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Kick-Off the New Season with Our Coaching Courses Kick-Off the New Season with Our Coaching Courses

With the start of the new ice hockey season, we are also kicking off a new series of coaching courses ? a cornerstone within our federation.

These courses are essential for the development of our youth players and for supporting our senior teams. Moreover, the appropriate coaching levels are mandatory for anyone wishing to coach a team.
On September 13 and 14, we will once again organize our annual Coach Kick-Off Weekend in Mechelen, where no fewer than four courses will begin:

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Posted on September 3, 2025 at 20:00 by MV
International U14 Development Games in Mechelen International U14 Development Games in Mechelen

Last weekend, national U14 development teams from England, Scotland and Norway gathered in Mechelen. The games supported the IIHF equipment managers training, offering participants valuable hands-on experience. Inspired by the IIHF development cam...

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Posted on September 1, 2025 at 18:00 by MV
First IIHF Equipment Manager Training in Belgium a Success First IIHF Equipment Manager Training in Belgium a Success

Last weekend marked a milestone for Belgian ice hockey with the very first official Equipment Manager training, organized by the Royal Belgian Ice Hockey Federation (RBIHF). This three-day hands-on course, supported by the IIHF and USA Hockey, took place in Mechelen under the guidance of Max Elberty, a seasoned expert from USA Hockey. Eight enthusiastic participants received intensive, practical training, each paired in teams to ensure a highly technical and immersive experience.

To complement the training, RBIHF hosted an international U14 tournament featuring national developmen...

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Posted on August 31, 2025 at 11:55 by MV
Become a Certified Equipment Manager ? Applications Now Open Become a Certified Equipment Manager ? Applications Now Open

Applications are closed 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: sti...

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Posted on July 31, 2025 at 12:00 by MV