2026-2027 Summer Adult League Registration
Players must register individually online before the season begins if they wish to play. You will need a CIHA online account to register. If you don't have one, please see the Registration Guide to create one.
Have questions or need help? Email info@ciha.org.nz
Season Information
League Format
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Expected number of games and days of play (second week of October to late March or early April)
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Women's League: 16 games on Sundays (late afternoon to early evening)
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Premiers: 18 games on Thursday nights
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Senior League G2: 18 games on Sunday nights
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Senior League G3: 18 games on Monday nights
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Senior League G4: 18 games on Tuesday nights
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Leagues may have some sessions on nights other than what is shown above. Final game days/times and full schedule are TBA and subject to change.
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13+ full season skaters per team, plus one goalie and up to 4 casuals (no casuals allowed in Women's or Premiers).
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Casuals must be invited onto a team and teams do not have to have casuals.
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Fees are displayed during online registration to help players budget for the season.
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Early registration gives a discount off the total registration cost.
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Full prepayment for the season also gives a discount off the total cost. Players can instead choose a periodic instalment payment plan, but will not receive the prepayment discount.
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Players must be full CIHA and Ice Hockey NZ (formerly known as NZIHF) members. Memberships will be automatically added during online registration, if needed.
League Rules
The current set of Adult League rules can be found in the Rules section of the website.
Key Dates (Subject to Change)
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Early Registration ends and Regular Registration begins: September 23
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Team Preference Deadline: September 30 (register for a specific team by this date to guarantee placement)
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Player Registration Deadline for Initial Rostering: October 4 (register by this date to play in summer)
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League play begins Sunday October 11