Indiana Ball Hockey Association
Run instead of skate. Compete at Ellenberger or the rooftop. IBHA is building Indiana's ball hockey community — beginners to veterans welcome.
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Whether you're curious, competitive, or ready to sponsor — there's a lane for you.
The Sport
Ball hockey — also called dek, floor, or street hockey — is hockey you play on foot. Same intensity. Same teamwork. No skates required.
Players run instead of skate and use a ball instead of a puck. That makes the sport more accessible and far more affordable than ice hockey, while keeping the nonstop action and competitiveness that make hockey great.
Ball hockey has its own pace, rules, and culture — and it's growing fast across the country. In Indiana, IBHA is at the center of that growth.
Leagues
From fast 3-on-3 rooftop battles to full-size 5-on-5 at Ellenberger — pick your game.
5v5
Ellenberger Park, Irvington
IBHA's flagship full-size league at Ellenberger Park. Competitive 5-on-5 ball hockey on upgraded Sport Court flooring — the home rink for Indiana's growing ball hockey community.
Best for: Competitive and recreational adult players ready for standard-format hockey.
3v3
Near Eastside Indianapolis
Indianapolis's original rooftop hockey experience. A compact 60×40 ft rink delivers lightning-fast 3-on-3 action with 50+ active players and a tight-knit community vibe.
Best for: Players who want fast, high-tempo games in a unique urban setting.
Not sure where to start?
Reach Out — We'll Help You ChooseWhy Ball Hockey
Accessible, affordable, and fiercely competitive — ball hockey is how more Hoosiers get on the rink.
Players run on foot. If you can move, you can play — no skating lessons or ice time needed.
Skip the expensive gear and rink fees. Ball hockey keeps hockey accessible without sacrificing intensity.
Same nonstop action, physical play, and team strategy as ice hockey — at a pace all its own.
From first-timers to seasoned competitors, IBHA leagues welcome everyone who loves the game.
Community
From a rooftop dream in 2011 to Ellenberger's upgraded rink and beyond — IBHA carries decades of Indy hockey history forward.
What started as a Pittsburgh transplant's vision for rooftop dek hockey has evolved into a statewide association with two active leagues, a passionate player base, and ambitions for a permanent year-round home.
On the Rink
Champions, jerseys, and game-day moments straight from @indianaballhockey.
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Follow IBHA for league updates, game highlights, and community news. Questions? We're always happy to help new players find their rink.
