Family , Hockey, Life ….
Welcome to our hockey house! We’ve been playing hockey in the BACKYARD for three
seasons now and our members all agree that the Backyard Hockey League is New
Zealand’s Premier Recreational Ice Hockey experience. The Backyard is where the guys
and girls get together to not only play a high level of hockey but get a chance to be part
of a truly unique, player centred interactive hockey community.
It’s a beautiful thing really.
But how do YOU get into the Backyard?
Why YOU go through the Frontyard of course!
The BHL and Camorra Hockey are proud to introduce you to the Frontyard Hockey
League! The FHL is the newest hockey entity brought to you by the founders of the BHL
and Camorra Hockey as the next wave of interactive hockey experiences. The FHL is
designed as a developmental hockey league aimed at those who are new to hockey and
those that want to develop their skills in a nurturing, skill based community environment.
The aim of the FHL is grow the sport of hockey in New Zealand through skill
development, camaraderie and fun. Those that take part in the FHL will enjoy the many
perks that the BHL has to offer with the coaching and training of Camorra. The goal is to
not only develop hockey skills but gain confidence as a hockey player and ultimately
graduate those players into the premier interactive hockey experience which is the BHL.
So join us and be part of the fastest growing sports community in New Zealand. Through
the BHL and Camorra you too can live the dream and play hockey the way it was meant
to be played, with skill, flair, finesse and fun!
Welcome to our hockey house where we’ve built a rink not only in the Backyard but in the
Frontyard too!
Ryan -\_.anger – Langford #29
(BHL C0-Founder & BHL Hockey Guru)
GOALS & DREAMS
The Faceoff
Camorra Hockey and the Backyard Hockey League are proud to announce that
we will be joining forces to roll out yet another option for both current and new ice
hockey players in Auckland and the surrounding area. Due to the immense success of the
BHL, now in its 3rd season, the interest among local players has risen, Big Time. In fact
the league has grown to the point where players have been waitlisted and several still
remain without a team to play for over the summer. Camorra Hockey currently runs a
Monday night program for current AIHA - SNC players and the thought was to combine
the waitlisted players from the BHL with the existing Camorra Hockey clients to form a
development league, thus the idea for the FHL or the Frontyard Hockey League was born.
Our Mission
The FHL’s sole purpose is to provide players with the best possible atmosphere that
encourages fairplay, sportsmanship, teamwork and fun! We all love the amazing sport of
ice hockey and want to ensure everyone has an opportunity to take part in that
indescribable feeling of being part of a team and competing against other like minded
passionate and driven people.
Our Goals
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The FHL will join the BHL family as a development league with the purpose of
providing players an opportunity to work towards playing full time in the BHL.
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Based on the current NHL/AHL structure. Players are moved up and down
between the two leagues with direct franchise affiliations.
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Depending on the success of this trial season, the FHL would look to expand by
spring 2016 from 4 trams – 6 teams
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The BHL draft would expand to include 30 players drafted by each franchise.
Franchise GM’s would select their first 15 to play in the BHL and the second 15
would play in the FHL.
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BHL management would also appoint a management team to handle things at
the FHL level. In the event of injury or unforseen circumstances, BHL teams are
able to call up players from their respective FHL franchise.
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GM’s are also able to move players down in the event of poor performance or
poor attendance records. All in all we want every potential hockey player to have
a home and as such this new partnership and expansion ensures opportunity is
available to everyone.
Family , Hockey, Life ….
Our Game …
- FHL games will be timed as such : 1st & 2nd Periods 15 minutes running
time with a Stop time 15 minute 3rd period, 5 minute 4 ON 4 Overtime,
3-man Shootout
- Penalties in the 1st and 2nd period will be replaced with Penalty Shots
-Referees will be supplied via BHL
- Games will follow the current Rulebook of the BHL (found online)
- FHL will play out of both the Botany Forum and Avondale Square Gardens
Our League …
- FHL will be an open grade (meaning no restrictions on playing ability)
- TRIAL Season will see players play exclusively in the FHL (no movement)
- Participants in the Trial FHL Season are automatically qualified to take part
in the 2016/2017 BHL Entry Draft (as long as the FHL is operating)
- Players MUST sign a waiver prior to participating in the Frontyard
- FHL will hold two team selection scrimmages in mid - January to establish
teams for trial season
- FHL Teams will have a shortened Regular Season with a guaranteed minimum
of 2 playoff games and at least one Camorra session (minimum of at least 10
icetimes) in the TRIAL SEASON
- Full FHL Schedule to be released December 18th via www.nzbhl.com
- FHL will mirror the BHL Structure & Schedule in it’s first Full Season
- FHL 1st full season is scheduled for (Oct – March) 2016/2017
Our Fees …
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Must fill out the attached FHL REGISTRATION FORM and Return ASAP
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$120 – BHL Reqistration Fee – Rego Form is invalid until payment is received
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$180 – FHL TRIAL SEASON FEE – Due Prior to 1st FHL Playoff Game
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Total Fees for Trial Season (including registration) =$300
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Each registrant will receive a piece of FHL Swag
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Volunteers receive fees reductions (speak with Justin Daigle or Cam Green)
Payments To: FHL Account – WESTPAC # 03 0314 0349854 02
Reference : FHL & Last Name with 1st Initial – EX: FHL cgreen
BUDDIES – HOCKEY - LIFE