Today marks an important day for Belgian ice hockey as 73 coaches have begun their certification journey during the Coach Weekend in Mechelen. This annual event, organized by the Royal Belgian Ice Hockey Federation (RBIHF), attracts more participants each year. During the Coach Weekend, four different training programs were offered: Coach Level 1, Coach Level 2, Learn to Play (LTP), and Goalie Coach Level 1. These programs provide a structured path for coaches of various levels and specializations.

As usual, several international guest instructors were invited to lead the kick-off...

Posted on September 8, 2024 at 11:31 by MV

To support our national program that made significant positive steps over the past year(s), our development group is seeking for more international experience for our youth players, to start the international competition and learning cycle on an earlier age.

Several months ago Belgium was invited to compete in a 4-Nations Cup for U16 teams in Estonia at the end of August. RBIHF Sports director and U20 NT coach Gil Paelinck underlines that we should "aim to start to prepare earlier for the international competition, These experiences good or bad are always a win for our future Nati...

Posted on August 26, 2024 at 13:54 by MV

Last season, the IIHF launched a brand-new training program for national hockey development. This robust course, totaling 250 hours, consists of online webinars, onsite meetings, and a significant amount of homework. The result is a comprehensive ...

Posted on August 24, 2024 at 09:30 by MV

With the start of the new season on the horizon and the resignation of former Referee-in-Chief Ronald Beks, the newly elected board has brought together a wider group of officials to create a new, comprehensive referee commission. This commission ...

Posted on August 22, 2024 at 13:00 by MV

As we approach the 2024-2025 Talent Pool season for the U14 and U16 age groups, clubs have received their pre-selection lists. Invitations to the Talent Pool evaluation day are based on player recommendations from club coaches involved in the U14 ...

Posted on August 21, 2024 at 08:30 by MV

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