Youth Leagues
Canterbury Ice Hockey Association's youth leagues are for players under 18 years of age. We offer four youth hockey leagues with refereed games in winter, shown below.
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New to ice hockey? Visit our Learn To Play section. Over 18 years of age? Visit our Adult section.
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Experienced and competitive? Players can play in the leagues below and also try out for a Canterbury Representative Team and compete against other regional teams in New Zealand.
Under-12 (Super League)
2025 Schedule & Fees
Need help registering? See our Registration Guide or Contact Us.
The coed U12 Super League is open to all players under age 12 who have gained experience in our Learn To Play program. Through fun, engaging, and active games and exercises, U12s learn hockey fundamentals such as skating, controlling a puck, passing, and shooting.
U12s operates all year round during the four school terms. Players can attend weekly training sessions and are assigned to a superhero-themed team in winter with jerseys to match and play refereed cross-ice games.
Term 1 (Feb 8-Apr 10)
Thursdays 5.30-6.30p: Practice
Saturdays 12.30-1.30p: Practice
Terms 2-3 Super League (Apr 29-Oct 18)
Tuesdays 6.10-7.10pm: Practice
Thursdays 5.30-6.30pm: Practice
Saturdays 12.30-1.30pm: Super League Game
Term 4
TBA: Practice
Registration Fee: $189 (10-use concession card good for any session)
Membership Fee: $125 (good for one year starting April 1)
Annual memberships in CIHA and NZIHF are required to play in winter Super League and this fee is separate from the registration fee.
Schedules and fees are subject to change.
Under-15 (Bantams)
2025 Schedule & Fees
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The coed non-checking U15 league has players with a range of ability levels, from those new to the game to skilled players with years of experience. We structure sessions to enable players to develop at the pace that's right for them. Ice sessions are focused on skill development through fun and engaging activities, but with an increasing focus on team play.
U15s typically have one practice per week in Term 1. In Terms 2 and 3, U15s have one practice per week and one refereed game on the weekend. In Term 4, U15s again have one practice per week.
Term 1 (Feb 11-Apr 8)
Tuesday 6.10-7.10p: Practice (9 practices)
Registration Fee: $179
Winter Season (May 1-Oct 16)
Thursdays 6.45-7.45pm: Practice
Sundays 7.45am or 9.00am: Refereed games
Early Registration Fee: $618 (by April 11)
Regular Registration Fee: $50 more than Early
Term 4
TBA: Practice
Membership Fee: $125 (good for one year starting April 1)
Annual memberships in CIHA and NZIHF are required for this league and this fee is separate from the registration fee.
Schedules and fees are subject to change.
Under-18 (Midget League)
2025 Schedule & Fees
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The coed U18 league is more competitive and most players have played hockey for several years. Continued enjoyment in this age range often stems from increased intensity of practices and games, as well as a heightened sense of competition and achievement. While games are non-checking, advanced players may elect to be placed in a checking group for practices and additional scrimmages.
U18s typically have one practice per week in Term 1. In Terms 2 and 3, U18s have one practice per week and one refereed game on the weekend. In Term 4, U18s again have one practice per week.
Term 1 (Feb 8-Apr 11)
Thursday 6.45-7.45p: Practice (10 practices)
Registration Fee: $179
Winter Season: Terms 2-3 (Apr 29-Oct 14)
Tuesdays 7.20-8.20pm: Practice
Saturdays 10.00am or 11.15am: Refereed games
Early Registration Fee: $618 (by April 11)
Regular Registration Fee: $50 more than Early
Term 4
TBA: Practice
Membership Fee: $125 (good for one year starting April 1)
Annual memberships in CIHA and NZIHF are required for this league and this fee is separate from the registration fee.
Schedules and fees are subject to change.
High School Program
2025 Schedule & Fees
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The coed non-checking High School program is for beginning through intermediate players who are of High School age. This league has an emphasis on camaraderie, sportsmanship, fun, and learning the game and features a mix of training and coach-led full-ice games.
Final program format, including the mix of practices and games, will be determined based on the number of registrations received.
Winter Season (Apr 30-Sep 17)
Wednesdays 3.30-4.30pm: Practices and Games
Early Registration Fee: $350 (by April 11)
Regular Registration Fee: $30 more than Early
Membership Fee: $125 (good for one year starting April 1)
Annual memberships in CIHA and NZIHF are required for this league and this fee is separate from the registration fee.
Schedules and fees are subject to change.