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The 2019 AIHA Learn to Play season kicks off next week at Avondale and Botany.

We’ve made some changes to the registration process, so please read about this below.

Term 1 Start Dates:
Avondale – Wednesday 13th February – On Ice at 5:30pm
Botany – Thursday 14th February – On Ice at 5:30pm

Full term dates can be found on our website – click here

Registration:
All parents and players must register with AIHA for Learn to Play at the start of the season. Registration costs $20.00 and is valid for the entire 2019 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% convinience fee, added to their total amount. EFTPOS and debit card transactions will not incur a fee.

All concession cards purchased in 2018 with leftover concessions will be valid for 2019.

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.

2019 U12 Super League:
More information about the 2019 Under 12 Super League season will be sent out in the coming weeks.

More Information:
If you have any questions, or require more information please get in touch with the 2019 Learn to Play League Director, Sheree Anderson, ph: 027 617 8090 | e: ltp@aiha.org.nz

That’s all from us – we hope you have a great 2019 Learn to Play Season!

Dear Players,

Sharpen your skates, tape up your sticks and clean the cobwebs out of your helmets…AIHA is pleased to announce the launch of the 2019 ice hockey season!

Yes it’s true – it’s time to put down the mince and cheese pies and begin your rigorous cardio training plans (click here for some inspiration) as the 2019 season is officially upon us and we’ve made a number of changes to make this the best season yet, make sure you read below to find out more.

Registration:

2019 Player registrations are now open – click here to register on ClubHub.

Playing Fees:

Due to ice time fee increases by Paradice, playing fees have increased by 5% for 2019. AIHA’s costs have increased each year over the last 3 years, but to date these have not been passed on.

2019 Playing fees will consist of:

• Registration Fee – Due 1 March 2019 – $175.00
• Ice Fee Instalment 1 – Due 1st March 2019 – $149.00
• Ice Fee Instalment 2 – Due 1st June 2019 – $149.00
• Ice Fee Instalment 3 – Due 1st August 2019 – $149.00

A total prompt payment discount of $65.50 will apply if all fees are paid prior to March 1st. Please ensure you support the Club by paying your fees on time, or even better, early!
Payments can be processed through ClubHub at the time of registration or after you have registered.

Re-Branding:

Based on player feedback, and to keep consistent with our other leagues, we have re-branded the Senior-Non Check league to the AHL (Adult Hockey League)

New League Director:

Bill Bartlett has taken on the role of league director for 2019, please help support Bill in his new role. You can contact Bill via email: ahl@aiha.org.nz

We would like to acknowledge and say a special thank you to Karl Peni for his many years of service to AIHA and New Zealand ice hockey.

Monday Night Games:

You asked – we listened! Feedback from players has seen us add games on a Monday night to help spread out the games and increase rink availability. Plus, it gives you an excuse to knock off work early!

Monday night games will initially take place 6:45pm – 7:45pm, 8:00pm – 9:00pm and 9:15pm – 10:15pm and once the Bantam & Junior leagues start in late April, reduce to the 9:15pm – 10:15pm slot only.

Season Information:

The 2019 AHL season will start on March 23^rd.
The playoffs format worked well and feedback was great, so we will retain this for 2019. Playoffs will run as follows:
A League – Semi-final knock out game, followed by best of 3 finals series.
B & C League – Quarter final knock out game, semi-final knock out game, followed by best of 3 series.
The full schedule will be available on our scheduling website prior to the season starting – click here

Officiating:

The Adult Hockey League needs referees! Without referees we cannot run games and we have been running pretty thin on the bench over recent seasons. So, if you would like to try on the stripes and engage with the game in a different way, join the “third team!” We will train you and get you up to speed in no time! Contact referee@aiha.org.nz for more information.

U12 Super League / Bantam / Junior League /  Registrations:

Registrations for the Bantam and Junior leagues are now open. Please refer to the separate email you have been sent or view the news post here. U12 Super League registration will open shortly, we will contact you once registration opens.

Questions / More Information:

If you have any questions or require more information, please email ahl@aiha.org.nz and we’ll get back to you.

We are looking forward to a fantastic season of ice hockey – see you on ice!

Kind Regards,

Auckland Ice Hockey Association

Auckland Ice Hockey Association held the 2018 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 14th November at Paradice Avondale.

It was fantastic to see more than 30 members attend the meeting, sharing their thoughts on the Club and its future.

Minutes from the meeting, including the 2019 positions for the Board of Directors may be viewed at the links below.

The new Constitution was adopted and can be viewed here: AIHA Constitution November 2018

Thank you to all members who took part and helped make this one of the most engaged AGM’s to date.

In closing, the Board would like to say a special thank you to Karl Peni for his many, many years (25+) of service to AIHA and as Director of the Senior Non-Check hockey.

Attachments:

2018 AGM Minutes

2018 Annual Report

Auckland Ice Hockey Association held it’s First Shift / Have a Go Day at Paradice Botany, Auckland on the 24th of November.

The rink was busy with more than 80 kids, ranging from 4 to 16 years old, taking part on the ice, trying ice hockey for the very first time.

With stations set up around the rink catering to different ages and skill levels, the kids were full of smiles and energy, even if some of them did fall over a few times!

The First Shift programme is designed to introduce new players to ice hockey in a fun and exciting way, with no prior skating or ice hockey experience required.

Find out more information about our learn to play ice hockey programme here: https://www.aiha.org.nz/learn-to-play

AIHA Would like to extend a big thank you to all of the parents and volunteers who assisted on the day, helping to put on a fun introduction to ice hockey for all of the kids that took part.

Check out some of the action below: