincial (Ontario Ball Hockey Association Provincials, Western Challenge Cup, Highschool Tournaments with eight or more teams participating. If required, the program may also scout the Eastern/Western Regional’s or Senior National Championships for U20 eligible players.
