As we approach the business end of the hockey season, Wellington Hockey is pleased to be offering a Conflict Management & De-escalation Workshop, facilitated by Max Wallace, a member of the Officials Working Group.

With playoffs, finals and representative tournaments fast approaching, the workshop has been designed to equip participants with practical skills and strategies for managing challenging situations, de-escalating conflict, and communicating effectively under pressure.

While the session has been organised with officials in mind, it is open to the wider hockey community. Coaches, players, team managers, club volunteers, parents and anyone involved in hockey are encouraged to attend.

This interactive 90-minute workshop will explore:

• Practical conflict management techniques

• De-escalation strategies for difficult situations

• Effective communication under pressure

• Building confidence when dealing with challenging interactions

• Creating a positive and respectful hockey environment

These skills are valuable for everyone involved in our game and can be applied both on and off the field.

Workshop Details

Date: Wednesday 29 July

Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Venue: National Hockey Stadium Pavilion

Cost: Free

Pizza will be provided after the workshop, giving attendees the opportunity to connect with others from across the Wellington Hockey community.

Register Now

To assist with catering, please register by Tuesday 28 July using the RSVP form below.

Conflict Management & De-escalation Workshop RSVP – Fill out form

We encourage everyone across the Wellington hockey community to take advantage of this fantastic professional development opportunity as we head into the final stages of the 2026 season.