2013 IIHF Women's World Championship Division II

Group A of the Division II tournament was held in Auckland, New Zealand, from April 7 to 13. Group B was contested in Puigcerdà, Spain, from April 1 to 7. The winner of Group A was promoted to Division I Group B for the 2014 championships, while the last-placed team were relegated to Group B. The Group B winner moved up to Group A. The qualification tournament was held from December 7 to 9, 2012 in Izmir Turkey. Beginning this year, the winner of the qualification tournament has to wait until the following year to play in Group B.

2013 IIHF Women's World Championship Division II

Group A of the Division II tournament was held in Auckland, New Zealand, from April 7 to 13. Group B was contested in Puigcerdà, Spain, from April 1 to 7. The winner of Group A was promoted to Division I Group B for the 2014 championships, while the last-placed team were relegated to Group B. The Group B winner moved up to Group A. The qualification tournament was held from December 7 to 9, 2012 in Izmir Turkey. Beginning this year, the winner of the qualification tournament has to wait until the following year to play in Group B.