
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.
Share News Article
8 January 2026
Recent News
Coaching
Coaching Opportunities Available for Term 1 Programmes
Wellington Hockey is seeking enthusiastic and committed coaches to support our Term 1 Junior Programmes and help build develop our next generation of players. Opportunities are available across the U12s Programme, After School Hockey Club, and Introduction to 11-a-side Hockey.
29 December 2025
Representative
Gluyas and Pho Selected for Black Sticks Women's Squad for 2026 Summer of Hockey
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.
23 December 2025
Umpiring & Officiating
Officials Key Dates Confirmed for the 2026 Season
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.
19 December 2025





















