VMHA will be holding its annual team photo nights on Tuesday October 27 and Wednesday October 28, 2026 in the Cafeteria of Oak Bay High School. Please see the following note for details on timing and location for each team, plus instructions for Team Managers and Coaches. You must show up for your exact time…

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All team staff positions (other than treasurer, who only needs a CRC) needs to have a Hockey Canada ID (HCRID) and complete the coursework to be rostered.  These instructions should help: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fKdqtDGpVlpgAmWErhELPmWb1m45nVsXixw5w70GNBo/view?tab=t.0#heading=h.oe01tj9yrrm1 Start here if you have never played minor hockey yourself, officiated or volunteered: If you don’t have a Hockey ID yet: All team…

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The Affiliation Bulletin has been updated to include the revisions to the VIAHA Regulations passed at the 2026 Annual General Meeting. A copy is attached and should be distributed to each team prior to the beginning of league Play. The VIAHA website has been updated. Yours truly, David Beatty Director of Hockey Operations Vancouver Island…

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Hockey Canada has changed some of its rules for the upcoming season. Coaches, scorekeepers, and officials should watch the video below: Hockey Canada’s explanation of new rules: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVjDRMiV5qE If you’d rather read a summary, Hockey Ontario put together one here: https://www.omha.net/news_article/show/1366017

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Hi Everyone, For those who have not yet completed their first-year in-person clinic and are still interested in becoming an official, please reply to the RIC at ric@victoriaminorhockey.ca. This will allow me to put together a list of interested officials. I will send out the registration link as soon as I receive it. The First-Year Officials Clinic, being hosted…

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If you’re a VMHA member, feel free to join the VMHA Swap & Shop Facebook group. Buy / Sell / Trade hockey gear, training aids, and VMHA apparel.

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As the season gets started, there a few housekeeping items that I need everyone to take care of: Upcoming Clinics Registration Requirements You can begin working on your registration requirements now: 2026-27 Re-Certification Updates and Reminders • Officials who will be 15-year-old as of December 31, 2026, default to Level 2; • Officials NOT registered for the…

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Hello and welcome to a new season of hockey. 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 Saturday August 29th.   The recreational program officially begins the week of Monday, September the 7th.  Some age groups will…

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Hello Admirals Families [Also sent as email] We hope you are having a great summer. As we prepare for the upcoming 2026/2027 season, we are looking for hockey staff and volunteer support. Please complete our registration form if you are interested and able to help: https://forms.gle/cw9SHxvQQNZgVpuk6 This form is for all staff (e.g head coach,…

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