2025 Premier Division Player Registration

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 CLICK HERE  to register​ (Registration expected to open August 31, 2025)

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The CIHL Premier Division is Canterbury's highest level of adult recreational, non-checking play. Players are assigned to teams through a draft process for balance and to create a fresh, social, competitive playing environment each year.

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SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 2, 2025 at 8pm: DRAFT NIGHT AT THE BEALEY

A social Premier Draft Night will be held Thursday, October 2 where draft picks will be imbibed while draft picks are announced. Which Team Will You Receive? More details TBA, but save the date!

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Format and Schedule (Subject to Change)

• Prem players are drafted onto teams (4 teams of ~13 skaters + 1 goalie expected)

• 18 game season Thursdays 8p & 9.30p, expected season from Oct 9 to late March or early April

• Players should be Grade 1 or solid Grade 2 level age 16+ (as at March 31, 2026)

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Prices and Registration​

• $TBA initial payment to register for the season, followed by 4 instalment payments of $TBA on the 1st of each month Nov-Feb ($TBA total, or save $30 and pay $TBA for the entire season in advance)

• Register now to save money: prices increase by $50 on September 14

• Goalies half price

• Undrafted players will be fully refunded; undrafted goalies will be placed on a priority list for substitute play

• ​CIHA and IHNZ memberships required and will be added to your online cart if you don't already have them

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 28

Late registration only accepted if there is space on a team.​

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You must have a CIHA online account to register. If you don't have one, visit the registration guide.

 

 CLICK HERE  to register​

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Questions? Email info@ciha.org.nz

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