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Indigenous Ice Hockey Referee Clinic
Become a ref, become a better player, make new friends, learn life skills and leave the ice with cash in your pocket. We’re hosting an Indigenous Youth and Adults BC Hockey Officiating Clinic for new refs over December 30 to 31, 2023! This free clinic is open to youth ages 11 and up and adults,…
Read MoreSign up for U13 rep tryouts before August 30
Sign up for U13 A (Rep) tryouts before August 30! Rep tryouts begin on September 5, with a registration deadline of Wednesday August 30. More information about playing rep with VFIHA can be found here. What is rep (A) hockey? Rep is an option beginning at U13 that is aimed at players who are seeking…
Read MoreIntroducing VFIHA’s Indigenous crest designed by Debra Sparrow
About VFIHA’s Indigenous Crest In 2021, the BC Hockey Indigenous Participation Work Group encouraged local minor hockey associations to appoint an Indigenous Liaison Person who would initiate and assist with the building of quality relationships with their local First Nation(s). Due to the high level of interest in this position, VFIHA created an Indigenous Liaison…
Read MoreBronze for U18 A at provincials
Our U18 A team won bronze at the 2023 BC Hockey U18 Female Championship in Williams Lake! The team finished the round robin at the top of Pool A and led the tournament in goals for (28) and goal differential (+14). ROUND ROBIN VFIHA 9 – North West Zone 3 VFIHA 3 – Prince George…
Read MoreVFIHA 2022-2023 Development Partners
VFIHA is excited to announce our development partners for the 2022-2023 season. Our U13 A team will be welcoming Empower Hockey, a female player development and skills acquisition company owned and operated by Melanie Jue and Kimberly Newell, to the VFIHA family. Empower Hockey’s approach involves helping players elevate the way they think and understand…
Read MoreVFIHA to host inaugural Female Hockey Festival in October
Tuesday August 9, 2022 – Vancouver, BC Vancouver Female Ice Hockey Association (VFIHA) is pleased to announce the inaugural Vancouver Female Hockey Festival, which will be hosted in collaboration with BC Hockey in Vancouver from October 7-10, 2022. Open to U11, U13 and U15 female recreational teams from Canada and the United States, games will…
Read MoreIndigenous Jersey Crest Design Call for Proposals
VFIHA invites female artists from our local First Nations to apply to design an Indigenous jersey crest for our teams. Applications due by Saturday June 11, 2022. Before filling out your application, please email indigenous-liason@vfiha.com to let us know to expect your application. For more information, please download the following documents. Call for Proposals Application Form (PDF)…
Read More2022-2023 Registration is open!
The 2022-23 season starting this upcoming Fall is open now! New Player Registration Returning Player Registration For more information, please contact our Registrar at registrar@vfiha.com.
Read MoreSign up for Spring 4-on-4
Our Spring 4-on-4 league is back! Registration is now open for U11 and U13. Come play hockey with us at Scotia Barn (in Burnaby) on weekends this April-June. More information, including the registration form, can be found HERE.
Read MoreCome Try Hockey on March 12
Come Try Hockey // 来试试冰球 // Viens essayer le hockey // ਅਦਜਾਚੇਂਤ ਹਾਕੀ ਖੇਡੀਏ // Halika at subukan nyo maglaro ng Hockey // 여기서 하키하자 // Ven a jugar hockey // đến thử khúc côn cầu // ホッケーをしに来て // आओ हॉकी खेलें Come Try Hockey with us on March 12, 2022, at Killarney! This free,…
Read MoreCOVID-19 processes across the Lower Mainland
We’re tracking and updating conditions at rinks and facilities across the Lower Mainland: be sure to check what to expect before heading to a practice or game.
Read MoreKatie Gaskin returning as U18 A Head Coach
VFIHA is pleased to announce that Katie Gaskin is returning as U18 A Head Coach for the 2021-22 season. “What else can we say about the amazing Katie Gaskin?” said VFIHA Director of Coaching Jeff Smith. “Not only does Katie bring the hockey IQ of a professional hockey player, she is a tireless development coach who is…
Read MoreSandra Gans returning as U15 A Head Coach
VFIHA is pleased to announce that Sandra Gans is returning as U15 A Head Coach for the 2021-22 season. “We are very happy to have Sandra back with the Angels in 2021-22,” said VFIHA Director of Coaching Jeff Smith. “Coach Sandra ran a strong program in her first year, an especially challenging first year due…
Read MoreEmily Froese and Jaime Yee returning as U13 A coaches
VFIHA is pleased to announce that Emily Froese and Jaime Yee are returning as U13 A coaches for the 2021-22 season. “We really appreciate the opportunity to continue working with Emily and Jaime,” said VFIHA Director of Coaching Jeff Smith. “They offer a great program for their rep players, striking a balance between having fun, helping players…
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