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Join us to celebrate the 2019 AIHA Hockey season at our Annual prizegiving and lunch for the Super League (both U9 and U12), Bantam League and Junior League.

Come along and celebrate our players in style, with awards handed out to our players and a catered lunch to celebrate the 2019 season!

Everyone, including friends and family members, is welcome to attend. Places are limited so be sure to secure your RSVP now.

Come along and check out this FREE ice hockey game between New Zealand’s National U20 Men’s team and Auckland’s All Stars!

Support the U20 Men’s national team in their build up to their World Championship campaign in Bulgaria.

This game will be an ultra-fast, running clock game, so will only be an hour long rather than the usual 2.5 hours.

If you’re looking for something different to do this Sunday lunchtime, this is it! Come and check out the action for yourself and find out why ice hockey is the fastest sport on earth!

FREE entry. Limited to 600 spectators – first in first served!

Everyone is welcome to attend and this is open to the public.

No need to RSVP or register, simply turn up on the day!

Event Details:
Sunday 22nd September
Game starts 11:15am.
Paradice Botany – 490 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany Downs

AIHA is pleased to announce a free IIHF & NZIHF Introduction to Coaching Certification Course being held on 19 October 2019 at Paradice Botany and St Columba Presbyterian Church Botany.

The course includes both classroom and on-ice sessions and will begin at 8:00 am at St Columba Presbyterian Church (directly beside Paradice Botany).

There will be no cost for coaches to attend the course. Anyone currently involved with or interested in coaching players aged 13 & under is welcome and encouraged to take part.

Register to secure your place here: https://forms.gle/zNBDAV5DFpcGepyY7

Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
On-Ice: 10:15 am – 12:15 pm
Where: Paradice Botany & St Columba Presbyterian Church Botany
What to Bring: Skates, Gloves, Stick, Helmet & Whistle

More information will be sent out to attendees closer to the date.

Auckland Ice Hockey Association (AIHA) is now seeking expressions of interest for a dedicated, ambitious and knowledgeable Head Coach that will start with the club in the 2020 season.

The Head Coach role will be based in Auckland, New Zealand and will see the successful candidate working with a wide range of age groups and skill levels, developing and leading AIHA’s coaching strategies.

As part of this initial expression of interest, we are seeking an outline of your coaching history, achievements in coaching, qualifications and an overview of your game ethos and strategies.

The Head Coach position is a full-time, salaried role and will be remunerated based on the qualities of the successful candidate.

A more detailed job description will be made available to short-listed candidates in due course.

The window for submitting your expression of interest shall close on Sunday, 24th November 2019.

If you are interested, please submit your expression of interest via email, with a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role and attach your ice hockey CV, by no later than Sunday 24^th November 2019.

Overseas candidates must be able to successfully apply for a New Zealand work visa.

For further information please email: generalmanager@aiha.org.nz

Please email applications to the General Manager: generalmanager@aiha.org.nz

Qualities we are looking for in the successful candidate:

• Ability to work with parents and children of diverse cultural backgrounds and skill levels
• Develop effective working relationships with the Board of Directors, General Manager, staff and volunteers
• Knowledgeable about the rules and fundamental techniques required of the sport
• Ability to obtain current CPR/first aid certification
• Ability to work effectively with sports coaching staff parents and players of all ages
• Maintains consistent communication with General Manager
• Develop positive self-image with athletes
• Attends clinics/workshops related to sport
• Utilize sound teaching methods to develop skills/techniques
• Demonstrate public support/loyalty for coaches
• Demonstrate positive team sportsmanship toward opponents and officials
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager
• Someone with the ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to write regular reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of members, volunteers or staff of the organization

Overview of the Club:

Auckland Ice Hockey Association was established in July 1987 and is situated in Auckland, New Zealand. There are two privately owned ice rinks in Auckland and the Club has 36 teams ranging from our National Representative teams through to our U9 age group teams.

AIHA Is a registered charity and has a membership of approximately 700. A tightly knit community with a key focus on growing the sport throughout New Zealand, AIHA is supported by a fantastic group of volunteers that assist with the day to day running of the Club.

For more information, visit our website: www.aiha.org.nz

Overview of Ice Hockey in New Zealand:

The New Zealand Ice Hockey Federation (NZIHF) is the governing body of ice hockey in New Zealand. Formed in 1986, the NZIHF oversees all ice hockey activity in New Zealand and as a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), the NZIHF has access to the IIHF World Championships, IIHF Development Camps and the Equipment Support Program for developing ice hockey countries.

Ice hockey in New Zealand is played in three official Regions that are registered with the NZIHF – Auckland, Canterbury, and Southern (Otago/Southland). Each Region holds its own leagues in the respective age groups and is responsible for conducting these competitions.

For more information visit www.nzicehockey.co.nz

Download a PDF copy of this announcement here: AIHA Head Coach Expression of Interest

AIHA Is seeking expressions of interest for Head Coach, Manager and Assistant Coach positions for our Women’s NZWIHL representative team.

We are looking to fill the following positions:

• Head Coach
• Assistant Coach
• Manager

As a club, we cannot function without the assistance of our members and sincerely appreciate any help our members can provide.

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 12:00pm Monday 9 September.

We are running a Term 3 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.

Want to know what we get up on during our holiday programmes? Check out the highlights from our Term 2 programme here:

Under 12: https://www.aiha.org.nz/term-2-u9-u12-holiday-programme-review/

Bantam & Junior: https://www.aiha.org.nz/term-2-bantam-junior-league-holiday-programme-review/

Under 12 Years Old Holiday Programme

Dates: Tuesday 1st, Wednesday 2nd, Thursday 3rd October 2019
Location: Avondale

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 doing various off ice stick handling drills.

Bakery/Park 10:15 – 11:30am: We will walk to the nearby bakery where the kids can get a snack before we continue our walk to the park. The kids are given 30-40 minutes of free time.

Free Skate/Games 12:00 – 2:00pm: To end the day, if the public session isn’t too busy, we draw the net and use the end zone by the Zamboni to play a variety of games until the parents come to pick up the kids.

Pickup time is 2:00pm from Avondale ice rink.

Cost:
$45.00 Per Day – Payment due on the day (no pre-payment necessary)

Food and drink is not included, so players will have to supply this themselves.

Register Here: https://forms.gle/QdMxJfzscB2FFmgG7

Bantam & Junior League Holiday Camp

Dates: Monday 7th, Tuesday 8th October 2019
Location: Avondale

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 – 2:00pm: 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.

Pickup time is 2:00pm from Avondale ice rink.

Cost:
$55.00 Per Day – Payment due on the day (no pre-payment necessary)

Food and drink is not included, so players will have to supply this themselves.

Register Here: https://forms.gle/LWv9RLmKcppnHSP6A

Players of all skill levels are sure to benefit and improve over the course of the camp and will be provided with ample education covering all facets of hockey in a fun, encouraging and positive environment.

Questions/More Information:

If you have any questions about the school holiday programme, contact us via email: info@aiha.org.nz

🚨❗️ IT’S FINALS TIME ❗️🚨

The West Auckland Admirals have made it through to the 2019 NZIHL Grand Finals and will face off against the SKYCITY Stampede in their endeavour to keep the Birgel Cup in Avondale!

Come along and support the Admirals in their LAST HOME GAME of the 2019 season, this Friday night!

This is your last chance to support the Admirals at home in 2019, so make sure you bring your friends and family so we can fill the stands and make some noise!

Get your tickets online or at the door: https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2019/may/west-auckland-admirals

The NZIHL finals consist of 3 rounds of games, this year there will be one round hosted at Avondale and (potentially) 2 rounds held in Queenstown.