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Westerns (WCC)

We are looking for the best of the best of VBHA!

Each year, VBHA participates in the Western Challenge Cup (WCC). It is a "best on best" tournament with teams participating from BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
The 2024 WCC will be held on July 10-13 in the Lower Mainland, locations TBD

For the upcoming 2024 WCC tournament, the age groups are as follows:

• U11 Division - Players born in 2013, 2014 (may include players born in 2015, if desired.)
• U13 Division - Players born in 2011 and 2012
• U15 Division - Players born in 2009 and 2010
• U17 Division - Players born in 2007 and 2008
• U19 Division - Players born in 2005 and 2006

For the 2024, CBHA is excited to add 3 new girls divisions to the WCC tournament.

• U14 Girls Division - Players born in 2011, 2012 & 2013
• U17 Girls Division - Players born in 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010
• U21 Girls Division - Players born in 2004, 2005 & 2006

Please read the tournament policies and procedures before registering. It will detail tournament info, additional costs, how teams are picked, etc.

CLICK HERE TO READ OUR WCC TOURNAMENT POLICIES & PROCEDURES FOR MORE INFO

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR PLAYER TRYOUTS FOR THE 2024 WCC

CLICK HERE FOR COACH REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 WCC

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So what exactly is "Westerns" ?
The Western Challenge Cup is a Best on Best tournament held every year after our season.

The tournament includes teams from all the local minor Ball Hockey Associations plus teams from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba

Players from our league that are interested in trying out can register on our website. There is a $30 fee to register.

Every player that tries out will be evaluated. The best players will be picked for each team based on the evaluation scores. The VBHA board votes on the teams.

Even if you don't make the team, it's a great experience. Extra floortime in a skills and drills setting.

Coaches can also register to coach one of the teams. If you are interested please reach out with any questions to president@vbha.com. You do not need to be coaching a team in our current season to apply to coach a WCC team. The application form is here

The VBHA board will vote on the Head Coach for each team.

For the current WCC policies and procedures click here.

Please be aware that VBHA does not cover any costs for this tournament. Families must cover all travel costs and team fees.

If selected to a team, you are committing your time for extra practices and exhibition games during the season. You will be on two teams, your regular VBHA team and the WCC team.

Coaches are also committing to coaching an extra team.