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Competition Overview

Wellington Hockey provides a diverse array of hockey competitions catering to various age groups and skill levels throughout the winter season. With a commitment to inclusivity, Wellington Hockey ensures that players, regardless of their skill ability, can find a suitable grade to participate in. Beyond the winter season, we offer Fast, Fun & Family Fives and Local Masters Hockey competitions during the summer seasons, providing year-round opportunities for players to engage in the sport.

Local Hockey Competition

Providing a competition that is inclusive for all with a range of different grades to suit all skill level abilities. Find out more about Adult Open Grade, Intercity, Secondary School and Junior competitions.

Winter Hockey Season
  • Open Grade

    The Open Grade Competition is the foremost premier hockey competition of the Wellington region. The competition offers grades for individuals of all abilities.

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    Intercity

    The mid-season Intercity Hockey Competition features clubs from neighbouring areas like Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and Manawatu, amplifying the passion and skill on display.

    Find out more
  • Secondary School

    Showcasing talent and sportsmanship with development pathways ensuring that every player receives the support they need to reach their full potential on and off the field.

    Find out more
    Year 9 & 10 Grade

    Our newly created Year 9&10 secondary school competition grade provides those new to the sport opportunities to grow and develop in a positive and encouraging environment as a transition from 7-a-side hockey to 11-a-side hockey.

    Find out more
  • Mini Sticks

    Introducing a focus on finding a goal to score in that is not being defended (change of attack), scoring goals, passing and the concept of teamwork.

    Years 3 & 4 Competition
    Kiwi Sticks

    The focus of the competition will see an introduction to playing positions and positional concepts with 6-a-side, third-field format structure.

    Years 5 & 6 Competition
    Kwik Sticks

    7-a-side, half-field games for children with a primary focus on developing transferable skills and conceptual understanding of hockey positioning and tactics.

    Years 7 & 8 Competition
Summer Hockey Season
  • Summer Hockey Fives

    WHA's new summer competition offers fun and flexible hockey options for everyone, including Family Fives for families with young kids, Fast Fives for competitive players, and Fun Fives for social teams or beginners.

    Find out more
  • Local Masters Competition

    A local Master's Hockey competition tailored for adults aged 33 and above in an 11 a-side format.

    Find out more
Player Management System

The home for all your game, player and club/school data during the hockey season.

How to use PlayHQ
Competition Venues

Everything you need to know about the turf venues that Wellington Hockey uses during the hockey season.

Turf Information
Game Cancellation

Understand our game cancellation procedure due to equipment failure, extreme weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.

Cancellation Procedure
Competition Resources

Find documents, forms and/or important links that you may need access to throughout the competition.

View Resources

Useful Information & Resources

Other helpful resources and information that you might need to know to have a great hockey experience during the local hockey competition. 

Open Grade

The Open Grade Competition is the foremost premier hockey competition of the Wellington region. The competition offers grades for individuals of all abilities.

Find out more
Intercity

The mid-season Intercity Hockey Competition features clubs from neighbouring areas like Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and Manawatu, amplifying the passion and skill on display.

Find out more

Winter Hockey Season

Senior Hockey Competition
Secondary School

Showcasing talent and sportsmanship with development pathways ensuring that every player receives the support they need to reach their full potential on and off the field.

Find out more
Year 9 & 10 Grade

Our newly created Year 9&10 secondary school competition grade provides those new to the sport opportunities to grow and develop in a positive and encouraging environment as a transition from 7-a-side hockey to 11-a-side hockey.

Find out more
Secondary School Competition
Mini Sticks

Introducing a focus on finding a goal to score in that is not being defended (change of attack), scoring goals, passing and the concept of teamwork.

Years 3 & 4 Competition
Kiwi Sticks

The focus of the competition will see an introduction to playing positions and positional concepts with 6-a-side, third-field format structure.

Years 5 & 6 Competition
Kwik Sticks

7-a-side, half-field games for children with a primary focus on developing transferable skills and conceptual understanding of hockey positioning and tactics.

Years 7 & 8 Competition
Junior Hockey
Summer Hockey Fives

WHA's new summer competition offers fun and flexible hockey options for everyone, including Family Fives for families with young kids, Fast Fives for competitive players, and Fun Fives for social teams or beginners.

Find out more
Local Masters Competition

A local Master's Hockey competition tailored for adults aged 33 and above in an 11 a-side format.

Find out more

Summer Hockey Season

Making Great Hockey Happen
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