VIAHA
2301 - Suite E McCullough Road V9S 4M9 Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Please see the attached memo regarding a pause on hockey games in the District...

VIAHA is in urgent need of a U13 Managing Director for Island League Competitive. Please email the office at [email protected] or call 250-751-8811 if you are interested in more info. This is a Volunteer position and we prefer that the person in the position not have a child in the the same Division/League.

Thank you ALWAYS but especially so during a Pandemic!! #ThanksCoach

1st ever Female 'A' Regional NORTH Island U13 (Peewee) Tryout Camp is now in the books!! Thank you to Head Coach Leslie Winchell, the evaluators and parents of course for helping to make this happen. This is a great time to work on development and build.

Cassie Campbell to be the next guest on 'Chick Chats'...July 23rd @ 7:00pm. Interested? See photo for more info :)

After a recent poll & vote the VIAHA Executive Committee (which includes the MHA Presidents) elected to continue on with the District's T1 Host Program which allows players from lower Tiered MHA`s to attend tryouts at the nearest Tier 1 Host Association. We strongly believe that all players and families should have affordable opportunities to play higher level hockey available to them. Interested players wishing to participate should complete and submit the attached up-dated form so our T1 Associations can prepare. A link to the form is provided below in the comment section as well.

Forwarding message from Paradigm Sports... Help Us Help Kids We are only a few days from our Summer 2020 Youth Sports Virtual Summit! For anyone that clicks the link below to register for FREE, you will get access to 15+ recorded interviews with expert speakers over the weekend. We will also be running a live conference experience throughout the weekend with 20+ expert speakers who will be answering your questions in real time during speaker presentations and panels. ... In the interest of trying to maximize outreach and help as many kids as possible, we have decided to offer a pay what you can afford model for the live pass. Once you register, you will have the option to donate whatever you are comfortable with to access your LIVE PASS, your ticket to the live conference event. A portion of all donations received will go towards helping kids in need return to play. We hope this makes it easier for everyone to take part in an awesome weekend that will be full of learning experiences, networking, and insights from our amazing speakers! See the link below to register... See more

Congratulations to these 3 amazing 2020 VIAHA Scholarship Award recipients.... South Island: JAYME VIVIAN who played her last season with the new Capital Region Female MHA and prior to this on VIAHA's Female A Teams and with Sooke MHA. North Island: KAI CYR who played with Tri-Port MHA Mid-Island: TAY MUNRO a hard working Player & Referee for Cowichan Valley MHA. Thank you to all the students who applied. Every year you make it so incredibly hard to choose. We wish everyone all the very best in the future.

If you are a U13, U15 or U18 (old wording Peewee, Bantam & Midget) Female Player from Kerry Park North looking to play at a more competitive level VIAHA encourages you to register for the possible coming season so we know we have the interest. Your your payments will not be cashed until we know when we can get into the rinks AND if we have enough interest to proceed with the tryouts. Female Players planning to tryout for BC Hockey's AAA U18 team will (as always) get fully refunded if they make the AAA team and accept the spot. Help us get ready for YOU! See link to the North Island Registration form in comment section below or head to the VIAHA website main page - look for & select 'North Player 2020 Female Regional North Tryout Camp Registration Form'

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND IN REGARDS TO THE RETURN TO HOCKEY: 1) Most rinks are not open and when they do open it will not all be at the same time. *League schedules cannot be planned or created until enough ice is made available 2) Team Travel and Accommodations may not be permitted for a long time - the season and the type of play may look alot different - especially for competitive teams who belong in leagues that require travel in order play. 3) The focus of the organizati...on you are registering with should be the safety of your child. They should be as transparent and honest as possible on where the return to hockey is actually at. 4) Given the current crisis things can change quickly. It is still important to register with your local Association so that they know how many participants they will have 5) We are all bound by Health Authority guidelines and currently those guidelines do not list specific dates. We are all working diligently to be ready for what will be a step by step return. A link to some Return to Hockey Info from BC Hockey is pasted within the comments. It's important to remember this is what the return MAY look like. Its intended to help Associations in their preparations. Our local District MHA's will be receiving more helpful details on the return to Hockey within the next 2 days from VIAHA. Thank you. See more

Parents please take our very quick VIAHA Membership Survey :) https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VIAHACovid-19

An Open letter to Canadians from Hockey Canada - May 14th, 2020 *Note if you wish to share this post please click the box "Share Original Post" when it pops up - and then the full attachment and story will follow the share. TY

For anyone seeking help with up-coming registration fees (in any sport) the deadline to apply for BC KidSport Funding is May 1st (that is this Friday) Here is the link to the website: https://www.kidsportcanada.ca/british/apply-for-assistance/

OPEN VIAHA VOLUNTEER POSITIONS: As of now, we know we will need to fill the following positions in the 2020-2021 Season - there maybe more to come and perhaps some positions switches as well. Please let us know if you are interested in any of the following positions: -Female Recreation Commissioners (for Midget (U18), Peewee(U13) & Atom (U13) -Mid-Island Commissioner (for Midget (U18) Recreation) -Island League Managing Director (for Peewee (U13) Competitive).... A huge Thank you to those who filled these positions previously: Sharon Cairns, Laurel Crawford, Kristen Arnold, Karen Kozcari - your many years of volunteer service is so very appreciated by everyone!! Please call us if you have any questions at 250-751-8811 Here is the link to the VIAHA Volunteer Application Form.. http://www.viaha.org//VIAHA%20Volunteer%20Application%20Fo

Lets make the disappointing end to the Hockey season a little brighter by nominating volunteers who make a difference. The deadline is quickly approaching! Here is the link to the bulletin... http://www.viaha.org//2020%20VIAHA%20Award%20Nominations.p

Hey! Graduating Hockey Players! Just a reminder that the VIAHA Scholarship Application Deadline is March 31st. Hopefully your references can email you your support letters at this time. There is also a corresponding memo listed on VIAHA's main website page if you require more info. Here is the link to the application form. http://www.viaha.org//2020-VIAHA%202020%20Scholarship%20Aw

Hope you are all staying safe! Any Female players (Kerry Park up to Tri-Port) who are thinking about playing Competitive A Level Hockey next season and would like attend NORTH tryouts should complete the attached form and mail it into VIAHA. *Note Support emails will be accepted in lieu of approval signatures from your MHA's at this time . Here is the link to the form. http://www.viaha.org//2020-NORTH%20Player%20-%202020%20Fem

Info on the Hockey Canada Announcement...

OFFICIAL STATEMENT (March 10, 2020) | BC Hockey's organizational update re: COVID-19: https://www.bchockey.net/NewsItem.aspx?id=3229

While we are still busy wrapping up our own VIAHA playoffs - just wanted to send Congratulations to the Vipers on their accomplishment!

I am a Youth Athlete.

Starting next season there will be alot of 'U' in our future... https://myemail.constantcontact.com/BC-HOCKEY-NEWS--Age-Div

We are looking to fill the following Volunteer positions ASAP: Mid-Island Bantam Recreation Commissioner (because our current Volunteer has now moved) and District Juvenile Commissioner (because we now have 7 Teams on the Island). This is a great way to find out what goes on behind the scenes and understand the Administration side of the game. Please contact VP Dan Payne at [email protected] or contact the VIAHA Office at [email protected] or call 250-751-8811. The kids really need people to step up so that their Season can run smoothly! Thank you :)

Support Buddy Check for Jesse this weekend (Oct 26 & 27) by taping your sticks green! The goal of Buddy Check for Jesse is to de-stigmatize mental health and t...o empower and encourage youth and young adults to support one another. #BuddyCheckforJesse #greentape #mentalhealth

Is your business Interested in advertising in the VIAHA Handbook or on the VIAHA website? Call the office at 250-751-8811 or email [email protected]. *The 2019-2020 Handbook is off to the printers shortly - so call soon!! :)

VIAHA is looking for some Female Recreation Commissioners in Midget and Peewee. Perhaps there are some ex-players that want to give back out there? This is a great way to understand the administration side of the game. Past Commissioners, VP's and Staff are willing to help train and answer questions if asked... Here is the job description... Shall be appointed for by the respective VP Shall supervise the operation of their respective leagues under the guidance of... the Vice-President. They shall be responsible to ensure that the Constitution, By-Laws, Rules, Regulations and Policies of Hockey Canada (HC), BC Hockey and Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association (VIAHA) are adhered to Shall deal with all complaints within his/her league and shall report to the VP or their designate Shall report any conduct or behavior of any player or team official which may be considered detrimental to minor hockey Commissioners shall be responsible to report all discipline matters immediately to the Vice-President or their designate and ensure discipline of "players & team officials" is carried out Shall prepare a written report on the activities of his/her league to their respective Vice-President by March 31st of each playing season Shall receive all game sheets and game reports for the teams in their leagues and prepare monthly statistics of his/her league and submit these to the Vice-President or their designate, paying particular attention of those players or team officials who have reached the 3/5/7 benchmarks (as per Appendix 4) Shall not be a team official on any inter-league association team within his/her league Shall be vested with the authority to make the final schedule determinations, in the event of conflicting game slot times Shall work with the applicable VP to ensure that all participating league teams receive copies of the league schedule so that they can in turn ensure that game officials are scheduled See more

The option for out of draw zone players to attend a T1 MHA tryout is continuing for the 2019 - 2020 season. Players who are interested in attending should complete this form and submit it to their listed applicable T1 Host MHA as soon as possible. The deadline to submit is August 1st. It will be up to the T1 Host to decide if they will give you a little flexibility to this date - so please contact them directly if needed. NOTE* You will need to contact the T1 MHA to find out their tryout times. Thank you :)

The MIDGET 'A' North Female Competitive Team currently needs Goalies, Coaches and more Skaters. As a last chance to register the VIAHA Officers are giving those interested until July 31st to register. Link to forms is here: http://www.viaha.org//2019-NORTH%20Player%20-%202019%20Fem

We have some important volunteer position vacancies within VIAHA that must be filled as soon as possible to help us with the 2019-2020 Season At this juncture there are vacancies in the following: VP Island League/Competitive *Volunteer Board Position & the League cannot run without this person* Midget Managing Director for Island League/Competitive... Female Hockey Coordinator Female Recreation Commissioner in Peewee (and possibly Midget) South Island Recreation Commissioner in Bantam (and possibly Peewee, Atom & Juvenile) North Island Recreation Commissioner in Tri-Port If you are interested in the VP Island League/Competitive Position, please email [email protected] or call the VIAHA Office at 250-751-8811 as soon as possible and the job details can be provided to you. *Information on this position can also be found within the VIAHA Handbook under Bylaws 5, 6 & 7. For all the other listed volunteer positions, please submit a VIAHA Volunteer Application Form Link: http://www.viaha.org//2019-2020%20VIAHA%20Volunteer%20Appl The job descriptions for those positions are included on pages 2 & 3 of the application form. Alternatively, brief descriptions of the Managing Director and Commissioner Positions can also be found in the VIAHA Handbook under Regulation #2 and for the Female Coordinators position under Bylaw 702. Thank you to all the volunteers who have decided to step down. Your contribution towards helping to deliver Minor Hockey to our District over the past season and beyond is very much appreciated. http://www.viaha.org//2019-2020%20VIAHA%20Volunteer%20Appl

IMPORTANT INFO FROM THE VIAHA AGM: The VIAHA AGM was held at the Nanaimo Golf Club on Sunday May 26th, 2019. Thank you to all who attended and here are some up-dates from the event Resolutions Results: All the 2019 Resolutions passed their final step at the AGM which included the Membership acceptance of the new Capital Region Female MHA into VIAHA. Welcome CRFMHA!... Saanich & Victoria Associations are now merged as one MHA and will be known now as simply Victoria MHA. After receiving many entries into a successful competition to give their teams a new name, they will now be officially known as ‘The Admirals’. This merge has been a long time coming and will now help them to better share resources, volunteers and ice time. Election Results: I am happy to announce the following people have been voted into the below VIAHA Board positons: Jim Humphrey returns as President Nelly Brummitt is our new VP South Island Win Hunter returns as VP North Island Dan Payne returns as VP Mid Island VP Island League/Competitive Remains Vacant at this time. Both past VP South Island (Cory Manton) and VP Island League/Competitive (Steve Moir) decided to step down this season. Special Thanks to them for all their volunteer time and efforts over the years you will be missed. Vacant Volunteer Positions: *We have a number of important vacant volunteer positions this season: VP Island League/Competitive *Island League cannot run without someone in this position Island Female Coordinator Midget Managing Director Island League/Competitive Recreation Commissioners *Please contact the Office if you are, or know of anyone, interested in the above positions. VIAHA Awards: Congratulations to all the following VIAHA Award recipients: MHA of the Year: Comox Valley VIAHA Presidents Award: Dianne Small, JDFMHA Volunteer of the Year: Rachel Pukesh, Powell River MHA Coach of the Year: Mike Bell, Tri-Port MHA Official of the Year: Shayne Heinekey, JDFMHA Most Deserving Official: Isaac MacDonald, Alberni Valley MHA Congratulations to all the following 2019 VIAHA Scholarship recipients: Kevin Itsuki Lo, Comox Valley MHA (North-Island) Eric Labas, Nanaimo MHA (Mid-Island) Dario Greco, Saanich MHA (South Island) Congratulations to all the following 2019 Summer Officiating School Scholarship recipients: Colton Trotter, Juan de Fuca MHA (South-Island) Blake Moore, Alberni Valley MHA (Mid-Island) Brook Mercer, Tri-Port MHA (North Island) President Jim Humphrey is recovering well from his surgery and we missed him at the AGM. ...Thank you and now to spend the summer getting ready for start up.

Here is some info for Female Peewee, Bantam or Midget Players interested in playing competitive Hockey in the 2019-2020 Season on NORTH Island Female A Regional Teams. Players from Kerry Park, Lake Cowichan & Cowichan Valley MHA's have the choice of registering on our North Island Regional Team or in the South on a CRFMHA Female A Team. The below North Island Registration forms are also available at www.viaha.org

This could be your team (or maybe it is your team!!). Last day to register for this amazing charity street hockey tournament!! Send registrations to [email protected] by 5pm!! Gio Creative

Reminder to Nominate your Volunteers! Deadline is March 31st!

Its time to nominate some awesome volunteers in our District for a 2019 VIAHA Award! http://www.viaha.org//2019-002-A-%20VIAHA%20Award%20Nomina

Here are the links to our 2019 Scholarship info :) The deadline for Student Applications is March 31st, 2019!! http://www.viaha.org//2019%20-VIAHA%20Scholarship%20Awards http://www.viaha.org//2019-003-I-VIAHA%20Scholarships%2020

Dear VIAHA Members, Please be advised - we found out about this via the Facebook post on Friday night and we believe this may have been the case for all Districts in the Province? We had our BCH Engagement Meeting last Sunday and the details of this initiative were never mentioned. If someone from VIAHA was working with BCH - the rest of the Board were not made aware of it.

Please help to vote for BC!... The Vancouver Minor Hockey Peewee A2 hockey team has made the Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup top 10 final! (They are the only BC team) It is all now down to which team can encourage the most VIEWS of the official Chevy video on YouTube. Anything else you can do to spread the word in your association and your network would be awesome. Most VIEWS = VOTES and the team makes it to the next round. Below is the link to VMHA Peewee A2 YouTube video: https://youtu.be/BYA8xYv8t0Q * If they win, they will raise awareness for kidney disease, organ donation, and $100,000 for the The Kidney Foundation of Canada, BC & Yukon Branch! Please help support!

2019 GLOBAL GIRLS' GAME WANT TO PLAY HOCKEY WITH GIRLS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND HELP GROW THE FEMALE GAME? Enter for your chance for an all expenses-paid trip to Calgary, Alberta to play with 39 other girls at the same age level (Bantam born 2004 or 2005). EVENT DETAILS... Saturday, February 16, 2019 - 2:00pm MT Flames Community Arena Calgary, Alberta Hockey Canada, in partnership with Hockey Alberta, will host the 2019 Global Girls' Game in co-operation with the IIHF. The IIHF Global Girls' Game originated in 2015 as an evolved form of the Canadian Long Game. This event was created to unite federations around the world through a unique effort to celebrate and ultimately grow the female game globally. Two (2) teams of 20 players will take part in the game and players will be mixed geographically with the goal of creating similar calibre teams and a mix of girls from various parts of Canada. Participants will also take part in numerous off-ice activities including (but not limited to): a tour of the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame, off-ice training with Hockey Canada team staff, tour of the Hockey Canada office, Canada Olympic Park, Team Canada dressing rooms and Hall of Champions and attend a Hot Stove Panel featuring Hockey Canada alumni. Most of the events are open for family to take part. Players will depart on February 15, 2019 (time TBD) and return on the evening of February 17, 2019. Travel, accommodation and meals for the player will be covered by Hockey Canada and BC Hockey. If parent(s)/guardian(s) wish to attend, it will be at their own expense. Players will be met at the Calgary International Airport by Hockey Canada and Hockey Alberta representatives. All participants will be under supervision from pre-screened adult volunteers throughout the event. Participants will share a room at the Four Points Sheraton and are not permitted to stay with family throughout the event. CONTEST DETAILS Interested players will need to complete the entry form below. Be prepared to answer the following questions and a recent picture: 1. Why would you like to be part of the Global Girls' Game? 2. Describe your most memorable hockey experience. 3. What are your future goals in hockey? 4. Who is your favorite female player and why? 5. What message(s) would you give younger girls who are thinking of playing hockey? Contest is only open to Bantam-aged female players born in 2004 or 2005. Candidates will be selected based on positive values, good citizenship and their ability to create a positive message for female hockey world-wide. Contest closes on January 22, 2019. Two (2) players from BC and/or the Yukon will be selected and will be notified by January 23, 2019. Further details will be provided to those players chosen. Please email BC Hockey at [email protected] or call the office at 250-652-2978 with any questions. ENTER NOW BC Hockey | 250.652.2978 | [email protected]

Attend and support if you can!

First Shift is an excellent program. In addition, the South Island MHA’s are working together to each provide some Female Development ice times over the season. Thank you to the volunteers of both these start up programs. Your collaboration and efforts are such a great step towards growing Hockey successfully in your area. https://www.facebook.com/249477028585161/posts/961227500743440/

URGENT! Looking for Midget Aged Female Recreation Players to complete the South Island Female Midget Rec Team (hosted this season by JDFMHA). They have 11 girls signed up and eager to play but are in need of at least 2 more girls to continue on (1 preferably a goalie). It would be a real shame to have this team fold! Please contact Corrina Taylor at 250-415-8088 or email her at [email protected] if interested. For regular league play the team will play against other Female Midget Rec Teams on the Island within a travel sensitive schedule. *Note* Last year Bantam - or 1st Year Juvenile aged players would be eligible and considered as well. We are trying to finish the schedule so please please contact Corrina today!

Announcement of the Female A Regional Team Competitive Rosters for 2018-2019. Have a great Season Girls!

We have the Rec Commissioner positions covered but are still in search of some very important volunteers for the coming season... -Atom Development Commissioner, -Female Competitive A Commisisoner -Female Hockey Coordinator Please contact Charolotte Johnson at 250-751-8811 or email [email protected]. PLEASE STEP UP! People are willing to assist you and job descriptions are available!

WANTED! - Female Competitive Head Coach! The Midget A North Female Regional Team is in search of a Head Coach for the coming season. If you are interested in this position or have any questions, please immediately contact Kristen Arnold, Interim VIAHA Female Coordinator at [email protected] or call her at 1-250-709-5962. Thank you.

There are some volunteer position vacancies within VIAHA that need filled as soon as possible to help us with the 2018-2019 Season. Atom Development League Commissioner Female Hockey Coordinator Female Competitive Regional A Commissioner Female Recreation Commissioners (for Atom and possibly Midget) ... If you are interested in volunteering for any of the above positions please contact Charlotte Johnson at 250-751-8811 or email [email protected] More information and complete Job Descriptions are available upon request. *Past volunteers, VIAHA Staff and Officers are willing to help with the transitions. Thank you. See more

Attached is a revision of the Player T1 Tryout Request Form and the new Section 12 of the VIAHA Policy Manual regarding Residential Waivers for T1 Tryouts. After further discussions with BC Hockey this week, necessary changes had to be made in order for plans to continue this season. Due to a continuing Co-Op between Saanich MHA and Victoria MHA - Saanich has now been added as a Host T1 MHA and Victoria MHA players will now need to attend Saanich tryouts. From here on/going forward the attached Player Request Form is now the one to use for any new applicants. We apologize for the changes and any for confusion this has caused players and families in the South Island. *July 24th is still the deadline for the Request Form!

HUGE Congratulations to VIAHA's 2018 Award Winners! Thank you so very much for all that you do!

The below 3 pages are a DRAFT PROPOSAL ONLY put togther by a VIAHA sub committee. Before implementation it must first be approved by the remaining VIAHA Executive AND by BC Hockey. PLEASE FORWARD ANY COMMENTS, QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS TO YOUR MHA PRESIDENT.

Registration Deadline for the Female Regioal A Team Tryouts is June 30th!! Link to registration form here http://www.viaha.org//2018%20Female%20Regional%20Tryout%20

Appointment of Female A Regional Team Head Coaches for the 2018-2019 Season.

Nanaimo MHA is looking for Atom Director, Bantam Director & Registrar positions to be filled, ASAP!Nanaimo MHA is looking for Atom Director, Bantam Director & Registrar positions to be filled, ASAP!

2 venues are now also available for the 'On-Ice Info Sessions for girls interested in playing Competitive Female A Hockey' Oceanside Place in Parksville on June 3rd, 9th & 16th. And sessions still remaining at Shawnigan Lake on May 27th & June 9th. Please see posters for more info...

We are now offering 2 venues for the 'Bring a Friend to Try Hockey' ice session. Oceanside Place in Parksville on May 27th, June 3rd & 9th. And sessions still remaining at Pearkes Arena in Saanich on May 13th & June 3rd. Please see posters for more info...

VIAHA will be sponsoring a Female Come Try Hockey program this spring at Pearkes Recreation Centre. On three Sundays between April 29 and June 3 we are inviting all Female Hockey players between the ages of 5 and 11 years to participate in a fun introduction to the game of hockey. Please see the attached poster photo. There is no cost to attend. Participation is permitted at one, two or all three sessions. We are hopeful this will generate more interest in Female hockey. We are currently looking at other programs across the Island to help grow the game...

Attention! The deadline for VIAHA Award Nominations has been extended to May 15th. Please see the attached bulletin and take the time to consider and recognize members & volunteers for a VIAHA Award. http://www.viaha.org//2018-003-A-%20VIAHA%20Award%20Nomina

Not sure if the Female Regional A Competitive Program is for you? Come out to an on-ice session to find out more. Please see the attached poster for more details. If you still have more questions please contact [email protected] or the VIAHA Office at 250-751-8811

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Humboldt Broncos team and families tonight. We are all Family in Hockey

Coming Soon! April to June Female Programs... 1) Skills & Drills for Aspiring Competitive players 2) Bring a friend to indroduce them to hockey for Recreational players More details to follow

The BC Hockey Championships are well underway throughout the Province. Nanaimo MHA is hosting the Bantam T1 event. Best of luck and safe travles to all our teams representing the Vancouver Island District. For all scores and locations please use this link https://www.bchockey.net/Championshi/ScheduleandScores.aspx

Just a quick share as Female Camps on the Island are always limited...Click on the photo in order to see all the details.

Be sure to head to Duncan this weekend to participate in the Rogers Hometown Hockey Event!! http://www.hometownhockey.com/cowichan-valley/

Ice Times for Sale - Victoria Area ... Our Female A South Midget team is unable to use their ice on these dates. If you're interested in purchasing any of the below ice times please contact our Female A Commissioner Laurie Wishart at [email protected] Naden arena Saturday Dec 23 1-2:30pm (exit ice at 2:20pm) $187.87 includes tax Naden arena Saturday Jan 6 1-2:30pm (exit ice at 2:20pm) $187.87 includes tax Naden arena Saturday Feb 3 1-2:30pm (exit ice at 2:20pm) $187.87 includes tax

The Saanich Peewee C3 Team is excited to announce that they have won a trip to Ottawa to play in a cross-Canada peewee house tournament! They will be traveling December 27-31, 2017, playing 3 games while in the Capital city, one being on the outdoor rink at Parliament Hill. By submitting a video showing why they should go, their Canadian Pride, and Hockey love, they were chosen as the winners in the BC integrated team category. Saanich Peewee C3 wants to thank CTV Vancouver I...sland and Jordan Cunningham for putting together the submission video, SMHA for the team track suits, and all of the sponsors who are helping the team pay for extra travel, transportation, baggage, chaperones, and food. This once-in-a-lifetime trip is one that the girls and boys on Peewee C3 are so excited to take and to represent Saanich and make everyone proud! You can see their submission video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch You can follow their journey, including live footage while in Ottawa, on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/SaanichBravesPeeweeC3/ View the latest CTV News report here http://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/video Thanks! Melissa

The Montreal Canadiens Alumni are coming!... The Nanaimo Loaves & Fishes Food Bank is hosting a charity hockey event at Frank Crane Arena in Nanaimo on February 18, 2018. The Montreal Canadiens Alumni are coming to play against the Loaves and Fishes hockey team! Our Food Bank served 1 in 10 people in Nanaimo and over 50 other local non-profits over past year. As you can imagine providing for these numbers comes at a great cost so we would really appreciate it if you could find the time and come out to join and support us. For more information and ticket prices please see the attached poster photo or contact Abby Sauchuk at [email protected] or call 250-754- 8347 ext 230

Does anyone know if these past NHL players played minor hockey on Vancouver Island at some point? Through some recent reseach we know they were either from the Island or were born here - but not if they actually played here and if so which MHA they played for. If you have any information or know family members we can contact please let us know at [email protected] or call 250-751-8811. Thanks :) Joe Reekie, Victoria Lynn Patrick, Victoria Len Lunde, Campbell River Darr...yl Maggs, Victoria Muzz Patrick, Victoria Brett Conolly, Campbell River Don Barber, Victoria Ron Grahame, Victoria John Newberry, Port Alberni Davis Payne, Port Alberni Geordie Robertson, Victoria Carsen Germyn, Campbell River Laurent Brossoit, Port Alberni Kris Fredheim, Campbell River Steve Parsons ? (Drafted) See more

http://www.viaha.org//2017-Regional%20Team%20Staff%20Appli The VIAHA Regional A Female Program is currently in need of some more Team Staff for its Midget A South, Midget North and Bantam North Teams. If you know of anyone with a Hockey Coaching background that would be interested in developing female athletes at a competitive level then please forward this email with an application. It should be returned to [email protected] or faxed to 250-751-8812 as soon as possible. ... We are also in need of more on ice helpers and evaluators for the tryout process which will be taking place August 19th-20th & 26th-27th, 2017. If you have any questions please call Kristen Arnold at 250-748-8695 or the VIAHA Office at 250-751-8811 ...Link to application here ...

Interested in advertising in the VIAHA Handbook or on the VIAHA website? Call the office at 250-751-8811 or email [email protected]. *The 2017-2018 Handbook is off to the printers shortly - so call soon :)