News - Hockey Australia

Australia A team to play matches against Belgium A in Sydney

An Australia A team comprising a number of Kookaburras together with selected players from the National Development Squad (NDS) will take on Belgium A in four matches in Sydney beginning on Tuesday 21 January 2020.

Tue 14 Jan 2020

Weâ€™ve got your Australia Day weekend sorted!

In the Sydney vicinity and not sure how to spend your Australia Day weekend? Donâ€™t despair, we have your full itinerary planned and promise it wonâ€™t disappoint.

Sun 12 Jan 2020

Vote now! Five Australians in contention for FIH Hockey Stars Awards

Voting closes soon for the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hockey Star Awards for 2019, with five of Australiaâ€™s best nominated in the various categories. Hockeyroos goalkeeper Rachael Lynch and Kookaburras quartet Blake Govers, Tyler Lovell, Eddie Ockenden and Aran Zalewski have been nominated after a stellar year on the international hockey stage representing their country in 2019.

Sat 11 Jan 2020

Hockey Australia adds its support to aid bushfire recovery

Hockey Australia, together with a host of its corporate partners and the nationâ€™s hockey community, has committed to contribute to the Bushfire Relief Appeal and those affected by the ongoing crisis.

Fri 10 Jan 2020

Hockey Australia committed to raising funds for bushfire crisis

Hockey Australia President Mel Woosnam has made the following statement regarding the ongoing bushfire crisis.

Tue 07 Jan 2020

Indoor Hockey Festival - Update

Hockey Australia wishes to advise that at present, the Australian Indoor Hockey Festival in Wollongong beginning on 4 January will go ahead as scheduled.

Tue 31 Dec 2019

Wollongong ready to host national indoor festival

All is in readiness for the biggest indoor tournament on the Hockey Australia calendar year. Wollongong will be a hive of excitement and activity with over 700 players plus coaches, support staff, officials, families and friends from across Australia descending on the New South Wales city for the Australian Indoor Hockey Festival 2020.

Thu 19 Dec 2019

2020 Membership and Insurance Levies

Hockey Australia is pleased to announce the finalisation of the 2020 Membership and Insurance Levies for 2020.

Wed 18 Dec 2019

Kookaburras to open Tokyo 2020 against hosts

The world number one Kookaburras will take centre stage in the opening match of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics hockey tournament after being scheduled first up against hosts Japan.

Tue 17 Dec 2019

Hockey Australia transitions to Honan for National Insurance Program

Hockey Australia is thrilled to announce it will partner with highly regarded and respected insurance broker Honan in respect to its National Insurance Program requirements from 2020.

Tue 17 Dec 2019

Kookaburras and Hockeyroos celebrated at annual awards night

Kookaburras co-captain Eddie Ockenden and Hockeyroos duo Jane Claxton and Kaitlin Nobbs are the toast of Australian hockey tonight after taking out the major awards on Hockey Australiaâ€™s night of nights.

Fri 13 Dec 2019

Hockey Australia lauds QLD Government on Olympic bid decision

Hockey Australia are thrilled with the announcement from the Queensland Government that it would progress with its bid to host the 2032 Olympic Games.

Wed 11 Dec 2019

Hockeyroo Amy Lawton named Emerging Athlete of the Year

Young hockey prodigy Amy Lawton has capped off a remarkable 12 months after winning the Emerging Athlete of the Year Award at the AIS Sport Performance Awards (#ASPAs) in Sydney tonight.

Wed 11 Dec 2019

Jillaroos finish second in tri series

Australiaâ€™s Under 21 Womenâ€™s Team, the Jillaroos, have ended their international tri series with victory over India but fallen just short of claiming overall honours.

Tue 10 Dec 2019

Woosnam to continue as Hockey Australia President

Melanie Woosnam has been reappointed as Hockey Australia President until the end of 2020, which will see her tenure extend to three years.

Fri 06 Dec 2019

Lambert humbled by Queensland Hall of Fame honour

Former Hockeyroo Angie Lambert (nÃ©e Skirving) OAMâ€™s stellar career has been acknowledged with induction into the Queensland Sport Hall of Fame.

Fri 06 Dec 2019

International Volunteer Day

"On International Volunteers Day, it provides a more than appropriate opportunity to sincerely thank the countless number of volunteers that give freely of their skills, time, effort and energy to all levels of our sport."

Fri 06 Dec 2019

Vale Bruce Pitt

Hockey Australia is saddened to learn that Stanley (Bruce) Pitt OAM has passed away at the age of 97.

Fri 06 Dec 2019