Sabres Inline Hockey Club
Experienced Players
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The Under 16 Sabres team at Activezone, North Shore, Auckland 2009 |
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Players must register with the club to participate in Winter League; they will then be included in a team relevant to their age grade.
The club enters teams in the Northern Region Competition, in the age grades as set out by the NZIHA. Sabres teams play other clubs teams within the region, earning points to determine the top two teams in each age grade. They then participate in the NZ National Championships, against the top teams from the other Regions.
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Where: |
Sabres Inline Hockey Club Incorporated is based at the Papatoetoe Roller Sports Rink, 33 Wallace Rd, Papatoetoe. Games will also be scheduled at opposition teams’ home rink.
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Times: |
The teams have 1 x one hour training session per week and generally one game per weekend from April to September
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Cost: |
Junior player (U10 – U16) = $165 Senior player (U18 and up) = $195 This includes coaching, practice fees and registration to Northern Region and NZIHA. An additional $5 for each game played is charged at the rink where the game is played, to cover the hire of the venue.
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Equipment required: Mandatory |
Skates Stick Approved gloves Shin/ knee guards Approved helmet with face cage |
Elbow pad Playing shirt (available from the club) Over-pants (available from the club)
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Optional but recommended: |
Padded pants Mouth guard Protective cup (for boys)
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Contact: Junior players |
Tim Luton (junior coordinator) Ph: 537 9179 Email: tjahluton@ihug.co.nz
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Contact: Senior players |
Wayne Hopkinson (senior coordinator) Ph: 537 0686 Email: hopkinson@slingshot.co.nz
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There are also other tournaments held by various clubs during the season that teams may choose to enter, giving them the opportunity to play teams from the other regions. Players competing in the Northern Region Competition also have the opportunity to be selected into the Northern Region Representative Team, to compete at the Inter-Regional Championships. From there players are invited to trial for selection into New Zealand Teams.
Spring League is a continuation of the winter league because most players want to play more hockey after the season ends. This runs from October to December.
This League runs over summer from December to February and operates a slightly different format. Games are shorter and with one less player the game is more free flowing and faster. ‘3 on 3’ is run by Skateland at Mt. Wellington.
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The Under 16 team: "teamwork, good sportsmanship and physical challenges" (Sabres Mission Statement) |
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Sabres Inline Hockey Club 33 Wallace Road Papatoetoe Manukau Phone: 537 0686 |