National Inline Hockey Premier League showcases the most experienced players within their own club teams playing in a series of games now hosted in the Hamilton and New Plymouth rinks. The event will culminate in a weekend final with the winner being awarded the “President’s Trophy” . This league is a new concept initiated in 2023 in consultation with players. Download the NPL Poster here Facebook page access here Team Rosters here The Premier league Draw has now been released and can be downloaded here. (authorised by IHNZ ..read more

Dear Members and Clubs, As most will be aware, Tuesday night saw a club-called SGM that resulted in the removal of the last members of the previous IHNZ Board, as per the process outlined in the IHNZ Constitution. As with many others, I find it truly heart-breaking to see the national body for our sport in such disarray, as has been witnessed in recent years but culminating in these and other more recent events. While there are many views on the alleged rights or wrongs of various individuals on the previous board, the fact is that the slate is now clean – at board level at least – and it’s ti ..read more

Chart showing the IHNZ age grades and the IHNZ Age Grade and Eligibility Policy document. Download 2024 IHNZ Age Chart Download 2024 HNZ Age Grade and Eligibility Policy ..read more

Notice of Meeting - IHNZ Annual General Meeting Date: Saturday 6 April 2024 Time: AGM – 12.00 – 4.00pm Venue: Jetpark Hamilton Airport Hotel & Conference Centre, 201 Airport Road, Hamilton 3282 Important Dates: 23 February 2024 - Distribution of AGM Notice 20 March 2024 - Last date aor all applications/remits to be received 22 March 2024 - Agenda disseminated 28 March 2024 - Final day of delegate registration 6 April 2024 - AGM ..read more

As a sport with a small volunteer base, we realised that we must focus our resources both financially and manpower wise to a set of activities and events that we can do and do well. This required us to really focus on our goals and make sure that any program or event that we proposed supported our goals. We also had to be honest in what we could achieve in the short and long term. Unfortunately, not everything that was proposed could be done but by taking a realistic approach to the resources we have available we hope to be able to meet our goals and then build on them over time. This document ..read more

HNZ National Premier League event notice is out – please note the league has some changes to the structure and format as well as  roster numbers, dates etc from last year so please ensure your read these carefully. National Premier League (IHNZPL) Event Notice 2024 ..read more

Source: Whanganui Chronicle, 11 September 2023 Photo: Whanganui Lightning inline hockey player James O’Donnell. Photo / Bevan Conley The Whanganui Inline Hockey Club is hoping to inspire a local resurgence in the sport as it hosts the 2023 Inline Hockey New Zealand National Championships. Event organiser and club member James O’Donnell said it was the first time Whanganui has hosted the tournament since the early 2010s, with plans in place for the last two years. Other than playing well in the championships, he said the club’s goal was to get more people into the sport, which has had a do ..read more

Dates: 23 September to 1 October, 2023 Venue: Whanganui Here is the team entry form and draws for the 2023 Junior Festival of Hockey and Senior Nationals. For the Junior Festival, the Lighting Club have arranged a couple of exciting events so make sure that you bring your tie die shirt, bell bottom pants and swim togs. Sunday evening is the Disco Party night with free entry for all players. Monday we have a Pool Splash Party with entry fee being a gold coin. We are really looking forward to seeing everyone in Whanganui for what we are sure will be a great time for all. The team entry fo ..read more

Please note the following amendment has been made to the IHNZ Rulebook under Rule 8.2 - Suspension. 8.2 Suspension a) Any player, coach or manager assessed a Major Penalty and/or a Game Misconduct Penalty shall automatically be removed from the balance of that game and be referred to the discipline committee for further action. Any player, coach or manager receiving a game misconduct in the last 5 minutes of a game will automatically receive a suspension for the next game their team plays, in addition to being referred to the discipline committee, unless otherwise stated in the playing rules ..read more

Another amazing experience, and so proud to see the effort and dedication to our sport as well as the sportsmanship and mentoring shown with our up and coming players. Congratulations to the Waitā team led by Scott Henry from Mt Wellington Panthers for taking out the overall Matariki Series title! Results were: Waitā Waitī Tupuārangi Pōhutukawa Waipuna-ā-rangi Hiwa-i-te-rangi Tupuānuku Ururangi Saturday evening saw the Centre Ice sponsored Team Mission and Team Bauer Exhibition game being a huge success with Team Mission taking out the win in overtime! Fantastic to see the battles of yestery ..read more