Administration
HANDBOOK & POLICIES
2023-2024 - VIAHA Handbook
2022-2023 VIAHA Policy Manual - UNDER REVIEW
VIAHA Cross Ice Policy
FORMS
VIAHA Volunteer Application Form
VIAHA Expense Form - Revised June 14, 2018
Complaint Submission
Dual Roster Consent Form
BC Hockey Rec Player Repacement/Relief form 2018-01-31
BC Hockey Rec Tournament Team Request form 2018-01-31
MHA Residency Verification Checklist
VIAHA Appeal Form
Game Report Form (pdf)
Game Report Form (doc)
Underage Exemption Form
Overage Exemption Form
Mileage Chart
Game Officials Travel Claim Form
Hockey Canada Injury Report
Interdistrict & USA Hockey Tournament Travel/Exhibition Game Form
Tournament / Jamboree Approval Form
2023-NORTH Player - Female Regional NORTH Tryout Camp Registration Form
AWARDS
2022-001-I-VIAHA Scholarships 2022 Bulletin
VIAHA 2022 Scholarship Awards Application Form

It's time again to put the call out for VIAHA Awards submissions. These awards recognize members, volunteers and MHAs who step above and beyond. Recipients of the awards can be nominated by an individual, team or MHA.

The deadline to submit nominations to Charlotte Johnson, VIAHA Executive Director is March 31st. All nominations must be in writing and any relevant information/documentation should accompany the nomination. The Officers will review the submissions and the Awards will be presented at the VIAHA Annual General Meeting on May 28.

VIAHA MHA OF THE YEAR BANNER:

The award is presented annually to the Minor Hockey Association judged to have made an outstanding contribution to its community by providing a properly organized program where youth can learn the basic skills and fundamentals of the game.

VIAHA COACH OF THE YEAR

This annual award is presented to a coach who shows leadership to players; demonstrates skills development and has a sound coaching philosophy. Winning is a consideration but not the most important one. The Coach of the Year is given to those who demonstrate what VIAHA feels are the ideal elements of a coach. The nomination should detail the coaching background of the nominee and be attested to by the MHA President.

VIAHA PRESIDENT'S AWARD:

The President's Award is presented to an individual, team or MHA that has brought honour to the amateur hockey fraternity through an outstanding humanitarian endeavor or has made a significant contribution to VIAHA during the preceding year.

VIAHA VOLUNTEER AWARD:

This award is presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to their hockey community or district over the preceding year or longer. Nominations shall be submitted in writing outlining details of the endeavors.

VIAHA OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR AWARD:

The Official of the Year is presented to an official that exemplifies dedication and support for the VIAHA Officiating Program, VIAHA and Hockey Canada Rules and Regulations. He or she also contributes to hockey in ways other than the on-ice requirements and combines leadership and ability both on and off the ice. This person must also be carded for the year.
*Nominations for this award should be forwarded by the MHA's RIC to their local BC Hockey Officiating Coordinator who will then forward to VIAHA Officers for selection approval.

VIAHA MOST DESERVING OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR AWARD:

The Most Deserving Official of the Year is presented to an official that gone above and beyond. This Official is rated on his/her own officiating skills and what they put back into the Branch/Association (i.e. supervisor, instructor or administrator).
*Nominations for this award should be forwarded by the MHA's RIC to their local BC Hockey Officiating Coordinator who will then forward to VIAHA Officers for selection approval.

VIAHA YOUTH VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD:

The Youth Volunteer of the Year Award was introduced during the 2020- 21 season in recognition of youth who make outstanding contributions to their hockey community or district throughout the season. The nominations will detail volunteerism to the sport and can include on and off ice contributions.