INTERMEDIATE GRADE - 2026

Kiwk Sticks - Intermediate Hockey

In alignment with the Hockey New Zealand Strategy review and current tournament offerings like AIMS, HBH is now running all Intermediate competitions as 7 a side.  The format is part of the 'balance is better" philosophy through Hockey New Zealand.

Play days and competition dates

• Division 1 & 2 competition starts on Tuesday 28th April
• Division 1 & 2 competition ends on Tuesday 18th August 
• Division 3 & 4 competition starts on Friday 1st May
• Division 3 & 4 competition ends on Friday 21st August

​​​​​​​It is noted that Divisions 3&4 will be scheduled to play 3rd July (prior to School Holidays).

Pre Season briefing

A briefing will be held on Thursday 26th March, 5:30pm at Park Island hockey pavilion for anything PlayHQ related. There will be no set agenda - instead, the Competitions Manager will be there to answer any questions relating to the PlayHQ system.

As well as a refresher for school administrators, team coaches/managers are encouraged to attend so they know how to use the Game Day portal.

No Play Days

Friday 29th May - King's Birthday

6th July - 19th July - School Holidays​​​​​​​

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Schools are asked register their teams according to level and experience to the best of thier knowledge. Depending on the size of division entries, divisions may reqiure a grading round to determine best fit for each team.  Division 1 & 2 are limited to 24 teams.

All teams will be expected to provide own umpires. 

If you have any queries please feel free to contact Jill Suckling, Competitions Officer, comps@hbhockey.org.nz.

• PlayHQ has Game Day scoring which is available to listed coaches/managers 
• Alternatively record results with game cards which are available at both Park Island and Hastings and once the game has finished place your completed cards into either the slot at the front door at Park Island or the box located in the dug out at Hastings.  Please ensure you write the grade your team is competing in.
• Game results are not required for Friday night grades
• Please email comps@hbhockey.org.nz if you have any questions or results to send in.

Cancellations will be posted on our Facebook page by 2pm weekdays or by 7am on Saturdays during Winter - Hockey is only cancelled in the unlikely event of extreme rain or wind chill factors. 

Updated resources will be available soon.