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An introduction to coaching course was put on by the NZIHF in Auckland over the weekend, which had a key focus on parents and players beginning their coaching career.

17 People attended the course with a mix of experienced national team coaches from ice hockey and inline backgrounds, as well as parents who are currently part of the Learn to Play programme who wanted to understand more about coaching and build up their experience.

The event featured both classroom and on-ice activities, with approximately 40 players helping coaches run practice drills and apply knowledge learned in the classroom.

Thank you to all of those who helped run the day and those who attended.

Dear Club Members,

Auckland Ice Hockey Association welcomes its members to attend the 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM).

The AGM will take place on Wednesday 20th November 2019, 7:00pm upstairs in the meeting room at Paradice Avondale.

AIHA Members are encouraged to attend to hear about what is happening within the club and its future.

Download a nomination form here: 2019-20 AIHA Nomination form

Note: The President position is not being voted on this year, as it is a two-year position that will next be voted on at the 2020 AGM.

Download the annual report here: 2019 Annual Report

View the agenda for the 2019 AGM here: 2019 AGM Agenda

View the minutes from the 2018 AGM here: 2018 AGM Minutes

View the AIHA Constitution here: AIHA Constitution

Regards,
Auckland Ice Hockey Association

Free Training for Players 13 & Under

We are seeking players & goalies aged 13 & Under to take part in a free training session on October 19 at Paradice Botany. The trainings will be led by coaches attending a NZIHF coaching course.

Players must have a minimum of one year ice hockey experience and be able to confidently skate/play.

Who: Any player or goalie aged 13 and under

Date: Saturday October 19th

Time: 10:15 am – 12:15 pm @ Paradice Botany

What to bring: Full protective equipment

Please register your interest here: https://forms.gle/jaQmjrmrtagRyBBe9

Note: Registrations are limited to 50 total players & goalies and will be filled on a first come first served basis.

The New Zealand Ice Hockey Federation invites applications for the following New Zealand team coaching and physio positions:

National Senior Men’s Team (Ice Blacks)
Assistant Coach (two year term)
Team Physio (two year term)

National Senior Women’s Team (Ice Fernz)
Assistant Coach (two year term)
Team Physio (two year term)

National U20 Men’s Team
Assistant Coach (two year term)
Team Physio (two year term)

National U18 Men’s Team
Assistant Coach (two year term)
Team Physio (two year term)

National U18 Women’s Team
Assistant Coach (one year term)
Team Physio (one year term)

For more information and to apply, visit the NZIHF website: https://nzicehockey.co.nz/news-and-events/news/article/1210

The 2019 Super League has now finished and we saw some amazing hockey this year!

The level of hockey in both leagues has risen so much throughout the season leading to a competitive, exciting & most important of all, fun playoff finals!

Playoffs :
Both U12 teams were tied with 2 goals each at the end of the first period. So the fate of the teams was to be decided in the second period and the chance to reach the finals was up for grabs. In the end, the Bats and Spiders won their respective playoff matches by 1 point!

U12 Finals:
3rd and 4th place game: draw 2-2 Flash and Hulk
Grand final: Spiders 6-2 Bats
2019 U12 AIHA Champions: Spiders

U9 best of 3 play off series:
Team Iron Man win 2 games after Supers and Iron Man drew the second match.
2019 AIHA U9 Champions: Ironman

Thanks to all the volunteers, parents, and players – in particular thanks to Paul Taillon, Chief Referee for all the hard work with the Junior Referees Program and making sure that every Sunday game was resourced and extremely well refereed, our young ref’s have done an outstanding job!!

Now we look forward to our four teams heading to Christchurch for the U12 Nationals on 5-6 October, including an All-Girls Team – The Bat Girls!! More on that very soon!!!