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Wellington U16 Boys Presented with Playing Shirts Ahead of LNI Tournament
The Wellington U16 Boys received their playing shirts from local Wellington Representative Player Graeme Murrell, who spoke about the pride of representing the region. The team now travel to New Plymouth for the LNI U16 Tournament.
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Wellington U18 Teams Set to Compete at National Tournament
Wellington Hockey U18 Men’s and Women’s teams are set to compete at the National U18 Tournament from 29 June to 5 July. The Men’s team will compete in Timaru, while the Women’s Gold and Black teams will play in North Harbour. The teams celebrated their shirt presentations this week and are proudly supported by sponsor AccountantsPlus.
Officials
Get Confident on the Whistle: Umpire Training for Secondary Students
Wellington Hockey Association is hosting a practical and supportive umpire development day for secondary school students that are new to officiating, helping them build confidence with key skills like whistle use, positioning and rules knowledge.
Officials
Wellington Umpires Appointed to 2025 Educare U21 Matariki Invitational Tournament
Wellington Hockey is proud to announce that Kieran Wells and Lexie Etherington have been selected to umpire at the prestigious Educare 2025 U21 Matariki Invitational Tournament, offering them valuable experience in a high-performance environment. This appointment reflects their hard work and development throughout the season.
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Wellington Hockey NHC Trials – Registrations Now Open!
Wellington Hockey is excited to confirm open trial dates for the 2025 National Hockey Championships (NHC), which will be held in Christchurch from 14–20 September.
Trial 1:
Day: Wednesday 25th June
Time: After 6:00 PM (Exact time TBC)
Location: National Hockey Stadium (NHS)
Trial 2:
Day: Monday 30th June
Time: After 6:00 PM (Exact time TBC)
Location: National Hockey Stadium (NHS)
These trials are for selection into Wellington Hockey’s Tier 1 and Tier 2 NHC teams for 2025.
Junior Hockey
Fun Sticks – Term 3 Registrations Open!
Fun Sticks is back for Term 3! This 6-week programme is perfect for Year 1 & 2 tamariki keen to learn hockey through fun activities, skill-building, and game play in a friendly, supportive environment.
Dates: 15 July – 23 August
Cost: $55 for six-sessions, all equipment provided
Choose a location that works best for your whānau – we’ve got five hubs running across the region:
Upper Hutt (Maidstone) – Wednesdays, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Lower Hutt (Fraser Park) – Saturdays, 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Porirua (Elsdon) – Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Wellington City (NHS) – Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Karori (Kelburn) – Tuesdays, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Development Programme
Register Now: 2025 U13 & U15 In-Season Development Programme
Wellington Hockey’s 2025 In-Season Development Programme is open for U13 (Year 7–8) and U15 (Year 9+, under 15 as of 1 Jan) players looking to further develop their skills and game understanding in a fun, supportive environment.
Key Information:
Parent Info Evening: Mon 7 July (online)
Development Days: Sun 20 & 27 July @ NHS
U13: 8:30–10:00AM | U15: 10:30AM–12:00PMWeekly Training: Sunday Mornings, 3 Aug – 21 Sept at NHS, Fraser Park & Kapiti
Programme Cost: $255
Festival/Tournament:
U13 (26–28 Sept, Whanganui): $400 ($100 deposit included)
U15 (1–4 Oct | Boys: Wellington, Girls: Wairarapa): $500 ($100 deposit included)
Register via PlayHQ by 11 July, 5:30PM – spaces are limited!
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Wellington Hockey provides diverse Winter Hockey Competitions for Secondary School students, aiming to foster holistic development aligned with their Talent Framework while offering opportunities for players of all levels to thrive in a positive environment.
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News Updates and Announcements
Representative
Wellington U16 Boys Presented with Playing Shirts Ahead of LNI Tournament
The Wellington U16 Boys received their playing shirts from local Wellington Representative Player Graeme Murrell, who spoke about the pride of representing the region. The team now travel to New Plymouth for the LNI U16 Tournament.
Black Sticks
Riana Pho and Julia Gluyas Set to Represent NZ in USA Test Series
Wellington’s Riana Pho and Julia Gluyas will represent New Zealand in a two-match test series against the United States in Charlotte, North Carolina. Both matches will be streamed live and free on TVNZ+.
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Wellington U18 Teams Set to Compete at National Tournament
Wellington Hockey U18 Men’s and Women’s teams are set to compete at the National U18 Tournament from 29 June to 5 July. The Men’s team will compete in Timaru, while the Women’s Gold and Black teams will play in North Harbour. The teams celebrated their shirt presentations this week and are proudly supported by sponsor AccountantsPlus.
Officials
Get Confident on the Whistle: Umpire Training for Secondary Students
Wellington Hockey Association is hosting a practical and supportive umpire development day for secondary school students that are new to officiating, helping them build confidence with key skills like whistle use, positioning and rules knowledge.
Officials
Wellington Umpires Appointed to 2025 Educare U21 Matariki Invitational Tournament
Wellington Hockey is proud to announce that Kieran Wells and Lexie Etherington have been selected to umpire at the prestigious Educare 2025 U21 Matariki Invitational Tournament, offering them valuable experience in a high-performance environment. This appointment reflects their hard work and development throughout the season.
Officials
Get Accredited – Community & Junior Umpire Courses Coming Up
Wellington Hockey has announced two upcoming Community / Junior Umpire Courses later in the month, perfect for anyone wanting to start their umpiring journey or gain Hockey New Zealand accreditation. This theory-based session will cover umpiring fundamentals and are open to all officials, including club and school-appointed umpires.
Officials
Congratulations to Our Wellington Umpires Appointed to the 2025 Vantage National U18 Tournament
Wellington Hockey is proud to announce that Josh McDougall, Ashley Hanaray, and Selina Akavi have been selected to umpire at the 2025 Vantage National Under 18 Tournament, recognising their dedication and growth as emerging officials on the national stage. Congratulations on this achievement and we wish you all the best for the tournament!
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