Wellington Hockey is proud to congratulate the athletes selected in the 2026 New Zealand Under 21 Men’s and Women’s squads following strong performances throughout the Junior Hockey League campaign. The selections recognise some of Wellington’s most exciting emerging talent as they continue their journey within the national high-performance pathway.

Wellington Hockey congratulates Ruby Baker, Riana Pho, Julia Gluyas, Finn Ward, and Brad Read on their selection for the Vantage Black Sticks squads competing at the 2026 FIH Nations Cup tournaments. The Women’s Nations Cup heads to Auckland this June, bringing international hockey back to New Zealand for the country’s biggest international hockey event in nearly a decade.

Wellington Hockey is proud to announce our 2026 U21 Men’s and Women’s representative teams for the Invitational Educare Matariki U21 Tournament, taking place in Wellington from 4–6 July. With top emerging talent from across the country coming together in the capital, the tournament promises an exciting celebration of hockey, connection, and the spirit of Matariki.

Wellington Hockey is proud to announce the athletes selected for the 2026 Wellington U18 Men’s and Women’s Representative Teams. The teams will represent Wellington at the National U18 Tournaments from 5–11 July in Tauranga (Men) and Palmerston North (Women).

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.

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.

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.

Registrations are now open for the 2026 U18 Representative Trials, with open trials taking place in late March at the National Hockey Stadium. Players are invited to register via PlayHQ and trial for the opportunity to represent Wellington at U18 Nationals.

Hockey New Zealand is offering a unique one-year Strength & Conditioning internship inside the Wellington and Falcons high performance environment. This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience in elite sport, support national programmes, and contribute to a Hockey World Cup cycle. If you’re ready to take the next step in your performance career, apply now.