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.

Leagues and levels
The following leagues exist in Belgium:
 * BENE-League (joined league Belgium - The Netherlands)
 * Division 1
 * Division 2
 * Division 3 (Recreational)
 * Under 19
 * Under 16
 * Under 14
 * Under 12
 * Under 10
 * Under 8

The RBIHF also organizes friendlies.

National teams
Belgium has 5 national ice hockey teams:
 * Men's senior
 * Men's junior
 * Men's under-18
 * Women's senior
 * Women's under-18