South Australia Ice Hockey Association

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The South Australian Ice Hockey Association, currently trading as Ice Hockey South Australia is the governing body of ice hockey in South Australia, Australia. The South Australia Ice Hockey Association is a Member Association (MA) of Ice Hockey Australia.

South Australian Ice Hockey Association
SportIce Hockey
JurisdictionSouth Australia
AbbreviationIHSA
AffiliationIce Hockey Australia
LocationAdelaide - South Australia
PresidentChristian Knott
SecretarySharyn Peterson
Official website
www.icehockeysa.com.au
Australia
South Australia

Background

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The South Australian Ice Hockey Association (SAIHA) was formed as the South Australian state branch for Ice Hockey Australia. It is responsible for organising the five state leagues across the three different age groups.[1][2] It is also responsible for selecting the state teams to compete in the national tournaments.[2]

IHSA operates its leagues out of the Ice Arena in Thebarton, Adelaide, South Australia. Teams are fielded in the leagues by five winter league clubs – the Falcons Ice Hockey Club, Blackhawks Ice Hockey Club, Redwings Ice Hockey Club, Tigers Ice Hockey Club, Jokers Ice Hockey Club and also available to the semi-retired players is the Adelaide Vintage Reds Ice Hockey Club.[3] The Association's current President is Christian Knott.[4]

Leagues

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  • Premier League – the top senior checking league in South Australia
  • Senior A – the top senior non-checking league in South Australia
  • Senior B – the second tier senior non-checking league in South Australia
  • Senior C – the third tier senior non-checking league in South Australia
  • Grade A Junior – the top junior league in South Australia
  • Grade B Junior – the second tier junior league
  • Grade C Junior – the third tier junior league
  • Bantam Division – junior league open to players 16 and under
  • Peewee Division – junior league open to players 13 and under

2020 Teams

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Teams playing in the 2020 season:[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Ice Hockey South Australia". Pointstreak Sports Technologies. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
  2. ^ a b "Junior Ice Hockey". South Australia Ice Hockey Association. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
  3. ^ "Club Contacts". South Australia Ice Hockey Association. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
  4. ^ "Contact & Board Members". South Australia Ice Hockey Association. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
  5. ^ "Ice Hockey South Australia". Pointstreak Sports Technologies. Retrieved 2012-08-25.
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