Indoor Hockey
Discover the fast-paced excitement of indoor hockey and compete in the Super Indoor Challenge for Wellington Hockey – a great way to sharpen your skills and compete in a fast-paced version of the sport!
Super Indoor Challenge NZ National Indoor Championship
Indoor Hockey NZ are hosting two Indoor Events this summer in Auckland at Barfoot Thompson Stadium, Kohimarama.
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National Under 18 Indoor Championship: 3rd to 5th December 2024
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National Indoor Championship: 6th to 8th December 2024
These Men’s and Woman’s events are classed as the NZ National Indoor Championship and will also double as the selection events for the National Open and National U18 Indoor teams (NZ U18 squads selected to compete at the Australian U18 champs in January 2025).
Competition Format
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Pool games, crossover games then finals.
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Guaranteed min 5 games over two days.
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Min 8 players max 12 players per team. (Must have a padded goalkeeper)
These teams will be supported by WHA to attend the events and represent Wellington and will be a player funded model.
WHA Indoor Hockey Trials
Don't miss your chance to register for the Super Indoor Challenge trials for our U18 and Opens Wellington Teams!
The trial dates for U18s are set for 6th October and 20th October, while the Opens trials will be held on 13th October with a second date to be confirmed. Information regarding venue location and time will be sent out after registrations close.
Don't forget to register now for trials via PlayHQ below!
Coach Indoor Hockey
Are you passionate about hockey and eager to share your knowledge with the next generation of players? Wellington Hockey is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated coaches to lead our indoor hockey teams. Whether you're an experienced coach or looking to start your indoor coaching journey, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the sport you love.
As a coach, you'll have the chance to:
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Develop and inspire players of all ages and skill levels.
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Be a part of a supportive and vibrant hockey community.
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Gain valuable coaching experience and professional development.
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Help shape the future of indoor hockey in Wellington.
We offer training and resources to support you in your coaching role. If you're ready to contribute your skills and passion to our teams, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information please contact James at james@wellingtonhockey.org.nz
How the Game Differs
Indoor field hockey differs from outdoor field hockey in several ways:
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The playing area is smaller than the outdoor turf.
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Side-boards mark the sidelines helping to keep the ball in play.
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The goals are smaller than in outdoor field hockey.
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A team consists of 5 field players and 1 goalkeeper on the court, with a maximum of 10-12 players on a team.
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The players may not hit the ball, but only push it or deflect it, and may not raise the ball except in the shooting circle, with the purpose of scoring a goal.
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Players typically play with a lighter, quicker stick specially made for indoor use.
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Players aren't able to push the ball directly into an opponent (this is dangerous and referred to as 'drilling'.
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Players aren't allowed to have four points touching the ground; for example, two feet and a hand on the stick is okay, but, two feet a stick and a knee is not allowed.
Equipment
Indoor hockey can be played with outdoor sticks, there is no requirement for new sticks to be purchased, however, both specialist hockey stores in NZ carry limited indoor brands that you can try.
The main difference with an indoor hockey stick is weight, as you aren't able to hit the ball in indoor, so the sticks are thinner much lighter.
An indoor hockey ball is also a little lighter than outdoor, and has no dimples.
Many players choose to wear a protective glove on their left hand, as the game is often played with the stick low and parallel to the ground.
