Hockey Australia Masters Noticeboard

28 October 2024

2025 TRANS TASMAN CHALLENGE – CALL FOR OFFICIATING EOIs

Expressions of Interest are sought for the Men's and Women's 2025 Trans Tasman Challenge to be held in Cairns, QLD, from Tuesday 13 - Saturday 17 May 2025. Available positions are:

• Tournament Director x 1
• Assistant Tournament Director x 1
• Umpire Manager x 1
• Umpires x 10
• Technical Officials x 6 

Umpires and Officials will be self funded and will accompany the Australian Masters teams to the Trans Tasman event in Cairns, Qld in May 2025. Officials may be appointed to Men's or Women's Masters matches.

EOIs will close on Monday 18 November 2024.  Click below to express your interest:
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/249268

24 October 2024

MASTERS INDOOR CHALLENGE - OFFICIATING

Expressions of interest are invited for the below positions for the Masters Indoor Challenge which will cater for Men's & Women's teams.  Age groups invited are 35+ to 65+.  Full details of the event can be found in the blog below, or in our EOI form online - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/264333.  EOIs will close Monday 11 November 2024.

Tournament Director, Assistant Tournament Director, Umpire Manager, Assistant Umpire Manager, Umpire, and Technical Officials 

24 October 2024

MASTERS INDOOR CHALLENGE - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NOW OPEN

Monday 20 January – Wednesday 22 January 2025.  Team entry cost – (To Be Confirmed)

Teams will be invoiced by HA.

Team entries now open
Age groups offered will be as below.  Men’s and Women’s invitational teams are encouraged to enter in addition to state based teams. Age groups may be combined to make sure competition is available for all players.  Entries accepted for:   34+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+

Individual entries
Individuals are invited to lodge their expression of interest by email to admin.events@hamc.org.au.

Closing date for expressions of interest - Monday 11 November 2024
The link to express your team's interest: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/264342

For additional information, please see our Event Brief.

19 October 2024

2024 WORLD CUP - AUCKLAND

The Schedule (draw) for Auckland was released on 17 October and is on the WMH website.

For ease of reference, you can download a copy of the Schedule here.  This link will always provide the most recent copy of the Schedule in the event of any changes.  The Schedule published on 17 October is available here (this copy will not show any changes made since 17 Oct).

11 October 2024

2025 AUSTRALIAN MEN'S MASTERS SQUADS - 2025 TRANS TASMAN CHALLENGE

2025 Trans Tasman Australian Men's Squads - October update

11 October 2024

2025 HA MEN'S MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS ANNOUNCEMENT

HA and HAMC have proudly announced today that the 2025 Men's Masters Championships will be hosted by Newcastle International Hockey Centre with the support of Newcastle City Council.

Returning to the traditional spring school holidays time slot, the masters committee are anticipating very large team numbers - for more information see the Announcement in full.

7 October 2024

HAMC POSITIONS VACANT & RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• Finance Officer
• Admin & Communications Officer
  

Hockey Australia and Hockey Australia Masters Committee are advertising to recruit the above positions.  Both positions are voluntary.  The Finance Officer position is currently vacant due to resignation and the Admin & Communications Officer will become vacant on 30 November due to end of term.

For all the information about the roles and how to apply - see the Hockey Australia Vacancies page.

30 September 2024

POSITION VACANT – MEN’S 50+A TEAM MANAGER – 2024 WORLD CUP AUCKLAND
COMMITMENT DATES 3 – 17 NOVEMBER 2024

HAMC is calling for urgent expressions of interest for the role of Team Manager for the Men’s 50+ A team for Auckland.  Previous international/national managerial experience is an advantage. 

Basic information:
Manager position description

2024 World Cup Auckland Event Brief – manager honorarium $1,000 towards accommodation and flight costs.

Expression of interest: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/261075

If more information is needed, please contact admin.teams@hamc.org.au

23 September 2024

2024 WORLD CUP, CAPE TOWN - DRAW NOW AVAILABLE

The excitement is building for our 12 teams that will be competing in Cape Town, in October (arriving in 2 weeks).

https://worldmastershockey.org/wmhevents/2024mwcct/#Schedule

In the words of WMH:

"Providing competition for 100 teams in the Over 35 - 40s Women and Men and Over 65 - 75s Men, the event is sure to be exciting. 

This event sees the introduction of the International Masters Cup (IMC) competition that will offer a high standard of international competition for non-national, national 'B' and teams from developing countries.  The IMC will complement the fierce rivalry in the existing national team's competition.  

The Host National Organising Committee is looking forward to welcoming all participants and families to Cape Town so that everyone can experience the splendours of the Cape, the vibrancy of its people and the sportsmanship that Masters Hockey brings to the field."

19 September 2024

MEDICAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – 2025 TRANS TASMAN CHALLENGE, CAIRNS

If you have qualifications/background in Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, Sports Trainer, or related fields and are interested in supporting Australian Masters teams competing against New Zealand Masters at the 2025 Trans Tasman Challenge, please express your interest via the link below:
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/258530.

For additional information about the event - please see our event brief below:
2025 Trans Tasman Challenge Event Brief.

19 September 2024

AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S MASTERS SQUADS - 2025 TRANS TASMAN CHALLENGE

2025 Trans Tasman Australian Women's Squads - September update

17 September 2024

HOCKEY AUSTRALIA MASTERS - SOFT PEAK CAP

The Masters Uniform Shop is open for ordering soft peak caps at a cost of $22.  There is a limited supply available  - click here to order.

9 September 2024

2025 MASTERS INDOOR CHALLENGE

Monday 20 January - Wednesday 22 January 2025 @ Canberra National Hockey Centre, Lyneham

Expressions of interest for Teams and Officials for the 2025 Masters Indoor Challenge will be called for over the next fortnight.

Possible age groups for Men's and Women's teams will be announced soon.  HAMC encourages players to start thinking about who they can team up with for the 2025 "MIC" as it will be an invitational format* (form your own team).

*Individual players encouraged to apply (when EOIs come out) and HAMC will do our best to find a team for you.

6 September 2024

2025 WOMEN'S MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Women’s Masters hockey community is delighted to return to Hobart, Tasmania after a nine-year hiatus.  Hockey Australia (HA) and the Hockey Australia Masters Committee (HAMC) are excited to have the event return to traditional competition dates of Friday 26 September to Saturday 4 October to coincide with school holidays in the majority of states. 

The Tasmanian Hockey Centre (THC) has outstanding facilities and the Apple Isle’s hospitality is always appreciated by women’s masters participants and supporters.  It is expected that more than 45 teams will travel to Hobart with age-groups ranging from 34+ to 70+. 

Hobart is a popular choice for hockey, offering perfect temperatures for sport and recreation.  Participants relish the opportunity to explore Salamanca markets and many other markets in Hobart and surrounds providing a vast variety of fresh produce and home made crafts.

Whilst the players aren’t necessarily as daring as those participating in the winter solstice nude swim, the women’s masters teams often seek out easy access beaches in the Derwent where they can use the cool waters of the Southern Ocean for their post-match recovery sessions. 

The 2025 Hockey Australia Women’s Masters Championships are proudly supported by the Tasmanian Government through Events Tasmania.

Event Details:
2025 Hockey Australia Women’s Masters Championships
Tasmanian Hockey Centre, Hobart
26 September – 4 October 2025

For more information contact Hockey Australia at events@hockey.org.au.

4 September 2024
HEAD COACH & MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENT - 2025 TRANS TASMAN TEAMS
HAMC is pleased to announce the appointment of Head Coaches & Managers for the Australian teams for next year's Trans Tasman event in Cairns.

Assistant coach appointments are pending.  Congratulations to all team support personnel appointed.  To view all current appointments please click on the link below.

2025 Trans Tasman Appointments

28 August 2024
TRANS TASMAN CHALLENGE ANNOUNCED FOR CAIRNS IN MAY 2025

Hockey Australia and Hockey Australia Masters today made the announcement that the 2025 Trans Tasman Challenge will be held in sunny Cairns from Tuesday 13 to Saturday 17 May 2025.  For more details, please read the article in Hockey Australia's news - https://www.hockey.org.au/news/trans-tasman-masters-hockey-returns-to-australia/.

9 August 2024

AUSTRALIAN MEN'S MASTERS SQUADS FOR 2025 TRANS TASMAN CHALLENGE
HAMC is pleased to announce the Australian Men’s Squads for the 2025 Trans Tasman Challenge to be held in Australia.  Congratulations to everyone named in the squads.

The squads  for all age groups from 34+ to 75+ include players who nominated and were selected at the first selection event, the 2024 Men’s Masters Championships; and players who nominated and will compete in an Australian team at the second selection event, the 2024 World Cup.  Final teams will be announced in December after the completion of the 2024 World Cup events.  

2025 Trans Tasman Australian Men's Squads

8 August 2024
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - CONTINGENT MANAGER/S FOR 2024 MASTERS WORLD CUP - AUCKLAND

HAMC is seeking expressions of interest for Contingent Manager/s to represent Hockey Australia Masters Committee supporting the Australian contingent at the 2024 World Cup event in Auckland as per below:

The position description for the HAMC Contingent Manager can be found on the Position Descriptions webpage.

Further information about the positions available can be found in our Contingent Manager 2024 EOI Information Brief.

LINK FOR EOIs:
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/226983/.  Expressions of interest will close Friday 23 August 2024.

19 July 2024
AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S MASTERS SQUADS FOR 2025 TRANS TASMAN CHALLENGE
HAMC is pleased to announce the Australian Women’s Squads for the 2025 Trans Tasman Challenge to be held in Australia.  Congratulations to everyone named in the squads.

The squads  for all age groups from 34+ to 70+ include players who nominated and were selected at the first selection event, the 2024 Women’s Masters Championships; and players who nominated and will compete in an Australian team at the second selection event, the 2024 World Cup.  Final teams will be announced in December after the completion of the 2024 World Cup events.  

2025 Trans Tasman Australian Women's Squads

25 June 2024
2024 MEN'S MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS DRAW
The draw is now available in 3 versions for the Men's Masters championships.  Please go to our Championships page to view the full draw, draw for Tournament 2, or draw for Tournament 3.
 

24 June 2024
UNIFORM HUB REOPENS FOR 2024 WORLD CUP ITEMS
The O'Neills uniform hub is now open again - for one week, closing 8am AEST Monday 1 July.
All contingent members will be able to access and order uniforms from O'Neills using the link from HAMC.  Links will be sent to Team Managers to share with Players, Coaches and MSPs.  If you do not receive the link, please contact your Team Manager.  Statisticians will receive the link direct. 

Deliveries from previous hub orders are expected to be despatched over the next fortnight by courier.

22 June 2024
MEN'S NOMINATIONS FOR 2025 TRANS TASMAN RE-OPENED
The Player Nomination form is to be completed by athletes who are competing in one of the selection events i.e. 2024 Masters Championships or 2024 World Cup.

A fee of $66 (incl. GST) is to be paid at the time of nomination and is non refundable. ll athletes must be eligible to represent Australia at the Trans Tasman Event in 2025 as per ‘Player Eligibility’ in the HMC Selection Policy. Nominations will close Thursday 27 June 2024 23:00 AEST.

PLAYER NOMINATION FORM:
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/237571/
NOTE:  All players must have 2024 Revsport membership of HA Masters in order to nominate.  The shortcut to do this is https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/registration/ and click on RETURNING MEMBER option.

7 June 2024
2024 WOMEN'S MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS - DRAW & TRAINING TIMES RELEASED
The draw is now available - 2024 Women's Masters Championships Draw Official.

Further information about the championships will be posted on our Hockey Australia Masters Championships page -https://www.hockey.org.au/masters/hockey-australia-masters-championships/.

24 May 2024
HAMC PILLAR GROUP APPOINTMENTS
HAMC and Hockey Australia (HA) have today announced the appointments of Pillar Group members responsible for driving action across Masters Hockey in Australia. 

The three Pillar Groups that support HAMC are:

• Commercial & Growth 
• Events & Officiating
• National Teams

A list of the members of HAMC and the Pillar Groups can be found at our webpage - https://www.hockey.org.au/masters/masters-committee/.

Matthew Trounce, Chair stated "I would like to thank everyone who expressed interest in joining the Pillar Groups or HAMC.  It is extremely encouraging to see the quality of the people that expressed interest in serving Masters hockey.  I congratulate those appointed and look forward to working together on growing and continuing to improve Masters Hockey in Australia."

He encourages anyone who has an interest in supporting HAMC and the Pillar Groups with particular projects in the future to please contact him directly – chair@hamc.org.au.

6 May 2024
2025 TRANS TASMAN CHALLENGE - PLAYER NOMINATIONS | COACH EOI | MANAGER EOI
HAMC is excited to announce that player nominations are now open for Australian teams for the 2025 Trans Tasman event to be held in the Eastern States of Australia in April/May 2025. The following age groups will be selected - Over 35 to Over 70 (Men and Women) and Over 75 (Men).

Due to the early dates for the 2024 Masters Championships and prioritisation of World Cup attendance there will be a variation to the Selection Policy for the 2025 Trans Tasman event. A squad of players in each age group will be selected in accordance with the HAMC Selection Policy current at the date of the 2024 Hockey Australia Masters Championships. 2024 World Cup players who have nominated for 2025 Trans Tasman Selection will also be included in the squad. Final team selections will be made from the named squad in late November/early December after World Cup events are complete.

The Player Nomination form is to be completed by athletes who are competing in one of the selection events i.e. 2024 Masters Championships or 2024 World Cup.

A fee of $66 (incl. GST) is to be paid at the time of nomination and is non refundable. ll athletes must be eligible to represent Australia at the Trans Tasman Event in 2025 as per ‘Player Eligibility’ in the HMC Selection Policy. Nominations will close Monday 3 June 2024 23:00 EST.

PLAYER NOMINATION FORM:
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/237571/
NOTE:  All players must have 2024 Revsport membership of HA Masters in order to nominate.  The shortcut to do this is https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/registration/ and click on RETURNING MEMBER option.

EVENT BRIEF:
Event Brief – 2025 Trans Tasman Masters Challenge.pdf
 

COACH EXPRESSION OF INTEREST:
Coach EOIs are now open and are due by 27 May to allow the Appointments panels to consider and make appointments to allow attendance at the 2024 Masters Championships in Sydney/Hobart.
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/239114/
 

MANAGER EXPRESSION OF INTEREST:
Manager EOIs are now open and are due by 3 June as per player nominations.
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/239122/

3 May 2024
AUSTRALIAN MASTERS SERVICE AWARDS - NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
HAMC encourage you to consider and nominate those members who have made significant, outstanding and sustained contributions to Australian Masters hockey at the national or international level.

You can access Awards information via this link - https://www.hockey.org.au/masters/awards/.  The nomination Form can be downloaded from the webpage.

The closing date for nominations is Monday 27 May 2024.

Awards will be presented at the HA Masters Championships in Sydney, NSW or Hobart, TAS.

27 April 2024
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - SELECTION PANELS - 2025 AUSTRALIAN TEAMS
Expressions of interest are now open for Selectors for the 2025 Trans Tasman event to be held in Australia in April/May 2025. All applicants are encouraged to lodge their EOIs as soon as possible and before 9:00am on Monday 6 May 2024. 

Australian Masters Selectors and Assistant (Part Time) Selectors will be required to attend the 2024 Women’s Masters Championships in Sydney or the 2024 Men’s Masters Championships in Hobart.  

Australian team squads are to be selected in all age groups where nominations allow which is expected to be Women’s 35+ to 70+ and Men’s 35+ to 75+.  The first selection event venues and dates are below.  Further selections will be made at the second selection event - the 2024 World Cups.  Coach Expressions of Interest and Player nominations will follow in the next few days.

Selectors required for:

2024 Women's Masters Championships - Tournament 1
      Venue: Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre and Briars Hockey Club at Cintra Park in Concord, NSW
      Dates: Friday 28 June to Saturday 6 July 2024.

2024 Men's Masters Championships - Tournaments 2 & 3
      Venue: Tasmanian Hockey Centre, Hobart
      Tournament 2 - Dates: Friday 12 July until Saturday 20 July 2024
      Tournament 3 – Dates: Men's 55+ 17-27 July; Men's 60+ 16-27 July; Men's 65+ 17-27 July; Men's 70+ to 75+ 15-27 July.

Selectors Positions to be appointed to attend the National Championships:

      Convenor of Selectors (1 for Each Tournament)
      Panel Chair (1 for each age group, dependent on applications
      Assistant Selectors (including Australian coaches or other nominees)

All Selectors, Panel Chairs and Assistant Selectors will be required to meet at 9:00am on the day prior to the tournament.

For more details, please refer to the Event Information in the Expression of Interest forms via the links below:

1. Women’s Selector Expressions of Interest – closing date Monday 6 May 09:00am AEST - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/229653/

2. Men’s Selector Expressions of Interest – closing date Monday 6 May 09:00am AEST -https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/238137/

Selector position descriptions are available on the HAMC website - https://www.hockey.org.au/masters/position-descriptions/

Additional information about the Selection Events and Selection Process can be found in the 2025 Trans Tasman Event Brief.

Remuneration:
As per the Expression of Interest forms, various levels of remuneration will be available linked to the appointed positions. All appointed Selectors and Assistant Selectors will be entitled to:

      the use of a shared hire car for transport between local accommodation and venues as required including fuel costs;
      HA polo shirt, hoodie and tracksuit pants – value $150+.

23 April 2024
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - CONTINGENT MANAGERS FOR 2024 MASTERS WORLD CUP - CAPE TOWN & AUCKLAND

HAMC is seeking expressions of interest for Contingent Managers to represent Hockey Australia Masters Committee supporting the Australian contingent at the 2024 World Cup events as per below:

The position description for the HAMC Contingent Manager can be found on the Position Descriptions webpage.

Further information about the positions available can be found in our Contingent Manager 2024 EOI Information Brief.

LINK FOR EOIs:
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/226983/.  Expressions of interest will close Monday 20 May 2024.

27 March 2024
APPOINTMENT OF THE NEW HOCKEY AUSTRALIA MASTERS COMMITTEE
Following the recent announcement of Matthew Trounce as the new Hockey Australia Masters Committee (HAMC) Chair, Hockey Australia (HA) is also now happy to confirm the appointment of the new HAMC members. 

Following Matthew’s appointment, he joined the Appointment Panel to assess and finalise the remaining available HAMC roles. Following an extensive and thorough process, HA can confirm the new HAMC members being: 

• Matthew Trounce (Chair)

• Michael Jeffries (Finance)

• Joel Cuming (Convenor - National Teams)

• Nicola Ogden (Convenor – Events and Officiating)

• Pat Donato (Convenor – Growth and Promotion)

The new members join Gail Lomas as she continues her important role on the HAMC in the role of Administration and Communications. 

The HAMC heralds a new era under the ‘One Masters’ model and Matthew recognised the important and significant amount of work the previous HAMC undertook in a new and challenging environment saying;
“Whilst we welcome and look forward to working with the new members of the HAMC, I also want to take the time to acknowledge and thank the outgoing members for the immense and significant amount of work they undertook in their various roles. The volume and quality of work that I have witnessed in my short time as Chair has been eye-opening and I want to personally thank Sue Briggs, Linda Hunter, Kirsty Hunter and Carolyn Campbell for everything they have done since they joined the HAMC. They have established strong processes, policies and procedures and have set up Masters hockey for continued success into the future.”

With the new committee now in place, the appointment of the Pillar Groups begins in earnest with appointments to be made as soon as possible.
 

18 March 2024
2024 WORLD CUP CAPE TOWN - WOMEN'S AUSTRALIA A TEAM MAMAGER 40+
HAMC seeks expression of interest for a Manager for Women's 40+ Australia A team competing in Cape Town, South Africa 12-21 October (Team commitment 8-22 October 2024). Link to lodge your nomination - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/192747/ by Monday 25 March.

This information will is also posted on facebook and instagram.

6 March 2024
HAMC NEW CHAIR APPOINTMENT - MATTHEW TROUNCE
Hockey Australia have today announced that Matthew Trounce has been appointed as the new Hockey Australia Masters Committee (HAMC) Chair. 

Matthew’s appointment followed a thorough assessment of all applicants who applied through the call for Expressions of Interest for HAMC. His term commences immediately. 

Matthew is based in Melbourne, Victoria and has a strong history of Masters involvement as a player and coach over the past 13 years. Matt has played and coached at several Masters National Championships and has also coached an Australian team at the most recent biennial Trans-Tasman Championship. Matthew has served in many roles in hockey including with Masters Hockey Victoria as both a Coach and Administrator, Indoor Hockey as coach of both the Victorian Men’s and Women’s teams at different stages and with the Greensborough Hockey Club as a player, coach and administrator for many years.  He is an experienced business professional having held past COO and CEO roles of multiple businesses and currently holds a CEO role with a leading training business. 

Matthew highly values building strong, trusting relationships and is very keen along with HAMC to meet the needs of all stakeholders as best as possible to deliver a product that will further grow the Masters community.

Matthew now joins the Appointment Panel to complete appointments for the remaining available roles on the HAMC. 

At the same time, Sue Briggs’ tenure as Chair of HAMC concludes. On behalf of the Hockey Australia Board, HAMC, the HA Executive Leadership Team and the entire staff of Hockey Australia, we pass on our sincere thanks, congratulations and appreciation of Sue’s time as Chair of the HAMC.

Sue’s term in the role has been outstanding and she brought a wealth of experience and knowledge to this important role, particularly at a time when the new ‘One Masters’ model was created.  Sue spent a significant amount of time helping establish its framework and operating model. We sincerely thank Sue for her dedication and commitment and the huge contributions and sacrifices that she has made to establish One Masters in Australia.

24 February 2024
2024 WORLD CUP CAPE TOWN OPPORTUNITY – WOMEN'S AUSTRALIA A TEAM MANAGER POSITION

HAMC seeks expression of interest for a Manager for Women's 40+ Australia A team competing in Cape Town, South Africa 12-21 October (Team commitment 8-22 October 2024). Link to lodge your nomination - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/224627/

This information will is also posted on our facebook and instagram.

12 February 2024
2024 HA MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS - TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

EOIs for Tournament Officials (including Umpire & Technical Panels) are now open.  Nominations will close on Monday 26 February 2024.

HA together with HA Masters Committee are calling for nominations for umpires and technical officials to officiate at the 2024 HA Masters Championships to be held in June/July as per dates below.  It is expected that the Championships will attract a combined total of up to 120 teams from around Australia. Officials, either full-time or part-time are required for the following events:

Tournament 1: Women’s Masters Championships – 28 June to 6 July in Sydney at SOPA, Shirley Strickland Ave, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW AND Cintra Hockey Complex, Gipps Street, Concord, NSW.
Tournament 2: Men’s Masters Championships – 12 July to 20 July in Hobart at Tasmanian Hockey Centre, 19 Bell Street, New Town, TAS
Tournament 3: Men’s Masters Championships – 16 July to 27 July in Hobart at Tasmanian Hockey Centre, 19 Bell Street, New Town, TAS

Nomination Links:
Tournament 1 - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/225100/  – Women’s Masters Championships
Tournaments 2 and 3 - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/227004/– Men’s Masters Championships

9 February 2024
2024 HOCKEY AUSTRALIA MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS UPDATES

The Men’s Masters Championships dates and venue have been reviewed and confirmed dates for Hobart, Tasmania in July will be as follows:
Venue: Tasmanian Hockey Centre, Hobart
Dates: Friday 12 July until Saturday 27 July 2024

Competitions will be conducted in two Tournaments to ensure shorter commitment dates for the 34-50 Men.|

• Tournament 2
  34+ to 50+ Men: Friday 12 July – Saturday 20 July 2024
• Tournament 3
  55+ to 65+ Men: Tuesday 16 July* – Saturday 27 July 2024 (*There will be a staggered start to Tournament 3. Teams will commence between 16 and 19 July).
  70/75+** Men: Sunday 14 July – Saturday 27 July 2024
  **MA Men’s Masters Delegates have advised that no 80+ Men’s competition will go ahead in 2024.

• Tournament 1
  Women’s Masters Championships - as published Friday 28 June – Saturday 6 July 2024 in Sydney, NSW.

Expressions of Interest for Tournament Officials for all three Masters Championships will be opened in the next few days. This information will be distributed via our usual hockey networks and posted on our webpage, facebook and Instagram.

1 February 2024
TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - 2024 WORLD CUPS CAPE TOWN AND AUCKLAND
World Masters Hockey has called for Expressions of Interest for Tournament Directors, Umpire Managers, Technical Officials, and Umpires.

Tournament Officials are requested to read the information document and then submit the appropriate Expression/s of Interest by no later than 1 March 2024.  Further information can be found on the World Masters Hockey website News page - link below:

https://worldmastershockey.org/news/2024-wc-officialseois/
 

27 January 2024
2024 WORLD CUP CAPE TOWN OPPORTUNITIES - COACH & MANAGER POSITIONS

Hockey Australia Masters seeks additional nominations from Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Managers for Australia A Teams (35+, 40+ Men's or Women's teams; and 65+ Men's only team) competing in Cape Town, South Africa 12 -21 October 2024.

This opportunity is open to those who have knowledge and experience they want to share to contribute to the success of the Australian Masters contingent of teams travelling to World Cup in Cape Town. Selected teams have been announced and Australian team entries must be lodged with World Masters Hockey by 15 February 2023. Expressions of interest in these positions must close Monday 5 February 2024. 
To lodge your expression of interest - click on the link below
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/224627/

2024 WORLD CUP – STATISTICIAN OPPORTUNITIES – AUCKLAND & CAPE TOWN
Additional call for nominations for Statisticians for 2024 World Cup Cape Town, dates as above; and Auckland, New Zealand 7-16 November (Team commitment 3-16 November 2024). Expressions of interest close Monday 5 February 2024.
To lodge your expression of interest - click on the link below
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/209008/
 

27 January 2024
2024 INDOOR WORLD CUP NEWS

World Masters Hockey has published the first event newsletter - 2024 World Masters Hockey Indoor World Cup Newsletter 1.

 

10 January 2024
WORLD MASTERS NEWS

The excitement of 2024 World Cup is becoming real with WMH's recent announcement of entry dates, player eligibility, match length and new International Masters Cup information.  
More information can be found on the WMH website news page - https://worldmastershockey.org/news/2024_importantanouncements/.

Detailed event information for the 2024 Masters Indoor World Cup and the 2024 World Cup outdoor events in Cape Town and Auckland can be found at the bottom of the WMH home page where dedicated event links have been set up - https://worldmastershockey.org/.
 

9 January 2024
EXTENSION OF CLOSING DATE FOR POSITIONS VACANT
Due to the holiday period, the closing date for the Positions Vacant below has been extended until 5pm AEDT, Monday 22 January 2024.

3 January 2024
HOCKEY AUSTRALIA MASTERS COMMITTEE & 'ONE MASTERS' PILLAR GROUPS - POSITIONS VACANT
Hockey Australia Masters Committee (HAMC), working closely with Hockey Australia, seek volunteers with the skills, knowledge, and time to contribute, to be a part of our One Masters Hockey endeavours. Positions will provide opportunity to build skill and knowledge working alongside or leading members with experience in management committees.
 

All information including links for nominations can be downloaded here.  Note, if you want to read the individual Pillar Group terms of reference, you will need to download the document onto your computer and then click on the links.

Applications for positions must be received by 5pm AEDT, Wednesday 10 January 2024.
 

Document links:

HA MASTERS COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE

HAMC POSITION DESCRIPTIONS:
HA Masters Committee Chairperson Position Description
HA Masters Committee Finance Director Position Description

NOMINATION FORMS:
HA Masters Committee Nomination form 2024
HA Masters Committee Nomination form – Pillar Groups 2024

23 December 2023
2024 WOMEN'S MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Hockey Australia and Hockey Australia Masters Committee is happy to be able to confirm the dates and venues for the 2024 Women’s Masters Championships.

The event will be held over two venues in Sydney being Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre and Briars Hockey Club at Cintra Park in Concord. The dates for the Championship will be Friday 28 June to Saturday 6 July 2024. 

We are looking forward to returning to Sydney in 2024 for the Championships and looking forward to seeing everyone there. 

More details about the event will be released in the new year. 

13 December 2023
2024 MASTERS INDOOR - ADDITIONAL CALL FOR TEAM MANAGERS
HAMC is seeking additional Expressions of Interest from people interested in managing Men's or Women's Masters Indoor teams attending the 2024 Masters Indoor World Cup in Nottingham, UK in late March 2024 (including Easter weekend).

If you are interested in considering, please see our Indoor World Cup Event Brief which is included in the EOI form on Revsport - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/208944/ and included on our webpage article for 14 November 2023 below.

Teams travelling - Men's 45+, 55+; Women's 40+, 45+ 55+.

12 December 2023
2024 MASTERS INDOOR WORLD CUP TEAMS
Hockey Australia Masters with Hockey Australia endorsement has selected 5 teams to compete at the 2024 Masters Indoor World Cup in Nottingham, UK in late March.  Congratulations to those involved in the trials process.  Team coach, manager and other appointments will be finalised in the next few days.  Teams can be viewed at https://www.hockey.org.au/masters/australian-masters-indoor-teams/.

1 December 2023
MASTERS INDOOR WORLD CUP TRIALS - ILLAWARRA

HAMC wish the best of luck to the organisers, officials and those participating in the Selection Trials this weekend at Illawarra Hockey Centre.  5 women's teams and 3 men's teams will play off for selection in the Australian Women's 40+, 45+ and 55+ teams and the Australian Men's 45+ and 55+ teams to compete at 2024 Indoor World Cup in Nottingham.  It should be a great weekend.

23 November 2023
WORLD CUP 2024 - COACH, ASSISTANT COACH & MANAGER EOIs

HAMC is inviting additional expressions of interest for Coaches (Australia A teams) and Assistant Coaches and Managers for Australia A or Australian teams to complete all Team Support Personnel appointments for the 2024 World Cup teams competing in Cape Town, South Africa and Auckland, New Zealand.

The time frame to express interest will be short as we aim to complete appointments this year.

Expressions of Interest must be lodged via Revsport by 5pm AEDT Friday 1 December: 

https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/192747/

We thank those who have already expressed interest for their patience as appointments are considered for the 30 teams selected. There is no need to reapply for anyone who has already lodged an EOI.

15 November 2023
2024 HOCKEY AUSTRALIA MEN'S MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS
2024 Hockey Australia Men’s Masters Championships dates and venue have been confirmed for Hobart, Tasmania in July.  
 

Venue:  Tasmanian Hockey Centre, Hobart
Dates:
34+ to 50+ Men:  12 - 20 July 2024
55+ to 80+ Men:  22 July - 1 August

Hockey Australia will post a News Release this morning - https://www.hockey.org.au/news/.  Also announced on HA and HAMC facebook pages.

The HA Women’s Masters Championships are still being finalised and will be announced as soon as available.
 

14 November 2023
MEDICAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - WC2024 CAPE TOWN & AUCKLAND - EXTENDED TO MONDAY 20 NOVEMBER
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - INDOOR WC2024 NOTTINGHAM - NOW OPEN TILL 4 DECEMBER

If you have qualifications/background in Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, Sports Trainer, etc. and are interested in supporting Australian Masters teams competing at the 2024 Masters World Cups (Outdoor or Indoor), please express your interest via the links below:

Medical Support Personnel – 2024 World Cup (Outdoor) - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/205754/
Medical Support Personnel - 2204 Indoor World Cup - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/214468/

For more information, see our post from 6 October or refer to Event Briefs below.

Event Briefs:
WC2024 Cape Town Event Brief
WC 2024 Auckland Event Brief
Indoor World Cup Event Brief

18 October 2023
UPDATE - 2024 HOCKEY AUSTRALIA MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS
An information update about the dates for 2024 Masters Championships has today been shared with HA Masters Delegates, State CEOs and Offices - Update - 2024 Hockey Australia Masters Championships.
 

15 October 2023
2023 MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS - INAUGURAL MEN'S 80+ COMPETITION
HAMC congratulates members of the Men’s 80+ teams who competed in the inaugural 80+ Masters Men’s Competition in Perth. The 80+ Men are building towards a Championship in this age group and will hope to add at least one more team in 2024.

In 2023, teams from Victoria, Western Australia and Western Australia Country competed in a round robin format. These gentlemen were absolute legends to watch with a great deal of camaraderie on display while being competitive at this level. Victoria took out the honours for this year after drawing the Grand final v WA at 1-1. This meant the match went to strokes where Vic managed 4 goals to WA’s 3 for the win.

These men are leading the way in staying involved and giving back to the sport that they love. Congratulations to all involved.

15 October 2023
2023 MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS - INAUGURAL WOMEN'S 70+ CHAMPIONSHIP
HAMC congratulates members of the Women’s 70+ teams who competed in the inaugural 70+ Masters Women’s Championship in Perth. Teams from New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia and Australian Capital Territory competed strongly and provided a showcase of what can be achieved – at every age.

All participants enjoyed the opportunity to compete against players of their own age range and all matches were hard fought with NSW somehow having the knowhow to create and finish those goal scoring opportunities, finishing off the Grand Final with 2-0 against Vic. Great camaraderie was on display throughout the championship. Congratulations to all involved.

13 October 2023
AUSTRALIAN MASTERS TEAMS FOR 2024 WORLD CUP
Hockey Australia and Hockey Australia Masters Committee have pleasure in announcing selected Australian and Australia A Teams to represent Australia at the 2024 Masters World Cups in October in Cape Town, South Africa and in November in Auckland, New Zealand.  Teams were selected at the recent 2023 Australian Masters Championships in Perth and the commitment to the challenging task of selecting 30 teams undertaken by the Selectors is applauded. 

The teams can be viewed on the Australian Masters Teams Pages:
Men's Australian and Australia A teams - https://www.hockey.org.au/masters/australian-mens-teams/
Women's Australian and Australia A teams - https://www.hockey.org.au/masters/australian-womens-teams/

HAMC congratulate all successful players and look forward to successful preparations and representation in 2024.  Expressions of Interest for Team Support, Medical Support Personnel are still open (see our blog below) and these appointments will be finalised in the future.
 

9 October 2023
PLAYER WELLBEING - INJURIES AND INSURANCE
We trust that all of our Masters Championships players who have finished playing or touring arrived home safe and well, but if you are one of those unfortunate players who needs to seek further medical assistance or needs to claim on your hockey injury insurance, please make a note of the link for Honan Sport - hockey insurance. https://www.honansport.com.au/.../personal-injury-insurance/

6 October 2023
CALL FOR PLAYER NOMINATIONS 2024 INDOOR WORLD CUP
CALL OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - TEAM SUPPORT, MEDICAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL & STATISTICIANS - 2024 WORLD CUP (OUTDOOR);
     SELECTORS & TEAM SUPPORT PERSONNEL - 2024 INDOOR WORLD CUP (Medical support & Statisticians TBA)
Hockey Australia Masters currently have a number of nomination forms and expressions of interest open for 2024 World Cup, Cape Town & Auckland and for 2024 Indoor World Cup in Nottingham as below. 
If you experience difficulty logging in as you haven't renewed your HAM registration this year, please refer to our Revsport help page to renew before trying to lodge your interest - https://www.hockey.org.au/masters/hamc-revsport-membership/.

Closing Monday 23 October
Player nominations – 2024 Indoor World Cup - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/204925/
Coach (Aust A), Asst Coach & Manager EOIs – 2024 World Cup (Outdoor) - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/192747/

Closing Monday 30 October
Selectors - 2024 Indoor World Cup - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/209030/
Coach, Asst Coach EOIs – 2024 Indoor World Cup - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/208928/
Manager – 2024 Indoor World Cup - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/208944/

Closing Monday 6 November
Medical Support Personnel – 2024 World Cup (Outdoor) - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/205754/
Statistician – 2024 World Cup (Outdoor) - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/209008/

Event Briefs:
WC2024 Cape Town Event Brief
WC 2024 Auckland Event Brief
Indoor World Cup Event Brief

Please spread the word to those who will be interested.  The full list of current nominations and EOIs can be found on our events list - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/list/.

6 October 2023

4 October 2023
MEN'S MASTERS HOCKEY - SOUTHERN CROSS (SX)

Our friends at Southern Cross have contacted us and they are still accepting nominations for Men's World Cup Spirit of Masters teams - mainly in age groups from 55+ upwards.

To find out more about SX, they have supplied a flyer with all the relevant info and links to their website.  For those interested, the information can be downloaded here - Southern Cross flyer.
 

16 September 2023
URGENT CALL FOR ADDITIONAL GOALKEEPER NOMINATIONS
MEN’S 70+/75+; WOMEN’S 65+/70+

HAMC seek additional nominations from Goalkeepers in the age groups below.  Currently there are insufficient nominations to meet HAMC criteria to allow selection of a team/teams as per below.
Goalkeepers who are eligible to play in the below age groups and would like to be considered for selection in one or more of the below teams may nominate by completing the online form and paying the nomination fee $66.

Women’s teams – Nominate by Weds 20 Sept:

• 65+ (Australia/Australia A)
• 70+ (Australia)

LINK TO NOMINATE -  https://client.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/view/205120/

Men’s teams – Nominate by Mon 25 Sept:

• 70+ (Australia)
• 75+ (Australia)

LINK TO NOMINATE – https://client.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/view/205120/

If you are not playing at the championships but are interested and eligible in this age group, please contact admin@hamc.org.au.  Please urgently share this information within your hockey networks, especially to the 65+/70+/75+ and also Men’s 80+ teams who may have GKs interested.
 

15 September 2023
2024 MASTERS INDOOR WORLD CUP PLAYER NOMINATIONS OPEN

HAMC is excited to announce that nominations are now open for Australian Indoor Masters teams for the 2024 World Cup Indoor event in Nottingham. Team selections will take place at a Trials Selection event at Illawarra Indoor Hockey Centre, Wollongong, NSW on Saturday 2 December and Sunday 3 December 2023.  Players who are unable to attend the Selection event may nominate as per details in the Event Brief (see link below).

WORLD CUP EVENT DATES & VENUES
HAMC is intending to send Masters Indoor teams to compete in the 2024 WMH Indoor World Cup in Nottingham, UK Thursday 28 March - Monday 1 April 2024.

This event is self funded (modest honorariums are available for Team Support and Medical Support Personnel). Contingent commitment will be Sunday 24 March – 8pm Monday 1 April.

The 2024 World Cup Player Nomination form is to be completed by athletes who wish to be considered for selection in an Australian team. A fee of $55 (incl. GST) is to be paid at the time of nomination and is non refundable. Nominations will close Monday 23 October 2023 23:00 AEST.

Age groups selected will be dependent upon nominations. Players eligible for Over 35 to Over 60 (Men and Women) may nominate.

All team selections will be subject to the HAMC Indoor Selection Policy current at the time of the event. The DRAFT HAMC Selection Policy 2023 can be viewed on the HA Masters Policy webpage. The final policy will be published online before the trials.

Event Brief:
2024 Masters Indoor World Cup

NOMINATION FORM:
Link here
 

5 September 2023
2023 HOCKEY AUSTRALIA MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS DRAW

The Championships draw has now been released for the 2023 Women's & Men's Masters Championships. 

The combined events include Three Tournaments, over 16 days, for a total of 450 matches, spread across 7 hockey pitches in 6 locations.
 

Click on the image below to view/download the draw:

30 August 2023
2024 WORLD CUP PLAYER NOMINATIONS - CLOSING DATE - MONDAY 11 SEPT

See all the details in our original post in this blog on 11 August 2023.

NOMINATION PROCESS:
Please do not leave your nomination until the last minute as some people experience difficulties in logging on! 
NOTE:  If you experience difficulty with your membership not being active, please refer to our Revsport info - https://www.hockey.org.au/masters/hamc-revsport-membership/

NOMINATION LINK - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/200078/

If you experience difficulties that you can't overcome by reading the Revsport membership info above, please contact admin@hamc.org.au.

23 August 2023
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS

HAMC encourage supporters, team officials and players to volunteer to assist in Technical roles on one or more occasion throughout their event.

Hockey Australia and Hockey Australia Masters Committee are seeking Expressions of Interest for part-time volunteer technical officials and judges for the 2023 Men's and Women's Masters Championships to be held in Perth across the three tournaments.

HAMC has appointed a number of full time qualified Technical Officials who will be responsible for the management of matches. Additional part-time Qualified Technical officials are encouraged to get involved. The opportunity to upgrade current accreditation may be available.  A ground controller who will be responsible for watering pitches and the time clock and scoreboard will be present for all matches.

The support of volunteers from all states/territories would be appreciated to fill the third technical role (Judge). Team members and supporters will NOT be asked to volunteer on the game before or after their matches. 

• The volunteer does not need to be qualified or have any prior technical knowledge.
• Volunteers will be able to specify matches that suit their personal plans and they will be rostered as per their indicated availability.
• The judge will complete the match records using AltiusRT.
• Training in this role will be available during the match and accreditation may be available.

HAMC are seeking Technical Officers and Judges to assist with one of two matches.  To assist with identifying your availability, a copy of the championships draw will be posted on this News/Noticeboard when available.

Volunteers who are available to participate in a part-time capacity are encouraged to complete the NOMINATION EOI FORM by 11 September.

If you need further information, please contact Events and Officiating Pillar Group Convenor, Linda Hunter - email events@hamc.org.au or phone 0419 719 885 for further details.

23 August 2023

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST UPDATE
2024 WORLD CUP TEAM SUPPORT PERSONNEL - AUSTRALIA A TEAM COACHES, ASSISTANT COACHES & MANAGERS

Head Coaches for Australian teams have been appointed. Expressions of interested are encouraged for Australia A Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Managers. All of these appointments will be made after the Masters Championships.

Expressions of interest will remain open until Monday 23 October. Applicants are strongly encouraged to lodge their EOI as soon as possible.

Australian and Australian A teams will be selected in all age groups where nominations allow. The World Cups will be played in Auckland, NZ for Over 45-60 Men’s teams & Over 45-70 Women’s teams - https://worldmastershockey.org/wmhevents/2024mwcnz/. Cape Town, South Africa will host the Over 35-40 Men & Women, and Over 65-80 Men’s teams - https://worldmastershockey.org/wmhevents/2024mwcct/.

For more details, please refer to the Event Information in the Expression of Interest form via the link below:

Link to express interest in all positions - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/192747/

Some HAMC Position Descriptions are available on the HAMC website - https://www.hockey.org.au/masters/position-descriptions/.
 

11 August 2023
2024 WORLD CUP PLAYER NOMINATIONS OPEN

HAMC is excited to announce that nominations are now open for Australian teams for 2024 World Cup events. Team selections will take place at the Australian Masters Championships in Perth.

    WORLD CUP EVENT DATES & VENUES
    Cape Town, South Africa – 12-21 October 2024 (35-40+ Men & Women, 65-80+ Men)
    Auckland, New Zealand – 7-16 November 2024 (45-60+ Men & Women, 65-70+ Women)

The 2024 World Cup Player Nomination form is to be completed by athletes who wish to be considered for selection in an Australian team to compete at 2024 World Cup events. A fee of $66 (incl. GST) is to be paid at the time of nomination and is non refundable. Nominations will close Monday 11 September 2023 23:00 AEST.

The following age groups will be selected - Over 35 to Over 70 (Men and Women) and Over 75 and 80 (Men). Australia A teams will also be selected in age groups where there are sufficient nominations and Team Support personnel.

All team selections will be subject to the HAMC Selection Policy current at the time of the event. The DRAFT HAMC Selection Policy 2023 can be viewed on the HA Masters Policy webpage. The final policy will be published online before the championships.

Event Briefs:
Cape Town Event Brief
Auckland Event Brief

NOMINATION FORM:
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/200078/
 

10 August 2023
2024 WORLD CUP HEAD COACH APPOINTMENTS

HAMC is pleased to announce the Head Coach appointments for the 2024 Masters World Cup Australian teams to compete in Cape Town, South Africa and Auckland, New Zealand - 2024 World Cup Head Coach Appointments.  Congratulations to all coaches appointed.

Australia A appointments and all Assistant Coach appointments will be announced after completion in November after team selections have been finalised (Assistant Coach expressions of interest close 23 October 2023).  Head Coach Men's 45+ team will also be announced at that time.

Re-opened Expressions of Interest:
Men’s 60+, 70+ and 80+ Coach appointments is now reopened for expressions of interest until 21 August:  
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/198599/. The 60+ Men’s competition will be in Auckland, and 70+ and 80+ Men in Cape Town.

18 July 2023
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NOW OPEN
FIRST AID OFFICERS - 2023 HAMC CHAMPIONSHIPS

Hockey Australia Masters Committee (HAMC) is calling for expressions of interest for First Aid Officers for the Australian Masters Championships to be held in Perth and surrounds to be lodged by Monday 31 July.

First Aid Officers are required for the three HA Masters Championships which will be co-located across venues including: Perth Hockey Stadium & surrounding pitches.
T1: 22-30 Sept Women’s Masters;
T2: 23 Sept – 1 Oct Men’s Masters 34+ to 45+ Masters;
T3: 28 Sept – 7 Oct Men’s Masters 50+ to 80+.

First Aid personnel may choose preferred locations for their available dates which may include a whole championship, or part thereof. Priority of appointment may be given to those who can be available for a whole event as per dates above and who are flexible regarding the allocated venue. Remuneration will be based upon dates appointed. This EOI will be advertised on HAMC website https://www.hockey.org.au/masters/masters-noticeboard/ and facebook https://www.facebook.com/hockeyaustraliamasters.

Link for Expression of Interest:
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/196418/

Additional Information:
The appointed First Aid Officers will provide assessment and treatment within the scope of their abilities and qualifications to contribute to the overall wellbeing of athletes and officials (participants) at the Masters National Championships. They will oversee and coordinate appropriate response to injuries and emergency medical events and be responsible to Hockey Australia and HAMC. Please read the HAMC First Aid Officer Position Description.

The following benefits will be provided:

• Flights & Accommodation as required (if not attending in another capacity)
• Shared Transport
• Meal and Laundry Allowance
• Honorarium as mentioned above in accordance with Event budget

24 June 2023
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NOW OPEN FOR:
AUSTRALIAN TEAM SELECTORS, COACHES, ASSISTANT COACHES, MANAGERS FOR WORLD CUP 2024 TEAMS

1. Australian Masters Selectors and Assistant (Part Time) Selectors to attend the National Championships in Perth 2023 to select World Cup 2024 teams.
2. Australian Coaches for all age groups for World Cup 2024 – to be appointed before the Masters Championships.
3. Australian Assistant Coaches World Cup 2024 - to be appointed after the Masters Championships.
4. Australian Team Managers World Cup 2024 - to be appointed after the Masters Championships.

NOTE: Selector and Head Coach expressions of interest will close on Monday 10 July. Assistant Coach and Team Manager appointments will remain open until Monday 23 October. Applicants are strongly encouraged to lodge their EOI as soon as possible.
 

Australian and Australian A teams will be selected in all age groups where nominations allow. The World Cups will be played in Auckland, NZ for Over 45-60 Men’s teams & Over 45-70 Women’s teams - https://worldmastershockey.org/wmhevents/2024mwcnz/. Cape Town, South Africa will host the Over 35-40 Men & Women, and Over 65-80 Men’s teams - https://worldmastershockey.org/wmhevents/2024mwcct/.

Tournament Dates in Perth:

Women's 34+ to 70+ Friday 22 September - Saturday 30 September 2023

Men's 34+, 40+, 45+ Saturday 23 September - Sunday 1 October 2023

Men's 50+ to 80+ Thursday 28 September - Saturday 7 October 2023

Selectors Positions to be appointed to attend the National Championships:

• Convenor of Selectors (1 for Each Tournament)
• Panel Chair (1 for each age group)
• Assistant Selectors (including Australian coaches or other nominees)(at least 1 per age group)

All Selectors, Panel Chairs and Assistant Selectors will be required to meet at Perth Hockey Stadium at 9:00am on the day prior to the tournament.

Appointed Australian Coaches will be encouraged to make themselves available as an Assistant Selector for their appointed Australian/Australian A team at the selection event (Masters championships).

For more details, please refer to the Event Information in the Expression of Interest forms via the links below:

1. Selector Expressions of Interest – closing date Monday 10 July 23:00pm AEST
   https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/192749/
2. Coach Expressions of Interest – closing date Monday 10 July 23:00pm AEST
   https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/191326/
3. Assistant Coach & Team Manager Expression of Interest – closing date Monday 23 October 23:00pm AEST - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/192747/

Some HAMC Position Descriptions are available on the HAMC website - https://www.hockey.org.au/masters/position-descriptions/.
Selector position descriptions are being reviewed and will be published and distributed to all applicants when available.

Remuneration:

Various levels of remuneration will be available linked to the appointed positions. All appointed Selectors and Assistant Selectors will be entitled to:

• the use of a shared hire car for transport between local accommodation, Perth Hockey Stadium and other grounds as required including fuel costs;
• HA polo shirt, hoodie and tracksuit pants – value $150+.

For further information contact teams@hamc.org.au.

23 June 2023
HOCKEY AUSTRALIA MASTERS COMMITTEE - INTERIM ARRANGEMENTS

Hockey Australia Masters Committee (HAMC) will be subject to interim arrangements within its committee structure due to the resignation of Brent Kinnane, the Convenor of the National Teams Pillar Group.

Hockey Australia (HA) will advertise the vacancy of this voluntary position in due course. In the interim, Sue Briggs, Chair of HAMC will stand in to the Convenor role to lead this very important pillar group that selects officials and manages the selection of Australian teams for international events. Correspondence relating to the National Teams Pillar Group should continue to be sent to teams@hamc.org.au.

We know that Brent will continue to be involved in the Masters community in other ways and HA and HAMC thank him for his contribution and wish him well for the future.

3 June 2023  
2023 ASIAN CUP - NOMINATIONS INSUFFICIENT

The number of nominations for the Asian Cup teams was very pleasing, however did not reach sufficient depth for teams to be selected for the Hong Kong event this year.  Australian players will now look to selection for 2024 World Cup events to be held in Cape Town 35+, 40+ Men & Women and 65+, 70+, 75+ Men's teams and in Auckland for 45+ to 60+ Men & Women and 65+, 70+ Women's teams.  World Cup competitions will include National level and Spirit of Masters level teams across all age groups.  

15 May 2023
AUSTRALIAN TEAM NOMINATIONS OPPORTUNITY - ASIAN CUP, HONG KONG

HAMC is pleased to announce nominations are now being accepted for Australian Teams and Australian Spirit of Masters Teams to compete at the 2023 Asian Continental Championship (Cup) to be held in Hong Kong from 20-26 November. Age groups to be selected will be:

• Women 40+. Selectors will consider players aged 40 or above as at 31 December 2023.
• Men 40+, 50+, 60+, 65+.

NB. nominations from players in older age groups will be considered due to the limited age groups offered. Player's age is determined as at 31 December 2023.

This is an opportunity that has arisen via invitation from the Asian Continental Hockey Federation that Hockey Australia Masters is pleased to support if there is sufficient interest from players.

All relevant information can be found on the nomination form: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/186589/ via Revsport as follows:

Hockey Australia Masters Committee (HAMC) invites nominations from Australian Masters players to attend the 2023 World Masters Hockey Asian Continental Championship (Cup) in Hong Kong from November 20-26, 2023 - link to details of event here.  Nominations will close Friday 26 May 2023.

Australian teams have been invited to attend this event, however will not qualify to win their age groups as only teams from within the Asian Continental Federation are eligible to win Asian Championship medals.

Nominations are invited from current 2023 Trans Tasman Players and Shadow players, World Cup 2022 Players and Shadow players, and players who attended the Masters Championships in Cairns and Gold Coast in 2022. "Paper" selections will be made by HAMC appointed selection panel/s from selector and/or coach feedback from Christchurch, Tokyo, Cairns, Gold Coast & Nottingham. The selection protocol for Australian teams and Australian Spirit of Masters teams for this event can be viewed on the HAMC website under Policies.

HAMC has been asked to select teams in the following age groups for the Asian Championship:

• Women 40+. Selectors will consider players aged 40 or above as at 31 December 2023.
• Men 40+, 50+, 60+, 65+. NB. nominations from players in older age groups will be considered due to the limited age groups offered. Player's age is determined as at 31 December 2023.

Australian and Spirit of Masters teams will be selected depending on the number of nominations received. SoM eligibility.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION for consideration prior to nominating:

• $66 incl. GST nomination fee is Non-refundable unless the event is cancelled at no cost to HAMC or selection for your age group does not proceed. No refunds will be made if you withdraw for any reason.
• The Australian Contingent commitment including pre tournament training will be from 6pm Friday 17 November to Monday 27 November - accommodation will include Friday to Sunday nights (10 nights).
• The budget for this event has not been finalised. The tour levy of approx $440 incl. GST will be payable to Hockey Australia 7 days after player acceptance. Accommodation will be booked through Travelcall and it is estimated the cost will be between approx $1,400 to $2,200. Travel arrangements to and from the event are the responsibility of selected players and officials at their own expense and risk. Internal travel details will be advised after teams are finalised. All selected players will be required to have fully comprehensive travel insurance.
• All players and officials will be required to wear the O'Neills branded uniforms supplied for the Trans Tasman event.  For new Australian players, mandatory items will cost $450+.

Before nominating, please read the Smart Traveller traveller advice for Hong Kong which remains "high degree of caution" due to local Covid restrictions. Also read the Health advice which includes advice on drugs (prescription drugs, e.g. sleeping tablets etc) and air pollution - https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/hong-kong.

14 May 2023
2023 OCEANIA TRANS TASMAN MASTERS HOCKEY CHALLENGE, CHRISTCHURCH RESULTS

The 2023 Oceania Trans Tasman Masters Hockey Challenge (known as Trans Tasman Challenge) is finished and was played with great rivalry, respect and sportsmanship as always.

Pictured below is the 55+ Women's team with the NZ team after their match.

Below is the tally of results across the teams that competed. And if you still haven't seen enough hockey, search for the livestreams on Youtube - Canterbury Hockey | Trans Tasman Masters Women or Men. All matches from pitch 1 were livestreamed and are still currently available.

Summary of Results 2023 Trans Tasman

26 April 2023
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS AND UMPIRES - 2023 MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Hockey Australia and Hockey Australia Masters Committee are seeking Expressions of Interest for Tournament Officials and Umpires for the 2023 Men's and Women's Masters Championships to be held in Perth across three tournaments. Applications for various full time (7 days or more) positions, and/or part time volunteer positions are sought.

HA / HAMC are seeking to fill the following positions:

• Tournament Director
• Assistant Tournament Director
• Assistant Tournament Director/Technical Officer
• Technical Officer
• Technical Assessor
• Umpire Manager
• Assistant Umpire Manager
• Umpire Coach
• Umpire Panel
• Technical Panel

Supporting information can be accessed here - (https://cdn.revolutionise.com.au/cups/hamasters/files/dmj4hko1oaqcbawr.pdf)

Specific position descriptions can be accessed here - (https://www.hockey.org.au/masters/position-descriptions/)

To nominate click here - (https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/185820/)

Registration for this event closes at Mon 08 May 2023 23:00.
 

26 April 2023
BENEFITS OF BEING INVOLVED IN MASTERS HOCKEY AS AN OFFICIAL

While the position of a hockey official can be challenging, it is also incredibly rewarding. You get to work closely with other officials, coaches, and players, building relationships and contributing to the hockey community.

If you're passionate about hockey and looking for another way to be involved in the sport, consider becoming a Masters hockey official. You'll be part of a community of dedicated individuals who share your love for the game, and you'll have the chance to make a real impact on the sport you love.

For those already involved:

· Improve your skills under tutelage of qualified Umpire Managers.

· Participate in games that match your ability under National Championship Competition Rules.

· Learn new skills by watching high quality games in lower age groups.

· Challenge yourself to be able to competently adjudicate Lower Age Group games that you have not been previously involved in.

· Develop skills required for Umpire Coaching.

For new Umpires at this Level:

· Improve your skills under tutelage of qualified Umpire Managers.

· Umpire at levels that may be higher than you normally do.

· Depending on performance, the opportunity is there to travel with National Masters Teams and Umpire at International Events including Masters World    Cups.

· For Umpires who find that they may not be able to maintain their performances at National Under Age and Country Championships, Masters can offer 
  an alternate Pathway.

· Many games in the Lower Masters Age Groups are very competitive and similar standard to many Under Age Championships. Working with older players
  requires different management skills which will develop your personal performance.

Position descriptions can be found at: https://www.hockey.org.au/masters/position-descriptions/

31 March 2023
2023 OCEANIA TRANS TASMAN CHALLENGE DRAW AND TRAINING TIMES
In just four weeks time tomorrow Australian representatives will be in New Zealand for the 2023 Ocean Trans Tasman Masters Challenge in Christchurch.  Our contingent of more than 330 Aussies is due to arrive in Christchurch on 29 April and will be spread around the city in a variety of accommodation.  Uniforms started to arrive this week and the draw and training times have been received and shared.  For our Australian masters supporters, here is the info:

2023 OTTMHC Draw

Training Times

If you're thinking about a supporters trip (we're not sure yet if any matches will be telecast), the FIH Pro League is still happening on Saturday/Sunday 29 & 30 April.

An update of the published Australian contingent members will be updated before Easter.

2 March 2023
2023 OCEANIA TRANS TASMAN CHALLENGE CONTINGENT UPDATES
Updated Team Lists for Men's & Women's teams have been added to the Masters page:

Australian Men's Team Lists - https://www.hockey.org.au/masters/australian-mens-teams/
Australian Women's Team Lists - https://www.hockey.org.au/masters/australian-womens-teams/

Australian Officials and Support Personnel.

HAMC congratulates all players, officials and support personnel and wish them well on their continued preparations.  The Australian contingent is preparing for the Challenge in Christchurch, NZ from Saturday 29 April with the first matches commencing on Tuesday 2 May.

24 February 2023
CONTINGENT MANAGER APPOINTED - 2023 TRANS TASMAN CHALLENGE
HAMC is pleased to announce the appointment of the Australian Contingent Manager for the 2023 Oceania Trans Tasman Masters Hockey Challenge in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Dr Karin Walduck will be the inaugural Contingent Manager to accompany the 16 Australian Masters Teams competing as one contingent at this event. Karin is well known by many in the masters and wider hockey community in her roles as past president of Hockey Queensland, current Women’s Masters Delegate and a goalkeeper who has played at national championships.

As Contingent Manager Karin will support all team managers, provide an Australian reference point for all members of the contingent and importantly provide formal representation of HAMC when committee members are involved in team duties.

HAMC look forward to the knowledge and experience that Karin will bring to this role for the entire Australian contingent.

3 February 2023
ANNOUNCEMENT – 2023 AUSTRALIAN 75+ MEN’S TEAM
Hockey Australia Masters have pleasure in announcing that an Australian 75+ Men’s Team have been selected to join the 2023 Oceania Trans Tasman Masters Hockey Challenge Australian contingent. This will be the first 75+ Men’s team to compete in this fierce rivalry that is always played in such good spirit.

Players and shadow players of the expected skill level were identified at the 2022 Men’s Masters Championships on the Gold Coast last October however the team could not be announced until there was certainty of competition from our friends and rivals, New Zealand.

The coach appointed for this team is John Watts who will be ably accompanied by manager, Ric Roberts.

HAMC congratulate all team members including those who were selected but have committed to other life events. We know that the team will be a force to be reckoned with in Christchurch.

Australia 75+ Men's team

23 January 2023
CALLING ALL COACHES - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST 60+ MEN'S TEAM
HAMC is seeking a coach for our 60+ Men's team that will compete in the Oceania Trans Tasman Masters Hockey Challenge in Christchurch, NZ. Commitment dates are Saturday 29 April - Saturday 7 May 2023 inclusive. All officials are expected to be self funded. This is a World Masters Hockey sanctioned event and Australia will have 7 Women's and 8 Men's teams competing from 35+ to 70+.  The last Trans Tasman event was held at the Gold Coast in 2019 and Australia haven't competed this event in New Zealand since 2017.  The 60+ Men's team that competed in the World Cup in Tokyo in 2022 were rewarded with Gold!

If you aspire to be an elite coach, expressions of interest are open until 6 February 2023 - https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/173850/.

23 January 2023
WELCOME TO 2023 SEASON
Welcome back masters for another season of hockey. Some will have been involved in summer hockey or officiating for Indoor and some masters are already training hard for the Oceania Trans Tasman Masters Hockey Challenge this May - or for other masters events locally.

We hope our community is healthy and rejuvenated and looking forward to all the hockey possible in 2023. The ho23ckey from the World Cup in India is certainly something to inspire us to stay involved in the sport we love for for another season and even try a few new tricks!

If you have a local masters event you would like to share with us, please email admin@hamc.org.au and we will add it to our calendar for 2023 and future years.

More great news about One Masters in Australia will be published on our facebook and our news blog soon - and if you would like to receive our newsletter, click on the E-Newsletter link on our webpage to register.

8 December 2022
WOMEN'S SURVEY - LAST OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE YOUR OPINION HEARD
Women's Masters Championships surveys close 9 December - links below:

Players - https://forms.gle/DbD3kTioYE4ax9Ha7

Team Officials - https://forms.gle/ndgdNWhVmqL71ZQB7

Tournament Officials - https://forms.gle/BzA2FCWZHdghK56p6

6 December 2022
HOCKEY AUSTRALIA MASTERS COMMITTEE RESTRUCTURE - NOMINATION INFORMATION
Information about the HAMC restructure, Pillar Groups Terms of Reference, and link to the Nomination Form to express your interest in the Pillar Groups can be found at the link below.
HAMC Pillar Groups - Information & Expression Of Interest Process

Nominations must be submitted to employment@hockey.org.au by 5pm Friday 16th December.

2 December 2022
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SURVEY 2022
Opportunity to influence decision making
At the beginning of 2022 members of the Masters community participated in a survey which led to the establishment of the 'One Masters' brand for which the tenets are Passion, Participation, Performance, and Partnerships.

The survey respondents raised concerns around the delivery of our National Championships.  This led to a project brief being developed to examine the current event delivery model in terms of scheduling during the year, format, bundling of age competitions and duration of the events.
The project is seeking opinions and suggestions from 2022 Championship participants and this survey will form an important part of the process.
It is estimated it will take you about 15 minutes to provide your feedback on match formats, timing and duration of championships, other masters events, etc.  

Women's masters participants who haven't yet responded to their survey email should do so by Friday 9 December.  

Men's Masters Players and Officials who attended the Men's Masters National Championships on the Gold Coast will be receiving an email with a link to the men's survey.  If you wish to contribute and do not receive an email, please click here to be involved National Championships Survey Men
The survey will remain open until Friday 9 December.

Thank you in advance  for contributing to the One Masters project.
One Masters - the journey continues.

1 December 2022
HOCKEY AUSTRALIA MASTERS COMMITTEE REVAMP LEADING INTO 2023
One Masters, the journey continues
A multi faceted internal review of Hockey Australia Masters Committee (HAMC) and its Operational Groups based on 2022 operations has resulted in identification of changes to be implemented to provide a better use of volunteer resources. 

The remodelled structure of HAMC will result in a more focused approach to operations, improved linkages at the different levels and contribute to greater efficiencies.  It will also continue to align the women’s and men’s processes and breakdown gender specific cultures in delivery of the ‘One Masters’ brand and its tenets of Passion, Participation, Performance and Partnerships.

The Engagement and Communication position will not maintained in the new structure and the Transition Implementation position is at the end of its term.  An Administration and Communication position has been created to support the overall operations of HAMC.    

The Member Association (MA) Representatives found it difficult to represent the views of the Masters Delegates due to a variety of differences in MA (State/Territory) Masters operations.  This was also evident in feedback from the MA Delegates, resulting in reconsideration of these positions.  HAMC Chair, Sue Briggs has stated that “Communication with the MA Delegates is imperative, and we have still not done this well enough. We have to look at other ways to engage with the MA Delegates in order to better deliver the One Masters program”.  

A Member Association CEO representative on HAMC has been recommended, to provide an increased awareness and promotion of Masters community activities to their CEO colleagues. 

The Men's and Women's Operational Groups that are responsible for delivery of HAMC activities will be remodelled into 3 Pillar groups:  Events and Officiating, National Teams, and Growth and Promotion.  This model will spread the load in the areas that are most prevalent in the operations of Masters Hockey.   To maximise connectivity across the Pillar Groups and to HAMC, the Convenor of each Pillar Group will be a member of HAMC.  
The Pillar Groups are another move towards breaking down the gender specific cultures and each Pillar Group will have a gender balance principle built into them.

An expression of interest process will occur in December with a view for the new structure to be operational by January 2023.

30 November 2022
CALLING FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR A CONTINGENT MANAGER AT THE OCEANIA TRANS TASMAN MASTERS HOCKEY CHALLENGE
HAMC is seeking expressions of interest for a Contingent Manager to represent HAMC supporting the Australian contingent at the Oceania Trans Tasman Masters Hockey Challenge in Christchurch, New Zealand in May 2023

Link for Contingent Manager expression of interest information

Position descriptions are available from the HA Masters web page - https://www.hockey.org.au/play/masters-hockey/ and go to Position Descriptions.

Expressions of interest close 19/12/2022.

14 November 2022
CONGRATULATIONS TO TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS - 2023 TRANS TASMAN CHALLENGE
HA Masters Appointment panel with the support of HA Officiating Advisory Group considered many applications received from officials keen to officiate at the event in New Zealand next May and have appointed a group of well qualified Umpires and Technical Officials. We are confident these respected Australian Masters officials will provide a high standard of officiating working together with the New Zealand officials.

Tournament Officials

7 November 2022
HA MASTERS COMMITTEE ADMINISTRATION & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Volunteer Opportunity.
Please click the links below for more information.

Position Description
Nomination Form

24 October 2022
CONGRATULATIONS TO TEAM OFFICIALS - 2023 TRANS TASMAN CHALLENGE
HA Masters announce the Team Officials appointed to the Australian Men's Masters Teams for the 2023 Trans Tasman Challenge.

HA Masters is confident this is a diverse blend of skill and experience to guide the Men's teams. Physio & Massage Therapy appointments will be announced in November.

20 October 2022

Nominations close on Monday 7 November for the 2022 Masters Indoor Challenge in Goulburn.

Information regarding the tournament can be found here. Get your team nomination in now.

19 October 2022
CALLING FOR NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICIALS AND UMPIRES FOR THE HOCKEY AUSTRALIA MASTERS INDOOR CHALLENGE

Expressions of interest are sought for funded positions for:
Technical Delegate, Assistant Technical Delegate, Umpires' Manager, Assistant Umpires' Manager.

Expressions of interest are also sought for unfunded Technical Officials and Umpires.

Position descriptions are available from the HA Masters website (minimum 3 days availability required for funded positions).

Links for Funded Officials and Volunteer expressions of interest
Link for Tournament Officials

Please support this initiative to provide an interstate/regional Indoor hockey opportunity for our Masters players by sharing this information with your hockey contacts.

18 October 2022
The Hockey Australia Masters Trans-Tasman contingent is seeking additional Physiotherapists, Sports Trainers and Massage Therapists to support the Men’s teams (35+ to 70+) attending the Trans-Tasman event in Christchurch, NZ from 29 April to 7 May 2023.

Applications close 31 October at 11pm AEDT.
Previous applicants remain current and need not reapply.
Click here to apply and for additional details

17 October 2022
MASTERS INDOOR CHALLENGE - OFFICIALS & TEAMS - MEN & WOMEN
Calling for Expressions of Interest - Goulburn 25-27 November 2022 

Funded TD, ATD, UM & AUM positions. Also seeking unfunded volunteers.

OFFICIALS EOIs CLOSE NEXT MON 24 OCT. Click here to register your EOI now.

TEAM NOMINATIONS are open until Monday 7 November. Click here to nominate a team.