This year the RBIHF is representing Belgium at 5 different IIHF tournaments. For the first time 2 women teams U18 (new) and Seniors will be seen at the world championships, for the men 3 teams will be gearing up, U18, U20 and Senior.
The female teams already started their preparations earlier this month in Herentals and Mechelen.
For the U18 men the first selection starts this weekend in Mechelen during the 2-day Hello Player camp. 40 players and 6 goalies will show the best of themselves to qualify for a spot on the National team.
As the U20 team finished their championship last month, the new program picks-up now in November with 2 selection practices, followed by several (midweek) games in December and January.
Both U20 men and U18 Women will join the IIHF tournament in January 2023, shortly followed by the Senior Women. Towards the end of the season U18 men and Seniors will play their championship.
Keep an eye on the news reel, as we will introduce the different teams and staff you via our website as selections are finalized.