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Tournaments & Events
Educare U21 Matariki Tournament
3-6 July, 2026
The Educare U21 Matariki Tournament is a key fixture on the Under-21 calendar, bringing together representative teams from across New Zealand. The tournament provides a valuable competitive environment, while also supporting development for players, coaches, umpires, and team staff and helping bridge the gap between Under 18s and the National Hockey Championships.
Jenny Hair Cup
31 August - 4 September, 2026
The Jenny Hair Cup is a Tier 3 Secondary School tournament designed to provide meaningful national-level competition for school teams. Held in Wellington, the event offers players the chance to experience tournament hockey, represent their schools, and continue their development in a supportive and competitive setting.
Ford National Hockey Championships
13-19 September, 2026
The Ford National Hockey Championships is New Zealand’s flagship domestic representative tournament. Hosted in Wellington in 2026, the Championships will see teams from across the country compete over a full week, delivering high-quality competition and showcasing the depth of talent within the sport.
Tournaments in Wellington
These are the major tournaments we are excited to host across the season. Use the links below to find key dates, venues, draws, results, and event information as it becomes available.
Vantage National Masters Tournament
22-28 February, 2026
The Vantage National Masters Tournament will be held in North Harbour in 2026, bringing together masters teams from across New Zealand for a week of high-quality competition. Wellington Hockey will be represented across multiple grades, and we wish all teams the best for the tournament.
Hockey Nines Tournament Umpires Briefing
6 March, 2026
This briefing introduces umpires to the Hockey Nines format, including the key rule variations, game flow, and expectations for officiating in this new tournament. Attendance ensures everyone is aligned on interpretations and consistency before the competition begins.
Officials Pre-Season Get Together
8 March, 2026
Connect with fellow officials at our Officials Pre-Season Get Together, an informal evening to catch up ahead of the season. It’s a relaxed opportunity to meet new faces, share experiences, and start the year feeling connected and ready.
Open Grade Umpires Briefing
11 March, 2026
A pre-season briefing for open grade umpires covering expectations for the season ahead, and important competition updates. An opportunity to align on standards, ask questions, and prepare for the upcoming season.
Umpires Refresher Course
16-17 March, 2026
A short pre-season session designed to get umpires ready for the year ahead. Covering key rule clarifications, practical match management tips, and recent updates, this refresher is ideal for returning officials and those wanting to reset and build confidence before the season begins.
Other Upcoming Events
Upcoming representative trials, umpire and coach courses, workshops, and community hockey events. If you have an event you’d like listed, please contact the office.
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Visitor Information
Planning a visit for a tournament or event? Find key details for venues, parking, food options, and spectator facilities across Wellington.