Sanctioned by IHNSW, Juicebox’s 3rd annual league. Bigger than ever, from 7yo to Adults.
There’s something for everyone (Players, Goalies, Officials and coaches) and everylevel.
Play Ice Hockey in the heart of Sydney.
Sanctioned by IHNSW, Juicebox’s 3rd annual league. Bigger than ever, from 7yo to Adults.
There’s something for everyone (Players, Goalies, Officials and coaches) and everylevel.
Happy New Year, and welcome to the 2024 season.
Below is all the essential information you need to be ready to play ice hockey in 2024.
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We will run a 5-week pre-season training for players to get back in shape and tryout for a team starting Wednesday, January 31st.
Dates:
For any team requiring tryouts due to either having too many players or for selecting a second team, a team selection panel, including the coaching staff, will be formed.
Players don’t need to do pre-season training to be selected on a team. However, it is highly recommended, especially if you’re new to the club.
In Week 3, the coaching staff will evaluate players on the ice for the purpose of team selection, player development and goal planning.
Pre-season is a pay-as-you-go and is not included in the season fees.
Each week, all players must check-in their attendance at the door before going on the ice.
*+ credit card transaction fees
For pre-season and all team training, the times will be as follows:
*Senior teams will alternate between times, and each team will have at least 2 training sessions per month.
Please review the year calendar for dates.
Gear requirements:
As always, to join in club activity, you need all the gear, and this year, seniors will also need to wear a neck guard. (This rule was always applied to juniors and is now extended to everyone). See the gear requirement list.
Ice hockey always has 3 types of fees to consider
All returning players or players under a development membership are covered for the pre-season training.
All newcomers who never registered will need a temporary free try-out membership [click here to sign up] before getting on the ice. Once you click the link, simply sign up (if you don’t have an account.
Then, on March 1st 2024, the new registration cycle will open, and everyone on a team will need to register for their new membership.
The new 2024 membership costs are not out yet, but below is last year’s cost to give you an idea for budgeting:
Explaining the breakdown:
The total training fee covers you for all training sessions for the season and is non-refundable.
It works out at ~$20-22 per week, depending on the team, if you attend every week.
Pay-as-you-go is not available for training because ice is the club’s most significant cost and must be shared across all players.
IHNSW charges each team that has accredited game officials (referee and line officials). Not applicable to all teams.
Club membership fee enables you to become a member and vote at AGMs. The funds raised from the membership get re-invested into hockey development and club activities.
If you choose to pay by 3 instalments, each instalment will be due on the following dates:
This year, our senior teams will have training during the season from 10:15 to 11:15 pm.
Seniors’ pre-season training slots will be as follows:
Dates:
The open tryout is an opportunity for any players to get selected to join one of our senior teams.
Team management will be present and will be selecting players based on available roster spots.
Once season training starts, it will continue to rotate as above from March 3rd, starting with Wolves Div 1 and Apes Div3 and so on. Please review the year planner for dates.
Our crews are being assembled as we speak, more will be added to the list but the core is set.
U7/U9/U11
Game day U7/U9 coach: Ash Moore
U11 Head coach: Scott Epp
Training and assistant coaches:
Ethan Caruso
Tomas Krenek
Petr Kanak
Marek Kapsa
Matt Monaghan
U13
Head Coach: Hugh Deraps
Training and assistant coaches:
Nik Eberhardt
Amanda Sollars
Chip Graf
Scott Gillies
Ethan Caruso
Rory Forester
U15
Training and assistant coaches:
Daniel Dornak
Ethan Caruso
U18
Head Coach: Matt Adams
Manager: Kristen Burton
Arctic Foxes:
Head Coach: Logan Russel
Assistant Coach: Gabe Robledo
Assistant Coach: Craig Zimmerman
Manager: Natalie Caruso
Wolves Div 1
Manager/Coach: Gregor Rozenberg
Manager: Ash Moore
Pigeons Div 2
Manager/Coach: Steven Caruso
Coach: Logan Russell
Apes Div 3
Manager/Coach: Hugh Deraps
Hippos Div 4
Manager/Coach: Logan Russell
Goalie Coaches and Support
Sera Dogramaci
Luka Dimopoulos
Club Coaching Director
Gregor Rozenberg
Open tryouts – open to any senior-aged (O18yo) players looking to join one of our teams or an existing player looking to move teams up a division.
The Ice Zoo Hockey Club is now ready to accept expressions of interest from any player or goalie interested in playing ice hockey on a team in 2024.
If you’re a current club IZHC member, you are eligible for an Early Bird Registration to secure your spot on a team for the 2024 season and get a $30 discount towards your pre-season training fees.
(This also enables the club to prepare everything for the next season more efficiently.)
Please note that you will still need to pay the club registrations for the 2024 season (set for late Feb), including Ice Hockey NSW and Ice Hockey Australia.
Exciting News! We’re currently seeking expressions of interest for coaches and managers for all our teams.
We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals to join our team of coaches and managers. No prior experience is necessary, so if you’re interested in giving it a try and learning from our experienced crew, we encourage you to apply.
Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of our team!
3 Leagues that will challenge and improve players, goalies, coaches and officials of all levels.
Stay in top shape and identify areas for improvement this spring, setting the foundation for a stronger performance in the coming year.
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Players/ Goalies must be registered with a club or hold a development junior membership.
For those playing in the Juicebox 2023 league, use the “JUICEBOX” coupon and save $50.
All ice hockey gear is required, including a neck guard, training jersey and socks.
Download the full gear list here.
If you have any other questions, please contact us
Disco skate and free pizza for all members & their families – RSVP with your team manager.
Drinks purchased from the Ice Zoo bar.
Collect your collectable team year puck and try to win the raffles.
Happy New Year, and welcome to the 2023 season of the Ice Zoo Hockey Club.
Our pre-season program is starting soon for all our junior Wolves teams (from 7U to 18U) and our women’s Arctic Foxes team.
Meet your new or returning coaching staff and prepare for the upcoming season.
Note for SENIOR PLAYERS (over 18): Seniors teams are still pending the IHNSW scheduling decision for 2023. They may commence mid-year. We will let you know as soon as we know.
Players must have:
We do have a maximum amount of space before the ice gets crowded, so priority will be given to returning players and players who reserve their spots. Walk-ins may be turned back if we are full on the day.
The Ice Zoo Hockey Club is now ready to accept expressions of interest from any player or goalie interested in playing ice hockey on a team in 2023.
The Ice Zoo Hockey Club is a fun and friendly place to learn, develop and excel at ice hockey.
If you’re a current club IZHC member, you are eligible for an Early Bird Registration and secure your spot on a team for the 2023 season and get a $30 discount towards your training fees.
(This also enables the club to prepare everything for the next 2023 season more efficiently.)
Please note that you will still need to pay the club registrations for the 2023 season (set for late Feb), including Ice Hockey NSW and Ice Hockey Australia.