2025 Youth Development Camp Registrations Open

The NZIHF is proud to announce the return of our regional Youth Development Camps for 2025.

All camps were FULL in 2024, to be sure to register early to secure your place!

Specific start times and full event itineraries will be provided to registrants closer to the time of each camp. However, to assist those travelling; All Friday sessions will begin approximately 3.30pm and camps will always finish no later than midday on the last day.

The camps are designed to provide New Zealand players with age-appropriate on and off-ice training focused on skill development and fun. Trainings follow the latest best practices in youth ice hockey development utilising USA Hockey research and practices.

These camps are available to all male and female players, born from 2007 through to 2018. Coaches will group players by appropriate age and level of experience however these camps are not designed for beginner skaters. It is expected that all participants, regardless of age, can adequately skate. If you are unsure, then please speak with your club head coach prior to registering.

Queenstown – Queenstown Ice Arena: 21-24 March 2025 (Otago Anniversary Weekend):
Players born 2014 – 2018 – $205.00 (instalment plan available)
Players born 2007 – 2013 – $229.00 (instalment plan available)

Dunedin – Dunedin Ice Stadium: 30 May – 2 June 2025 (King’s Birthday Weekend):
Players born 2014 – 2018 – $205.00 (instalment plan available)
Players born 2007 – 2013 – $229.00 (instalment plan available)

Wellington – Unit 13a Brewtown, 25 Blenheim St, Upper Hutt: 13 – 15 June 2025:
Players born 2014 – 2018 – $175.00 (instalment plan available)
Players born 2007 – 2013 – $199.00 (instalment plan available)

Christchurch – Alpine Ice Arena: 22 – 24 August 2025:
Players born 2014 – 2018 – $175.00 (instalment plan available)
Players born 2007 – 2013 – $199.00 (instalment plan available)

Auckland – Paradice Avondale & Botany – 24th – 27th October 2025 (Labour Weekend)
Players born 2014 – 2018 – $205.00 (instalment plan available)
Players born 2007 – 2013 – $229.00 (instalment plan available)

Specific start times and full event itineraries will be provided to registrants closer to the time of each camp.

Register Now:
Register now via the NZIHF esportsdesk player registration programme here: https://secure.esportsdesk.com/login.cfm?clientID=6795

If you already have an esportsdesk account with your local club, use your same login for the link above. If you do not have an account, create one at the link above so you can register. Below is a guide on how to create an account/register.

esportsdesk Registration Guide

Note: the examples used in the below screenshots are for a different event.
These are examples only, and when you login you will see the Youth Development Camp events.

If you already have an esportsdesk account for another club, you can use that same login details on the NZIHF site.

Click on the NZIHF esportsdesk registration link to create an account: https://secure.esportsdesk.com/login.cfm?clientID=6795

Click on the link you received via email, or click here, to log in to your esportsdesk account: https://secure.esportsdesk.com/login.cfm?clientID=6795

Once logged in, you will be presented with your dashboard where you can register for events.

You will see an event on screen that you can register in: Note – the screenshots below show the NZIHF Men’s Triple Star camp for demonstration purposes.

Fill out your details as required, accept the required waivers and then proceed to checkout.

After you have accepted the above, it will take you to your ”Shopping Cart”, from here you can review your order total and click “Check Out” to pay via credit card.

Once you have paid, you will receive an email confirming your registration.

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