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Wellington Ice Hockey Assocation

Youth

Get ready to add some excitement to your week with the Wellington Ice Hockey Association! We offer a diverse range of programs for youth aged 5-18, including our fun and easy Learn to Play program. Whether you’re interested in honing your skills or just looking to stay active and make some friends, we’ve got you covered. So come on down to the rink and let’s play some hockey!

Learn to
Play

Our Learn to Play program caters for kids from 5 - 12,
no prior experience necessary!

Youth Leagues (U12 & U18)

If they can skate and love having fun, sign your child up today to join the U12 Super League!

Sunday Youth Training

New in 2024, the U18 Winter League is a chance for youth players to play full ice games!

U14/U16 Jr. Seals Rep Teams

Find out more about the Junior Seals - Wellington's traveling U14 & U16 representative teams!

Kids gathered around a coach on the ice

Learn to Play

The WIHA Learn to Play program runs on Thursdays 6-7pm, during school terms and caters for kids aged 5-12 years old. We also offer Adult's and Women's learn to play. Everyone learns basic hockey skills and game play, with an emphasis on fun and best of all, no prior experience is necessary! We try to group kids who are at a similar level and will usually have 4 or 5 groups on the ice; all at different skill levels and abilities. As part of your free trial, we provide all ice hockey gear required for your child. Simply turn up to the rink and we’ll take care of the rest!

To book your free Learn to Play session, get in touch with us by filling out your details below. As spaces are limited, we will respond to you via email to confirm a date for your session.

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U12 & U18 Youth Leagues

In 2023, we launched our U12 Super League and 2024, our U18 Winter League, both huge successes. 

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For 2025, we’re thrilled to expand the U18 League to 3-4 teams, creating even more opportunities for our young players to grow their skills.

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U12 Super League

The WIHA U12 Super League offers children under 12, the ability to learn or extend their ice hockey skills and game play with an emphasis on fun. Games are cross ice, 3 on 3 format with 2-3 lines per team.

 

Players will be assigned to a team and they will play with the same teammates for the term.

 

Register on our portal like our other leagues or enquire through a WIHA representative.

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U18 Winter League

The U18 Winter League is the next step in the development pathway for young players who have aged out of the Super League.

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This league welcomes all players under 18, regardless of skill level. It’s designed to foster teamwork, build positive relationships, and boost confidence both on and off the ice.

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The U18 Winter League promises a fun, engaging, and supportive experience for everyone involved. Stay tuned for more details—we can’t wait to share them with you!

Kids playing ice hockey with a referee in the background
Girls playing ice hockey battling for a puck along the boards

Sunday Youth Training

Every Sunday during the school term (except holiday weekends) there is youth training from 5pm - 6pm. This training is an opportunity for youth with more advanced skills to challenge themselves and for players who are keen to play rep hockey to start playing together

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The focus is on fostering teamwork, building relationships and creating a positive atmosphere, where everyone is free to have fun and develop their skills.

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Fees are $25.00 per session or $200.00 for a block of 10 sessions on a concession card, which is available for purchase at the WIHA desk at the start of each session.

U14 & U16 Jr. Seals Representative Teams

Be part of the excitement as the Wellington Jr. Seals expand into two teams for the 2025 season: an U16 team and an U14 team, competing in the national NZIHF leagues! Building on the success of our U12 teams that have traveled to Christchurch, we’re thrilled to take this next step in our journey.

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These teams will be dedicated to developing skilled players, fostering teamwork, and creating lasting positive relationships. Join the Jr. Seals and help us continue building on last years success: a legacy of hard work, camaraderie, and excellence in ice hockey.

Youth playing ice hockey in front of the net

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