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MEMORANDUM (Original PDF) November 27, 2025 TO: MHA Presidents FROM: Al McCulloch, VIAHA President SUBJECT: Spring Teams Some of our Minor Hockey Associations have been asked if players are permitted to participate in tryout or identification camps for Spring Hockey teams if these camps take place over the Christmas Break or at other times during…

Rules: 1. Players must reside in British Columbia or be in the province at purchase, be 19 years or older, and use a major credit card, Visa Debit or MasterCard Debit. Know Your Limit. Play Within It. VMHA Board members, the volunteers managing this 50/50 event (listed as officers responsible for the conduct and management…

The Victoria Grizzlies Jr A team will be holding their annual Teddy Bear Toss game on Sunday, Nov 30th @ 2pm at the Q Centre in Colwood. They expect it to be their biggest one ever. If you don’t know, after the Grizzlies’ first goal, fans chuck stuffed animals on the ice with their donations,…

Dear VMHA Members, As part of our commitment to safety, respect, and player development, please review the following reminders and expectations for all players, coaches, parents, and team staff. Player Equipment All players must wear CSA-approved helmets, face masks, and BNQ-certified neck guards at all times on the ice. Full protective gear (shoulder pads, elbow…

For all rep coaches (U11 Dev coaches may not need it yet)… For those coaches that need it, and are rostered to a team, they will be reimbursed once the course is successfully completed. Upcoming Dev 1 Part 2 in-person clinics: Already set up and listed on Spordle. Register online in Spordle: Oct 26th 10…

Attention Coaches and Managers. VIAHA has transitioned away from paper forms for requestions permission for interdistrict travel. You can read all about it on the Managers’ Resource page.

Take a look in the menus and head on over to Programs | Tournaments | Reid Kyfiuk Cup to see up-to-date standings for the U18 (VMHA Recreational) Reid Kyfiuk Cup. We’ll keep that page updated throughout the season.

U6/U7/U8/U9 team rosters are now posted in the Recreational Assessments section. Make sure your player’s TeamSnap profile lists email address for all parents–future updates will be sent via TeamSnap email from your manager/division coordinator to those addresses on file.

BC Hockey has released its guidelines for determining the minimum suspensions to be served for various infractions. Note, these are the minimum suspensions and could be increased as specific conditions warrant. It is important that all players, officials, and parents are familiar with these guidelines. You can read the full BC Hockey guidelines here.

To stay informed and receive updates from your division coordinators, you’ve been added to a temporary division team in TeamSnap. ✅ Please do the following as soon as possible: Accept your TeamSnap invitation if you haven’t already. Ask the account owner (usually a parent or guardian) to add you as a family member in TeamSnap…

Important info from VIAHA about Tryouts / Identification camps for Spring Hockey

VMHA 50/50 Raffle is now live!

Sun Nov 30th @ 2pm: Teddy Bear Toss Grizzlies Jr A game @ Q Centre

Safety Reminders and Check Ins

Upcoming Dev 1 Part 2 in-person clinics: Oct 1 (Victoria), Nov 1 (Comox), and possibly Nov 22/23 or 29/30 (Nanaimo)

Interdistrict Travel Permits can now be applied for on Spordle

2025-26 U18 Reid Kyfiuk Cup standings posted

U6/U7/U8/U9 Team Rosters and Head Coaches Posted

BC Hockey: Guidelines for Minimum Suspensions for 2025-26

📣 Important: Accept Your TeamSnap Email Invitation!