News - Hockey Australia

Mitton calls an end to time with Kookaburras

Olympic silver medallist and triple Commonwealth Games gold medal winning Kookaburra Trent Mitton has announced his retirement from international hockey.

Trent Mitton Kookaburras

Wed 24 Nov 2021

HA Masters Invitational Event 2022

The Hockey Australia Masters Committee and Hockey Australia will host National Masters Invitational Events in early 2022.

Hockey Australia Masters

Tue 23 Nov 2021

Hockey Australia Board renewal

Hockey Australia advises three Directors will officially end their tenure at this Thursday’s HA Council meeting.

Hockey Australia Mel Woosnam Juliet Haslam Colin Richardson

Tue 23 Nov 2021

Hockey: A Sport for Life

Hockey Australia’s latest campaign, Sport for Life, highlights various ways people can be involved in their local hockey community.

Campaigns Sport for Life Participation

Mon 22 Nov 2021

Powell to take Hockeyroos through to Paris 2024

Katrina Powell will be the Head Coach of the Hockeyroos until at least the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Katrina Powell Hockeyroos

Tue 16 Nov 2021

Hockey membership surpasses 90,000

The number of hockey playing members across Australia in 2021 has reached 90,000, an amazing result for the sport considering the effects and impact of COVID.

Hockey Australia Michael Johnston

Mon 15 Nov 2021

Jamie Dwyer inducted into Sport Australia Hall of Fame

Hockey great Jamie Dwyer’s achievements and impact on Australian sport have been recognised with induction into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

Jamie Dwyer Sport Australia Hall of Fame

Sun 14 Nov 2021

etrainu to provide new hockey Learning Management System

Hockey Australia is pleased to announce etrainu as its preferred Learning Management System partner.

etrainu Learning Management System Hockey Australia

Wed 10 Nov 2021

Mateship and mental health ingredients for hockey men

Following the release of the latest Hockey Australia video, one of the figures who played in the game featured in the ad has shared some insights into the key themes it promotes.

Wesley South Perth Hockey Club Justin Grey

Fri 05 Nov 2021

2022 Under 18 Hockey Championships confirmed for Cairns

The 2022 Australian Under 18 Hockey Championships will be held in Cairns from 6-14 April.

2022 Australian Under 18 Hockey Championships Cairns Tim Cherry Stirling Hinchliffe

Thu 04 Nov 2021

Savage appointed Hockey Australia High Performance Director

Hockey Australia has announced highly experienced operator Bernard Savage as its new High Performance Director.

Bernard Savage Mel Woosnam Dee Jennings

Tue 26 Oct 2021

2021 National Under 21 Championships cancelled

Hockey Australia, in collaboration with the state and territory member associations, has announced the cancellation of the 2021 Australian Under 21 Hockey Championships.

Australian Under 21 Hockey Championships

Wed 20 Oct 2021

Hockey Australia launches Safe Hockey Hub

Hockey Australia is proud to implement a comprehensive framework for safeguarding young athletes.

Hockey Australia Safe Hockey Hub

Mon 18 Oct 2021

Kookaburras contingent competing in Europe

There is a distinct Australian influence in two of Europe’s top men’s hockey leagues with a host of Kookaburras playing at clubs in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Kookaburras Tom Craig Tim Brand Trent Mitton Matt Dawson Lachlan Sharp Corey Weyer Jack Welch

Fri 15 Oct 2021

Acknowledgment of officials for cancelled events

Hockey Australia expresses its appreciation for the ongoing support of officials who have committed their time in 2021 but missed out on the opportunity to take part in national hockey events.

Hockey Australia Officials Liam Dixon Michael Nelson Lyn Hill Sue Briggs

Thu 14 Oct 2021

Hockey Australia makes significant ‘Gaines’ in governance

The governance and future direction of Hockey Australia (HA) has been bolstered with the appointment of Alison Gaines FAICD as Nominations Committee Independent Chair.

Alison Gaines Nominations Committee Independent Chair

Wed 13 Oct 2021

Amy Lawton awarded Sport Australia Hall of Fame scholarship

Amy Lawton’s potential as one of Australian women’s hockey next stars of has been recognised through Sport Australia Hall of Fame’s (SAHOF) Scholarship and Mentoring Program.

Amy Lawton Sport Australia Hall of Fame

Mon 11 Oct 2021

Hockey Australia making strides through Indigenous forum

Hockey Australia continues to make inroads in its commitment to its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs with a presence at the Indigenous Emerging Business Forum (IEBF) 2021 in Perth.

Hockey Australia Indigenous Emerging Business Forum Tyler Lovell

Fri 08 Oct 2021