Wellington National Masters Tournament Information Hub
The Vantage National Masters Tournament brings together experienced hockey players from across New Zealand for a week of competitive hockey.
Wellington Hockey is proud to be represented across several men’s and women’s grades. This page is the home for Wellington team lists, match schedules, links to results, live streaming, and information for those attending the tournament.
Whether you're playing, supporting, or following from home, everything you need is here.
About the Tournament
The Vantage National Masters is Hockey New Zealand’s national tournament for players aged 35 and over. Teams compete in age groups and play across several days, with round robin or pool play matches followed by crossovers and finals.
Wellington teams are competing in the following grades:
Men
M35
M40
M45
M50
M55
M65
Women
W35
W45
W55
W60
Wellington Teams
Wellington Hockey is proud to have teams competing across multiple grades at the Vantage National Masters. We wish our teams all the best during the tournament. The players, coaches and team management for each team attending are listed below.
Men's Teams
Men 35
Jordan Allan
Daniel Boderick
Tom Croskery
Tyrone Hall
Daniel Higgs Healy
Jai Hira
Daniel Hunt
Ethan Kerruish (C)
Iain McPeake (C)
Paul O'Halloran
Anil Patel (GK)
Cameron Ryan
William Shelker
Travis Speakman
Jono Welsher Cocker
Phillip Wilson
Jason Withell
Coach: Raphael Coulon
Manager: Erica Pihema
Men 40
Joel Baker
Scott Barnett
James Bennington
Ali Birchall
Jamie Cavanaugh
Daniel Conradie
Raphael Coulon
Matt Frater
Luke Gaskin
Luke Higgie
Stephen King
Ollie Lerwill
Allister McIntyre
Matt Ramsay
Vijay Soma (C)
Sam Valentine
Gareth Wilson (GK)
Coach: Robert McIntrye
Manager: TBC
Men 45
Philip Anderson
Gareth Beaumont
Robbie Burgess
Jason Eade
Matt Ellingham (GK)
Michael Good
Andrew Herrick
Brennan Loft
Jonny Lusby
Manesh Patel
William Pinckney
Stewart Robertson
Sam Ros
Sam Twigg
Craig Wright
Coach: Allan Saunders
Manager: Caine Henwood
Men 50
James Abaniel
Darcy Brittliff
Aaron Clulow
Liam Drew
Edward Falloon
Caine Henwood
Andrew Laking
Greg Lee
Zac Mills
John Mackinnon
Aaron Murray (GK)
Jason Neilson
Andy Paiti
Mike Parry
Mitesh Patel
Simon Rae
Coach: Will Collins
Manager: Caine Henwood
Men 55
Russell Atkinson
Rob Bicknell (GK)
Grant Boyde
Damian Broadley
Jim Ellis
Kether Gati
Mark Goodin
Jeff Greenough (GK)
Adrian Lobb (C)
John McCrystal
Andy Robertson
Peter Saunders
Michael Seymour
Brett Spencer
Chris Vautier
Andy Wilson
Marx Wood
Mark Wright
Coach: Matthew Laurence
Manager: Caryn Vautier
Men 65
David Allan
Chuni Bhikha
Hus Bhikha
Sheldon Bruce
Rob Clay
Vinod Govind
Clive Harrison
Stephen Hughes
Prakash Jeram
Julian OSullivan
Nev Parker
Ed Rafferty (GK)
Tim Tessier
Peter Thomas
Narandra Uka
Peter Urie
David Wilson
Coach: Brent Iggy
Manager: Annie Clarkson
Women's Teams
Women 35
Sarah Crofoot (GK)
Lauren Davidson
Jodie Given
Zara Golding
Aniwaka Haumaha
Tania Hockings
Lucy Lawlor
Laura Macdonald
Alyssa Marris (GK)
Karen Matthews
Jordan McGarvey (C)
Amy Mickleson
Anita Patel
Emi Pogoni
Olivia Rawlinson
Hannah Richardson (C)
Nicola Rumens
Brooke Shearer
Coach: Stephanie Weller
Manager: Anna Krykunivsky
Women 45
Kirsten Asher
Hannah Bremner
Chantelle Badenhorst
Maria Cimarelli
Emma Fitzsimons
Kelly Gane
Philippa Henwood
Rachel Lilley (GK, C)
Norma McCarty
Erin Muxlow
Daina Ratana (C)
Kristina Strang
Lindy Strickland
Janine Stutz
Marnie Taylor
Caryn Vautier
Stephanie Weller
Coach: Rob Dent
Manager: TBC
Women 55
Rachael Bremner
Leanne Dawson
Ann Hudig
Messia Leaver
Fiona Lennon
Rhonda Maindonald (GK)
Margo Martin
Amanda McCaw
Liz Neill
Jackie Nuthall
Leonie O'Kane
Helen Samways
Melanie Saunders
Julie Schultz
Sue Spellacey
Rachael Thorp
Debbie Woolcott
Coach: Colette Mackenzie
Manager: Sharon Clark
Women 60
Paula Attrill
Jan Dixon
Gail Donaldson
Treena Fitness
Margaret Fuemana
Susan Gall (GK)
Tonia Haskell
Di Jordan (C)
Lee Orpwood
Bev Robinson
Nicki Sayers
Lynnaire Stock
Carolyn Thomson
Rosie Wilson
Tracey Winterbottom
Kathy Wolfe
Coach: Julie Schultz
Manager: Carolyn Thomas
Attending the Tournament
The 2026 National Masters tournament is being hosted by North Harbour Hockey at the North Harbour Hockey Association facility in Rosedale, Auckland. The event runs from 22 February to 28 February 2026 and brings together Masters teams from across New Zealand.
Venue Details
The tournament is based at 159 Bush Road, Rosedale, Auckland. Multiple turfs will be used for games named Cello 1, TigerTurf 2, Miller 3, Harbour 4 and Harbour 5.
For the first day of the tournament, some games will also be played at Westlake Girls High School in Takapuna, Auckland. Please check the official draw carefully to confirm which venue your match is scheduled at.
Parking
There are over 330 car parks available at the main gate (Gate A) near the northern end of the venue. Gate A has drop off zones and plenty of space for team vans. Parking marked as Car Park D is for North Harbour and Hockey New Zealand staff only. Vehicles parked there may be towed.
Clubhouse and Facilities
A clubhouse overlooking the main turfs will be operating throughout the tournament each day with food and drink available. There are multiple changing rooms, toilets and showers on site.
Medical and First Aid
First aid support will be available on site during the tournament. In case of more serious medical needs, nearby medical centres and hospitals in the North Shore area can be contacted. Refer to the tournament information available on North Harbour Hockey’s tournament website.
Wellington Team Match Schedule
Listed below is a sumamry of all the Wellington team matches across the tournament. You can find match results, ladders, and finals information available through Altius.
If you cannot make it in person, every match will be streamed live on HockeyTV, with a $15 tournament pass giving access to games across all five North Harbour turfs.
Note: Crossovers are scheduled for Friday 27 February with finals on Saturday 28 February.
Sunday 22 February | |||
Time | Teams | Age | Turf |
11.20am | Northland v Wellington | M35 | Cello 1 |
11.40am | North Harbour v Wellington | M55 | Westlake |
12.30pm | Wellington v North Harbour | M65 | Tiger Turf 2 |
12.30pm | Wellington v Otago | W60 | Harbour 5 |
1.40pm | Wellington v Waikato | M50 | Harbour 4 |
3.10pm | Wellington v Otago | M45 | Harbour 5 |
3.40pm | Waikato v Wellington | W55 | Westlake |
7.10pm | Wellington v Waikato | W45 | Tiger Turf 2 |
7.10pm | South Canterbury v Wellington | W35 | Miller 3 |
| BYE | M40 |
|
Monday 23 February | |||
Time | Teams | Age | Turf |
8.00am | Wellington v Counties Manukau | M50 | Tiger Turf 2 |
8.00am | Wellington v Tauranga | M65 | Miller 3 |
8.15am | Wellington v Tauranga | W60 | Cello 1 |
12.00pm | North Harbour v Wellington | M40 | Tiger Turf 2 |
12.15pm | Wellington v North Harbour | W55 | Cello 1 |
5.35pm | Wellington v Manawatu | M55 | Cello 1 |
5.40pm | Wellington v Counties/Poverty Bay | W35 | Harbour 4 |
6.55pm | Wellington v North Harbour | M45 | Cello 1 |
8.00pm | Wellington v North Harbour | M35 | Tiger Turf 2 |
| REST DAY | W45 |
|
Tuesday 24 February | |||
Time | Teams | Age | Turf |
8.20am | Auckland v Wellington | M40 | Harbour 4 |
9.35am | Wellington v Auckland | W45 | Cello 1 |
12.00pm | Canterbury v Wellington | W55 | Tiger Turf 2 |
1.35pm | Northland v Wellington | W35 | Cello 1 |
1.40pm | Northland v Wellington | M55 | Harbour 4 |
2.40pm | Canterbury v Wellington | M65 | Miller 3 |
4.00pm | Tauranga v Wellington | M45 | Tiger Turf 2 |
5.20pm | North Harbour v Wellington | M50 | Harbour 5 |
| BYE | W60 |
|
| REST DAY | M35 |
|
Wednesday 25 February | |||
Time | Teams | Age | Turf |
8.20am | Wellington v Tauranga | M55 | Harbour 4 |
12.00pm | Wellington v Waikato | M40 | Harbour 5 |
1.40pm | North Harbour v Wellington | W60 | Harbour 4 |
4.00pm | Auckland White v Wellington | M45 | Miller 3 |
4.00pm | Wellington v Auckland | W35 | Tiger Turf 2 |
4.00pm | South Canterbury v Wellington | M35 | Harbour 5 |
4.15pm | Northland v Wellington | M50 | Cello 1 |
4.20pm | Wellington v Northland | W55 | Harbour 4 |
6.40pm | Tasman Districts v Wellington | W45 | Tiger Turf 2 |
| BYE | M65 |
|
Thursday 26 February | |||
Time | Teams | Age | Turf |
9.20am | Wellington v Auckland | W60 | Harbour 5 |
11.00am | Bay of Plenty v Wellington | W35 | Harbour 4 |
12.00pm | Auckland v Wellington | M65 | Harbour 5 |
1.20pm | Northland v Wellington | M40 | Miller 3 |
6.40pm | Wellington v Auckland | W55 | Miller 3 |
8.00pm | Auckland v Wellington | M55 | Miller 3 |
| TBC (depending on pool results) | M35 |
|
| BYE | M45 |
|
| BYE | M50 |
|
| REST DAY | W45 |
|
The full tournament draw is available to download below. For quick access to Wellington team matches only, refer to the Wellington Match Schedule section above.





















