Gympie Hockey (GDHA)

Indoor State Championships – Expressions of Interest Now Open!

It's time to start planning for the 2026 Indoor State Championship season, and we're excited to open Expressions of Interest for our representative teams!

The response from our U14 Girls has already been incredible, and we're now looking to see what interest there is across our other eligible age groups (including a possible second U14 girls team).

If your child is keen to experience the fast-paced game of indoor hockey, develop their skills and represent Gympie & District Hockey Association, we'd love to hear from you.

👉 Please complete the Expression of Interest form for your player's age group using the link below.

U14 Boys
U14 Girls
U16 Boys
U18 Mens
U18 Womens
Opens Mens & Womens
Masters Mens & Womens

We're also calling for coaches, team managers, technical officials and umpires. These roles are vital, and without enough officials, our teams will not be able to attend the State Championships. If you're willing to help make these opportunities possible for our players, please submit a nomination too.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support representative hockey in Gympie. We can't wait to see what this indoor season brings!

🔗 Expression of Interest: https://www.gympiehockey.org.au/events

🏆 Knockout Cup Weekend is here!

Not every team is playing this weekend as we celebrate our annual Knockout Cup, but we'll be back to our normal competition draw next week.

Even if you're not on the field, we'd love to see you at the club! Come along, support your teammates, soak up the atmosphere and cheer on some great hockey.

📣 Best Cheer Squad Competition (inspired by our U14 cheer squads)
Bring your loudest cheers and biggest team spirit for your chance to win a Burrito Bar vouchers! We have prizes for both our Friday night and Saturday supporters, so get your crew together and make some noise.

Good luck to all of our teams competing this weekend!

We're excited to have everyone back in action this weekend!

After a few representative carnivals and school holiday breaks, it's great to see all of our junior and senior teams returning to the field for another exciting round of hockey.

📅 Please note: There will be no training on Wednesday this week.

Instead, we'll see everyone back at the hockey fields for games on Friday and Saturday!

Check out this week's draw below.

Good luck to all players, coaches, managers, umpires and volunteers. We can't wait to see another fantastic weekend of hockey!

Our U14 Boys are doing Gympie proud!

A huge congratulations to our U14 Boys who are currently competing at the State Championships! The boys have shown incredible determination, teamwork and heart, already winning 3 out of their 5 games and representing Gympie with pride every time they step onto the field.

The support from the sidelines has been just as impressive, with our loud and proud Gympie cheer squad making sure the boys know their whole community is behind them.

A very special thank you also goes to the incredible businesses and families who helped make this trip possible.

💙 Lantrak – thank you for your generous sponsorship towards the boys' championship fees. Lantrak - Resource Management
💙 VVA Engineering – thank you for providing the team with their fantastic training shirts.
💙 And to the wonderful Goodhew family – thank you for your incredible generosity in purchasing brand-new playing uniforms for the entire team. Your support means so much to these boys and our club.

Good luck for the remainder of the tournament, boys. Keep playing for each other, enjoy every moment, and know that your entire Gympie Hockey family is cheering you on from home! 💙

Want to Learn More About Hockey?

One of the questions we often get from parents, new players and even coaches is...

"Where can I learn more about the rules of hockey?"

Whether you're new to the sport or have been involved for years, there are some fantastic free resources available to help you better understand the game.

📖 1. FIH Rules of Hockey
The official rule book used around the world. It includes the complete rules, diagrams and explanations.
👉 https://www.fih.hockey/about-fih/official-documents/rules-of-hockey

🇦🇺 2. Hockey Australia Player Resources
Hockey Australia also has a range of resources for players, coaches and families to help explain the game and support your hockey journey.
👉 https://www.hockey.org.au/resources/player-hub/general-and-event-resources

Hockey is a sport with lots of rules, and everyone started somewhere. If you're unsure about something, ask!

🏑 Your coach.
👨‍👩‍👧 Other hockey parents.
👥 Experienced players.
💙 Our Club President and committee.

One thing you'll quickly discover is that hockey people love talking about hockey! We'd much rather answer a question than have someone confused about a rule.

General and Event Resources - Hockey Australia Hockey Australia is the National Sporting Organisation for hockey, overseeing the sport in Australia.

A huge congratulations to all of the girls selected to represent Gympie Hockey at the Southern Cross Cup on Sunday 9 August.

Being selected to represent your club is a fantastic achievement and a reward for your hard work, commitment and enthusiasm throughout the trials. We can't wait to see you all pull on the Gympie colours and enjoy this exciting day of hockey!

Team Managers will be in contact as soon as possible with team information, communication channels and everything you need to know leading up to the carnival.

Training Schedule for both teams:
📅 Thursdays (starting Thursday 16th July)
🕓 4:15pm – 5:30pm

Please note your coaches may request more training sessions.

We can't wait to watch you represent Gympie Hockey at Southern Cross Cup.

URGENT DRAW UPDATE – TONIGHT'S GAMES 🚨

Due to a high number of player unavailabilities, tonight's draw has been updated.

🏑 Women's: One full game only.

🏑 Men's:

7:00pm
8:00pm

Please help us spread the word by sharing this update with your teammates and anyone who may not see this post.

Thank you for your understanding, and we'll see you at the fields!

Huge Announcement 📣
Congratulations to Stella Dunn on being awarded Player of the Final at the U14 State Championships.

Selected by the Queensland selectors, this award recognises the standout player in the championship final and is a testament to Stella's outstanding performance on the biggest stage.

We are so proud of your determination, skill and hard work throughout the tournament. Congratulations on a truly well-deserved honour, Stella!
Your future is bright. ⭐👏

It's another quiet week around the club, with only our Men's and Women's teams taking the field this weekend. Be sure to get down and support them if you can!

Our junior players are enjoying one more week of their school holiday break before returning to competition next weekend.

A huge good luck goes to our U14 Boys representative teams, who are travelling to Ipswich this weekend to compete in the U14 State Championships. We know you'll represent Gympie with pride, play hard, support each other, and most importantly, have fun. We can't wait to follow your results!

Check out this week's draw below and we'll see you at the hockey!

THEY DID IT! Our Gympie U14 Girls are Division 3 Queensland State Champions!

A 3–0 Grand Final victory capped off a tournament that was nothing short of extraordinary.

✨ Undefeated across 7 games
✨ 22 goals scored
✨ 79 attacking corners earned
✨ Just ONE goal conceded all tournament
✨ Division 3 State Champions!

What makes this achievement even more remarkable is the age of this team. We had just one 14-year-old, three 13-year-olds, and the rest of the squad were 12 years old and under.

This group isn't just celebrating an incredible result today, they're building a legacy for the future of Gympie Hockey.

The transformation from last year is simply unbelievable. Twelve months ago, many of these girls were only 10 and 11 years old. They lost every game, didn't score a goal, but they never gave up.

One year later, with almost the very same team, they have climbed to the very top.

This is what happens when hard work meets belief. When teammates become lifelong friends. When coaches, managers and families invest countless hours into helping young athletes grow - not just as hockey players, but as confident, resilient and humble young women.

To our amazing coaching staff, team manager, supportive families, sponsors, and every person who cheered these girls on from home... thank you. This victory belongs to all of you too.

Girls, you have made Gympie incredibly proud. Enjoy every moment of this achievement... you've earned it.

Medal and trophy photo to come!