Officiating News
Call for Nominations for VMHA Awards extended to Mar 1
Deadline for award nominations is extended to Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT. VMHA is still accepting nominations for the following awards: Coach of the Year (click for nomination form) This award is presented to a VMHA coach that makes an extraordinary contribution to the Association or the game itself in addition to…
Read MoreEqual Ice-Time Bulletin from VIAHA
Please read the Equal Ice-Time Bulletin from VIAHA. A reminder to all MHA Presidents of their commitment to an equal allocation of ice-time between minor hockey players on teams in all divisions within our District. Fair play rules are reviewed with MHA Presidents each year and supported by them. While there has been some recent…
Read MorePowell River Spring Recreational All-Stars Tryout Registration (U11, U13, U15)
Attention all recreational players in U11, U13 and U15. Powell River minor hockey traditionally hosts a spring ‘rec all stars’ tournament at the end of the season. We have been accepted at U13, U15 and U18, and have an application in for U11 (acceptance not yet confirmed). VMHA will hold tryouts to create tournament teams…
Read MoreAttn: 2026 VIAHA Scholarships for Grade 12 Graduating Players and Officials
VIAHA 2026 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION BULLETIN (link) The season is nearing an end and for our graduating players this represents the possible conclusion of their minor hockey playing days. VIAHA is pleased to offer its graduating members scholarships to recognize hockey excellence, community involvement and support the pursuit of educational goals. A maximum of three $1,000.00…
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…
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Incident 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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