What are the rules on tournament sanctioning and travel outside BC?
Rule- British Columbia
- Canada
- BC Hockey
- Minor hockey
- U7-U21
- 2026-27
- Coaches
Hosting a tournament or jamboree: Minor Hockey Associations apply through BC Hockey's online Host a Tournament form, https://bchockey.net/applications/tournament-jamboree-host-application
- Interbranch tournament (3 or more branches): besides the online application, submit the Interbranch Tournament Sanction Form 90 days before the event starts.
- International tournament (teams from countries other than the USA or Canada): submit the International Tournament Sanction Form to the BC Hockey office 90 days before the event starts.
Travel outside the province or country: BC Hockey tells teams to review its "Travel Insurance Information, Insurance Coverage, Out of Country Competitions and/or Players" bulletin. Out-of-country players must buy separate primary medical insurance for the Hockey Canada program to apply.
Source: BC Hockey, Tournaments page and Insurance page.
Added 25 Oct 2026