League News & Updates — 2007-2008

Register Now for VACHL 2008–2009 Season

Registration is now open for the 2008–2009 VACHL season! For details about the league and registration procedures, please download our registration flyer (PDF) or visit the League Info page.

You can register:

• In person at the Britannia Community Services Pool Office
• By phone at 604-718-5800 (10am–5pm)
• Online via the Vancouver Park Board online registration system (note: an active account is required)

For further questions, please contact us at vachl@vancouver.ca.

Thanks for Another Great Season!

The VACHL staff would like to thank all participants for another fantastic season! Congratulations to our tournament champion team — the CHIEFS!

We hope everyone had a great experience this year and enjoyed the tournament event at Britannia. More tournament photos can be viewed here.

We’re always looking for feedback to make the league more fun, accessible, and player-friendly. If you have comments or suggestions, please email us at vachl@vancouver.ca.

Thanks again — and don’t forget to register for the 2008/2009 season!

Spring / Summer Co-ed League at Britannia Ice Rink

Britannia’s Co-ed Hockey League is perfect for novice to intermediate players who want to play organized, recreational hockey this spring and summer.

The goal of the Britannia League is to provide a non-contact, non-aggressive, and fun environment during the off-season. Full hockey equipment is mandatory, and all players must wear at least a half shield.

The league runs from April 26 – August 16 with games on Saturdays at 5:00, 6:30, or 8:00 pm. Player evaluations take place on Saturday, April 19 at:

• 5:00–6:15 pm
• 6:30–7:45 pm
• 8:00–9:15 pm

For more information or to register, call 604-718-5800 or visit the Britannia Community Services Centre.

Play Schedule, Stats & Standings

Please see the links below for the official VACHL Playoff Schedule, Stats & Standings on statscore.com:

• Schedule
• Stats
• Standings

We’ll do our best to keep the information as up to date as possible. Good luck to all players in the playoffs!

Playoff Schedule Now Available!

The official VACHL Playoff Schedule has been finalized and can be downloaded here: VACHL Playoff Schedule 2008 (PDF).

Playoff Highlights:

• All teams play a total of 6 games
• Teams divided into two pools (A & B) based on regular season standings
• Each team plays 4 games within its pool (regular season rules apply)
• Top 2 teams in each group advance to a 4-team tournament
• Remaining teams face off against same-ranked teams from the opposite pool

For any questions about the playoff schedule or format, please contact vachl@vancouver.ca.

VACHL Playoffs / End of Season Tournament

We’re planning the VACHL Playoffs and End-of-Season Tournament and would love your input! Have any suggestions or ideas? Send your feedback to vachl@vancouver.ca.

Substitute Players

Please note that only registered league players are eligible to substitute due to liability policies.

If your team requires substitute players, another registered player from a different team may be arranged with prior approval from the League Coordinator and both team captains. Currently, there is no official substitutes list for the league.

For details, contact vachl@vancouver.ca.

Winter 2008 VACHL Schedule Now Online

Game schedules for 2008 have been finalized and are now available on the Schedule page.

From all of us at VACHL — have a safe and happy holiday season!

Happy Holidays! Mid-Season Break

VACHL will be on a mid-season break from Dec. 22, 2007 – Jan. 4, 2008. No games will be scheduled during this time.

• Last game of the Fall session: Fri, Dec. 19
• First game of the Winter session: Sat, Jan. 5

Welcome to the New VACHL Website!

Welcome to the redesigned VACHL website — now cleaner and simpler! Game schedules are fully updated for the 2007–2008 season, and scores and stats are being added.

If you have suggestions or feedback about the site, please email vachl@vancouver.ca.

Build on Your Hockey Skills – Power Skating

Power skating programs help players improve technique and speed. Lessons are offered at Britannia Arena (Sat–Sun) and Kerrisdale Arena (Sundays). A new set of classes begins January 2008.

For details or to register:
Britannia Community Services Centre — 604-718-5800
Kerrisdale Community Centre — 604-257-8100

Important Message to Team Captains

Captains — please email your team logos so we can feature them on the website. The League Coordinator will also be visiting soon to take team photos to be posted later.