News Updates

Wellington Hockey has announced two upcoming Community / Junior Umpire Courses later in the month, perfect for anyone wanting to start their umpiring journey or gain Hockey New Zealand accreditation. This theory-based session will cover umpiring fundamentals and are open to all officials, including club and school-appointed umpires.

Wellington Hockey is proud to announce that Josh McDougall, Ashley Hanaray, and Selina Akavi have been selected to umpire at the 2025 Vantage National Under 18 Tournament, recognising their dedication and growth as emerging officials on the national stage. Congratulations on this achievement and we wish you all the best for the tournament!

Wellington Hockey is excited to open registrations for the 2025 In-Season Development Programme for U13 and U15 players, providing a fun and supportive training opportunity focused on skill development, game understanding, and preparing athletes that wish to attend the Lower North Island Festival or Tournament later in the year. Sessions begin in July and run across multiple locations around the region.

Wellington is proud to announce the U21 Men’s and Women’s teams that are set to compete at the Educare U21 Matariki Invitational in Christchurch over Matariki weekend, from June 20–23.

Last Sunday, Wellington joined the Nations Cup Trophy Tour, where Aotea College students won a special skills session led by Black Sticks stars Finn Ward and Ri Pho, inspiring the next generation of hockey players. We’re incredibly grateful to Hockey NZ and Vantage for including Wellington in the tour, and especially for giving our young athletes such a memorable experience.

Fun Sticks is back for Term 3, offering Year 1 & 2 tamariki a fun and supportive introduction to hockey across five convenient locations. The 6-week programme focuses on building confidence and game play skills. Registrations are now open on PlayHQ!

Wellington Hockey joined the Students Officials Day in Porirua and Lower Hutt, supporting students as they explored umpiring through interactive workshops and on-field practice. Organised by College Sport Wellington and Nuku Ora, the events sparked strong engagement and enthusiasm for officiating.

Wellington Hockey hosted an FIH Level 1 Coaching Course led by Emma Phelps and James Birkfield, featuring engaging discussions and practical turf sessions. The course showcased strong regional interest in developing coaching skills across the community.