Announcements
Volunteer Commitment Program – Fulfillment Details & What You Need to Know
For those who opted into the 2023-24 season’s inaugural Volunteer Commitment Program, here’s what you need to know to close out the season: You will receive an email by the end of March from the “U15 Division Director” email notifying you if you’ve “COMPLETED” your commitment, or “INCOMPLETE” meaning we don’t have record of you…
Read More2024-2025 U15 Rep High Performance Program: Elevating Our Game
2024-2025 U15 Rep High Performance Program: Elevating Our Game Comprehensive Training Schedule Duration: This six-month intensive hockey program runs from September 23, 2024, to March 14, 2025. Practice Integration: Our program seamlessly integrates with each team’s practice schedule, ensuring that players can fully participate without conflicting with their team commitments. Professional Coaching: All on-ice sessions are led by outside professional skills coaches,…
Read MoreNVMHA Spring Skill Development
We are excited to announce that beginning this April we will be offering spring weekly skills sessions for the first time in our history to U11, U13, and U15 aged players. Please be advised that for these sessions it is based on what division you will be playing in next season (U11-2014/2015, U13-2012/2013, U15-2010/2011). All…
Read More2024 – 2025 Important Rep Tryout Date Reminders
2024 – 2025 Important Rep Tryout Date Reminders July 31st – Rep Tryout Registration Closes Aug 19-21 – U13 to U18 Rep Prep Camps and body checking clinics (registration required). Aug 22-29 – U13 to U18 Phase 1 Rep Tryouts. Aug 30 to Sep 2 – NO ICE TIMES. Break for Labour Day long weekend.…
Read MoreWhat is Buddy Check for Jesse? Supporting mental health in hockey
What is Buddy Check for Jesse? In recent years, mental health awareness has become more prevalent than ever. That’s why a Dr. Stu Gershman, a Victoria-based parent and hockey coach, formed Buddy Check for Jesse. The Buddy Check for Jesse Society is a grassroots Canadian charity that was established in Victoria, BC in 2018. The…
Read MoreEquipment Return Times
It is almost time to swing open the doors for the return of all the Jerseys, Pinnies, Rep Pant Shells, Goalie Gear, First Aid Kits, and Black Canvas Puck Bags. NVMHA Equipment Return Advanced Storage 219 MacKay Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7P 3N6 Saturday March 9th 10am – Noon Sunday March 10th 10am – Noon Monday…
Read MoreCoach’s Corner: Building resiliency and connections with Steve Kirkby, U15 C1 Coach
Introduction It’s no exaggeration to say that for Steve Kirkby, hockey has been a cornerstone throughout his life. “A great majority of the people I’ve met in my life, both professional and personal, have both come through that platform of hockey,” he tells NVMHA in an interview. He was born near Toronto in Woodstock, Ontario…
Read MoreCoach’s Corner: Teaching Total Hockey with Daniel Szpakowski, U15 A1 Coach
Coach’s Corner: Teaching Total Hockey with Daniel Szpakowski, U15 A1 Coach As players grow older, the difference in skill level gets smaller and smaller. That’s why Daniel Szpakowski had made it a priority to coach his team to be total hockey players – to differentiate themselves through their decision making, their hockey IQ, and their…
Read MoreA special moment for two generations of NVMHA referees
Becoming a referee is a rite of passage for many North Vancouver Minor hockey players. For some, it serves as a first job. For others, it’s a way to gain a fresh look at the game of hockey and even give back to your community. But when the latest group of NVMHA players completed their…
Read MoreCoach’s Corner: Clarke Saunders, 2022-23 Rookie Coach of the Year
Coach’s Corner: Introducing Clarke Saunders For Clarke Saunders it was almost certain that he’d be coming back to his roots at North Vancouver Minor Hockey Association (NVMHA). The now 23-year-old played with North Vancouver Minor from the age of five to 18. And now, hot off the tails of being the 2022-23 recipient of Rookie…
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