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About Us

Welcome to the North Shore Female Ice Hockey Association (NSFIHA), where our goal is to propel females to greatness, on and off the ice! We are a female-focused ice hockey association for girls 5-18 living in North and West Vancouver, BC.  We provide a fun, safe and inclusive environment where girls can learn to play hockey, and aspire to reach their full potential. We field teams from U7 through to U18.

Our Association is governed and operated by volunteers, most of whom are parents of our players. The outstanding quality of the players’ experiences and the results we see on the ice directly reflect the effort and energy contributed by our amazing volunteers.

NSFIHA Vision Mission and Values Statement - updated 2024

NSFIHA History

Playing hockey is an exhilarating experience; it’s fast, exciting, fun and it’s part of the fabric of our Canadian culture, creating a special connection for both players and parents.

North Shore Avalanche hockey is designed to build on the fun of the game and become a peak experience both on and off the ice for females aged 5 to 18. It is designed to focus on hockey skill development at both the recreational and the highest competitive levels, and bring girls and young women together in a team setting where they can play together as friends and competitors.

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10 Reasons to Pay Hockey!

 

  1. It's fast and fun!
  2. You learn lots of new skills, including skating, stick handling and shooting.
  3. You learn how to think fast too.
  4. You make new friends both on the ice and in the locker room.
  5. It is a great place to learn about teamwork.
  6. It is great exercise, helping you stay fit and strong.
  7. You learn a lot about yourself through competition.
  8. This is a game you can play for life.
  9. You are part of a rich Canadian tradition.
  10. Skating feels like flying!