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2023 Adult Hockey League Registrations Now Open

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Registrations for the 2023 Adult Hockey League (AHL) are now open.

We are pleased to announce that registrations for our 2023 playing leagues are now open! Read below to find out about changes to the 2023 season and how to register.

Click here to register online now.

Click here to view a guide on how to register.

Who Can Play?

Any player that turns 18 in the calendar year of the season may play in the AHL.

Playing Fees:

Unfortunately, the ice time costs AIHA incurs have increased significantly, along with increases to other operational expenses. With this in mind, playing fees have increased slightly for the 2023 season, however we have decided to not pass on all of these cost increases to our members.

All payments will be processed via credit/debit card, and should you choose an instalment plan, the amount shown below will automatically come off your credit/debit card on the specified due date. You will be emailed a few days prior to the instalment date to remind you that this will occur.

2023 Playing fees can be paid in bulk or instalments, with options as below:

Early Bird Discount:
Register & Pay In Full
Before 18th February 2023

AIHA Registration Fee$110.00
NZIHF Registration Fee$60.00
AHL Playing Fees Paid in Bulk
$565.00
Total$735.00

Early Bird Discount:
Register & Choose Instalment Plan
Before 18th February 2023

AIHA Registration Fee: Due at time of registration.$110.00
NZIHF Registration Fee: Due at time of registration.$60.00
Deposit: Due at time of registration.$85.00
Instalment 1: Due on 30th March 2024$85.00
Instalment 2: Due on 30th April 2024$85.00
Instalment 3: Due on 30th May 2024$85.00
Instalment 4: Due on 30th June 2024$85.00
Instalment 5; Due on 30th July 2024
$85.00
Instalment 6: Due on 30th August 2024$85.00
Total:$765.00

Regular Price:
Register & Choose Instalment Plan
After 18th February 2023

AIHA Registration Fee: Due at time of registration$150.00
NZIHF Registration Fee: Due at time of registration$60.00
Deposit: Due at time of registration$85.00
Instalment 1: Due on 30th March 2024$85.00
Instalment 2: Due on 30th April 2024$85.00
Instalment 3: Due on 30th May 2024$85.00
Instalment 4: Due on 30th June 2024$85.00
Instalment 5: Due on 30th July 2024$85.00
Instalment 6: Due on 30th August 2024$85.00
Total:$805.00

Season Information:

The 2023 AHL season will run starting 25th March and finishing mid-November, and will feature a 20 game regular season + playoffs. The timeslots for games are listed below – note: we are awaiting the exact timeslots to be confirmed, however expect them to be in line with what you are used to from previous years, such as:

Saturdays at Avondale: 4:15pm – 5:15pm, 5:30pm – 6:30pm and 6:45pm – 7:45pm
Saturdays at Botany: 4:45pm – 5:45pm, 6:00pm – 7:00pm and 7:15pm – 8:15pm

Sundays at Botany: 4:45pm – 5:45pm, 6:00pm – 7:00pm and 7:15pm – 8:15pm

Mondays at Avondale: 7:00pm – 8:00pm, 8:15pm – 9:15pm and 9:30pm – 10:30pm
Mondays at Botany: 6:45pm – 7:45pm, 8:00pm – 9:00pm and 9:15pm – 10:15pm

Once the Bantam & Junior League season begins, AHL games will be played in the last slot on Monday nights only.

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.

Questions / More Information:

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs:)

Why am I paying $55.00 to the New Zealand Ice Hockey Federation (NZIHF) during registration?

All regional/club ice hockey registrations in New Zealand have a component which is paid to the New Zealand Ice Hockey Federation (NZIHF), as the governing body for ice hockey in NZ. If you have previously played ice hockey at AIHA or any other NZ club, you have already been paying this amount, however it has likely been bundled in to one “registration” fee shown on previous registration programmes. With the move to our new registration programme, this amount is now shown as a separate line item and is paid directly to the NZIHF.

AIHA charges a registration fee to help cover league administration costs such as goals, pucks, referees, linesman, score bench and other operational expenses.

But who is the NZIHF and what do they do for me? Why do I have to pay this amount?

The NZIHF is the governing body for ice hockey activity in New Zealand. The registration fee you pay contributes to the running of the NZIHF. The NZIHF helps fund ice hockey at all levels throughout New Zealand, including helping fund regional clubs, donation of gear/equipment, funding and support of national (NZIHL and representative teams) and international representative teams. This registration fee helps to grow and develop the sport of ice hockey in New Zealand.

For adult league players, you directly benefit from the NZIHF. An example of this in 2020 was the NZIHF’s financial support to AIHA so that we could complete our full 20-game season. Future adult development is planned for 2023 and beyond, including potential national adult non-check tournaments and player development.

How will fees be paid?

Fees will be paid by the player to AIHA in the same format as previous years, split across instalments. With our registration system, all payments will be processed via credit/debit card, and should you choose an instalment plan, the amount shown below will automatically come off your credit/debit card on the specified due date. You will be emailed a few days prior to the instalment date to remind you that this will occur.

I don't have a credit or debit card - how can I register and pay for my fees?

Our registration data has shown only a very small amount of people choose to pay via bank transfer. We strongly encourage all members to pay their fees via credit/debit card as it automates your fee payments, meaning after you register, you don’t have to log in to your account constantly to manually pay fees.

If you do not have a credit/debit card and wish to pay via bank transfer, please email info@aiha.org.nz and we will make suitable arrangements for you.

Who can take part in the 2023 AHL season?

Any male or female player aged 18 and over.

When will the 2023 AHL season run?

We aim to schedule the season with similar start and end dates to what you are used to. Season starts 26th March with finals in mid-November.

Who can be a team manager?

Any player can be a team manager, though this will depend on vacancies with existing team managers and/or whether an existing manager chooses to continue their role next season.

How can new people join the AHL?

New players are welcome to join the AHL and will be evaluated by the player grading sub-committee at a scrimmage or training session, to determine the most appropriate division for them. They will then be placed in a team depending on team and numbers requirements.

How will I know if I need to be moved divisions?

Any players that fall under the category of needing to move divisions (eg: due to skill level not suitable for current division) will be contacted directly by the General Manager or Head Coach to discuss the reasons why the player needs to be moved and available options. Rest assured that this will affect only a small minority of players, and AIHA will make suitable arrangements to ensure this is performed fairly and taking in to account the player’s interests.

2022 AIHA Annual General Meeting – Invitation and Information

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The 2022 AIHA Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 24th November beginning at 7:30pm.

The meeting will be held in the upstairs meeting space at Paradice Botany.

All members are welcome to attend, and we strongly encourage you to do so! Find out what is happening in YOUR club and have a voice on its future direction.

Access the documents relating to the AGM at the links below:

 

Registrations Open – Auckland Youth Development Camp, Labour Weekend 2022

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This is a friendly reminder that registrations are open for the upcoming Youth Development Camp in Auckland over Labour Weekend.

The camp is available to all male and female players/goalies born from 2004 through to 2015. Coaches will group players by appropriate age and level of experience.

Our aim is to provide New Zealand’s youth players with a FUN and age-appropriate on and off-ice training. Training in the camp is largely based on USA Hockey’s American Development Model.

What’s included?

On-Ice Sessions

  • Station based skills sessions
  • Small area games and large area games
  • Goalie specific training

Off-Ice Sessions

  • Player and goalie specific skill training
  • Introduction to body-contact gameplay
  • Games

Who will be coaching?
Players who attend the camp will be joined by some of USA Hockey’s top coaching staff including Bob Mancini, Heather Mannix and Scott Paluch. Players will also be joined by New Zealand’s top coaching staff from all regions, covering the Under 12, Under 15, Under 18, NZIHL and National Team age groups.

Why should I attend?
USA Hockey are world leaders in their approach to age-appropriate training for players and goalies, and also their development approaches across all age groups. Players who attend the camp will benefit directly from the USA Hockey coaching staff’s experience, who will be participating in all areas of the camp.

Register now on the NZIHF website: https://www.nzicehockey.co.nz/2022-youth-development-camp-registrations-open/

AIHA Celebrates Record Attendance at Learn to Play Ice Hockey Classes

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Smiles per hour were at an all-time high at Learn to Play in Term 2. Attendance was over 1,750 across the entire term, making it the most successful term of Learn to Play we have ever had. Thank you to all the coaches, volunteers, parents, and players who continue to make LTP the coolest experience in Auckland.

A special thank you to our partners at Centre Ice, Four Winds Foundation, Pub Charity, Grassroots Trust, Dragon Community Trust, Lion Foundation, The Trust Community Foundation, TAB and Howick Local Grant for their ongoing contributions.

We look forward to growing on this success in Term 3 and beyond. Enjoy the School Holidays, see you back on the ice on Monday 25th July!

2022 NZIHF Under 12 Tournament – Registration Pack & More Information

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The 2022 NZIHF Under 12 tournament is taking place on the weekend of Friday 14th – Sunday 16th October at Alpine Ice Arena, in Christchurch.

We are excited to be back on ice to experience what is the highlight of the hockey calendar for many and look forward to seeing parents and players from around New Zealand come together to compete in this spectacle of youth ice hockey!

Below is an information pack containing all the key information about the tournament.

Tournament Schedule & Format:
All players must be born between 2015 and 2011 to be eligible to participate. Dispensations may be available – contact us via email for more information info@aiha.org.nz

The tournament will consist of a series of round robin games, semi-finals and finals, followed by a prizegiving at the end of the weekend.

Each team will travel with a coach and two managers, to assist with the running of the weekend, all coaches and managers travelling with teams will be Police vetted.

Teams will consist of 6 players and 1 goaltender, with teams formed by AIHA.

Games will be 3 on 3, cross ice, with 3 games taking place on the ice sheet at once.

Games will take place on Friday evening, Saturday morning through to evening and Sunday morning through to early afternoon. Prizegiving will take place after the finals games on Sunday afternoon, with teams departing home thereafter.

Teams will need to organise their own sets of playing jerseys. The NZIHF will provide bibs if required, to differentiate between teams should there be colour or jersey clashes.

Tournament Costs:
We have created several packages, based on whether parents and players are organising only some of their attendance, or choose the full package provided by the NZIHF. The below costs only include the child’s flights, accommodation, and tournament fees. Any parents/family members attending will need to provide their own flights and accommodation. You can choose to register now and pay in full, or register now and go on an instalment plan. Registrations close August 4th 2022.

Full Package: Flights + Accommodation + Tournament Entry: $515.00
Own Flights: Accommodation + Tournament Entry: $235.00
Tournament Only: Tournament Entry $130.00

Flights:
For players/parents who purchase the full package, flights will depart as below. Teams will travel as a group on a single flight together.

Date of Travel Itinerary Flight No. Departs Arrives
14-Oct-22 Auckland to Christchurch NZ531 10:00 11:25
16-Oct-22 Christchurch to Auckland NZ558 16:00 17:25

For players who arrive in Christchurch via a flight, the NZIHF will provide a mixture of busses and vans to transport teams from the airport to the accommodation and back.

Accommodation:

For players/parents who purchase a package which includes accommodation, accommodation will be provided at Bealey Quarter located at 263 Bealey Avenue, Edgeware, Christchurch 8013, which is approximately a 10-minute drive from the ice arena.

Find out more about Bealey Quarter on their website: https://www.bealeyquarter.co.nz/ or contact them via phone 0800 115 043

Shuttle vans will be provided to transport parents/players between the accommodation and ice arena.

For players/parents who wish to organise their own accommodation, but stay at the same venue, there will be limited spaces available at Bealey Quarter, and if you mention the promo code “icehockey” you will receive a discount on your booking.

Restaurant food and cooking facilities are available onsite at the accommodation venue.

The NZIHF is not providing food or drink for tournament participants – it is up to parents/players to organise their own food throughout the weekend.

Register to Attend:

All registration will be processed on esportsdesk. Log in to your account and register here: https://secure.esportsdesk.com/login.cfm?leagueID=23340&clientID=5788

Registrations close August 4th 2022.

2022 NZIHL Game Tickets On Sale Now

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Tickets are on sale now for the 2022 NZIHL season.

There are 20 regular season games that will take place in Auckland for 2022, featuring Auckland’s own Auckland Mako, Botany Swarm and the West Auckland Admirals. Plus visits from the Canterbury Red Devils, Phoenix Thunder and Skycity Stampede.

Game 1 of the season kicks off on Saturday 11th June.

NZIHL Platinum Pass – $185.00 (Adult), $145.00 (Child) – Sale Ends Friday 27th May

  • Access to all 20 regular season NZIHL games in Auckland (works out to be just $9.25 per game!)
  • Priority entry to the ice rink, through a dedicated lane
  • 20% off in-house merchandise
  • Coupon code for a further 20x single entry tickets (to share with friends) at a 20% discount
  • Pre-sale access to semi-final and/or finals tickets
  • Collector’s lanyard

Single Entry Online Tickets – $19.00 (Adult), $15.00 (Child)

  • Purchasable online prior to game day

Family Pass (2 Adults, 2 Children) – $55.00

  • Purchasable online prior to game day

View the full schedule and purchase your tickets on our website now: https://shop.aiha.org.nz/game-tickets/

Check out your local teams as follows:

Auckland Mako – www.aucklandmako.co.nz
Botany Swarm – www.botanyswarm.co.nz
West Auckland Admirals – www.westaucklandadmirals.co.nz

U18 Auckland Representative Team Expressions of Interest Open

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We are excited to announce that the schedule for the U18 Auckland Teams travelling to Dunedin has been finalised and expressions of interest to be a part of the teams are now open.

Being part of the Auckland U18 Representative programme is a commitment by everyone involved to help create an environment that inspires, empowers, supports and recognises achievements. This is to be an enjoyable environment where players can excel and play for Auckland with pride.

Tournament #1:
Saturday 9th July – Tuesday 12th July 2022 in Dunedin.

Tournament #2:
Saturday 1st October – Tuesday 4th October 2022 in Dunedin.

Practice Schedule:
Saturday 14th May @ Avondale 11:45am – 12:45pm
Saturday 21st May @ Avondale 11:45am – 12:45pm
Saturday 11th June @ Avondale 11:45am – 12:45pm
Saturday 2nd July @ Avondale 11:45am – 12:45pm
Saturday 13th August @ Avondale: 11:45am – 12:45pm
Saturday 3rd September @ Avondale: 11:45am – 12:45pm
Saturday 24th September @ Avondale: 11:45am – 12:45pm
Tuesday 27th September @ Avondale: 7:45pm – 8:45pm

Cost:
The upfront cost to join the U18 Practice Squad will be $160.

Players selected to travel with the team to each tournament in Dunedin will then have fees associated with each tournament which will be approximately $595 per tournament inclusive of travel, accommodation, tournament fees and team meals in Dunedin.

Your Confirmation:
To confirm you wish to participate in the U18 NZMIHL Representative Program, you will need to :

Submit your registration using the online form, by Thursday, 12 May 2022.

Click Here to Complete Your Expression of Interest

Inclusion in the squad will only be confirmed once the information is received. Inclusion in the squad is also subject to all fees being paid and up to date. All players must be registered and have paid their AIHA club fees.

U15 Auckland Representative Team Expressions of Interest Open

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We are excited to announce that the schedule for the U15 Auckland Teams travelling to Dunedin has been finalised and expressions of interest to be a part of the teams are now open.

Being part of the Auckland U15 Representative programme is a commitment by everyone involved to help create an environment that inspires, empowers, supports and recognises achievements. This is to be an enjoyable environment where players can excel and play for Auckland with pride.

Tournament #1:
Friday 15th July – Tuesday 19th July 2022 in Dunedin

Tournament #2:
Friday 7th October – Tuesday 11th October 2022 in Dunedin

Practice Schedule (Combined 2 Team Practice):
Saturday 28th May @ Avondale 11:45am – 12:45pm
Saturday 18th June @ Avondale 11:45am – 12:45pm
Saturday 17th September @ Avondale 11:45am – 12:45pm
Tuesday 27th September @ Avondale: 6:45pm – 7:45pm

Total Cost:
Approximately $1295 per player inclusive of practice costs, travel, accommodation, tournament fees and team meals in Dunedin. The total cost will be split across the two tournaments, so will not be required in one lump sum payment.

Your Confirmation:
Please secure your place with one of the two travelling teams.

To confirm you wish to participate in the U15 NZBIHL Representative Tournament, you will need to :

Submit your registration using the online form, by Friday May 13th 3:00pm.

Click Here to Complete Your Expression of Interest

Inclusion in the squad will only be confirmed once the information is received. Inclusion in the squad is also subject to all fees being paid and up to date. All players must be registered and have paid their AIHA club fees.

ubject to all fees being paid and up to date. All players must be registered and have paid their AIHA club fees.

2022 NZIHF Youth Development Camp Registrations Open

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Registrations are now open for the 2022 NZIHF Youth Development Camp events held around the country, with one event taking place in Auckland.
 
These aim to provide New Zealand’s youth players with FUN and age-appropriate on and off-ice training. Training in the camps are largely based off USA Hockey’s use of small area skills and station work.
 
These camps are available to all male and female players, born from 2004 through to 2015.
 
Dunedin 4th – 6th June 2022
Canterbury 25th – 26th June 2022
Auckland 21st – 24th October 2022
 

AIHA Term 1 School Holiday Programme Details

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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 Avondale & Botany.

For our Bantam & Junior League players we will be holding a programme at Avondale.

Haven’t been to one of our school holiday programmes before? Check out the action from our previous school holiday programmes here:

2022 Term 1 Under 12 Years Old Holiday Programme – Avondale & Botany:

Avondale: Tuesday 19th & Wednesday 20th April 2022
Botany: Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd April 2022

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.
  • 10:00am – 11:00am: Snack and Hockey classroom session
  • 11:00am – 12:00pm: Laser tag
  • 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch and Hockey videos and movies
  • Free Skate/Games 1:00 – 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.

Pickup time is 3:00pm from both Avondale and Botany ice rink.

Cost:
$60.00 Per Day – This cost includes 1 hour 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 here: https://forms.gle/YUfhfQMGFm8ozi1P7

 

2022 Term 1 Bantam & Junior League Holiday Camp – Avondale:

Avondale: Tuesday 26th , Wednesday 27th , Thursday 28th April 2022

Day Format:

  • On ice 7:45 – 8:45am: day starts on the ice with a high level skills development session in stations format.
  • 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.

Pickup time is 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 here: https://forms.gle/Mz8DX5fkrLwjRGSa8