Indonesia Ice Hockey Federation

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Indonesia Ice Hockey Federation
Federasi Hoki Es Indonesia
Indonesian Ice Hockey Federation Logo.png
Sport Ice Hockey
JurisdictionNational
AbbreviationFHEI
Founded20 May 2016;7 years ago (2016-05-20)
Affiliation IIHF
Affiliation date20 May 2016;7 years ago (2016-05-20)
Headquarters Jakarta
Location Indonesia
President Ronald Situmeang
SecretaryWiwin Darmawan Salim
Official website
www.fhei.co.id
Flag of Indonesia.svg

The Indonesia Ice Hockey Federation (Indonesian : Federasi Hoki Es Indonesia; abbreviated as FHEI) is the governing body of ice hockey in Indonesia. The federation joined the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) as an associate member on May 20, 2016. [1] [2]

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History

The Indonesian Ice Hockey Federation (FHEI) is the national ice hockey sports organization in Indonesia. FHEI has been registered as a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), an international body that oversees the sport of ice hockey and the Indonesian Olympic Committee (KOI). [3]

This sport grew and developed in Indonesia, starting with the introduction of inline skating in the 90s. Not long after inline skating became popular in society, the era of inline hockey began. This is marked by the many exhibition events held up to national level championships. [3]

FHEI Journey Ice Hockey itself has a similar story, this sport became known to the public when Indonesia first had an ice rink located in a shopping area in Jakarta in 2001 and now there are several more ice rinks located in several states. [3]

The development of ice hockey in Indonesia over the last 2 decades has provided a new color for the growth of ice hockey in Asia. Indonesia is starting to become known internationally as one of the countries in Southeast Asia with a tropical climate that participates in sports that were previously only played by countries with winter seasons. [3]

Programs

In running its organization, FHEI follows directions from the IIHF which requires its members to roll out competitions such as ice hockey leagues (Indonesia Ice Hockey League – IIHL), international tournaments ( Indonesia Invitational Ice Hockey Tournament – IIHT), as well as several other programs such as the introduction of hockey. ice among children ( Hockey Intro to Children ) in collaboration with schools, youth development programs ( Youth Development Program ), and referee development and certification programs (Officiating Development Program). [3]

National teams

FHEI also produces a national ice hockey team that takes part in annual tournaments organized by the IIHF or International Olympic Committee (IOC). The Indonesian National Ice Hockey Team (Indonesian : Tim Nasional Hoki Es Indonesia) is an associate member of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). [4] The team and have not entered in any World Championship tournaments or at any Olympic Games, but have played in Asian Winter Games, Challenge Cup of Asia & Southeast Asian Games in Men’s and U20 tournaments. [4] Currently, FHEI controls the men's senior and under-20 national teams.

The senior national team was first launched in 2016 in order to compete at the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo, Japan. [5] [6] [7] They made its debut in the Second Division of the competition, hence its debut in international competitions.

Indonesia won Bronze at the 2018 Challenge Cup of Asia Division I in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 24-29 March 2018 and at the 2019 IIHF Ice Hockey U20 Challenge Cup of Asia Division I in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 3-6 December 2018. [4]

Leagues

FHEI organizes domestic ice hockey competition in Indonesia, namely Indonesia Ice Hockey League (IIHL).

Indonesian participation

YearEventHost nationDateResult
2023 World Championships Flag of Mongolia.svg  Mongolia 23–26 March 202355th place
(4th in Division IV)
2019 Men U20 Challenge Cup Of Asia Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 3–6 December 20187th place
(3rd in Division I)
Southeast Asian Games Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 1–8 December 20195th place
Men CCOA Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 1–9 March 20195th place
2018 Men Challenge Cup Of Asia Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 24–29 March 20188th place
(3rd in Division I)
2017 Southeast Asian Games Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 20–24 August 20175th place
Asian Winter Games Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 18–26 February 201718th place
(8th in Division II)

FHEI stats

Member Since20 May 2016
Total Players139
Men's World Ranking58 (new)
Women's World Ranking
Male Players52
Female Players12
Junior Players75
Total Referees5
Indoor Rinks10
Outdoor Rinks
PresidentRonald Situmeang
MembershipAssociate Member

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