Indoor Hockey.
National Indoor Hockey Series (NIHS).
The National Indoor Hockey Series is a celebrated event that brings together the best of our nation's indoor talent, fostering competitiveness, sportsmanship, and unity through the fast-paced and thrilling format of indoor hockey.
2027 Indoor Hockey Information.
Tournament Details.
After a highly successful indoor campaign in 2026 we aim to have teams for all age groups again in 2027, including the Under 14/16 Regional Tournament, Masters National Tournament, Opens National Tournament and Under 18’s Regional Tournament.
The Masters and Under-18 events are National Selection Events, and as such Hockey New Zealand encourages players seeking selection to attend.
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Under 14’s and 16’s
VENUE: Taupō Events Centre, Taupō
DATES: 16th to 17th January 2027
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Under 18’s
VENUE: Taupō Events Centre, Taupō
DATES: 12th to 14th February 2027
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Masters
VENUE: Taupō Events Centre, Taupō
DATES: 23rd to 24th January 2027
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Open
VENUE: Taupō Events Centre, Taupō
DATES: 5th to 7th February 2027
Eligibility.
Player eligibility is based on age as at 1 January 2026. Indoor Hockey age eligibility rolls over through the indoor tournament season, so this age determines eligibility for the 2026/27 indoor campaign.
UNDER 14’s: 13 years old or younger as at the 1st January 2026
UNDER 16’s: 15 years old or younger as at the 1st January 2026
UNDER 18’s: 17 years old or younger as at the 1st January 2026
MASTERS: 35 years or older as at the the 1st January 2026
OPEN: No age restrictions.
Fees.
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Indoor Hockey Fees
Please note that fees are indicative only at this stage and are subject to change.
Under 14’s: $120 per player for tournament fees only.
Under 16’s: $120 per player for tournament fees only.
Under 18’s: $150 per player for tournament fees only.
Masters: $150 per player for tournament fees only.Open: $150 per player for tournament fees only.
Unless agreed with Bay of Plenty Hockey association, all fees must be paid in full prior to the tournament.
Failure to make payment or discuss a payment plan may result in players being withdrawn from tournament teams.
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Fee Inclusions .
Entry Fees Only. Travel and accommodation costs are additional, are the responsibility of individual players, and must be arranged by the players themselves.
Player Merchandise.
REQUIRED ITEMS:
No required items
OPTIONAL ITEMS:
Additional Bay of Plenty Hockey Merchandise can be viewed and ordered from the Paladin Sports Bay of Plenty Hockey Club Shop.
Registration.
OPENS: Now
CLOSES: 25th October 2026.
**Please note the register now button will only be available to click once registration has opened.