News Updates

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.

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.

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.

A group of Wellington athletes recently competed at the Nkosi Cup and PSI U18 Indoor Nationals in Cape Town, South Africa, representing New Zealand. The tours provided valuable high-level indoor hockey experience, highlighted by Max Ruffell being named Men’s Goalkeeper of the Tournament at the Nkosi Cup.

The 2026 hockey calendar is locked in, with key dates now confirmed for open grade, school and junior hockey competitions, and representative tournaments. Wellington is also set to host several major events in another exciting year ahead.

Local WHA umpire Steven Dyhrberg has been appointed to the World Masters Hockey Officiating Committee for a two-year term from January 2026, alongside a role on the WMH World Cup Organising Committee for Belgium and the Netherlands 2026.

Wellington Hockey is launching a new fast-paced Hockey Nines Tournament on 7–8 March 2026, giving P1–P2 teams the perfect pre-season hit-out before winter. Players are encouraged to connect with their club and team mates to get their team sorted.

Registrations are now open for WHA’s 2026 Summer Development Programme, a seven-week series of high-quality training sessions designed to prepare U14, U16 and U18 players for the season ahead.