Ice Hockey Australia (IHA)
Homepage: http://www.iha.org.au/
Rules and regulations: http://www.iha.org.au/rules_iihf_rules.asp
History:
Ice hockey in Australia
reportedly began in 1904 in Adelaide when
hockey enthusiasts convened a meeting of
skaters interested in the introduction of
a new form recreation on ice. “Hockey
on ice” was then introduced, adopting
rules from the land game, as well as the
same equipment. Among the men present in
the meeting include H. Newman Reid, and
his two sons Andy and Hal – all of
whom were honored as founders of ice hockey
in Australia.
The first ice hockey club
in Australia was formed in 1908; and in
1909, the first ever interstate competition
was held in Melbourne. After a series of
trials during World Wars 1 and 2, Australian
hockey came out stronger, more organized,
and wider in scope. To date, Ice Hockey
Australia (IHA), the recognized governing
body of hockey in the country is a proud
member of the International Ice Hockey Federation
and an active body in setting international
hockey policy. IHA has six state member
ice hockey associations and is affiliated
with the Australian Sports Commission and
Australian Olympic Committee.
As in other hockey
governing bodies, IHA encourages competitive
and recreational hockey to promote sportsmanship,
skills, and enjoyment in the sport. IHA
also provides training programs, and provides
eligibility for competition in state, national,
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