News - Hockey Australia

Hockey Australia launches milestone Parliamentary Friends of Hockey Group

Sport funding, new directions for sports diplomacy and the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are top of the agenda for the new Parliamentary Friends of Hockey in Australia group (PFG), launched in Canberra on Thursday.

Parliamentary Friends of Hockey Hockey Australia

Thu 04 Jul 2024

Kookaburras winning run ends against world number ones

The Kookaburras unbeaten start to 2024 and their first stage of Olympic preparation has come to an end with a 5-3 loss against the Netherlands.

FIH Pro League Kookaburras Hockey Australia

Mon 26 Feb 2024

Kookaburras ascend Pro League table with sixth straight win

The Kookaburras are striking distance away from taking top spot on the FIH Pro League standings after securing another perfect 3-point victory in India, this time over League newcomers Ireland.

FIH Pro League Kookaburras Hockey Australia

Fri 23 Feb 2024

Kookaburras dominate Spain to remain unbeaten in 2024

A 4-1 win for the Kookaburras saw them move to second place on the FIH Pro League table and - despite only playing half as many matches - only 5 points behind the world number one Netherlands side.

FIH Pro League Kookaburras Hockey Australia

Thu 22 Feb 2024

Australia’s #HockeyHeroes volunteer photo competition a huge success as winners announced

The winning entries of Hockey Australia’s #HockeyHeroes volunteer photo competition have been announced. The inaugural competition was a resounding success, with over 150 people submitting photos in what is a true testament to the many volunteers in the sport across the country.

Hockey Heroes Hockey Australia Hockey SA Hockey ACT Hockey NSW

Wed 11 Oct 2023

Hockey to receive Commonwealth Games Australia ‘Green2Gold2Great’ funding

Australia’s national hockey teams, the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos, have received a welcome funding injection, with hockey named amongst 22 sports to benefit from the Commonwealth Games Australia’s (CGA) Green2Gold2Great initiative.

Commonwealth Games Kookaburras Hockeyroos Hockey Australia

Tue 10 Oct 2023

John McBryde one of a kind in two countries

Former Kookaburra John McBryde has entered rarified air after becoming an inductee into the Hall of Fame of two national hockey bodies.

John McBryde Field Hockey Canada Hockey Australia Hall of Fame

Wed 13 Sep 2023

Update on future participation of Hockey Australia in the FIH Pro League

Hockey Australia is committed to the need for an organised and structured international programme from the end of 2024 to 2027.

FIH Pro League Kookaburras Hockeyroos Hockey Australia

Mon 11 Sep 2023

Hockey Australia signs UN Climate Change Framework

Hockey Australia (HA) is proud to announce it has signed the UN Climate Change Sports for Climate Action Framework, pledging the organisation’s commitment to environmental sustainability.

UN Climate Change Sports for Climate Action Framework Hockey Australia

Thu 27 Jul 2023

Best of Australian hockey now LIVE and free on 7plus

Hockey Australia is excited to announce a landmark new partnership with the Seven Network, which will see the best of Australian hockey broadcast live and free on Channel 7 and 7plus.

7plus 7Sport Hockey Australia Kookaburras Hockeyroos Hockey One League

Mon 10 Jul 2023

Hockey Australia statement on the Voice

The Hockey Australia Board has provided the following on the Voice and the upcoming referendum.

the Voice Hockey Australia

Thu 06 Jul 2023

BLACKROLL® rolls on with Hockey Australia

Hockey Australia’s partnership with BLACKROLL® Australia continues to go from strength to strength following the announcement that the global company has renewed its contract.

BLACKROLL® Australia Hockey Australia David Pryles Chris Heppeler

Tue 30 May 2023

Hockey Australia committed to legacy project for Brisbane 2032

Hockey Australia, in conjunction and collaboration with Hockey Queensland, fully supports calls for a permanent and lasting hockey legacy from the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.

Brisbane 2032 Olympics Hockey Australia Hockey Queensland David Pryles Alison Lyons

Wed 05 Apr 2023

Update on EOI process for High Performance Centre of Excellence

Hockey Australia advises the process to determine the future ‘High Performance Centre of Excellence’ in Australia is progressing in accordance with the foreshadowed timetable.

High Performance Centre of Excellence Hockey Australia

Wed 24 Aug 2022

Country players to bolster Australian Hockey5s program

Following the conclusion of the recent Hockey Australia Country Challenge in Albany, 20 athletes were selected in an extended 2023 Australian Hockey5s Squad.

Hockey5s Hockey Australia Michael Nelson

Mon 22 Aug 2022

Major hockey events coming to New South Wales in 2023-24

Select Kookaburras and Hockeyroos international matches, plus an array of Hockey Australia’s premier national events will be held in New South Wales over the next two years.

Destination NSW Hockey Australia FIH Pro League

Mon 22 Aug 2022

Hockey Australia welcomes ADF as an Affiliate Partner

The Australian Defence Force’s (ADF’s) long standing association with hockey has been acknowledged with Associate Membership status by Hockey Australia (HA).

Australian Defence Force Hockey Australia Country Challenge

Fri 05 Aug 2022

Hockey Australia launches new Facilities Information Hub

The future prosperity of hockey in Australia has taken a significant leap forward with the establishment of a world standard national Facilities Information Hub for the sport.

Facilities Information Hub Hockey Australia Alastair Cox Martin Sheppard

Thu 14 Jul 2022