U13 Teams in Our Community
Goals for the U13 age division are: Fun / Refining of individual tactics / Introduction to team play
The age and skill level of the team defines the seasonal plan. The Hockey Canada skill development programs are based on progressive steps and follow the appropriate allocation of time illustrated in the skill development pyramid.
U13 Recreational Division
Directors – Tara Scott Legary / Matt Hughes
Any questions or inquiries can be directed to either:
- Tara Scott Legary: U13director@hockeynanaimo.com
- Matt Hughes: nmhahockeyops@gmail.com
U13 Ice Times
Players from U11 to U21 will be assigned to a team in the VIAHA Mid Island League by mid-October.
- Practices: Once a week, mainly on weekends.
- Games: Once a week, usually on weekends, scheduled by Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Assoc.
- Schedules: Practice schedules are created after game schedules are set. Please check with your team manager for updates, especially if VIAHA schedules arrive late in the week.
- VIAHA Game Standings and Schedules
Learn About Seasonal Structure for U13 Hockey
Home Tournament Hosted Feb. 15-17, 2025
Evaluation Ice
- Evaluation schedules will be posted here once available
ICE TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Note: If you have applied to coach and have your Coach Level 2 with U13 module, RIS, CATT & new CRC in, plan on attending your player’s ice times listed. If you plan on coaching please ensure you have contacted Matt
Groupings & Jerseys
- U13 2025 Recreational Groupings, TBA
If your child’s name is missing, no need to panic! Please contact the administrator. Jerseys will be handed out at first ice time, come 30 minutes prior to ice time, not earlier as dressing rooms are not available.
U13 Competitive Division
Director – Dan Stav
Any questions or inquiries can be directed to Matt Hughes: nmhahockeyops@gmail.com
Competitive Division
- Player and Family Commitment and Expectations for Rep Players
- Competitive Letter with Sept 2024 Ice Times(Aug/Sep 2025 TBA)
Competitive Coaches
Nanaimo MHA is pleased to announce the Coaching Staff for the 2024 Competitive Teams
Practice Schedule
- U13 Tier 1:
Mon FCA 6:30-8pm(joint U13 T2)
Tue NIC 2 6:30-7:45pm
Thur FCA 5:00-6:15pm - U13 Tier 2:
Mon FCA 6:30-8pm(joint U13 T1)
Tue NIC 2 5:00-6:15pm
Thur NIC 2 5:45-7:00am
PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR TEAM MANAGER FOR ALL UPDATES ON ICE SCHEDULES.
Games are scheduled by Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Assoc.