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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – ICE HOCKEY AUSTRALIA – WORLD MEN U18

22 December 2022

Ice Hockey Australia is calling for nominations for its WMU18 team to represent Australia at the IIHF Division II, Group B, World Championships held in Sofia, Bulgaria, 27th March – 2nd April 2023.

We are looking for players who have continued to develop high-performance skills, gameplay, fitness and attitude, and who believe that they are ready to perform at the international level of competition.

All eligible players with the ability, drive, and commitment to represent Australia at the highest level are encouraged to apply.

 

Tournament Details:

20th March: Depart for Sofia, Bulgaria (TBC)

21st – 26th March: Training Camp, Sofia, Bulgaria (TBC)

27th – 2nd April: IIHF Division II Group B World Championship

3rd April: Depart Sofia, Bulgaria

4th April (TBC): Arrive in Australia

 

Essential IHA Selection Criteria:

  • Must have played or been selected for a State team at either of the 2022 De Fris or Tange tournaments, played in the AJIHL showcase competition or equivalent overseas IIHF-sanctioned league.
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  • -Overseas players must submit video footage along with their coaches contact information.

-Must have been a registered IHA Member from July 1, 2022

-Must have a valid Australian passport with 6 months validity at time of tournament

 

Commitment:

-Selected players must commit to all pre-departure fitness, skill and conditioning programs as set by the coaching and performance staff

-All players must be fully compliant with requested reporting, paperwork, team meetings and any other off-ice performance requirements as requested or set by the Coach, Medical Staff, Team Manager or IHA.

 

Costs: 

-The program’s cost is estimated to be no more than $5500 for each player. This includes all flights and ground transport, accommodation in Bulgaria and meals (NOTE: this does not include equipment, extra snacks or spending money, which will be at the player’s expense).

-Players are encouraged to apply for State and Local government and other eligible individual sporting grants to assist with the offset of these costs.

 

Selection: 

Selection of this team will be via the below application form (survey monkey) and be assessed by a panel consisting of, but not limited to, the Head Coach, Assistant Coach, and an additional IHA High Performance accredited coach.

 

Application:

Please apply by answering the questions in the link below

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W9ZD9WM

We look forward to receiving your application by 1 Jan 2023

Email: doornboshockey@hotmail.com

 

IHA National Teams Staff

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – NATIONAL WOMEN’S TEAM – STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

15 December 2022

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH – NATIONAL WOMEN’S TEAM – IIHF World Championships, Cape Town, South Africa, 2023

Expressions of Interest are being called for the critical role of strength & conditioning coach for the IHA National Women’s Team to lead and manage the physical preparation for the upcoming International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Division II Group B World Championships.

Duties include working with the National Head Coach, IHA National Women’s Team, and high-performance stakeholders to:
o Design and deliver quality, tailored ‘on and off ice’ programs for the IHA National Women’s Team to optimise their holistic strength and conditioning preparation in the lead up to the World Championships in Cape Town, South Africa, 20th-26th February 2023

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  • Proposed Dates (schedule tbc):
  • • 13th February (TBC) – Team departs Australia for Cape Town
  • • 14th February (TBC) – Pre-competition training camp, Cape Town
  • • 20th – 26th February – Division II Group B World Championships, Cape Town
  • • 27th February – Team departs Cape Town for Australia and home states
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  • If you have S&C experience in ice hockey (or other relevant sport/s) at an elite team level, we would love to hear from you!
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  • Applications:
    • Please apply via email to adam.woolnough@iha.org.au outlining:
    o Your ice hockey (or other sport/s) S&C coaching qualifications and experience
    in the provision and application of strength & conditioning/physiological services
    o Experience and proven success in high-performance team sport environments
    o Proven success in utilizing strength & conditioning / physiology knowledge for planning, periodisation, and managing elite athletes nationally and remotely at a senior level
    o Leadership qualities you possess that would complement a high-performance environment
    o Confirmation of a Working with Children Check (or State equivalent) or willingness to get one
    o Willingness to adhere to Covid-19 safety protocols and recommendations
    o Two referees with relevant contact details

    Your application can be in dot point form and does not need to be longer than one A4 page.
    By applying, it is assumed that you will uphold the IHA Code of Conduct at all times and be an ambassador for Australia.

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  • NOTE – This is a non-travelling role to Cape Town
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  • We are committed to honouring our past, succeeding in the present and shaping a prosperous future for our IHA high performance athletes.
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  • We look forward to receiving your application by Friday 23rd December 2022.

EXPRESSION of INTEREST – U18 National Men’s Team – Equipment Manager

12 December 2022

 

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – EQUIPMENT MANAGER – World Men U18 (WMU18) National Team, IIHF World Championships – Sofia, Bulgaria, 2023

Expressions of Interest are being called for the role of Equipment Manager, to manage team equipment responsibilities for the upcoming International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships.

Duties include:
• Liaise with the Team Manager, Head Coach and IHA Office to manage:
o All equipment assessment, transportation, and maintenance in the lead up and during the World Championships
o Return of all equipment safely to O’Brien Icehouse, Melbourne, following completion of tour
o Manage team equipment communications with Team Manager, coaching staff, and players
o Manage logistics of all equipment for duration of World Championships
o Adhere to Covid-19 safety protocols and recommendations 
o Adhere to IHA Code of Conduct
o Other off-ice responsibilities as required

Proposed Dates (schedule tbc):
• 20th March (tbc) – team departs Australia for pre-competition camp in Sofia, Bulgaria
• 27th March – 2nd April – Division II Group B World Championships
• 3rd April – team departs Sofia for Australia

If you have experience in Ice Hockey Team Equipment Management, relevant transferable skills, and/or international travel experience, we would love to hear from you!

  • Applications:
    • Please apply via email to adam.woolnough@iha.org.au outlining:
    o Why you would like to be part of the WMU18 Team at the IIHF World Championships
    o Relevant ice hockey (or other) team management or equivalent experience
    o Relevant skills you possess that would contribute to the team and staff, and/or leadership capabilities
    o Confirmation of a Working with Children Check (or State equivalent) or willingness to get one
    o Willingness to adhere to relevant Covid-19 vaccination requirements for international travel
    o Two referees with relevant contact details

    Your application can be in dot point form and does not need to be longer than two paragraphs.
    By applying, it is assumed that you will uphold the IHA Code of Conduct at all times and be an ambassador for Australia. 

Please note – you will be required to hold a valid Australian Passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of return.

We are committed to honouring our past, succeeding in the present and shaping a prosperous future for our IHA high performance athletes.

We look forward to receiving your application by 5pm Friday 23rd December 2022.

2023 ICE HOCKEY AUSTRALIA U18 NATIONAL WOMEN’S TEAM

9 December 2022

2023 Ice Hockey Australia U18 National Women’s Team

Ice Hockey Australia proudly presents the WW U18 Team representing Australia in the IIHF Division II Group A World Championships held in Dumfries, Great Britain, from 21st to 27th January 2023. 

Congratulations to all players for this fantastic opportunity and to all Coaches and Staff who have been part of the journey for these elite athletes.

We wish you all the very best for a successful tournament in Great Britain!

 

Elizabeth

 Marshall ACT
Lucy York ACT
Gabrielle Arps NSW
Lily Roberts NSW
Phoebe Roberts NSW
Bella Ma NSW
Hannah Cryan NSW
Courtney Mahoney QLD
Katrina Rapchuk QLD
Georgia* Watts* QLD*
Nikita Aguirrezabal NSW
Elana Holub SA
Madison Smith SA
Amelia Knott SA
Amelia Grigaliunas VIC
Natasha Dube VIC
Johanna Meissner VIC
Tara Baker VIC
Molly Lukowiak WA
Sophie Reader WA
Charlize Novatsis WA
     
RESERVES    
Samantha Payne NSW
Serena Lun QLD

 

*Georgia Watts has endured an injury and will not travel with the team. It is important to recognise her original selection in the team. We wish you well with your recovery.