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Junior Hockey
Registrations Open for U11 SPRING into Development
Registrations are now open for Wellington Hockey’s U11 SPRING into Development programme this Term 4! Keep your hockey going while building your skills, confidence and game understanding in a fun and supportive environment.
10 September 2026
Junior Hockey
After School Hockey Club Returns for Term 4
Wellington Hockey’s After School Hockey Club is back for Term 4, giving children in Years 1–6 the chance to learn and develop their hockey skills in a fun, supportive environment. With six-week programmes running at venues across Wellington, all equipment is provided and sessions are suitable for complete beginners through to existing junior players.
3 September 2026
Older News
Coaching
FIH Level 1 Coaching Course Coming to Wellington This May
Wellington Hockey is hosting an FIH Academy Level 1 Coaching Course on 11 May at the National Hockey Stadium. Expressions of interest are now open, with limited spaces available.
15 April 2025
Junior Hockey
Kicking Off the Junior Hockey Season with Explore
The Explore programme provided Year 7-8 athletes in Kāpiti and at NHS with a great start to the hockey season, focusing on skill development in small group settings. Over six weeks, players regained their touch, built confidence, and showed impressive growth.
14 April 2025
Representative
Wellington Talent on Show as Junior Hockey League Begins!
The Junior Hockey League (JHL) kicks off today in Auckland, showcasing New Zealand’s top U21 talent in a fast-paced, five-day tournament. Wellington Hockey has athletes proudly represented across both Men and Women Falcons squads along with Lexie Etherington appointed as an umpire for the tournament.
13 April 2025
Community
Just Stick With It – A New Space for Girls in Sport
Just Stick With It is a fun and inclusive program designed to encourage girls to get involved in hockey, build confidence, and make new friends in a supportive environment. After a successful first term, we’re excited to bring it back in Term 4 at Mana College.
10 April 2025
Junior Hockey
After School Hockey Club – Term 1 Recap!
In Term 1, our After School Hockey Club for Years 1–3 and 4–6 saw great growth and ended with a successful 'Bring a Friend Day'. We’re excited to continue the fun in Term 4!
9 April 2025
Announcements
Wellington Hockey Association Introduces Competition Environment Policy
Wellington Hockey Association has introduced a new Competition Environment Policy to address player misconduct, alongside updates to the Code of Conduct.
8 April 2025
Announcements
Accountants Plus NHS 2 Now Streaming Matches on HockeyNZ.tv
Thanks to a new partnership with Accountants Plus, who is now the NHS 2 Turf Sponsor, our community can enjoy twice as many live-streamed matches from both Cello NHS 1 and Accountants Plus NHS 2. All games are available to watch live or on-demand at HockeyNZ.tv.
3 April 2025
Community
Kicking Off the Season with a Great "Have a Go" Day!
It was an incredible start to the season at our Juniors "Have a Go" Day, with 60 participants enjoying perfect weather, trying new skills, and having fun in mini games and activities. A big thank you to everyone who came along – we can’t wait for the next one!
1 April 2025
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