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Wellington Hockey has confirmed its coaching staff for the 2025 National Hockey Championship.

Wellington Hockey is pleased to confirm the coaching staff for our Wellington Representative Teams at the 2025 National Hockey Championships in Christchurch. We are proud to be entering four teams once again next year, showing the ongoing growth and depth of our representative programme.


Women’s Tier 1

Head Coach: Hemant Lala

Assistant Coach: Levi Loudon


Women’s Tier 2

Head Coach: Stephanie Weller


Men’s Tier 1

Head Coach: Kerry Thomas

Assistant Coach: James Birkefeld


Men’s Tier 2

Head Coach: John Bowmar

Assistant Coach: Allister McIntyre


We are looking forward to a strong 2025 campaign and thank all coaches for their on-going support.

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Wellington Coaching Staff Confirmed for 2025 National Hockey Championships

6 August 2025

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