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)
2023 Schedule & Fees

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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 9-Apr 6)
Thursdays 5.30-6.30p: Practice
Saturdays 12.30-1.30p: Practice
Terms 2-3 Super League (Apr 27-Jun 29, Jul 20-Sep 21)
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5.30-6.30p: Practice
Saturdays 12.30-1.30p: Super League Game
Term 4 (Oct 12-Dec 7)
Thursdays 5.30-6.30p: Practice
Saturdays 12.30-1.30p: Practice
Registration Fee: $165 (10-use concession card good for any session)
2023 Membership Fee: $100 (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)
2023 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 (Feb-Apr). In Terms 2 and 3 (May-Sep), U15s have one practice per week and one refereed game on the weekend. In Term 4 (Oct-Dec), U15s again have one practice per week.
Term 1 (Feb 9-Apr 6)
Thursday 6.45-7.45p: Practice (9 practices)
Registration Fee: $189 (paid before Feb 1), $209 (after Feb 1)
Regular Season: Terms 2-3 (Apr 25-Jun 27, Jul 18-Sep 19)
Tuesday 6.45-7.45p: Practice
Sundays 7.00-8.00a: Refereed games
Early Registration Fee: $549 (+$30 for installment payment option)
Regular Registration Fee (After April 1): $50 more than Early
Term 4 (TBA)
Membership Fee: $100 (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)
2023 Schedule & Fees

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The coed U18 league is typically a full-contact checking league 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.
U18s typically have one practice per week in Term 1 (Feb-Apr). In Terms 2 and 3 (May-Sep), U18s have one practice per week and one refereed game on the weekend. In Term 4 (Oct-Dec), U18s again have one practice per week.
Term 1 (Feb 7-Apr 4)
Tuesday 5.30-6.30p: Practice (9 practices)
Registration Fee: $189 (paid before Feb 1), $209 (after Feb 1)
Regular Season: Terms 2-3 (Apr 27-Jun 29, Jul 20-Sep 21)
Thursday 6.45-7.45p: Practice
Sundays 8.15-9.15a: Refereed games
Early Registration Fee: $549 (+$30 installment payment option)
Regular Registration Fee (after April 1): $50 more than Early
Term 4 (TBA)
Membership Fee: $100 (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 League
2023 Schedule & Fees

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The coed non-checking High School League is for players of all abilities who are attending High School. This league has an emphasis on camaraderie, sportsmanship, and fun.
Practices include all high school players. For league games, players will play for their regular high school team (or be assigned to a combined team if their high school has too few players to field a team).
Regular Season: Terms 2-3 (Apr 26-Jun 28 and Jul 19-Sep 20)
Wednesdays 3.30-4.30p: Practice
Saturdays 10-11a or 11.15a-12.15p: Refereed games
Early Registration Fee: $599 (+$30 installment payment option)
Regular Registration Fee (after April 1): $50 more than Early
Membership Fee: $100 (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.