Rec News
Respect-in-Sport has been replaced by *Shift Forward* program
Hockey Canada has introduced a new national education and training program called The Shift Forward: Evolving Hockey Culture. In British Columbia and Yukon, this program will replace Respect in Sport. The Shift Forward is Hockey Canada’s new modernized training platform for coaches, officials, volunteers, parents, and guardians. The program features age-appropriate and role-specific content designed…
Read MoreFinal Call for Banners to Hang
Has your player’s team won a banner over the last 3 seasons (2023/24, 2024/25, 2025/26) and it hasn’t been hung up for all the minor hockey world to admire yet? We have a very limited amount of wall space available for banners in Pearkes Green. Banners will be rotated through display each year, with the…
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New to Hockey? FIRST SHIFT is coming this Fall. Registration opens June 1
The NHL / NHLPA First Shift program is the perfect way for kids ages 6-10 to try hockey for the very first time in a fun, affordable, and welcoming environment. Includes: Full set of Bauer equipment Learn-to-play sessions designed for beginners No previous hockey experience needed Great for brand-new hockey families Learn more & register…
Read MoreCongratulations to all our 2025-26 VMHA Award Winners
A full list of winners from our annual Awards Ceremony is posted here. Congratulations to all.
Read MorePre-registration for players New to Hockey now open!
Returning VMHA players have priority until May 31. After then, we will be processing players who are new to hockey and those who are transferring in from other hockey associations in the order we have received their pre-registrations. New-to-hockey players can join the Pre-Registration wait list here. You will need to create an online Spordle…
Read MoreRegistration and Pre-registration for 2026/7 Season now Open!
Registration for RETURNING VMHA players is now available here. Register early, before divisions fill up. Registration will open up to everyone else on June 1. Pre-registration for players NEW-to-hockey is NOW OPEN here. You will be waitlisted while we complete our returning player registration process. Pre-registration for players who want to TRANSFER TO VMHA is…
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 MoreLaCouvee 3-day Goalie camp this July at Oceanside
Connor LaCouvee of LaCouvee Goaltending will be running a 3-day Train Like a Pro goalie camp at Oceanside Place on July 13, 14, and 16, 2026, along with a free goalie ice session on July 15 from 6:00-7:00pm Camp details and registration available here: https://lacouveegoaltending.com/camp26/ A reminder that Goalie Development news is posted here.
Read MoreSafety Reminders and Check Ins
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…
Read MoreInterdistrict Travel Permits can now be applied for on Spordle
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.
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