Rec News
Volunteer Coaches Needed for U7
Dear U7 Parents, [Also sent as an email to U7 families] As we prepare for another exciting hockey season, we are reaching out to ask for your support. The Victoria Minor Hockey Association is built on the dedication of volunteers, and the success of each team depends on having committed parents step forward. For our…
Read MoreRecreational Assessment Groups updated
More changes have been posted for the Recreational Assessment Groups. Updates and further information will always appear on the website first, so bookmark that page and check back often as the season nears.
Read MoreWeek 1 of Ice Slots Posted
The first week of the ice schedule has been posted (home ice slots starting September 1st). Bookmark that page and visit it regularly during the season as it could be updated daily.
Read More2025 Recreational Assessment Groups Posted
As part of the Recreational Team balancing process, we form temporary teams (Assessment Groups) during the assessment period. As Representative Tryouts proceed and additional players are released to the Recreational division, these Rec Team Groupings will continue to evolve and may involve significant changes. We have posted the latest Recreational Assessment Groups on the website. …
Read MoreImportant information for all parents for 2025-26 season
Hello and welcome to a new season of hockey. [also sent as an email to the parents of all registered players] Please read and review the following as it provides an overview of the season start-up process for all divisions. As previously communicated, our rep tryout process is scheduled to begin on August 23rd. The…
Read MoreVMHA Dressing Room Phone Violation Policy
A reminder that VMHA follows the VIAHA policy on recording devices being prohibited in Dressing Rooms. VMHA has added a team fine and suspension component for those teams reported with phones etc in the Dressing Rooms. Make sure everyone on your team understands the policy (and the consequences) here: VMHA Dressing Room Phone Violation Policy
Read MoreMon Aug 25th @ Pearkes (Lam Room) 7pm: Meeting for Parents New to Minor Hockey
Calling all parents that are new to Minor Hockey! We will be running a very informative session for parents new to Minor Hockey: Where: Lam Room at Pearkes Recreation Centre (on the left just before Reception desk) When: Monday, August 25, 2025 @ 7pm (til 9pm) If this is your first season with a player…
Read MoreSummer Development Ice changes for Saturday Aug 16th
Pearkes has moved our ice times from Gold rink over to the Green rink, starting 45 minutes later, this Saturday August 16th. The updated schedule is here.
Read MoreWhat Team Staff Qualifications are Required?
Please see the Team Staff Qualifications Guide to see what qualifications each member of your team’s staff needs. It contains helpful links to all the paperwork that each team staff member must complete. We will continue to keep this updated so check back regularly.
Read MoreVIAHA Clarification on Participation in Non-Sanctioned Leagues by Recreational Players
https://www.victoriaminorhockey.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/1811/2025/07/2025.07.31.Participation-in-NSLs-By-Recreational-Players.pdf MEMORANDUM July 31, 2015 TO: VIAHA Membership FROM: Al McCulloch, VIAHA President COPY: VIAHA Officers and Staff SUBJECT: Participation in Non-Sanctioned Leagues by Recreational Players There appears to have been some confusion since Galen Brewer released his memorandum on July 30, 2025 regarding participation in non-sanctioned leagues. Some have said that the…
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