Officiating News
VMHA 50/50 Raffle is now live!
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…
Read MoreSun Nov 30th @ 2pm: Teddy Bear Toss Grizzlies Jr A game @ Q Centre
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,…
Read MoreWant to become an on-ice official? Intro Clinic coming up on Friday October 17, 2025. Find out more and register here.
Want to earn some extra money while working as an on-ice official? Clinics for first time Level 1 (aged 11+ by Dec 31), and Level 2 (aged 15+) officials will be held at Pearkes Arena on Friday October 17, 2025. Click here to find out more and to register. First come, first served.
Read MoreBC Hockey: Guidelines for Minimum Suspensions for 2025-26
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.
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 MoreInterested in being an on-ice official? Let us know here.
Calling all referees!! As we get ready for the 2025-2026 season, if you are wanting to officiate, please take a minute to complete this short form. Completing this form helps our Referee in Chief (RIC) get a better picture of who’s available and what games you’re best suited for. It only takes 1-2 minutes to…
Read MoreIncident Reporting and Kudos
Incident Reporting This reporting system is designed to be a safe reporting method for incidents that our members have experienced, witnessed, initiated or caused, that may have a negative impact on others. We understand that there has been a culture of silence within the Hockey World and are endeavoring to remove that silence and provide…
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