As announced in our recent update, AIHA has received confirmation that it is possible to hold specific ice hockey activities during the current Alert Level “2.5” restrictions, albeit in a different format to normal.
Our intention is to resume some ice hockey activity for our members, while maintaining a high standard of health and safety and adhering to the Alert Level guideline restrictions.
The following announcement includes details of when next week’s Learn to Play and Super League sessions will take place, the changes required, and how to register and attend. Note: There is no Learn to Play session on Monday 21st September.
Our hope is that these restricted training sessions are only in place for a short period of time, and that we can resume full ice hockey scheduled activities soon.
The Government is scheduled to make an announcement about the Alert Levels on Monday 21st September. After this announcement and once more is known about what changes may be made to the Alert Levels, AIHA will provide an update to its members about scheduled activity for the rest of this week and beyond. All other dates & times not listed below are to be confirmed once the Alert Level announcement has been made by the Government.
Learn to Play:
- Each training will be limited to 27 players/goalies
- The ice will be split into thirds and you will remain in the same third for the duration of the practice. No intermingling between groups on the ice
- There will be 9 players and 1 coach in each third of the ice
- You must be pre-registered to attend a session, players who are not pre-registered will not be allowed in the rink
- Spaces will be filled on a first come first served basis, but we ask that you sign up for the sessions that are closest to you geographically
- Players to come to the rink dressed in as much gear as possible. No dressing rooms will be open, and players must social distance in the stands.
- No sharing of any equipment or water bottles
- Clip Card system will operate the same as normal for payment. One clip per session
Avondale Schedule
Wednesday 23rd September @ Paradice Avondale 5:45pm – 6:45pm. Register here: https://forms.gle/prGPfRW3XWeFPC9a6
Botany Schedule
Thursday 24th September @ Paradice Botany 5:30pm – 6:30pm – TBC – AIHA will provide an update once more is known about the Government’s announcement on Monday 21st September
Super League:
Super League games are currently on pause due to government restrictions. We will instead hold a training session for Super League players.
- Each training will accommodate 27 players (including goalies)
- The ice will be split into thirds and you will remain in the same third for the duration of the practice. No intermingling between groups on the ice
- There will be 9 players and 1 coach in each third of the ice
- You must be pre-registered to attend a session, players who are not pre-registered will not be allowed in the rink
- Spaces will be filled on a first come first served basis, but we ask that you sign up for the sessions that are closest to you geographically
- Players to come to the rink dressed in as much gear as possible. No dressing rooms will be open, and players must social distance in the stands.
- No sharing of any equipment or water bottles
- Clip card system will operate as normal for payment. One clip per session
Avondale Schedule
Super League Training Sunday 27th September @ Paradice Avondale: TBC – AIHA will provide an update once more is known about the Government’s announcement on Monday 21st September
Botany Schedule
Super League Training Sunday 27th September @ Paradice Botany: TBC – AIHA will provide an update once more is known about the Government’s announcement on Monday 21st September
