Australia: Kookaburras Captain Aran Zalewski on the cusp of fairytale full-circle 250th celebration
Margaret River born Aran Zalewski is having a week to remember in what has already been a lengthy decorated hockey career. On the cusp of a dream milestone, the newly-minted Kookaburras captain is preparing to run out for the 250th time for Australia, almost 13 years after he played his first game as a 20 […]
Oceania: Oceania’s New Continental Development Officer
Kirsten has been involved in hockey for over 20 years, playing, coaching, and officiating. Over the last 9 years Kirsten has attended Hockey NZ’s national tournaments as an Umpire Manager. More recently, through her development role at North Harbour Hockey, Kirsten has been through the Hockey NZ Developer pathway where she has delivered a range […]
Oceania: Joining in the Fun in Manus Province
Australia is partnering with PNG Hockey and Oceania Hockey Federation to encourage communities around PNG to live well, learn well, and lead well, through hockey. Over a hundred women, girls, and boys from Rei village in Manus Province recently participated in a week-long outreach program by the Hookin4health PNG team. In addition to learning how […]
Australia: Star-studded Hockeyroos and Kookaburras to headline Perth International Festival of Hockey
The Hockeyroos and Kookaburras couldn’t be more ready for their pre-Olympic home send-off, as both coaches boast near-full-strength squads to select from ahead of a mammoth festival of hockey throughout April. Watch every Hockeyroos and Kookaburras match LIVE and FREE on 7Plus. Click here to see the schedule and get tickets. With selection for the Olympics […]
New Zealand: VANTAGE BLACK STICKS MEN RAMP UP OLYMPIC PREP
The Vantage Black Sticks Men will head to Malaysia at the end of this month to compete for the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup for the first time since 2019 and will be taking 3 uncapped players as the side continues to build depth ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. New Zealand will feature alongside […]
Australia: Legacy and development key focus as FIH President Tayyab Ikram welcomed down under
International Hockey Federation (FIH) President Tayyab Ikram has wrapped up a successful mission to Australia, as he continues his commitment to global hockey development. Touching down in Perth on the eve of the launch of Hockey Australia’s Perth International Festival of Hockey, President Ikram began proceedings fresh off a flight from Europe, fronting national media […]
New Zealand: BRIGHT FUTURE WITH NEW BROADCAST DEAL, 6 DEBUTANTES IN UPCOMING SERIES
The future of elite-level hockey in Aotearoa New Zealand shines brightly with the unveiling of a new multi-year partnership between TVNZ+ and Hockey New Zealand, coinciding with the announcement of six debutantes in the Vantage Black Sticks Women’s team for the upcoming Test series against Japan. Off the back of the successful broadcast of the […]
Australia: Re-signed! Jay Stacy & Stacia Strain to lead Burras and Jillaroos to 2025 Junior World Cup
The future of the Burras and Jillaroos is in safe hands with the re-signing of both Kookaburras legend Jay Stacy and Stacia Strain until next year’s FIH Junior World Cups. With all eyes on hockey in Olympic year, the next generation of Hockeyroos and Kookaburras rests on the development of young, exciting under-21 talent in […]
Australia: Vale Andrew Plympton
Hockey Australia is mourning the passing of Ethics and Governance Committee Chair Andrew Plympton AM, who passed away at the age of 74 following a battle with cancer. A key figure in Australian sport, Andrew was not only integral to the Ethics and Governance Committee here at Hockey Australia but he held numerous roles throughout […]
Oceania: Induction of New Solomon Islands Hook in4 Health Staff
OHF, is delighted with the new Solomon Islands team that will be delivering the activities with the key objective being : all communities in the Solomon Islands will Live Well, Learn Well and Lead Well through Hockey. The new team is lead by Joachim Rande, who is seen in photo talking to OHF CEO Craig […]
