Getting children involved in sport and keeping them involved has great benefits for the children, and for the whole of the sporting community. Having more players join our sport at the lower age levels helps to maintain participation rates and competitions as they grow. The Geelong Hockey Association is keen to see lots of new...
The 2020 hockey season (you know – the one we almost had) is behind us, and now it’s time to look forward to playing this great game in 2021. There are currently 625 registered members for the Geelong Hockey Association, which is a fantastic effort given the year that it was. But as we hope...
Congratulations to the members elected to the Geelong Hockey Association Executive Committee at the Annual Meeting on December 9. The Committee will guide the growth and development of hockey in Geelong for the 2020/ 2021 year. President: Alan Climpson Secretary: Peter Stuart Committee members: Daniel Glenn, Stuart Lucas, Emmaline Shand Vacancies exist for the position...
The Hockey Victoria Return to Hockey Guidelines have been updated to include the DHHS restrictions effective as of November 22. The GHA Return to Play guidelines reflect the 6 COVIDSafe principles. All participants are expected to comply with these guidelines. COVIDSafe Principles Ensure physical distancing. Enter Stead Park via the gate on the left, exit...
The Annual General Meeting of the Geelong Hockey Association, scheduled for November 25, has been deferred because a quorum could not be formed. The meeting has been deferred until Wednesday, December 9, 2020 with venue/meeting arrangements to be confirmed and advised. This is a completely new meeting and therefore all the same paperwork is needed...
The 2020/2021 Geelong Hockey Association Senior and Masters Summer Hockey competitions begin on November 25/26. Round 1 fixtures are available for both Senior and Masters competitions. The competitions will have 4 rounds before Christmas and a further 5 rounds in January/ February. The competitions are half-field for mixed teams with 7 players per team....
HOCKEY IS BACK Hockey Geelong Sharks are a representative team, made up of players mainly from the Geelong region, representing the Geelong Hockey Association in the Hockey Victoria metropolitan competition. The HG Sharks currently field teams in both Men’s and Women’s Vic League 1 and Vic League 1 Reserves competitions. The HG Sharks Men...
Team entries are now open for the 2020/2021 Geelong Hockey Association Senior and Masters Summer Hockey competitions. The Last Step of the Coronavirus Roadmap for Re-opening includes the return of contact sport for adults. Anticipating that this step will be confirmed on November 22, this will allow the commencement of summer hockey competitions for senior...
The Geelong Hockey Association Junior Summer Hockey competition begins on October 26/ 27, with teams for players from U8 Mixed through to U17 Mixed. With the winter season suspended after 2 rounds due to COVID restrictions, a return to play for the summer competition has been eagerly anticipated by many. Although senior teams are...
Applications for 2021 coaching positions for the Hockey Geelong Sharks men’s and women’s teams are now open. Hockey Geelong Sharks are a representative team, made up of players mainly from the Geelong region, representing the Geelong Hockey Association in the Hockey Victoria metropolitan competition. The HG Sharks currently field teams in both Men’s and...
