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New Zealand Ice Hockey Federation
New Zealand Ice Hockey League
Events Manual
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Version:
Issue Date:
NZIHL GM
V5.1 Release
21 Apr 2013
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I – INTRODUCTION
5
1. Purpose
5
2. Changes
5
3. Amateur League
5
PART II – PARTICIPATION IN THE NZIHL
6-8
4.
6-7
Player Eligibility
4.1
4.2
4.3
5.
Regional Membership
Age Requirement
Player Classifications
a) NZ Player
b) Naturalized Player
c) Import Player
d) Assimilated Player
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Team Eligibility
7-8
5.1
5.2
5.3
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Current NZIHL Teams
Team Applications
Team Structure
a) Regional Coordinator
b) Team Management
c) Team Coaches
d) Team Composition
e) Player Naming
f) Traveling Team
PART III – ADMINISTRATION OF THE NZIHL
6.
7
8
9 - 17
NZIHL Meetings
9
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
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Annual Meeting
Regular Meeting
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Reporting
9
7.1
7.2
9
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Annual Report
Sponsorship-Funding Disclosure
Finances
9 - 10
8.1
8.2
9 - 10
10
Costs
Hosting Fees
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8.3
8.4
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Team Fees / Payment Dates
Budget
10
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Playing Format
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
10 - 13
Tournament Format
10
Game Format
10
Overtime Format
10
Game Winning Shots Procedure
11
Insufficient Time To Play Overtime and/or Game Winning Shots 11
League Standings
11
a) Points System
11
b) Finals Qualification
11
c) Finals Ice Time Requirement
11
Game Requirements
11 - 12
a) Pre-Game Requirements
11
(i) Game Sheet requirement
11
(ii) Players number requirement
11
(iii) Game play requirement
11
(iv) Finance determination for cancelled game
11
(v) Import players marking on Game Sheet
11
(vi) NZ goal tender game time requirement
11
(vii) Persons permitted on Game Bench
12
(viii) Determining Game Rules
12
(ix) IIHF Rules and Regulations
12
(x) Funding support for import players
12
b) Safety Equipment – Additional Safety Rules
12
10 Disciplinary Matters
13
10.1 Tribunal Organisation
10.2 Tribunal Members
13
13
PART IV – STATISTICS & AWARDS
13 - 15
11 Statistics
13 - 14
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
Statistics Taking
Statistics To Be Recorded
Goalkeepers Participation
Score Sheet To Be Used
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14
14
12 TROPHIES AND AWARDS
12.1
12.2
12.3
12.4
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Team Awards
Toa Kauhanga Riri Tio Trophy
Individual Awards
Individual Awards Selection Process
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APPENDICES
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Appendix 1
Team Officials and Ice Rink Contact Details
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Appendix 2
NZIHL Contact Details
18 – 19
Appendix 3
2012 Schedule
20
Appendix 4
Pre Game Count-Down & Game Flow
21
Appendix 5
Officials Costs
22
Appendix 6
Team Fees/Payment Dates
22
Appendix 7
Document History
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PART I – INTRODUCTION
This document sets out guidelines for the New Zealand National Ice Hockey League. All games are to
be played according to the rules set out in this Events Manual first, followed by the Official IIHF Rule
Book.
1. Purpose
The New Zealand Ice Hockey League has four stated goals:
 To improve the quality of ice hockey in New Zealand
 To increase public awareness of the sport’s existence
 Grow the number of participating teams without detriment to the quality of the game
 Develop New Zealand national team players
2. Changes
Changes to the NZIHL Events Manual can only be made by at least a 75% majority vote at the Annual
General Meeting. The General Manager will make the final decision on interpretation of the Event
Manual.
3. Amateur League
The NZIHL is strictly an amateur league and no player shall be paid to play.
However teams may assist players with;
1. Airfares
2. Accommodation
3. Transport
4. Food
5. ITC
6. Registration fees
7. Ice time fees
8. Playing fees
9. Equipment support
10. Reasonable rates for coaching ice hockey
Any team found to be contravening the spirit of this clause will be subject to the disciplinary tribunal
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PART II – PARTICIPATION IN THE NZIHL
4. Player Eligibility
4.1 Regional Membership
(a) All players must be registered to play with their Regional Association to be eligible to play in the
NZIHL. The latest date a player may register will be July 31 at the year of the competition.
(b) Players may not transfer teams during an NZIHL season unless given a special dispensation by
the GM.
(c) Female players are allowed to play in this competition as goalkeepers only.
4.2 Age Requirement
At the latest, players must have their 16th birthday in the year the Championship is held. No underage waiver is permitted.
4.3 Player Classifications
(a) NZ PLAYER
All New Zealand born players are eligible to play in the NZIHL.
(b) NATURALIZED PLAYER
A foreign-born player will be considered to be a Naturalized Player if they fulfill the following
conditions:
 they hold a valid NZ passport and unlimited ITC
 they hold an Australian passport and approved ITC.
(c) IMPORT PLAYER
Any player born outside New Zealand that does not qualify as a Naturalized Player will be considered
to be an “import player”.
 Any import player must have received an approved International Transfer from IIHF
 An International Transfer can be requested through the NZIHF President. There may also be
an additional processing fee charged depending on the Federation of the country the
applicant comes from.
 Players are not eligible to play in any games until an ITC has been approved by the IIHF and
all costs paid.
(d) ASSIMILATED PLAYER
Players will be classed as an assimilated player when they have held an approved Unlimited
International Transfer for 730 days or more.
For the 2013 season the following exception applies “Players will be classed as an assimilated player
when they hold a current approved Unlimited International Transfer card and must have registered
with the NZIHF in 2012 (any league).”
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5. Team Eligibility
5.1 Current NZIHL teams
Team
Location
Botany Swarm
Canterbury Red Devils
Dunedin Thunder
Southern Stampede
West Auckland Admirals
Botany Downs, Auckland
Christchurch
Dunedin
Queenstown
Avondale, Auckland,
5.2 Team Applications
Applications to join the NZIHL are to be sent to the GM.
5.3 Team Structure
(a) Regional Coordinator
Every team must have a Regional Coordinator who liaises with the NZIHL GM and the team
managers regarding all functions required to have successful Round Robin games and Finals.
This includes amongst other things:

Input into the Rules & Regulations and Events Manual

Assistance to the GM/Marketing Committee with budget setting and marketing initiatives

Name team according to the Rules & Regulations and/or Events Manual

Ensure on time payments to the NZIHL

Ensure team plays in approved shirts, name bars, over pants & socks

Advise GM of all travel arrangements and team composition

Ensure all on-ice and off-ice positions required for the game are filled

Arrange possible any media interviews/stories/coverage and press releases

Ensure smooth running of game and collection of statistics

Arrange Disciplinary Hearing if required
(b) Team Management
Every team must have a dedicated Team Manager that is not a player. Every region is to appoint a
Team Manager and if possible, an Assistant Manager.
(c) Team Coaches
Every team must have a Head Coach and an Assistant Coach. All appointments are to be carried out
by the Regional Bodies and to be confirmed by the GM and any change of coach requires the
approval of the GM.
(i) Head Coach
The Head Coach has to be a non-playing coach.
(ii) Assistant Coach
The Assistant Coach may be a player playing for that team.
The Assistant Coach may also act as the Assistant Manager.
(d) Team Composition
(i) Maximum Squad Size
There is no limitation to the squad size
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(ii) Import Players
Maximum of 4 import players can play in any game.
(iii) Assimilated Players
Maximum of 2 assimilated players can play in any game
(iv) Naturalized Players
There is no limit to the number of naturalized players allowed to play in any game.
(v) Youth and Junior Players
There is no limit on NZ U18 and U20 eligible players in the squad but at least 1 (one) NZ U18 eligible
and 2 (two) NZ U20 eligible players have to be included on the game sheet and dressed for each
team in each game. No special dispensations will be granted. If a player is a NZU18 and NZU20
player he is only to be counted once. Hence, there must be 3 different players dressed in total.
The above players MUST be eligible to play the IIHF U18 & U20 World Championships in the year
following the NZIHL championship. The maximum age of players is outlined in the following summary:
Under 18 players
2013 players born in 1996
2014 players born in 1997
2015 players born in 1998
Under 20 players
2013 players born in 1994
2014 players born in 1995
2015 players born in 1996
(e) Player Naming
3 weeks prior to competition start a squad list of up to 30 likely skaters plus up to 3 goalies is required
Changes to the squad are possible only until July 31 for Imports (IIHF ITC regulations). All other
players have to be registered with their local Association by no later than July 31 of the applicable
season. After this date no player movement between Associations is granted.
(f) Traveling Team
When traveling during the Round Robin phase or finals the NZIHL will cover the cost of 15 players
and two goalies, two coaches, 2 managers and the coordinator. Additional players and team staff
may be taken at the team’s expense.
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PART III – ADMINISTRATION OF THE NZIHL
6. NZIHL Meetings
6.1 Annual Meeting
As part of the NZIHF AGM, the NZIHL Committee shall also meet. The Forum is composed of the
NZIHF Delegates but shall also include the Committee. Dates and times of the AGM are to be
determined by the NZIHF. The voting rights are according to the Constitution:
Chairperson (GM) – 1 vote + casting vote
Deputy Chairperson (NZIHF President) – 1 vote
Secretary/Treasurer – 1 vote
Coordinators - 1 vote each
6.2 Regular Meetings
Apart from the annual meetings, the NZIHL GM shall convene a phone conference with the
Committee on a regular basis (to be determined by GM).
6.3 Meeting Agenda
An agenda is to be prepared by the GM and to be distributed to the Committee at least two days prior
to all regular meetings.
6.4 Meeting Minutes
Minutes of the meeting are to be kept and distributed to the Committee and the NZIHF President by
the GM.
7. Reporting
7.1 Annual Report
A written Annual Report encompassing the season in its entirety, including a financial statement, is to
be provided by the GM to the NZIHF President before the NZIHF AGM as required by the President.
7.2 Sponsorship-Funding Disclosure
All teams to provide a summary of sponsorship/funding received during year according to the
template provided.
8. Finances
All costs/incomes are to be administered by the NZIHL Treasurer. Here is a detailed listing of what is
included:
8.1 Costs
Travel (to and from the tournament venue, local transport)
Flights
Rental of vans & trailers
Ice time (no cost sharing with rinks)
Ice time during tournament games, excluding any ice time cost for trainings
Officials costs as per Appendix 5
1. Referees)
2. Linesmen
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3. Score Bench
4. Goal Judges (
5. Budget allowance for “Best Referees” (as determined by Head Referee) to travel to
final
NZIHL General Manager (flight, accommodation & local travel costs)
Accommodation for visiting team(s) – of a suitable standard
Including 15 skaters, 2 goalies, x2 Coaches, x2 Managers & a Coordinator
8.2 Hosting Fee
The hosting fee (spectator income) is set at $3,750/round except for the final with a fee of $5,000. Any
changes to be approved at the AGM. Teams will pay NZIHL the hosting fee within 14 days of each
round.
8.3 Team Fees / Payment Dates
The General Manager will recommend Team Fees and payment dates for approval at the AGM.
Team fees and payments dates are shown in Appendix 6.
Team Fees may be reduced if additional funding is received and is to be set by GM.
8.4 Budget
A budget is prepared for each NZIHL season by the GM.
9. Playing Format
9.1 Tournament Format
(a) Each team will play two ‘home’ and two ‘away’ games against each other team to complete two full
Round Robins for a total of 16 games. In each Round one team will have a bye.
(b) The NZIHL final will consist of one game. The game will be played between the top two teams in
points after the two Round Robins.
(c) See the 2013 Draw in Appendix 3.
9.2 Game Format
(a) All games in this competition shall consist of three periods of 20 minutes stop-time duration. There
will be one ice cut before warm up. Warm up shall be 5 minutes in duration followed by team roster
announcements before the immediate commencement of game play. Following the first period there
shall be an ice cut before the second period and a second ice cut between the second and third
periods with no ice cut after the third period if Overtime or Game Winning Shots are needed. or after
warm up.
(b) Ice slots for games shall be booked for two-hours thirty minutes in duration.
(c) If, for whatever reason, there is not enough ice time available to complete a game (within the
predicted ice time available) the breaks between periods may be reduced to the shortest time
possible (to still allow for flood and some drying time). This is to be determined by the Game Referee.
Should this still not leave enough time to complete the game, the last period shall be played with
running time only (to be determined by the Local Coordinator and the Game Referee). The Referee is
to advise the player benches and Score Bench.
9.3 Overtime Format
According to current IIHF rules.
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9.4 Game Winning Shots Procedure
According to current IIHF rules.
9.5 Insufficient Time to Play Overtime and/or Game Winning Shots
If there is insufficient time to carry out overtime the teams can go straight to Game Winning Shots (the
referee to decide). Should there not be enough time to do either, the game will be declared a draw
with 1 point awarded to each team.
9.6 League Standings
(a) Points System
Points shall be awarded as follows:

3 points for the winning team at the conclusion of regulation time
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1 point for both teams at the conclusion of regulation time if the game is tied

An additional point earned for the team winning the overtime period, or the Game Winning
Shots Procedure if the teams are still tied following conclusion of the overtime period
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0 points for the team losing the game in regulation time
(b) Finals Qualification
The two teams with the highest points earned in round robin qualify for the final.
If tied, then match results between tied teams will determine placing.
If still tied, the goal difference between the tied teams will determine the placing.
The final determination is based on most goals scored in total including round robin games.
(c) Finals Ice Time Requirement
If the team at the top of the table is unable to secure the necessary ice time (3.5hrs) it will pass the
opportunity to the second placed team to host the final if they can provide the required ice time. If
neither team can provide the time the NZIHL would make the final decision on who would
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host the final that was in the best interests of the game. If the final is held at the 2 placed team’s
location any potential loss to the guaranteed income will be shared between both teams.
9.7 Game Requirements
(a) Pre-Game Requirements
(i) Every team must have at least 11 players on their game sheet (10 skaters, 1 goalie).
(ii) Teams with less than 11 players will not be allowed to compete and forfeit their game 0:5.
(iii) The maximum player’s number on the game sheet is 20 skaters and 2 goalies.
(iv) Every effort should be made to play a game for the public even if players from opposing team or
non-registered players are brought into the team.
(v) If one team is unable to compete at all (except for unforeseen weather conditions), the financial
losses to the NZIHL will have to be covered by the defaulting team. The losses are to be determined
by The GM, The Coordinators and The Treasurer.
(vi) Non NZ Representative Team eligible players must be shown on the official Team and Game
Sheets marked with an “I” (Import Player).
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(vii) Each team must play a NZ team eligible goal tender for at least 1/3 of the regular season. This
shall be calculated as minutes on the ice as a percentage of total minutes played by the team during
the regular season.
1. This requirement does not apply to a one game final.
2. At the conclusion of the regular season, any team failing to comply with this requirement will
have points deducted from total points earned during the regular season.
3. 3 points will be deducted for breaching this rule by 1 - 60 minutes.
4. A further 3 points will be deducted for breaching this rule by 61 -120 minutes and each 60
minute part thereafter.
5. Special circumstances can be considered and decided upon by the NZIHL committee.
(viii) Only persons nominated on a NZIHL Official Team Sheet and Officials of the NZIHL (i.e. GM,
Regional Coordinators, etc.) are permitted on the players’ bench.
(ix) All games are to be played according to the rules set out in this NZIHF Events Manual first. Any
rules not specifically mentioned within are subject to current IIHF Rule Book, Case Book, Rule
Emphasis and Rule Interpretation Bulletins.
(x) As permitted under the IIHF Rules and Regulations, the NZIHL may determine changes to the
rules or set additional rules as necessary for the proper management of the NZIHL.
(b) Safety Equipment - Additional Safety Rules
The following are additional rules relating to the wearing of safety equipment while playing ice hockey
in the NZIHL:

Mouth Guards
Wearing a mouth guard is recommended for all players who do not wear a full face cage.
o In 2013 all players born in 1994 or after must wear a mouth guard
o In 2014 all players born in 1995 or after must wear a mouth guard.
o In 2015 all players born in 1996 or after must wear a mouth guard.
Players wearing a face-cage are not required to wear a mouth guard.

Throat and Face Cages
o In 2013 all players born in 1996 or after must wear a full face-cage and neck guard.
o In 2014 all players born in 1997 or after must wear a full face-cage and neck guard.
o In 2015 all players born in 1998 or after must wear a full face-cage and neck guard.

Players Visors
Players in Senior Men’s Championship shall wear, as a minimum, a visor that meets
approved international standards. The visor shall extend down to cover the lower edge of the
nose.
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10. Disciplinary Matters
The NZIHF “Competition, Disciplinary, Tribunal & Suspension Regulations” apply. However rule 6.1 –
6.4 is replaced with the following.
10.1 Tribunal Organisation
(a) It is the responsibility of the Host Team Regional Coordinator (or nominated person) to organise a
Tribunal.
(b) The Coordinator becomes the Convener. The Convener is not the chair of the meeting but his/her
role is to establish a committee that consists of 3 people including a chair person. All Disciplinary
Committee members must be NZIHF members.
(c) If a hearing is to be conducted as the result of a complaint to the NZIHL GM it is for the GM, or a
representative appointed by the GM, to convene the meeting. The Disciplinary Committee selection
in this case is up to the GM or appointed person.
10.2 Tribunal Members
In addition to the NZIHF Disciplinary, Tribunal & Suspension Regulations, point 6.1. – 6.6. the
following rules apply to the NZIHL:
(a) Every team participating in a round of play is to name a Disciplinary Representative (either by the
Coordinator or Team Manager). This person is not to be charged any entrance fee and is to be
available for any possible hearings. This person is not to be an official team member of any team.
(b) If no person is available, the Host Region is to supply a replacement person for the Tribunal.
(c) If there is not enough time for a hearing before the infringing players’ team leaves the Host
Region, a hearing is to be organised in the Host Region with the infringing player and any potential
witnesses to join the hearing using audio conference. The NZIHF audio conference number is to be
used.
PART IV – STATISTICS & AWARDS
11. Statistics
11.1 Statistics Taking
At the end of each round of play, the NZIHL Statistician will update all statistics and send them to the
NZIHF Web Master for placement on the NZIHF web site. The goal is to provide this information as
soon as possible after every round but by latest, the beginning of the next round.
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11.2 Statistics To Be Recorded
The following statistics are to be kept for all NZIHL games:
 Game results
 Team standings (wins, losses, ties and points)
 Point scorers (goals, assists and points)
 Goalkeeper statistics
o Save % - (Total Shots minus Goals Against divided by Total Shots On)
o G.A.A. – (Total Goals Against divided by Total Games Played)
 Penalty minutes (Penalties must be recorded as well as minutes)
 Individual goalies playing minutes
11.3 Goalkeepers Participation
Goalkeepers must play a minimum of 40% of his Team’s total minutes played to be eligible for an
award.
11.4 Score Sheet To Be Used
The IIHF or equivalent NZIHF score sheet is to be used for all games.
12. Trophies and Awards
12.1 Team Awards
(a) A trophy shall be awarded to the team winning the League Final.
(b) Gold medals shall be awarded for members of the team winning the League Finals.
(c) Silver medals shall be awarded for members of the team losing the League Finals.
12.2 Toa Kauhanga Riri Tio trophy
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
The “trophy” is to be defended at the holders 2 home game
The “trophy” is only available for grabs during regular season

Each holder will be named on the trophy on a mini shield showing the year, the team name
and # of defenses
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12.3 Individual Awards
A medal or trophy shall be awarded for:
 Most Valuable Player of each team (Team MVP).
 Most Valuable Player in the League (League MVP).
 Most Valuable Player in the League Final (Finals MVP).
 Top Points Scorer in the Regular Season.
 Best Defenseman in the Regular Season.
 Top Rookie in the League
 Top Goalkeeper in the Regular Season.
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12.4 Individual Awards Selection Process
The process for the selection of awards is as follows:
(a) Teams MVP* – nominated by the Team Managers and selected by the individual Team Coaches.
(b) League MVP* – voted on by the Team Managers after nomination by the Team Coaches. In the
event of a tied vote the deciding vote shall be given by the NZIHL GM.
(c) Top Points Scorer* –total points scored. In the event of a tie, goals are to supersede assists.
(d) Best Defenseman* - voted on by the Team Managers after nomination by the Team Coaches. In
the event of a tied vote the deciding vote shall be given by the NZIHL GM.
(e) Top Rookie* –voted on by the Team Managers after nomination by the Team Coaches. In the
event of a tied vote the deciding vote shall be given by the NZIHL GM. Only players that are eligible
for a NZ Representative Team are eligible for this award.
(f) Top Goalkeeper* – determined by Save Percentage
(g) Finals MVP – selected by the Finals Team Coaches. In the event of a tied vote the deciding vote
shall be given by the NZIHL GM.
(h) 100 Club – Players having played 100 games plus.
* - selection to be taken after the Regular Season
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APPENDICES
Appendix 1
Team Officials and Ice Rink Contact Details
CANTERBURY RED DEVILS
Assistant Manager:
Head Coach: Anatoly Khorozov (a.khorozov@xtra.co.nz)
Assistant Coach:
Ice Rink Details:
Alpine Ice Centre
495 Brougham Street
Opawa
Christchurch
Ph 03 366-9183
Email: info@alpineice.co.nz
BOTANY SWARM
Team Manager: Andy Guest (GUEST.WHO@xtra.co.nz)
Assistant Manager: Sue Guest
Head Coach: Andreas Kaißer (andreas.kaisser@vodafone.co.nz)
Assistant Coach: Aaron Somerville
Ice Rink Details:
Paradice Ice Rink
Te Rakau Drive
Botany Downs
Auckland
Ph: 09 273 2999 ext 5
Email: botany.paradice@xtra.co.nz
SOUTHERN STAMPEDE
Team Manager: Peter Bradshaw (thechiefofnewzealand@yahoo.co.nz)
Assistant Manager: TBA
Head Coach: Stephen Reid (Stephen.Reid@asb.co.nz)
Assistant Coach: TBA
Ice Rink Details:
Queenstown Ice Centre
Queenstown
Ph: 03 331-8000
Email: QFUNC@xtra.co.nz
DUNEDIN THUNDER
Team Manager: Aaron Bryant (azzy_77@hotmail.com)
Assistant Manager:
Head Coach: Janos Kaszala (janos@dunedinicehockey.co.nz)
Assistant Coach: TBA
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Ice Rink Details:
Dunedin Ice Stadium
101 Victoria Road
St Kilda
Dunedin
Ph: 03 456 4556
Email: dunedinice@xtra.co.nz
WEST AUCKLAND ADMIRALS
Manager: Paul Terlesk (p.terlesk@clear.net.nz)
Assistant Manager:
Coach: Karl Peni (karl.peni@woosh.co.nz)
Assistant Coach: Alex Luggen
Ice Rink Details:
Paradice Ice Rink
Lansford Crescent
Avondale
Auckland
Ph: 09 828 8286 ext 4
Email: info@paradice.co.nz
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Appendix 2
NZIHL Contact Details
NZIHL General Manager
Günther Birgel
66C Panorama Road
Mt Wellington
Auckland 1060
Ph: 09 525 9083 (wk), 09 525 9029 (fx), 09 525 0029 (hm), 0274 947 332 (mob)
Email: guenther.birgel@fb.co.nz
Southern Stampede Coordinator
Ross Burns
Ph: 021749749
Email: srcburns@xtra.co.nz
Canterbury League Coordinator
Jake Lane
Ph: 027 22 99 296 (mob)
Email: lanequeenstown@xtra.co.nz& jake.stake@xtra.co.nz
West Auckland Admirals League Coordinator
Shawn Henry
8 Kauri Loop Road
Oratia
Ph: 09 814 1124(hm), 021 309 417 (mob)
Email: shawn.henry@camorraresearch.co.nz
Botany Swarm League Coordinator
Grant Hay
64 Epsom Ave
Auckland 1023
Ph: 09 638 8503 (hm/wk), 09 638 8503 (fx), 027 4931 565 (mob)
Email: g.hay@xtra.co.nz
Dunedin Thunder Coordinator
Shane Sympson
Dunedin
Ph:
Email: shane@thunderhockey.co.nz
Treasurer/Secretary
Paul de Vere
8 Fairlea Road
Te Atatu South
Ph: 09 836 1253 (hm), 021 279 6085 (mb)
Email: pauldevere@xtra.co.nz or treasurer.nzihl@xtra.co.nz
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Statistician
Andreas Kaißer
Ph: 021 2080 459 or 09 301 6110 (hm)
Email: andreas.kaisser@vodafone.co.nz
NZIHF Web Master
Jez Brown
Ph: 022 026 2358
Email: jezbrown@yahoo.com
Media & Marketing Manager
Jez Brown
Ph: 022 026 2358
Email: jezbrown@yahoo.com
NZIHF President
Grant Hay
64 Epsom Ave
Auckland 1023
Ph: 09 638 8503 (hm/wk), 09 638 8503 (fx), 027 4931 565 (mob)
Email: g.hay@xtra.co.nz
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Appendix 3
2013 Schedule
Round Game
Codes
#
Game
Dates
Teams
Location
Warm-up
Start Time
Puck
drops
Game
finish time
01A
01A
01B
01B
1
2
3
4
25-May-13
26-May-13
25-May-13
26-May-13
CRD vs DNT
CRD vs DNT
BSW vs STP
BSW vs STP
Christchurch
Christchurch
Botany
Botany
4.35 pm
4.35 pm
4.50 pm
4.50 pm
4.45 pm
4.45 pm
5.00 pm
5.00 pm
6.45 pm
6.45 pm
7.00 pm
7.00 pm
02A
02A
02B
02B
5
6
7
8
1-Jun-13
2-Jun-13
1-Jun-13
2-Jun-13
WAA vs CRD
WAA vs CRD
DNT vs BSW
DNT vs BSW
Avondale
Avondale
Dunedin
Dunedin
4.50 pm
4.50 pm
5.00 pm
4.00 pm
5.00 pm
5.00 pm
5.10 pm
4.10 pm
7.00 pm
7.00 pm
7.10 pm
6.10 pm
03A
03A
03B
03B
9
10
11
12
7-Jun-13
8-Jun-13
8-Jun-13
9-Jun-13
STP vs WAA
STP vs WAA
CRD vs BSW
CRD vs BSW
Queenstown
Queenstown
Christchurch
Christchurch
6.50 pm
6.50 pm
4.35 pm
4.35 pm
7.00 pm
7.00 pm
4.45 pm
4.45 pm
9.00 pm
9.00 pm
6.45 pm
6.45 pm
04A
04A
04B
04B
13
14
15
16
15-Jun-13
16-Jun-13
15-Jun-13
16-Jun-13
BSW vs WAA
BSW vs WAA
DNT vs STP
DNT vs STP
Botany
Botany
Dunedin
Dunedin
4.50 pm
4.50 pm
5.00 pm
4.00 pm
5.00 pm
5.00 pm
5.10 pm
4.10 pm
7.00 pm
7.00 pm
7.10 pm
6.10 pm
05A
05A
05B
05B
17
18
19
20
22-Jun-13
23-Jun-13
22-Jun-13
23-Jun-13
WAA vs DNT
WAA vs DNT
STP vs CRD
STP vs CRD
Avondale
Avondale
Queenstown
Queenstown
4.50 pm
4.50 pm
6.50 pm
6.50 pm
5.00 pm
5.00 pm
7.00 pm
7.00 pm
7.00 pm
7.00 pm
9.00 pm
9.00 pm
06A
06A
06B
06B
21
22
23
24
28-Jun-13
29-Jun-13
29-Jun-13
30-Jun-13
STP vs
STP vs
DNT vs
DNT vs
BSW
BSW
CRD
CRD
Queenstown
Queenstown
Dunedin
Dunedin
6.50 pm
6.50 pm
5.00 pm
4.00 pm
7.00 pm
7.00 pm
5.10 pm
4.10 pm
9.00 pm
9.00 pm
7.10 pm
6.10 pm
07A
07A
07B
07B
25
26
27
28
13-Jul-13
14-Jul-13
13-Jul-13
14-Jul-13
CRD vs WAA
CRD vs WAA
BSW vs DNT
BSW vs DNT
Christchurch
Christchurch
Botany
Botany
4.35 pm
4.35 pm
4.50 pm
4.50 pm
4.45 pm
4.45 pm
5.00 pm
5.00 pm
6.45 pm
6.45 pm
7.00 pm
7.00 pm
08A
08A
08B
08B
29
30
31
32
20-Jul-13
21-Jul-13
27-Jul-13
28-Jul-13
WAA
WAA
BSW
BSW
Avondale
Avondale
Botany
Botany
4.50 pm
4.50 pm
4.50 pm
4.50 pm
5.00 pm
5.00 pm
5.00 pm
5.00 pm
7.00 pm
7.00 pm
7.00 pm
7.00 pm
09A
09A
09B
09B
33
34
35
36
26-Jul-12
27-Jul-12
3-Aug-13
4-Aug-13
STP vs DNT
STP vs DNT
WAA vs BSW
WAA vs BSW
Queenstown
Queenstown
Avondale
Avondale
6.50 pm
6.50 pm
4.50 pm
4.50 pm
7.00 pm
7.00 pm
5.00 pm
5.00 pm
9.00 pm
9.00 pm
7.00 pm
7.00 pm
10A
10A
10B
10B
37
38
39
40
10-Aug-13
11-Aug-13
10-Aug-13
11-Aug-13
CRD vs STP
CRD vs STP
DNT vs WAA
DNT vs WAA
Christchurch
Christchurch
Dunedin
Dunedin
4.35 pm
4.35 pm
5.00 pm
4.00 pm
4.45 pm
4.45 pm
5.10 pm
4.10 pm
6.45 pm
6.45 pm
7.10 pm
6.10 pm
11
41
24-Aug-13 x1 Game 1vs2 to be determined
12
42
vs
vs
vs
vs
STP
STP
CRD
CRD
7-Sep-13 Skate of Origin Botany
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Appendix 4
Pre Game Count-Down & Game Flow
The following is the game count-down and game flow procedure for all NZIHL
games. All teams and the organiser are requested to follow these procedures and
the times to ensure that the pre-game activities and the game begins and follows the
scheduled time.
All times listed below are expressed as minutes before the actual game is scheduled
to begin. Therefore, -30:00 is read as 30 minutes before the game is scheduled to
begin.
The game flow cannot be accurately predicted but the guideline is to be followed as
outlined.
(for 2hrs30min ice time availability 20 min running stop time periods)
Count
Time
Activity
-10 9 min pre-game warm-up
Both team rosters to be
-5
announced
Starting line up to be
-3
announced
Referee/Linesmen to be
announced
-1 Teams to assemble at the net
0 Opening face off
Approx
30 Ice resurface
45 2nd period starts
75 Ice resurface
90 3rd period starts
120 Approximate game finish
If Overtime is required
Start 5 min golden goal
123 overtime period
If Game Winning Shot are
required
Start Game Winning Shots
128 procedure
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Appendix 5
Officials cost per game is as
follows:
(4 men system)
Referee(s)
Linesmen
Score Bench
Goal Judges
Total/game
$
$
$
$
100
60
40
20
$
220
$
$
$
$
50
60
40
20
$
170
(3 men system)
Referee(s)
Linesmen
Score Bench
Goal Judges
Total/game
Appendix 6
Team fees/payment dates for 2013 season
May 1
July 1
August 1
$8,000
$5,300
$5,000
Total
$18,300
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Appendix 7
DOCUMENT HISTORY
Version
Date
Approved by
Description
1.0 Draft
Jan 2009
Günther Birgel
Rewrite of Events Manual with input by Jeff
Bonazzo, Michael Parsons, Graeme Glass
and approved by the Coordinators
1.1 Draft
1/3/2009
Günther Birgel
Incorporate changes as discussed at AGM
1.0 Rel
8/3/2009
Günther Birgel
Final check by Michael Parsons
1.1 Rel
10/3/2009
Günther Birgel &
NZIHL Delegates


1.2 Rel
4/4/2009
GB & NZIHL
Committee/
Delegates




Add guaranteed spectator incomes
Throat, Face Cage & Visor wear
amendment
Foreign goalies playing time clarification
updated 8.3 (a – vi) rule – NZ goalie
playing requirement
added 8.3 (a – x) rule – financial support
allowed for import players
8.3 b) year requirement updates
1.3 Rel
20/5/2009
Jerome
Raatland/GB
1.3a Rel
26/5/2009
GH/CR/G
Schedule update
1.3b Rel
17/7/2009
Coordinators

GB



2.0a Rel
27/3/2010
Graeme Glass

Amend rule 9.15 to read “Mandatory
Suspensions”
Appendix 2 updates
Update financial requirements for 2010
Amend Mouthguard &Visor rules
according to NZIHF Nationals Events
Manual
Remove rule 9.15 (a) – Game misconduct
in last 10 min of game
Update contact details for NZIHL officials
Add/modify rules 8.2 – 8.6 (allow for
Overtime and Shoot Out rules)
Change to WAA vs STP schedule
2.0b Rel
25/4/2010
Jerome Raatland

8.3 Shoot out procedure update
3.0 Rel
6/4/2011
Coordinators & GM
3.1 Rel
1/5/2011
Jeff Bonazzo
3.2 Rel
22/5/11
Günther Birgel

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
3.3 b&c update
7.3 update
Appendix 1,2&3 updates
8.2 Game Format added
Section 8 renumbering
Appendix 4 added
Formatting and spacing changes
Update to 8.3 Overtime Format
App3 Schedule update to SoO game
App4 Pre Game count-down update
Appendix 6 payment schedule update
2.0 Draft
23/2/2010
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4.0
Release
15/4/12
Günther Birgel






4.1
Release
29/4/12
Günther Birgel


5.0 Draft
14/10/12
GB & Committee

5.2 Draft
11/11/12
GB & Committee &
Coaches
5.3 Draft
13/02/13
GB
5.4 Draft
3/3/13
Günther Birgel
5.5 Draft
17/2/13
GB & Committee





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
5.7 Draft
17/3/13
GB & Committee

5.8 Draft
27/3/13
GB & Charlie Reid

5.1 Rel
21/4/13
Anatoly K & GM

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3.3 (d) (ii) Import Players update
3.3 (d) (iv) Youth and Junior players age
requirement update
7.1 Officials costs update
7.3 Team Fees for 2012 update
8.7 (b) Mouth Guards & Throat and Face
Cages wearing requirement update
9 Disciplinary – align with new NZIHF
rules
Appendices update
8.7 (b) Mouth Guard rules update to align
with IIHF Rule as published by P.Haxell
Updates according to meeting held on Oct
13 in Christchurch
Updates after further feedback
Update to rule 10, Disciplinary Matters
Team fees payment dates
3. Amateur League update
Rule 5.3 (e) Player Naming update
9.3 Overtime Format & 9.3 Game Winning
Shots Procedure aligned to IIHF rules
9.7 (a) xi – removed
4.3 (d) Assimilated Players 2013 season
addition
9.7 (b) Safety Equipment alignment with
IIHF rules (Mouth Guards & Throat &
Face Cages)
4.3 (b) Naturalized Players add AU
passport holders
Appendix 5 - Updated Officials pay to
allow for 3 or 4 men system
Purpose – change wording to “four” goals
from three
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