Yearly Archive: 2020

GHA Committee for 2021

December 10, 2020

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...


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Return To Hockey COVID Update

December 4, 2020

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...


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Annual Meeting Deferred

November 27, 2020

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...


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Senior & Masters Summer Fixtures

November 22, 2020

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....


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HG Sharks Men Pre-Season

November 13, 2020

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...


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Senior Summer Hockey Start

November 10, 2020

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...


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Junior Summer Hockey Begins

October 23, 2020

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...


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Hockey Geelong Sharks – 2021 Coach Applications Open

October 22, 2020

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...


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GHA Annual General Meeting

October 18, 2020

The Annual General Meeting of any organisation is an opportunity to review the successes of the year just finished, and identify any areas where the expectations of members were not met. The AGM gives members a report on the activities and the finances of the organisation, and the opportunity to ask questions. It is also...


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Summer Hockey Team Entries Open

October 6, 2020

Team entries are now open for the Geelong Hockey Association 2020/ 2021 Junior Summer Hockey Competition.   The easing of restrictions for community sport in regional Victoria has allowed the return of the summer competition for players aged 18 and under. At this stage there is no competition for senior players as DHHS restrictions allow...


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