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.

2026 Indoor Hockey Information.

Tournament Details.

This year we aim to have teams for the Masters, Under 14’s, Under 16’s and under 18’s.

The Masters and Under-18 events are National Selection Events, and as such Hockey New Zealand encourages players seeking selection to attend.

  • Under 14’s and 16’s

    VENUE:‍ ‍Taupō Events Centre, Taupō

    DATES: ‍ ‍6th to 7th December 2025

  • Under 18’s

    VENUE:‍ ‍Taupō Events Centre, Taupō

    DATES: ‍ ‍12th to 14th January 2026

  • Masters

    VENUE:‍ ‍Taupō Events Centre, Taupō

    DATES: ‍ ‍9th to 11th January 2026

  • Open

    VENUE:‍ ‍Taupō Events Centre, Taupō

    DATES: ‍ ‍15th to 18th January 2026

Eligibility.

UNDER 14’s:13 years old or younger as at the 1st of January 2025

UNDER 16’s:‍ ‍15 years old or younger as at the 1st of January 2025

UNDER 18’s: 17 years old or younger as at the 1st of January 2025

MASTERS: 35 years or older as at the 31st of December 2026

OPEN: No age restrictions

Fees.

  • Indoor Hockey Fees

    $105 per player

    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    Failure to make payment or discuss a payment plan may result in players being withdrawn from tournament teams.

  • Fee Inclusions .

    Entry Fees only, players will need to arrange their own accommodation, travel and food

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: July 2025

CLOSES: CLOSED

**Please note the register now button will only be available to click once registration has opened.