3 Leagues that will challenge and improve players, goalies, coaches and officials of all levels from newcomers to state players.
On Wed/Thu Oct 15th to Dec 11th 2025 (9 weeks)
Register by Sept 6th, or while spots last.
WATERMELON LEAGUE
Juniors 7U to 11U – Scroll down to the details
STRAWBERRY LEAGUE
Women from 13yo to ADULTS – Scroll down to the details
PINEAPPLE LEAGUE
2 Junior Level Divisions U12 to U15 – Scroll down to the details
2 Senior Level Divisions, U17 to Adult – Scroll down to the details
Coaches and Officials, Sign up below
Leagues Objectives
- Provide players and goalies from any club with fun, balanced, intense, competitive hockey games for all levels, from newcomer to state level.
- Increase puck touches and shots on goal to further develop the participant’s game sense, skills, and team play.
- Provide an opportunity for a parent or new coach wanting to learn how to coach a team/bench.
- Provide existing coaches and officials from any club with opportunities to mentor new coaches and green jerseys.
WATERMELON LEAGUE
for 7U to 11U – Perfect for Newcomers, Starters, and
Intermediate levels
On Wednesday Oct 15th to Dec 10th 2025 (9 weeks)
- 3vs3 Cross-Ice – Download Special 2 page Quick Rules
- Play at 5.30 to 6.30 pm
- Full ice hockey gear is required
- 1 min shifts – No stoppage of play
- Changes on the horn every minute
- Balanced teams
- 3 x 18 min games per week per team
- 4 Teams of Max 10 players each
- All teams play finals in week 9
- Players register individually, and we make even teams, and loan you a jersey.
- Goalie rotation each game
- $350 per Player
- +$50 Refundable Jersey Deposit
STRAWBERRY LEAGUE
for Women 13yo to Adults
On Thursday Oct 16th to Dec 11th 2025 (9 weeks)
- Play at 8.40 to 9.40 pm
- 5 vs 5 Full-Ice – IIHF Rules
- 3 x 18 Minutes Periods
- Full ice hockey gear is required
- Balanced teams
- 3 teams round-robin
- Team min 7 games + 3 byes + Finals
- Week 8 Semi-Final 2 v 3
- Week 9 Grand-Final 1 vs WSF
- Players register individually, and we make even teams, and loan you a jersey.
- $250 per Player – Half for Goalies
- +$50 Refundable Jersey Deposit
PINEAPPLE LEAGUE – Junior Silver Division
for 12U to 15U New & Intermediate level
On Wednesday Oct 15th to Dec 10th 2025 (9 weeks)
Inspired by the Banana Coffs Harbour tournament
Check out the fun Quick Rules and Procedures
- 3 vs 3 Full-Ice
- Intense games with no stoppage of play, change on the fly only.
- 2 x 15min Games each week per team, played near each other.
- Play between 6.45 and 8.45 pm
- Full ice hockey gear is required
- With offside but no Icing rule
- All penalties are served as penalty shots
- Balanced teams
- 4 Team round-robin
- Teams of 6-9 players + 1 Goalie
- Great for Goalies too, (Lots of shots, play with the puck more and collect assists!)
- All teams play finals on week 9
- Players register individually, and we make even teams, and loan you a jersey.
- $250 per Player – Half for Goalies
- +$50 Refundable Jersey Deposit
PINEAPPLE LEAGUE – Junior Gold Division
for 12U to 15U Experienced and State-level
On Wednesday Oct 15th to Dec 10th 2025 (9 weeks)
Inspired by the Banana Coffs Harbour tournament
Check out the fun Quick Rules and Procedures
- 3 vs 3 Full-Ice
- Intense games with no stoppage of play, change on the fly only.
- 2 x 15min Games each week per team, played near each other.
- Play between 6.45 and 8.45 pm
- Full ice hockey gear is required
- With offside but no Icing rule
- All penalties are served as penalty shots
- 4 Team round-robin
- Teams of 6-9 players + 1 Goalie
- Great for Goalies too, (Lots of shots, play with the puck more and collect assists!)
- All teams play finals on week 9
- Submit your team and use your jerseys
- Junior Gold teams
- must have a certified coach.
- $1850 per Team
Once you submit your team and pay the team fee, you’ll need to add/invite all your players and goalie. For this, you’ll need their full names and ESD emails.
Then, your players will receive an invitation from ESD. Once they accept, you are all done.
PINEAPPLE LEAGUE – Senior Tin Division
for 17U to Adults – D3 & D4 level
On Wednesday Oct 15th to Dec 10th 2025 (9 weeks)
Inspired by the Banana Coffs Harbour tournament
Check out the fun Quick Rules and Procedures
- 3 vs 3 Full-Ice
- Intense games with no stoppage of play, change on the fly only.
- 2 x 15min Games each week per team, played near each other.
- Play between 9 and 11 pm
- Full ice hockey gear is required
- With offside but no Icing rule
- All penalties are served as penalty shots
- 4 Team round-robin
- Teams of 6-9 players + 1 Goalie
- Great for Goalies too, (Lots of shots, play with the puck more and collect assists!)
- All teams play finals on week 9
- Submit your team and use your jerseys
- If senior teams have U17 players on their roster, they must have an accredited non-playing coach on the bench.
- $1850 per Team
Once you submit your team and pay the team fee, you’ll need to add/invite all your players and goalie. For this, you’ll need their full names and ESD emails.
Then, your players will receive an invitation from ESD. Once they accept, you are all done.
PINEAPPLE LEAGUE – Senior Platinum Division
for 17U to Adults – ECSL, D1 & D2 level
On Wednesday Oct 15th to Dec 10th 2025 (9 weeks)
Inspired by the Banana Coffs Harbour tournament
Check out the fun Quick Rules and Procedures
- 3 vs 3 Full-Ice
- 2 x 15min Games each week per team, played near each other.
- Play between 9 and 11 pm
- Full ice hockey gear is required
- With offside but no Icing rule
- All penalties are served as penalty shots
- Balanced teams
- 4 Team round-robin
- Teams of 6-9 players + 1 Goalie
- Great for Goalies too, (Lots of shots, play with the puck more and collect assists!)
- All teams play finals on week 9
- Submit your team and use your jerseys
- If senior teams have U17 players on their roster, they must have an accredited non-playing coach on the bench.
- $1850 per Team
Once you submit your team and pay the team fee, you’ll need to add/invite all your players and goalie. For this, you’ll need their full names and ESD emails.
Then, your players will receive an invitation from ESD. Once they accept, you are all done.
All participants must be registered with IHA/IHNSW
- Players/ Goalies must be registered players with a club or hold a development junior membership. Registration is done through Esportdesk Portal.
- Coaches must hold at a minimum a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a Non-playing official (NPO) membership.
- On-ice Officials must be registered IHA/IHNSW officials
- Off-ice officials must at least hold an NPO membership.
- All participants, including parents, are bound by the respective codes of conduct of IHA and IHNSW, which can be found with your IHA/IHNSW club membership.
- All games are played at Ice Zoo.
- Junior Gold Division must have an accredited coach on the bench.
- If senior teams have U17 players on their roster, they must have an accredited non-playing coach on the bench.
Player and Goalie Selections
All players are subject to the league selection committee before they are confirmed in a team. This ensures the teams have the right balance and to be a good even competition that maximises player development.
All players and goalies must pay the fee to the Ice Zoo Hockey Club to confirm their registration. First paid, first in basis.
If players are deemed inadequate for the league’s balance or were just too late to register, a full refund of the league fees will be given.
The league’s selections committee reserves the right to refuse participation at any time for anyone who breaches their code of conduct or risks the safety of anyone involved. No refund would be given for players/parents misbehaving in this case.
NSW ACTIVE VOUCHER
If you like to use the NSW voucher, please email your voucher number to joerg@icezoohockeyclub.com.au .
Register with ESD first, and then we will issue you a coupon for the payment portal.
Any other questions, please contact us
Officials’ Payment
A $15 per hour travel allowance for on-ice officials and a timekeeper for juniors.
$25 for Senior on-ice Officials.
Paid Monthly – Once in Nov and final at the end of the season in Dec.