It was an unforgettable week in Taupō for Wellington Hockey, as both U18 Indoor Hockey teams fought their way to championship wins at the 2026 U18 Indoor National Championships.

Riana Pho has been named the 2025 New Zealand U21 Women’s Player of the Year, a huge achievement and a proud moment for Wellington Hockey. The award recognises an outstanding season marked by leadership, consistency, and impact on the international stage.

Wellington’s U18 Boys and Girls teams have been named to compete at the National Indoor U18 Championships in Taupō from 12–15 January. Congratulations to all players selected to represent Wellington in the fast-paced indoor format against the best from around the country.

Wellington athletes Julia Gluyas and Riana Pho have earned selection in the Vantage Black Sticks Women squad for the 2026 Summer of Hockey series in Dunedin, highlighting their continued development and impact at the highest level.

A group of Wellington athletes recently competed at the Nkosi Cup and PSI U18 Indoor Nationals in Cape Town, South Africa, representing New Zealand. The tours provided valuable high-level indoor hockey experience, highlighted by Max Ruffell being named Men’s Goalkeeper of the Tournament at the Nkosi Cup.

MAG and WHA are proud to announce the Masters teams selected to represent at the 2026 Vantage National Masters Tournament in North Harbour. The Masters community continues to grow, with both new and returning coaches on board. Congratulations to all selected players as preparations begin for February’s tournament.

Wellington Hockey is proud to celebrate the selection of several local athletes named in the Falcons squads for the 2025 Premier Hockey League, with the season kicking off on 8 November. Fans can catch the action live when Wellington hosts a home double-header weekend at the National Hockey Stadium later in December.

Several Wellington athletes and coach James Birkefeld took part in Hockey New Zealand’s 2025 Future Black Sticks Super Camp at King’s College, Auckland — a week dedicated to developing the next generation of high performance hockey talent.

Riana Pho and Kate Fraser have been named in the Future Black Sticks U21 Women’s team for the Junior World Cup in Chile this December, a proud milestone for two talented young players from Wellington Hockey.