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
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 ...

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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 ...

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

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