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ello ima 18yo ex ice hockey player i had to stop cos off the raf regt but i got a injury from it so i left. now ima moving from england to new zealand dunedin for about a year or two. i havent played hockey in such a long time but when i did i was good haha
” title=”Grin” /> but i aint even been ice skating since i was 15ish and the last thing i ever done that was even close to ice hockey was roller hockey. ima just wondering if i could start fresh and get back into it here? for some reason ima kinda nervous bout it though so would like to do basics first. is that possible?? merciHi Marmaduke80, welcome to the forums.
You are absolutely welcome to start playing hockey here. Most hockey here is pretty casual. Currently, casual games are being held on sunday nights, and are suitable for a player of virtually any level (from absolute beginners up to NZIHL players).
Additionally, the Dunedin Ice Hockey League (DIHL) will be starting up at some stage, though I’m not sure when. Kyle did post it at some stage, but it was somewhere between about March and May.
I’m assuming you’re still in England at the moment, so when you get to NZ feel free to stop by again and check out what’s going on.
There’s no need to be nervous about starting up again – you couldn’t possibly be a worse player than me
” title=”Cheesy” />Regards,
ChrisYer ima still in this boring old country. But i see ya sunday 1st feb and ima so excited bout playing lol ive gone through all my old stuff and found me shirts but ima not takin any kit with me ashame really i got some great 2piece sticks. Hah i bet ima as good as a dead donkey on the ice haha. And i most likely drop in for a lil ice skating too next week too
Skating at the rink is pretty cheap, and it’s a good rink. The facilities could be a little more comfortable, but the ice itself is magnificent
If you can squeeze any gear into your bags, it might be an idea to bring some. Gear here is quite pricey by international standards, from what I can ascertain.
Yeah, definitely what Chris said about gear. Maybe sticks would be a pain, but definitely bring your skates and any protective gear you can. Prices are very high here.
Na its all a lil too small now aswell and my skates are damaged. I can always get some second hand kit. My bag is full aswell all i got is my shirt lol. I phone the ice rink and i can pick up some skates for $300 which isnt too bad. The main things i want after a while off playing would be good gloves and skates and the best stick i ever used is a blue vapour thing which i do anything to get again.
If you’re going to buy new, I wouldn’t recommend the rink. They’ve got a shockingly small amount of stock, and they’re expensive. Try http://www.sk8.co.nz if you’re going to buy from here in NZ. Particularly if you’re passing through Christchurch on your way here (which you probably are if you’re coming from England) stop in at their shop and buy there and save yourself the courier fee.
What ya guys on about haha! Geeze them prices are cheap! I paid out over ?350 ($875) for my kit it and some off it was used. Haha um ima not really going to christchurch but will visit there after a few weeks. Thanks for the link
Yeah, http://www.sk8.co.nz is the place to get your gear alright. Don’t buy from the rink, they’re pretty shocking on price and selection.
They can courier it down to you while you’re in dunedin if you know your sizes, which is a pretty cheap and easy option.
If your income is still coming in pounds, then you probably won’t worry too much, but if you’re going to be earning in NZD you’ll notice the pinch fairly quickly
” title=”Wink” />Lol my income will be a lil off both. Im still owed money from the goverment and some people. Well ima not plannin on getting new stuff so i keep a look out for some smelly old gear haha.
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