Four Wellington Hockey officials have earned appointments to the 2026 National Under-18 Tournaments, with Josh McDougall, Max Wallace and Jack Campbell heading to Tauranga and Ashley Hanaray selected for Palmerston North. Max and Jack will make their National U18 debuts.

Wellington Hockey officials Viv and Steven Dyhrberg, alongside Technical Official Nylan Profitt, are heading to Europe later this year for the World Masters Hockey World Cup tournaments in Rotterdam and Brasschaat. The trio continue to build their international officiating experience following their involvement at the 2024 World Masters Hockey tournaments in Auckland.

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.

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.

Registrations are now open for officials for the 2026 season across Open Grade and Secondary School competitions. Opportunities are available both on the field and in Match Official and Judging roles.

Wellington Hockey has completed its 2025/26 Officials Development Project, shaped by strong input from the officiating community to help strengthen and future-proof officiating across the region. As the 2026 season begins, the focus will be on improving support, communication, and development opportunities for officials at all levels.

Wellington Hockey is excited to launch a new Student Umpire Development Programme designed to support students stepping into full-field hockey umpiring for the first time or transitioning from half-field. This 4-week programme will build confidence, develop core skills, and provide practical, supported learning on and off the turf.

Key dates for the 2026 season for officials are now confirmed, outlining pre-season briefings, competition start dates, and development opportunities throughout the year. Further information will be shared once the season approaches.

Local WHA umpire Steven Dyhrberg has been appointed to the World Masters Hockey Officiating Committee for a two-year term from January 2026, alongside a role on the WMH World Cup Organising Committee for Belgium and the Netherlands 2026.