News - Hockey Australia

‘A huge coup’ - Hockey celebrates landmark investment in Canberra

Hockey in Australia has achieved another significant milestone, securing a landmark $1.5 million investment from the Australian Government to further grow hockey in Canberra.

Canberra Australian Government HockeyACT

Thu 10 Apr 2025

Belgium’s Darran Bisley completes Hockeyroos’ and Kookaburras’ coaching lineups

The Hockeyroos and Kookaburras have bolstered their coaching lineups with European flair, appointing Belgium Under-21 Women’s coach Darran Bisley as Program Assistant Coach.

Hockeyroos Kookaburras Coaching Darran Bisley

Wed 09 Apr 2025

2025 National Men’s Development Squad Announced!

Hockey Australia has named a 14-strong National Men’s Development Squad, loaded with experience, showcasing hockey’s immense depth at the highest level in 2025.

National Development Squad

Thu 27 Mar 2025

A Win for Hockey – Gold Coast Named as 2032 Olympic Hockey Venue

Hockey Australia and Hockey Queensland proudly welcome today’s landmark announcement from the 100-day review, confirming the Gold Coast Hockey Centre as the official venue for hockey at the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.

Tue 25 Mar 2025

Polytan to become Official Turf Partner of Hockey Australia and Hockey One League

Hockey in Australia is set to get a world-class boost, with the world’s leading turf manufacturer, Polytan, taking the helm as the Official Turf Partner of Hockey Australia and the Hockey One League.

Polytan Hockey Australia Partnerships

Tue 25 Mar 2025

Tim Strapp to lead the Jillaroos to the 2025 Junior World Cup

Jillaroos’ Assistant Coach, Tim Strapp, has today been announced to step up as the Head Coach of the team and will lead the side to the Junior World Cup in Santiago, Chile, this December.

Jillaroos Head Coach Tim Strapp

Mon 24 Mar 2025

Let’s pledge to respect officials and umpires at all levels of hockey in 2025

To the Australian Hockey Community, As another exciting hockey season hits off across the country, it's a perfect opportunity to remind ourselves of the vital importance of showing respect and courtesy to our dedicated officials and umpires at every level of the game.

Pledge Respect Officials Hockey Australia CEO David Pryles

Mon 24 Mar 2025

Hockeyroos and Kookaburras march on with ASICS until LA 2028

The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos are stepping into a new Olympic cycle with ASICS after Hockey Australia today announced a three-and-a-half-year partnership extension with the apparel and footwear giant.

Hockeyroos Kookaburras ASICS Partnership

Wed 19 Mar 2025

Hockey’s Sporting Schools program surges in 2024

Hockey in Australia has grown exponentially, with the latest results from the Australian Sports Commission revealing significant growth in hockey’s Sporting Schools program.

Hockey Australia Schools Hookin2Hockey Schools Australian Schools Commission Sporting Schools

Fri 14 Mar 2025

Full Squad Announcement: Goal-scoring prowess and versatility make up Hager’s final seven

The final seven spots in the Kookaburras 2025 Squad have been decided, with Head Coach Mark Hager and selectors announcing a versatile mix of exceptional talent with an eye to the 2026 World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Kookaburras Squad Announcement 2025 Kookaburras Squad

Tue 11 Mar 2025

Statement - AltiusRT Data Exposure Incident

All Australian Hockey Organisations are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our members' information. We have been notified of an inadvertent data exposure involving the AltiusRT competition management platform which resulted in some personal information being unintentionally accessible. This issue has now been resolved within Hockey platforms.

Hockey Australia Statement

Thu 06 Mar 2025

Kookaburras dominate world number two Belgium in marathon upset

The Kookaburras have rocketed up the FIH Pro League rankings after upsetting World number two Belgium 3-1 in their last match in Santiago del Estero. The Hockeyroos ended their campaign with a narrow 2-3 loss to Belgium.

FIH Pro League Kookaburras Hockeyroos Belgium FIH Pro League Argentina

Tue 25 Feb 2025

Jade Smith stars as Hockeyroos and Kookaburras go down to Argentina

The Kookaburras and the Hockeyroos have gone down to Argentina in tough conditions in Santiago del Estero.

FIH Pro League Hockeyroos Kookaburas FIH Pro League - Argentina

Mon 24 Feb 2025

Kookaburras, Hockeyroos suffer narrow losses to world number two & three Belgium

A scintillating match against world number two Belgium ended in shootout heartbreak for the Kookaburras, after a world-class goalkeeping display saw the two sides locked at 2-all at full time.

Hockeyroos Kookaburras Belgium FIH Pro League FIH Pro League - Argentina

Sat 22 Feb 2025

Kookaburras continue title defence with statement win, Hockeyroos valiant in narrow loss to World No. 2 Argentina

The Kookaburras have produced an impressive 2-0 win to open their Argentina FIH Pro League campaign, while the Hockeyroos have held the Olympic bronze medallists to a narrow 1-2 loss.

Kookaburras Hockeyroos Belgium Argentina FIH Pro League 7plus Santiago

Fri 21 Feb 2025

Jillaroos Head Coach Stacia Strain resigns after three years at the helm

Jillaroos’ Head Coach, Stacia Strain, has announced she is stepping down following over three years in charge of the women’s junior national hockey team.

Jillaroos Stacia Strain

Wed 19 Feb 2025

Australian hockey’s bumper 2025 suite of National Championships announced!

The New Year marks the start of a brand-new Hockey Australia National Championships calendar. The dates have been set for state and territory teams across the country, with Hockey Australia unveiling an exciting 2025 schedule for the hockey pathway events, from Under 14s all the way through to Masters.

Hockey Australia National Championships LiveHockey Adelaide Bendigo Perth Rockhampton Hobart Newcastle Brisbane

Wed 19 Feb 2025

Squad Announcement: Hockeyroos unleash new electric talent for FIH Pro League in Argentina

The Hockeyroos are motivated to continue their winning start for 2025, naming a dynamic 18-strong squad to take on world number two Argentina and world number three Belgium at the next stage of the FIH Pro League in Argentina.

Hockeyroos FIH Pro League FIH Pro League Argentina Squad Announcement

Fri 14 Feb 2025