Wellington Hockey

A huge congratulations to Julia Gluyas, Riana Pho and Finn Ward on their selection to the Vantage Black Sticks squads for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup! 🇳🇿🏑

The Black Sticks Men and Women will head to Belgium and the Netherlands this August to compete against the world's best.

This is an incredible achievement and a reflection of the dedication, hard work and commitment each of you has shown throughout your hockey journey. Representing New Zealand on the world stage is something to be incredibly proud of, and Wellington is thrilled to see three of our own pulling on the black shirt.

Best of luck to Julia, Riana and Finn as you take on the world's best at the Hockey World Cup. The entire Wellington Hockey community will be behind you every step of the way! 💛🖤🇳🇿

Have you read our latest newsletter yet?

Catch up on the latest news and updates from around Wellington Hockey.

🔗 Read it online: https://mailchi.mp/wellingtonhockey/july-2026-newsletter

Build the skills that matter when the pressure is on!

As we head into playoffs, finals and representative tournaments, Wellington Hockey is excited to be hosting a Conflict Management & De-escalation Workshop, facilitated by Max Wallace, an experienced umpire and member of the Wellington Hockey Officials Working Group.

This practical, interactive session will provide real-world techniques to help you:
• Manage difficult conversations
• De-escalate conflict in high-pressure situations
• Communicate confidently and effectively
• Foster a positive and respectful environment across our game

While the workshop has been developed with officials in mind, it is open to the entire Wellington hockey community. Whether you're an official, coach, player, team manager, club volunteer or parent, these are valuable skills that can make a real difference both on and off the field.

Wednesday 29 July
6:00pm to 7:30pm
National Hockey Stadium Pavilion

Pizza will be provided after the workshop. Register by Tuesday 28 July via the link below to secure your place and assist with catering.

RSVP to Workshop: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/yCkAXzWcsY

More Info: https://www.wellingtonhockey.org.nz/news/build-your-confidence-with-our-conflict-management-%26-de-escalation-workshop

Don't miss out on Wellington Hockey's biggest development programme of the year! The In-Season Development Programme (ISDP) is designed to help players grow their skills, confidence, and game understanding in a fun, high-quality training environment.

As part of the programme, players also have the opportunity to attend the Lower North Island Regional Events during the Term 3 school holidays, including the U13 Festival in Whanganui and the U16 Tournament in Palmerston North.

Registrations are still open, but close on 22 July, so make sure you secure your spot!
Have any questions? Email [email protected] or U16s, or [email protected] for U13s.

Find more information on our website: https://www.wellingtonhockey.org.nz/news/registrations-now-open-for-wellington-hockey's-u13-%26-u16-in-season-development-programme

Register now via PlayHQ
Under 13 ISDP: https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/e5e96f
Under 16 ISDP: https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/09ae2f

Junior hockey is back this weekend! 🏑🖤💛

We're looking forward to seeing everyone back out on the turf for another great weekend of fun, teamwork, and plenty of smiles. See you on Saturday!

Junior Hockey is back this weekend! 🏑

We hope everyone has enjoyed the school holidays and is ready to get back out on the turf.

Be sure to check your draw on PlayHQ before heading to your game. We can't wait to see everyone back for another great term of hockey!

🏑 It's not too late to join the fun!

Registrations are still open for Term 3 Funsticks – the perfect introduction to hockey for Year 1 & 2 players. With sessions running across five locations in the Wellington region, there's still time to get involved.

Find out more on our website here: https://www.wellingtonhockey.org.nz/juniors/programmes/funsticks

Register your Child Today:
https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/eac724

Final Placings | 2026 National U18 Tournament

An outstanding week of hockey comes to a close for our Wellington U18 representative teams.

Wellington U18 Women finish 6th in Palmerston North, while our Wellington U18 Men finish 10th in Tauranga after seven hard-fought matches.

Both teams represented Wellington with pride, showing resilience, teamwork and growth throughout the tournament. The experiences and lessons gained this week will no doubt set them up well for the future.

A huge thank you to our players, coaches, managers, supporters and whānau for everything you've contributed throughout the tournament.

A special thank you to Accountants Plus for their continued support of our Wellington U18 representative programme. Your backing helps make opportunities like these possible for our athletes.

Congratulations to both teams on a fantastic tournament. 💛🖤

Some snaps from the final days of the tournament as our Wellington U18 Men finished their week in Tauranga. Thanks to everyone who supported the team throughout the campaign.

Auckland Blue claimed the win in our final match, with our Wellington U18 Women finishing the tournament in 6th place.

A fantastic week of hockey from the team, who represented Wellington with pride throughout the tournament. Thanks to everyone who supported them along the way. 💛🖤