Southern U-13 team trial on July 6th

Open trials for the Southern under-13 team will be held in Dunedin on July 6th. The trials will be  head coach Janos Kaszala.

Participating in the trials

Inform USNPanther@yahoo.com in advance if your child wishes to participate in the trial.

The cost per player for the trials will be communicated once we the number of players attending the trials is known.

Schedule for the July 6th trials

  • 10.00 AM to 11.00 AM: On-ice session
  • 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM:  Fitness test
  • 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM: On-ice session/game

Player Eligibility

Are eligible to participate in the trials:

  • female players born in 2001 or after provided they have not played at a higher age grade;
  • male players born in 2002 or after.

Dates and location of the U-13 rounds

  • 4 and 5 of October in Dunedin (vs Christchurch)
  • 11 and 12 of October in Auckland
  • 24, 25 and 26 OCT in Dunedin (finals)

Costs for participating in the U-13 tournament

It is anticipated that the cost for each player to participate in the tournament will be approximately $820. There will also be ice time expenses for the trainings. It is planned that the trainings will all be in Dunedin.

Who to contact if you have questions

The team will be co-managed by Nick Flight from Queenstown and Michael Stitely from Dunedin. Direct any questions to Michael (USNPanther@yahoo.com) or Janos (janos@dunedinicehockey.hellyer.kiwi).

Helping the DIHA

The Dunedin Ice Hockey Association Board of Directors meets on the first Monday of every month at the Dunedin Ice Stadium. If you are interested in being involved with the committee and organising hockey events in Dunedin then please contact the DIHA secretary.

Dunedin Thunder

For information about the Dunedin Thunder team, please visit their website.

More Information

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