2026 NHA Club Competition Information

🏑 2026 Club Hockey Season – Let’s Go! 🏑
We’re kicking off the 2026 season with a bang  starting with the Pre-Season Club Tournament and rolling into a full calendar of competitive and inclusive hockey across all grades!

📍 Pre-Season Club Tournament
🗓 Saturday April 25th & Sunday April 26th @ Saxton Field
👥 Open to Senior Men & Women
🎯 Format: Full field, 11-a-side | Hockey One rules | Field Goal Conversion
💰 $10 Individual | $150 Full Team
📌 Register by March 1st at www.nelsonhockey.org.nz
📞 Contact: rdm@nelsonhockey.org.nz | 03 5479988

✨ Don’t have a team ready? No problem!
You can register as an individual and we’ll place you in a team with other players.

It’s a great way to get involved and enjoy some pre-season hockey action!

📅 2026 NHA CLUB COMPETITION – KEY DATES & GAME TIMES
📌 Premier 1 Men & Women
🗓 Starts: Saturday May 2
🕐 Game Day: Saturdays + some mid-week games
⏰ Start Time: 1:00 PM
🏆 Finals: Saturday August 8
🕗 Postponed Finals: Saturday August 15

📌 Premier 2 Men & Women
🗓 Starts: Sunday May 3
🕐 Game Day: Sundays + some mid-week games
⏰ Start Time: 11:00 AM
🏆 Finals: Saturday August 8
🕗 Postponed Finals: Saturday August 15

📌 Premier 3 Mixed Grade
🗓 Starts: Saturday May 16
🕐 Game Day: Saturdays
⏰ Start Time: 1:00 PM
🎯 Format: 6 Rounds + Finals
🏆 Finals: Saturday June 27
🕗 Postponed Finals: Saturday July 4

📌 Secondary Boys, Girls & Mixed (Div.4)
🗓 Starts: Friday May 1
🕐 Game Day: Friday nights
⏰ Start Time: 4:30 PM
🏆 Finals: Friday August 7
🕗 Postponed Finals: Friday August 14

📌 Intermediate Boys, Girls & Mixed (Div.5)
🗓 Starts: Wednesday May 6
🕐 Game Day: Wednesday nights
⏰ Start Time: 4:30 PM
🎯 Format: 6-a-side + GK / Half Field
🏆 Final Day: Wednesday August 5
🕗 Postponed Final: Wednesday August 12

📌 Primary Boys, Girls & Mixed (Div.6)
🗓 Starts: Wednesday May 6
🕐 Game Day: Wednesday nights
⏰ Start Time: 4:30 PM
🎯 Format: 6-a-side + GK / Half Field
🏆 Final Day: Wednesday August 5
🕗 Postponed Final: Wednesday August 12

🚫 No Club Competition during Easter Holidays
🚫 No Club Competition during July School Holidays (July 11–12)

🌟 Why 2026 Is Special
We’re aiming to bring back the Premier 3 Mixed Grade a short, fun 6-week season + finals that offers a smooth transition from Junior to Senior hockey and a welcoming space for new players to get involved.

🎉 Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just starting out, 2026 is packed with opportunity, energy, and community spirit. Let’s make this season one to remember!

📌 Mark your calendars, rally your teams and get ready to PLAY HOCKEY!