Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey Association (CVMHA) provides a safe, fun, and development-focused hockey environment for youth and families in the Cowichan Valley. We are committed to fostering skill development, sportsmanship, respect, and fun, while upholding strong organizational governance and accountability.
CVMHA's mission is to provide children and young adults in the Cowichan Valley with the opportunity to grow a lifelong love of hockey through safe, supportive, and affordable programs that emphasize skill development, teamwork, respect, and personal growth.
CVMHA's organizational values are:
Fun: Hockey should be a fun experience for every player, coach, volunteer, and family, leaving lasting positive memories. Having fun is fundamental to building our Association, and we support fun by fostering a positive environment and celebrating effort and achievement.
Respect: Respect is the foundation of a safe, inclusive hockey culture. We treat all participants - regardless of age, experience, identity, or background - with dignity and care. Respect is shown through our words, actions, and attitudes toward teammates, opponents, coaches, officials, and volunteers.
Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest standards of honesty, fairness, and accountability, treating every situation with transparency and care. We build trust with our members through ethical decision-making and open communication.
Teamwork: Our association is stronger when we work together: players, coaches, officials, volunteers, and families. We emphasize the importance of communication, mutual support, and cooperation across all levels of our organization, from the team-level to the Board.
Development: We are committed to developing our players, both as athletes and people. We deliver programs that challenge participants to grow their skills, confidence, and understanding of the game.
CVMHA offers recreational and competitive programs across multiple age divisions, including female teams. We design our programs to meet players where they are, and provide support, training, and opportunities for growth as they develop.
CVMHA is a registered society in British Columbia. We operate under a Constitution, Bylaws, and a Policy Manual that outline the roles and responsibilities of our Board, staff, and volunteers. We are also governed by the rules, regulations, and policies of Hockey Canada, BC Hockey, and the Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association (VIAHA). VIAHA’s mission emphasizes promoting amateur hockey across Vancouver Island with an emphasis on fun, safety, and fair competition.
We work to keep hockey as affordable as possible while managing rising costs and maintaining programming that meets the needs of all members and supports a strong network of officials, instructors, and volunteers.
