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Luxembourg Takes the Ice for Referee Training Luxembourg Takes the Ice for Referee Training

No referee, no game. This weekend, 17 people in Luxembourg took an important step towards keeping ice hockey moving. At Kockelscheuer Ice Rink, RBIHF referee coach Frans van Ackeleyen led Level 1 and Level 2 training that brought together online learning, classroom work and on-ice practice. All 17 participants completed the course. For Luxembourg teams playing in Belgian junior and senior leagues, a stronger group of local officials means more support close to home?and a shared standard for every game.

The course began with two online sessions before Frans travelled to Luxembourg. That preparation allowed him to complete the classroom and on-ice parts of the programme over Saturday and Sunday.

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Posted on September 27, 2026 at 16:30 by MV
The Team Behind Every Game: Belgian Officials Ready for the New Season The Team Behind Every Game: Belgian Officials Ready for the New Season

No referee means no game, and with Belgium's new ice hockey season only days away, the team behind the stripes is already in motion. Exhibition games are underway, clubs are testing their line-ups and officials are travelling to rinks across t...

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Posted on September 25, 2026 at 22:33 by MV
175 Young Players Take Their Next Step Towards Belgium's Talent Pool 175 Young Players Take Their Next Step Towards Belgium's Talent Pool

Belgium's next generation of ice hockey talent took an important step forward in Mechelen on Saturday. Around 175 players from clubs across the country gathered for the RBIHF Talent Pool Evaluation Day, each hoping to earn a place in the development pathway. With approximately 90 U14 players and 85 U16 players taking part, the rink was filled with ambition, energy and potential. Yet the day was about more than selection: it marked the beginning of a season focused on development, follow-up and preparing Belgium's future U18 and U20 national-team players.

A nat...

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Posted on September 22, 2026 at 22:10 by MV
From Learning to Leading: 64 Coaches Start Their Official IIHF Pathway From Learning to Leading: 64 Coaches Start Their Official IIHF Pathway

Belgian ice hockey is building its future by investing in the people behind the bench. Sixty-four coaches gathered in Mechelen to begin official IIHF certification at LTP, Coach Level 1 and Coach Level 2. But this weekend represented something bigger: a long-term plan to train Belgian course instructors, retain knowledge within the country and support coaches throughout the season. Following this year's video coach and equipment manager education, the RBIHF can also confirm a new Coach Level 3 course as its national development pathway continues to grow stronger each season.

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Posted on September 13, 2026 at 12:00 by MV