Become a Certified Equipment Manager ? Applications Now Open Become a Certified Equipment Manager ? Applications Now Open

Applications are now open for our unique "Ice Hockey Equipment Manager" course. This three-day program combines theory and practice, giving you real experience behind the scenes of an ice hockey team.

To ensure personal guidance and hands-on learning, the number of participants is limited to just 8 places. Each participant will assist one of the four teams competing in Mechelen that weekend. You will help organize dressing rooms, sharpen skates, and manage the bench during games.

An equipment manager is responsible for all team gear: sticks, skates, pads, helmets, and jerseys. You track inventory, o...

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Posted on July 31, 2025 at 12:00 by MV
RBIHF Ends Inline Hockey Activities Following IIHF Directive RBIHF Ends Inline Hockey Activities Following IIHF Directive

Bekkevoort, July 30, 2025 ? Following a directive from the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) requiring all Member National Associations (MNAs) to govern only ice hockey under a single body, the Royal Belgian Ice Hockey Federation (RBIHF) ...

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Posted on July 30, 2025 at 21:00 by MV
Kortrijk Spurs Working Hard to Keep Ice Hockey Alive for All Players Kortrijk Spurs Working Hard to Keep Ice Hockey Alive for All Players

While many are enjoying a well-deserved summer break, ice hockey club HC Kortrijk Spurs is hard at work preparing for the upcoming season.

Following the rejection of the latest environmental permit, ice rink De Piste is working closely with the club to find a solution that will allow the season to start on time. Despite this challenge, the club remains confident in a successful restart.

The club is doing everything it can to ensure that all players can continue practicing their sport in Kortrijk. That commitment is at the heart of their current efforts.

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Posted on July 26, 2025 at 12:00 by MV
A First in Belgium: Official Training for Ice Hockey Equipment Managers A First in Belgium: Official Training for Ice Hockey Equipment Managers

They're often the first to arrive and the last to leave. Behind the scenes, they ensure everything is perfectly prepared ? from sharpened skates to ready-to-go gear. Equipment managers are the unsung heroes of every ice hockey team, and their work is a craft in itself.

For the first time in Belgium, the Royal Belgian Ice Hockey Federation (RBIHF), in collaboration with the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) and USA Hockey, is organizing a unique three-day training program for both aspiring and experienced equipment managers. This course will take place on August 29, 30...

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Posted on July 5, 2025 at 18:00 by MV