SEE THE SIGHTS OF DOWN UNDER AND PLAY ICE HOCKEY IN AUSTRALIA!

🏒 Aussie Classic returns to Melbourne Australia 28th September- 4th October 2026! 🏒

Join us for a once in a lifetime trip. Play ice hockey at Melbourne’s newest ice rink iceHQ.
An exciting new ice hockey tournament for players of all skill levels, happening in the vibrant city of Melbourne, Australia.


This tournament promises a week of thrilling hockey action, camaraderie, and fun for all participants.
It’s like the CARHA World Cup down under!


Please be aware all costs listed on this page are in AUD (Australian Dollars)

DIVISIONS

  • PRO (Non checking. Build the best team you can)

  • 35+

  • 45+

  • 55+

  • Rookie 18+ (Players with 0-2 years hockey experience)

  • Rookie Pro 18+ (Players with 2-4 years total hockey experience)

Slapshots are allowed in pro divison, Slapshots are not allowed in any other division.

REGISTRATION
(No other memberships or association registration is required to compete in the Aussie classic)

THINGS TO DO IN MELBOURNE

  • The Formula 1 Grand Prix also takes place in Melbourne just before the tournament 13th-16th March 2025

  • Watch an Aussie rules AFL match at the world class stadium the MCG (Season starts March 2025)

  • See Koalas, kangaroos and many more native aussie animals at the Melbourne Zoo or Healesville Sanctuary

  • The best coffee on earth! Melbourne is known for it’s world class coffee culture, grab a cup at one of the city’s many independent cafes

  • Sample a local beer at one of many craft breweries or pubs the city has to offer.

VENUES
Tournament home rink is iceHQ, 1 Blake street Reservoir VIC 3073, 11km North of downtown Melbourne. All games will now be played at iceHQ on our NHL size rink.

Transportation is not included as part of the tournament, teams will be required to arrange their our transport to and from the games. Please be aware of Australia’s driving laws

GAMES
Games will follow IIHF rules. Each team will be guaranteed 4 games consisting of 3 stop time periods (12, 12, 15 minutes) plus the opportunity to advance to the playoffs.
A mercy rule will be in effect in which the game will go to running time if there is a five (5) or more goal spread with 10 minutes remaining in regulation time. There will be no reverting back to stop time for the balance of the regulation game. A 2-person officiating crew will be in place for all tournament games. All games at iceHQ will be live streamed for free. Slapshots will only be allowed in the pro division, all other divisions slapshots will be called a minor penalty.

Afterparty evening of the last game day

For questions or clarification please email tournaments@icehq.com.au