British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association

British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association
Official website

Sport	Hockey
Jurisdiction	British Columbia, Yukon
Abbreviation	BC Hockey
Founded	1919 (1919)
Headquarters	Victoria
President	Wilf Liefke
bchockey.net

The British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association, more commonly known as BC Hockey,is a non-profit organization and member branch of Hockey Canada in charge of governing amateur hockey at all levels in British Columbia and Yukon Territory. It comprises approximately 150 minor hockey associations, 55,000 players, 4,500 referees, and 20,000 official volunteers.

History

Founded in 1919 as the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association, BC Hockey has seen many changes and substantial growth over the years. The organization continues to strive to provide training and resources for volunteers so that they may better serve the amateur hockey community.

The organization is overseen by an Executive Committee composed of 21 elected members and one appointed member (the Executive Director who does not get to vote on issues).^[1]

Leagues

Merritt Centennials and Quesnel Millionaires of the BCHL

British Columbia Hockey League - Junior "A"
Kootenay International Junior Hockey League - Junior "B"
Pacific International Junior Hockey League - Junior "B"
Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League - Junior "B"
Central Interior Hockey League - Senior "AA"
BC Hockey Major Midget League - Midget "AAA"
Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association - Minor

Independent teams

Fort St. John Flyers Senior "AAA" (North Peace Hockey League)
Powell River Regals Senior "AA"

Defunct Leagues

References

↑ http://bchockey.net/About/about.aspx

External links

BCAHA Website

Members and events of Hockey Canada

Member branches

Associate bodies

Canadian Junior Hockey League

Interbranch events

Men's	Allan Cup Royal Bank Cup Telus Cup Canada Winter Games Aboriginal Championships

Women's	Clarkson Cup CIS Championship Esso Cup Under-18 Championship Canada Winter Games Aboriginal Championships

Regional	Western Canada Cup Dudley Hewitt Cup Fred Page Cup Keystone Cup Don Johnson Memorial Cup Maritime-Hockey North Junior C Championship Brewers Cup

National teams

International events

HC organized	World U-17 Hockey Challenge World Junior A Challenge World Sport School Challenge World Sledge Hockey Challenge

IIHF organized	Olympic Winter Games Paralympic Games Youth Olympic Games Ice Hockey World Championships IIHF World Women's Championships IIHF World U20 Championship IIHF World U18 Championships IIHF World Women's U18 Championships 4 Nations Cup Meco Cup

Other	World Cup of Hockey Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament Spengler Cup Universiade Sledge World Championships

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