Royal Belgian Ice Hockey Federation

The Royal Belgian Ice Hockey Federation (RBIHF) is the Belgian ice hockey federation, known in Dutch as the Koninklijke Belgische IJshockey Federatie (KBIJF) and in French as the Fédération Royale Belge de Hockey sur Glace (FRBHG). It is responsible for administering ice hockey in Belgium, from the national team to the local leagues to youth development.
== History ==
The Royal Belgian Ice Hockey Federation was formed in 1912 by Henry Van den Bulck. He became its first president remained in the position until 1920. It was known as the Belgian Ice Hockey Federation until 1973 when the Royal prefix was added to the name.
=== List of Presidents ===
President 	Took office	Left office
Henri Van den Bulcke 	1912 	1920
Paul Loicq 	1920 	1935
Paul De Schrijver 	1935 	1936
Jean Loicq 	1936 	1936
Paul De Schrijver 	1936 	1937
Henry Matthyssens 	1937 	1939
Paul De Weerdt 	1939 	1945
Gusty De Backer 	1945 	1949
Carlos Van den Driessche	1949 	1951
Albert Delrez 	1951 	1953
Carlos Van den Driessche	1953 	1955
Axel Janssen 	1955 	1959
Jimmy Greaffe 	1959 	1960
Carlos Van den Driessche	1960 	1965
Paul Schwegerynen 	1965 	1972
Emile Delvignette 	1972 	1980
Adolf Cuypers 	1980 	1991
Chris Clement 	1991 	2008
Pascal Nuchelmans 	2008 	-
== Leagues and levels ==
The following leagues exist in Belgium:
* Belgian Cup
* Belgian Championship
* Belgian National League
* Under 20
* Under 20 CLL
* Under 17
* Under 15
* Under 13
* Under 11
* Recreational 1
* Recreational 2
* Recreational 3
The RBIHF also organises friendlies.
== National teams ==
Belgium has 5 national ice hockey teams:
* Senior Team
* Under 20
* Under 18
* Under 16
* Women's National Team
==External links==
*Official site
Belgian Ice Hockey Federation
Category:Ice Hockey Federations