Example Schedule (2017)
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Juniors |
Seniors |
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| January | 18+
NSA STAMPEDE Newcastle 3 on 3 tournament for players over 18yrs. It has 3 divisions depending on player skill level and is open to male and female players. |
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| February | ||
| March | 35+/45+/55+
OIHAN MASTERS TOURNAMENTS Canberra, ACT This tournament consists of 3 divisions with teams competing in the 35yrs+, 45yrs+ and 55yrs. |
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| June | National: Atoms
McCrae Williamson Jamboree Erina, NSW *This is NOT a tournament per se and players do not attend as a team. Participation is as individual players. |
35+/45+/55+
OIHAN MASTERS TOURNAMENTS Melbourne, VIC This tournament consists of 3 divisions with teams competing in the 35yrs+, 45yrs+ and 55yrs. |
| June/July | National: Midgets
Syd Tange National Championship Adelaide, SA |
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| July | National: Bantams
Kurt DeFris National Championship Melbourne, VIC |
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| August | National: Peewees
Phillip Ginsberg National Championship Perth, WA |
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| October | 17+ Senior B
Jim Brown National Championship Newcastle, NSW This tournament is for male players only aged 17yrs+ and is a full checking tournament. |
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| November | 35+/45+/55+
OIHAN MASTERS TOURNAMENTS Adelaide, SA This tournament consists of 3 divisions with teams competing in the 35yrs+, 45yrs+ and 55yrs. |
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| December |
Junior Tournaments
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
IHACT enters teams in National Championships each year – dependent on player numbers. Tournaments are for Peewee, Bantam and Midget age division and provide local players with the opportunity to play against other states. It is also an opportunity for ACT players to get noticed for potential positions on National Teams.
Tournaments run over a four-day period, including a weekend and are rotated around the states. States play a round robin format competing for Gold, Silver and Bronze. States can also be awarded Fair Play Trophy and individual players can be awarded player of the tournament awards.
For example, the following national championships happened in 2017:
ATOM
McCrae Williamson Jamboree, 10th-12th June
*This is NOT a tournament and players do not attend as a team. Participation is as individual players.
PEEWEE
Phillip Ginsberg National Championship, 9th-12th August in Perth
BANTAM
Kurt DeFris National Championship, 12th-15th July in Melbourne
MIDGET
Syd Tange National Championship, 29th June – 2nd July in Adelaide
CLUBS TOURNAMENTS
Clubs also hold annual tournaments for various age division. IHACT will often send a team to these tournaments or players may be invited from other clubs or states. Players who asked to play for any team or state other than Canberra/IHACT, must have clearance and approval from IHACT before accepting the position.
For example, the following club tournaments happened in 2017:
ATOM
Atoms Only Tournament, June/July in Newcastle NSW
Big Banana 3 on 3 Skirmish, September/October in Coffs Harbour
PEEWEE
Heaton Cup, Canterbury, Good Friday in NSW
Big Banana 3 on 3 Skirmish, September/October in Coffs Harbour
BANTAM
Lynch Tournament, Liverpool, Easter Sunday in NSW
Big Banana 3 on 3 Skirmish, September/October in Coffs Harbour
MIDGET
Heaton Cup, Good Friday in Canterbury NSW
IHACT will hold try outs for state teams in each age division. If IHACT is unable to field a team, players may be put into the IHA player pool to be requested from other states if they require extra players to participate in their state team. Players who are asked to play for another state must have clearance and approval from IHACT.
Senior Tournaments
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
IHACT enters teams in National Championships each year – dependent on player numbers. IHA has one senior tournament which provide local players with the opportunity to play against other states. It is also an opportunity for ACT players to get noticed for potential positions on National Teams.
Tournaments run over a four-day period, including a weekend and are rotated around the states. States play a round robin format competing for Gold, Silver and Bronze. States can also be awarded Fair Play Trophy and individual players can be awarded player of the tournament awards.
JIM BROWN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Newcastle
This tournament is for male players only aged 17yrs+ and is a full checking tournament.
CLUBS TOURNAMENTS
Clubs also hold annual tournaments for various age divisions. IHACT may send a team to these tournaments or players may be invited from other clubs or states. Players who are asked to play for any team or state other than Canberra/IHACT, must have clearance and approval from IHACT before accepting the position.
Some recent club tournaments have been:
OIHAN MASTERS TOURNAMENTS
10th–12th March 2017 in Canberra
9th–11th June 2017 in Melbourne
3rd–5th November 2017 in Adelaide
This tournament consists of 3 divisions with teams competing in the 35yrs+, 45yrs+ and 55yrs.
NSA STAMPEDE
25th–26th January 2017 in Newcastle
3 on 3 tournament for players over 18yrs. It has 3 divisions depending on player skill level and is open to male and female players.
IHACT does not enter teams in these club tournaments.
Costs
Cost for each tournament will varying depending on the location and time. Players will need to fund additional trainings locally, transport to and from the tournament, which may include flights and accommodation.
All participants in IHACT Representative Teams, will also need to purchase on-ice and off-ice uniforms.
For more information on any national or club tournaments please contact the relevant delegate: