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Secondary School Hockey
Introduction to 11-a-side Hockey Registrations Now Open
Registrations are now open for Wellington Hockey’s new Introduction to 11-a-side Hockey programme for Year 9 players. This four-week programme is designed to help players build confidence and understanding of the full-field game before the season begins.
22 January 2026
Representative
Wellington U18s Claim Double Gold at Indoor Nationals
It was an unforgettable week in Taupō for Wellington Hockey, as both U18 Indoor Hockey teams fought their way to championship wins at the 2026 U18 Indoor National Championships.
20 January 2026
Representative
Riana Pho Named New Zealand U21 Women’s Player of the Year
Riana Pho has been named the 2025 New Zealand U21 Women’s Player of the Year, a huge achievement and a proud moment for Wellington Hockey. The award recognises an outstanding season marked by leadership, consistency, and impact on the international stage.
15 January 2026
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Representative
Wellington Trio Selected for NZA Men’s Squad at 2025 Hulunbuir Invitational
Wellington players Jordan Cohen, Patrick Madder, and Graeme Murrell have been named in the NZA Men’s squad for the 2025 Hulunbuir Invitational Trophy in China, marking an important step toward potential future Black Sticks selection. This tournament offers valuable international experience for emerging New Zealand hockey talent.
22 July 2025
Tournaments & Events
Wellington U16s Finish Strong at LNI U16 Regionals
The Wellington U16s put in a strong performance at the LNI U16 Regional Tournament in Taranaki, reaching the final after a week of determined play. Despite tough weather conditions, the team showed resilience, growth, and great team spirit throughout the campaign.
16 July 2025
Umpiring & Officiating
Community Umpiring Events a Huge Success
Wellington Hockey recently hosted Community and Junior Badge Umpiring Courses at Maidstone Park and NHS, with 48 participants taking their first steps toward becoming accredited umpires. A JUMP Development Day also saw a great turnout of junior umpires, combining practical and theory sessions led by experienced mentors.
11 July 2025
Tournaments & Events
U18 National Tournament Recap
Wellington Hockey proudly sent three teams to the 2025 U18 National Tournaments, with standout performances across the board, including a two-team entry in the girls’ tournament for the first time in recent history. Check out how our teams fared in Auckland and Timaru!
9 July 2025
Representative
Wellington U16 Boys Presented with Playing Shirts Ahead of LNI Tournament
The Wellington U16 Boys received their playing shirts from local Wellington Representative Player Graeme Murrell, who spoke about the pride of representing the region. The team now travel to New Plymouth for the LNI U16 Tournament.
7 July 2025
Representative
Riana Pho and Julia Gluyas Set to Represent NZ in USA Test Series
Wellington’s Riana Pho and Julia Gluyas will represent New Zealand in a two-match test series against the United States in Charlotte, North Carolina. Both matches will be streamed live and free on TVNZ+.
5 July 2025
Representative
Wellington U18 Teams Set to Compete at National Tournament
Wellington Hockey U18 Men’s and Women’s teams are set to compete at the National U18 Tournament from 29 June to 5 July. The Men’s team will compete in Timaru, while the Women’s Gold and Black teams will play in North Harbour. The teams celebrated their shirt presentations this week and are proudly supported by sponsor AccountantsPlus.
26 June 2025
Umpiring & Officiating
Get Confident on the Whistle: Umpire Training for Secondary Students
Wellington Hockey Association is hosting a practical and supportive umpire development day for secondary school students that are new to officiating, helping them build confidence with key skills like whistle use, positioning and rules knowledge.
25 June 2025
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