A global game

Ice Hockey is a game synonymous the world over with exhilarating speed, exacting technique, and exemplary teamwork.

Although the sport’s traditional centres of gravity are undoubtedly to be found in the traditional winter-sport nations of Europe and North America, ice hockey has been a continuous feature of the Australian sports landscape since 1906.

• At present we have 6250+ registered players, coaches & officials in Australia
• Learn to play (L2P) programs are run by every state association and can be tailored for individuals learning to skate for the first time
• Experienced players participate in pathway programs and established state, national and international competitions
• Until the age of 14, boys and girls play ‘no body-checking’ ice hockey
• After the age of 14, players can progress into a competitive stream which includes body checking, or can participate in a recreational stream with no body checking

Get the puck rolling

New players become eligible via a simple registration and membership initiated at ‘grassrinks’ level.

• In Australia, clubs are recognised by and affiliated with the sport’s Member Associations (MAs). These MAs come together at a national level to help inform IHA
• New players typically first receive an invitation from a properly recognised and affiliated club or through the member association.
• Each club’s Member Association is responsible for providing new players with the necessary links and resources to initiate membership – a process overseen by IHA in partnership with eSportsdesk (ESD)
• For junior players, a new ESD account can be linked to a parent’s account, allowing parents to oversee and manage the registration process 

Learn To Play (L2P)