Congratulations to all players and team management selected to represent Wellington at the National Indoor U18 Tournament, taking place at the Taupō Events Centre from 12–15 January 2026.
Wellington will be represented by both U18 Boys and U18 Girls teams at this year’s tournament, competing in the fast-paced and highly technical indoor hockey format. Indoor hockey places a strong emphasis on speed, skill, quick decision-making, and teamwork, and provides a great opportunity for players to test themselves against the best from around the country.
U18 Girls Team
Milla Ehlert
Willow Gougé
Bay Johnson
Lynmari Lazenby
Ellie MacAvoy
Luca Marshall
Amelia Pohlen
Chloe Sherriff
Mhurain Thomson
Alexia Woodward
Team Management
Head Coach: Alex Ehlert
Assistant Coach: Jack Paton
Manager: Jorja Woodward
U18 Boys Team
Dylan Anderson
Jacob Eade
Zach Gianotti
Levi Irvine
Kyle Keene
Jacob Obermaier
Leon Olsen
Gabriel Rees
Hudson Todd
Torben Whittle
Matty Prentice
Team Management
Head Coach: Alex Grey
Assistant Coach: Jack Paton
Manager: Debs Anderson
Wellington Hockey congratulates all players and team management selected and wishes both teams the very best as they head to Taupō to represent the region at the national tournament.
You can follow draws and results throughout the tournament on the Indoor Hockey NZ website.
Wellington Match Schedule (Pool Play)
Wellington Girls U18
Tuesday 13 January
8:00am – vs Northern Kauri Girls U18
1:50pm – vs Waikato Girls U18
Wednesday 14 January
12:40pm – vs North Harbour Girls U18
5:20pm – vs Bay of Plenty Girls U18
Wellington Boys U18
Tuesday 13 January
3:00pm – vs Aussie Allstars Boys U18
6:30pm – vs Bay of Plenty Boys U18
Wednesday 14 January
10:20am – vs YHDF Wairarapa Boys U18
3:00pm – vs North Harbour Boys U18
Placement and finals matches will take place on Thursday 15 January, based on pool results.
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