New NZIHF Disciplinary Procedures
Following a comprehensive review of the disciplinary process, the NZIHF has published new Disciplinary, Tribunal and Suspension Regulations. This is essential reading for all players, coaches and managers. Click here for the document.
2013 Friendship Tournament
AIHA has received an invitation to send a Pee Wee team to the 2013 International Friendship Tournament in Aldergrove Canada, but we desperately need a Manager!
More information for parents and potential manager or coach can be found here.
Protective Head Gear
Safety for all AIHA members is paramount. To ensure that all players (particularly our senior club members) comply with the IIHF regulations relating to protective head gear Referee in Chief Braden O'Loughlin has summarised the requirements and a timetable for implementation. Please click here for details.
NZIHF Officials
Application are now invited for officials positions for three NZ teams. For more information please click here or contact Ivana Gaffikin info@towerjunctionchristchurch.co.nz
Lake Tekapo U16 Training Camp at Lake Tekapo Queens Birthday weekend
Peter and Marie Anderson, in conjunction with the MacKenzie Ice Hockey Club, will again be running a skills camp at Lake Tekapo for U16 players and siblings. This is an excellent weekend for the family, and you will need to make accommodation bookings. More information is available here or contact Peter Anderson on petenmarie@xtra.co.nz
Surplus Hockey Gear on TradeMe
We have had a major clean-out of the clubs gear and have identified many items which are surplus to the club requirements. Here's a great chance to grab a bargain and help Auckland Ice Hockey. Items will be listed on TradeMe over the next few weeks. Check out http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/hockey/ice-hockey/clothing and search for AIHA.
The 2012 Season Cometh!
The 2012 NZ Ice Hockey League season kicks off on Saturday 9th June, with the West Auckland Admirals taking on the Dunedin Thunder in Dunedin, while the Botany Swarm take on the Canterbury Red Devils in Christchurch. For a copy of the season draw click here.
However Auckland Ice Hockey fans will need to wait until the following weekend to enjoy some local hockey action, with the Botany Swarm battling the Southern Stampede at Paradice Botany.
All five NZIHL teams will contest the season throughout winter, culminating in the Grand Final in early September.
For a copy of the season draw click here.
Learn to Play is a great new initiative from the International Ice Hockey Federation. It is designed to provide children who would like to learn how to play ice hockey a comprehensive introduction to the skills required and the basics of playing this exciting game. Find out more... and see our Hockey 101 booklet for more info ...
To see photos of all the action in Auckland, the NZIHL and various New Zealand teams in 2010 and years past.....Click Here
