The Botany Swarm are recruiting for Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager positions for the 2020 season.
Find out more information and read the position descriptions on the Botany Swarm website: www.botanyswarm.co.nz/current-vacancies
We will be running a Term 1 School Holiday ice hockey programme for both under 12 year olds and Bantam/Junior League players. Read below to find out more information and how to register.
For our Under 12 players we will be holding a programme at both Avondale & Botany.
For our Bantam & Junior League players we will be holding a camp at Avondale only.
Haven’t been to one of our school holiday programmes before? Check out the action from our previous school holiday programmes here:
2020 Term 1 Under 12 Years Old Holiday Programme – Avondale & Botany:
Avondale: Tuesday 14th, Wednesday 15th, Thursday 16th April 2020
Botany: Thursday 23rd, Friday 24th April 2020
Day Format:
- On Ice 7:45 – 8:45am: We will start the day with a fun ice session working on all of the players individual skills.
- Off ice 9:15 – 10:00am: we will work on stretching and educating the players on cool down and importance of flexibility as well as work on stick handling and doing various off ice stick handling drills/games.
- Park 10:15 – 11:30am: We will walk to the nearby park to do some outdoor activities. The kids are given 30-40 minutes of supervised free time.
- Free Skate/Games 12:00 – 3:00pm: To end the day, we will do some free skating during the public session. We will also have some off-ice activities planned during this period to keep some variety for the kids.
- **Botany Only** 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Mini golf and laser tag.
The program hours have been extended for 2020 and pickup time is now 3:00pm from both Avondale and Botany ice rink.
Cost:
Avondale – $50.00 Per Day – Payment due at rink on the day
Botany – $55.00 Per Day – This cost includes 1 hour of mini-golf and laser tag on each day – Payment due at rink on the day
Food and drink is not included, so players will have to supply this themselves.
Register Online Now: https://forms.gle/YxSiYuG9Ku1d2abH7
2020 Term 1 Bantam & Junior League Holiday Camp – Avondale:
Avondale: Monday 20th, Tuesday 21st, Wednesday 22nd April 2020
Day Format:
- On ice 7:45 – 8:45am: day starts on the ice with a high level skills development session in stations format. Groups will be split based on skill.
- Off Ice 9:15 – 10:00am: players will be split into 2 groups. 1 group will work on flexibility and cool down stretching as well as education on pre training/pregame physical preparation. Meanwhile, the other group will work on stick handling and agility.
- Classroom/video 10:15 – 11:00am: Players will receive some education on nutrition, pre-game mental preparation and focus techniques and will go through a team builder challenge in small groups.
- Bakery/Gym 11:15 – 1:00pm: A quick stop at the bakery before we walk to “The People’s Gym” where the players will be put through and educated on off ice sport specific circuit style training. We will highlight technique, educate on muscle groups and go over the importance of training sport specifically.
- Power Skating/Games 1:00 – 3:00pm: The day will finish with the players either taking part in the public session with coach guided power skating drills or (if the public session isn’t too busy) we will draw the netting and be able to play some cross ice games.
The program hours have been extended for 2020 and pickup time is now 3:00pm from Avondale ice rink.
Cost:
$60.00 Per Day – Payment due at the rink on the day.
Food and drink is not included, so players will have to supply this themselves.
Register Online Now: https://forms.gle/4cpxQsmyb6NsaR3J9
Questions/More Information:
If you have any questions about the school holiday programme, contact us via email: info@aiha.org.nz
The Annual Centre Ice One Day Sale returns!
10% off all new season products – 50% off selected products! Sale excludes already discounted products.
Crazy deals on last season’s gear including sticks, skates, accessories, apparel and protective!
We have some awesome deals on everything Ice and Inline + spend over $80 and receive a free Centre Ice T-Shirt x 80 up for grabs while stocks last!.
Instore Saturday March 14th 10am – 3pm.
Online March 14th – 16th All Weekend Long. www.centreice.co.nz – Use the code ‘ONEDAY20’ for your discount online!.
Thanks all and we hope to see you there!
Why do young players walk away?
Too many young New Zealanders are being driven away from sport. It’s important we understand the reasons young people are walking away to help keep them in the game.
As Administrators, Coaches and Parents, there’s a lot we can all continue to focus on to ensure that we keep our kids in sport.
Find out more on Sport New Zealand‘s website:
Administrators: https://
The 2020 AHL Schedule and team rosters have been published.
The AIHA team have worked hard to put together a schedule that is fair and has limited breaks throughout the season. Please be aware that due to other sports and activities that use the ice at both rinks, there is only so much ice time available to work with and we’ve done the best we can with the ice time available to us.
View the schedule here: http://www.aucklandicehockeyhub.co.nz/leagues/schedules.cfm?clientid=5788&leagueid=23341
View team rosters here: http://www.aucklandicehockeyhub.co.nz/leagues/stats_hockey.cfm?clientid=5788&leagueid=23341
Search for your name in the search box to find your team.
Find out more information about the 2020 season and how teams are formed here: https://www.aiha.org.nz/hockey-leagues/adult-hockey-league/
All players must have paid their registration fee and first instalment prior to stepping on the ice. If you haven’t already, please ensure you pay these on time. Fees for the 2020 season are due as follows:
- Registration Fee Due March 1st 2020 – $179.00 (139.00 if paid by March 1st)
- Instalment 1 Due March 1st 2020 – $76.00 ($71.75 if paid by March 1st)
- Instalment 2 Due April 1st 2020 – $76.00 ($71.75 if paid by March 1st)
- Instalment 3 Due May 1st 2020 – $76.00 ($71.75 if paid by March 1st)
- Instalment 4 Due June 1st 2020 – $76.00 ($71.75 if paid by March 1st)
- Instalment 5 Due July 1st 2020 – $76.00 ($71.75 if paid by March 1st)
- Instalment 6 Due August 1st 2020 – $76.00 ($71.75 if paid by March 1st)
We look forward to a fantastic season of ice hockey – if you have any questions, please email info@aiha.org.nz
Dear Parent/Player,
AIHA is seeking expressions of interest for head coach, manager and assistant coach positions for our Under 15 and Under 18 Auckland Representative Teams who will compete in their respective National Competitions.
We are looking to fill the following positions:
- U15 team head coach, assistant coach, manager
- U18 team head coach, assistant coach, manager
U15 Auckland Representative Team
The U15 team is the entry point for all kids to compete on a National Level. This season, we are looking for a staff who are focused on developing and including a wide squad of players. Many of these players will have just moved up from playing cross-ice 3 v 3 hockey.
The qualities we are looking for from a coaching and management staff at this level are patience, good communication, and an ability to lead a squad with the main focus being on development.
Player development and inclusion are the main goals of the U15 Team for the 2020 NZBIHL Season.
AIHA would like to move to two Auckland Teams for the 2021 season, development and inclusion of all players is a necessary step toward this goal. Therefore, the main focus of the staff will be to create a positive environment for all squad players that is centred around their development.
If you are interested in any of these roles, please send your expression of interest specifying which role you wish to apply for (e.g. head coach or assistant coach or manager) to generalmanager@aiha.org.nz by 12pm Monday 16 March.
U18 Auckland Representative Team
The U18 team is the next step for players wanting to compete at the National Level. This season, we are looking for a staff who will develop and involve a wide squad of players to ensure further development for everyone on the squad.
The qualities we are looking for from a coaching and management staff are patience, good communication, attention to detail, and the ability to lead a squad in a competitive environment.
Further player development for all squad members and a healthy competitive environment are the main goals of the U18 Team for the 2020 NZMIHL Season.
If you are interested in any of these roles, please send your expression of interest specifying which role you wish to apply for (e.g. head coach or assistant coach or manager) to generalmanager@aiha.org.nz by 12pm Monday 16 March.
Kind Regards,
Auckland Ice Hockey Association
Dear Players,
We’ve been hard at work putting together the finishing touches on the 2020 AHL season and below is an update on where we are currently.
Registrations:
We are currently 90% full on registrations and are waiting for the last group of people to register so we can paint a clearer picture of who is on which team etc. Any players who haven’t registered yet are encouraged to do so ASAP.
The early registration payment discount has now passed, but there is still fee savings to be had if you pay any or all of your individual monthly instalment fees prior to 1 March 2020.
Schedule:
The schedule is currently being created based on the same teams as last season, and with them all placed in the same divisions. This is very much status quo from last season. NB: Final team numbers will depend on the total amount of people that have registered.
The schedule this season has become more complex than ever before, we appreciate your understanding with how the schedule is crafted and that sometimes there is no ice available to us. We will always do our best to minimise the length of time in between games.
Player Grading:
We have a number of new registrations to the AHL this season who are excited to get graded and be placed in teams. We are currently working through the grading process with these individuals. Along with assessing any other players who wish to move between divisions.
Season Start:
The season will kick off on Saturday 21st March with three games on at Paradice Avondale. Paradice Avondale has just had maintenance done and the lines and ice are looking fresh, crisp, and ready for puck drop – a big thank you to the team at Paradice for their hard work here.
If you have any questions, please email info@aiha.org.nz
We’ve added a series of pre-season on ice trainings for our Bantam & Junior league players, alongside our existing off-ice trainings for anyone aged 6-18 years old.
Come along and get in top shape for the 2020 season!
The trainings will consist of a number of on ice and off ice activities on separate days, and will include numerous skill stations and small area games. Goalies will be catered for too and are encouraged to come along!
Bantam & Junior League: On Ice Training – Avondale:
Sunday February 23rd 8:45am – 10:15am
Sunday March 1st 8:45am – 10:15am
Sunday March 8th 8:45am – 10:15am
Sunday March 15th 8:45am – 10:15am
Sunday March 22nd 8:45am – 10:15am
Where: Paradice Avondale
Cost: $20.00 per session, pay at the door on arrival
What to Bring: Your normal ice hockey gear
Who: Any Bantam or Junior League player can attend
Ages 6 – 18: Off Ice Training – Active Zone inline facility Glenfield and Pool:
Saturday February 15th 8:30am – 10:00am
Saturday February 22nd 8:30am – 10:00am
Saturday February 29th 8:30am – 10:00am
Saturday March 7th 8:30am – 10:00am
Saturday March 14th 8:30am – 10:00am
Saturday March 21st 8:30am – 10:00am
Where: Held at Active Zone inline facility Glenfield
Cost: $5.00 per session, pay on the door on arrival
What to Bring: For the off ice sessions players need to bring helmet, gloves, stick, and running shoes
Who: Any player aged 6-18 years old
Questions/More Information:
If you have any questions, please contact info@aiha.org.nz
The 2020 AIHA Learn to Play season kicks off in just two weeks! Register online now!
Term 1 Start Dates:
- Monday nights at Avondale: Monday 17th February – on ice at 5:45pm
- Wednesday nights at Avondale: Wednesday 19th February – on ice at 5:45pm
- Thursday nights at Botany: Thursday 20th February – on ice at 5:30pm
Full term dates can be found on our website – https://www.aiha.org.nz/learn-to-play/
Register for the 2020 Season:
All parents and players must register with AIHA for Learn to Play at the start of the season. Registration costs $20.00 per child and is valid for the entire 2020 calendar year.
How Do I Register for Learn to Play?
Registration for Learn to Play is done online. Simply fill out your details using the handy online form and then pay your $20.00 registration fee at the rink.
>> Click Here to Register <<
We strongly encourage you to complete your registration form online ahead of time, to avoid delays at the rink.
Fees & Payment Options:
Parents can purchase concession cards at the rate of $150.00 for 10 sessions or pay for sessions individually at the casual rate of $20.00 per session without a card. Concession cards will be available for purchase at both rinks – please ensure you turn up early to purchase your card. We will have EFTPOS, VISA and cash facilities available.
Please note, due to increasing credit card processing fees from our payment gateway provider, those who wish to pay via credit card will incur a 3.5% convenience fee, added to their total amount. EFTPOS and debit card transactions will not incur a fee.
All concession cards purchased in 2019 with leftover concessions will be valid for 2020.
Gear Hire:
Players can hire a range of gear for a fee of $30.00 per term (plus a refundable bond of $50.00). If you need to hire gear, please ensure you arrive early at the rink to find suitable gear for your child.
2020 U12 Super League:
The Super League consists of super hero themed teams that play games every Sunday morning. Registrations for the 2020 season are open now – find out more information on our website: https://www.aiha.org.nz/2020-super-league-registrations-open/
More Information:
If you have any questions, or require more information please get in touch with us via email: info@aiha.org.nz
That’s all from us – we hope you have a great 2020 Learn to Play Season!
As we ramp up toward a new season of youth ice hockey, it’s important that we take a moment to consider what building a healthy youth player experience looks like.
The below articles cover some valuable material around how we as parents, coaches, managers and clubs can contribute towards building a healthy future for ice hockey in New Zealand.
Content shared from Sport New Zealand www.balanceisbetter.org.nz
What is a Good Youth Sport Experience?
In this article, Sport Waikato shares insights into how adults can create a great sporting experience for our young people.
https://balanceisbetter.org.nz/what-does-a-good-youth-sport-experience-look-like/
Praise vs. Affirmation
Prof. Stephen Rollnick is a pioneer in motivational interviewing and in recent years has been applying his knowledge to sport. In this article, Stephen offers a psychology perspective on the key differences between praise and affirmation with young athletes.
https://balanceisbetter.org.nz/praise-vs-affirmation/
How Happiness Enhances Performance
Can happiness impact performance? Former Professional golfer and President of New Edge Performance, John Haime explains how putting enjoyment before achievement can maximise performance.
https://balanceisbetter.org.nz/how-happiness-enhances-performance/
