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Wellington Hockey’s April School Holiday Programme delivered two days of skill development, fun activities, and a World Cup-style tournament finish

Junior Hockey

April School Holiday Programme Delivers Two Days of Development and Fun

Wellington Hockey’s April School Holiday Programme delivered two action-packed days of skill development and fun, finishing with a World Cup-style tournament. A great opportunity for players to stay active and engaged over the holidays.

15 April 2026

Wellington Hockey monitors Cyclone Vaianu with heavy rain and wind forecast. Sunday matches proceeding, with an update at 10am tomorrow

Announcements

WHA Monitoring Cyclone Vaianu

All Sunday fixtures will proceed as scheduled in PlayHQ following the latest update on Cyclone Vaianu. Conditions will be monitored throughout the day, with any decisions to suspend or abandon matches made by appointed officials in consultation with WHA, in line with Section 39 of the Open Grade Handbook.

11 April 2026

Wellington Hockey celebrates 21 athletes selected for the Junior Hockey League in Auckland, showcasing emerging talent in a high performance setting.

Representative

Wellington Athletes Selected for Junior Hockey League

Wellington Hockey congratulates the 21 athletes selected for the Junior Hockey League, taking place 13–18 April at King’s College, Auckland. The tournament brings together the country’s top emerging talent in a high-performance environment. We wish all our players the best as they represent their respected franchise on the national stage.

9 April 2026

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Announcements

Wellington Hockey Launches the $100 Club

Join the $100 Club and support the future of hockey in Wellington. Your contribution helps improve facilities, programmes and competitions across the region. Be part of a collective effort to keep hockey accessible for everyone in our community.

7 April 2026

Secondary School Hockey

Intro to 11-a-side Programme Prepares Players for Full-Field Hockey

Wellington Hockey’s Intro to 11-a-side programme has wrapped up after four weeks of strong engagement, helping players build confidence and understanding of the full-field game. Participants are now well prepared to take these skills into the Secondary School Competition starting in May.

7 April 2026

Umpiring & Officiating

Student Umpires Ready to Take the Field

Around 20 student umpires have completed the Student Umpire Development Programme and are now ready to step into 11-aside hockey. With new skills in positioning, communication, and game management, they are set to support the secondary competition this season.

1 April 2026

Junior Hockey

U12 & U14 School Holiday Hockey Camp Set for April

Join us this April for a fun and active U12 & U14 School Holiday Hockey Camp at the National Hockey Stadium, featuring two days of skills, games, and plenty of time on the turf. It’s a great chance for young players to stay active, build confidence, and enjoy hockey with others.

20 March 2026

Umpiring & Officiating

Wellington Officials Appointed to 2026 Masters World Cup

Four Wellington officials have been appointed to the 2026 World Masters Hockey World Cup in Rotterdam later this year. Their selection recognises their experience and contribution to officiating at the highest level of Masters hockey.

6 March 2026

Representative

Wellington Players Selected for New Zealand Masters World Cup Teams

Wellington Hockey congratulates our Masters players selected to represent New Zealand at the 2026 World Masters Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands. It’s fantastic to see so many Wellington athletes earning national selection following strong performances at the National Masters Tournament.

5 March 2026

Representative

Masters Teams Deliver Strong National Results

Our Masters teams delivered an outstanding week at the National Tournament, proudly fielding four women’s and six men’s sides, including our first ever Women’s 60s team. With two gold medals, two silvers and a number of strong top four finishes, it was a week that showcased the strength and spirit of our Masters community.

3 March 2026

Junior Hockey

The Big Hit: A Nationwide Hockey Give-It-a-Go Day

Wellington Hockey is excited to host The Big Hit, a nationwide hockey give-it-a-go day for junior players at the National Hockey Stadium on Saturday 7 March. Open to all juniors, this fun and welcoming session runs from 8:00–9:30am, with all equipment provided.

24 February 2026

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