2003 Women's World Ice Hockey Championships

The 2003 Women's World Ice Hockey Championships was set to be held in Beijing, China from March 4 to 9th, 2003. However, it was cancelled due to the SARS crisis. Only the main event was cancelled, as the lower divisions still had their tournaments.

Top Division
2004 IIHF Women's World Ranking

Division I
The Division I tournament was held in Ventspils, Latvia from March 9 to 15.

Japan was promoted to the 2004 Women's World Ice Hockey Championships.

Group A (Romania)
Netherlands and Italy qualified in 2003 World Championship Division II

Group B (Slovenia)
Slovakia and Great Britain qualified in 2003 World Championship Division II

Division II
Division II tournament was held in Lecco, Italy from March 31 to April 6.

Norway is promoted to the 2004 Division I tournament.

Division III
The Division III tournament was held in Maribor, Slovenia from March 25 to 31.

Australia is promoted to the 2004 Division II tournament.