Geelong Hockey Association members may be aware that Golden Plains Hockey Club have been having some administrative difficulties recently, making it problematic to organise their teams. The GHA Strategic Plan aims to increase membership across all affiliated clubs. The continuing operation of more clubs with a sustainable method of operation, rather than less clubs, is...
Peter Newton Denture Clinic will be at Stead Park to take orders for custom fitted mouthguards on: Tuesday May 4 – 4.30 to 7.00 pm Wednesday May 5 – 4.30 to 7.00 pm Private health fund rebates may apply. No appointment is required – just turn up. Mouthguards are available in 35 different colours for...
There are a number of grant programs currently available to provide funding support for community sporting clubs. Community Sport Short-Term Survival Package This $40 million Victorian Government program provides urgent support to help organisations and associations ride out the economic impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and help them reboot, rebound and recover. The Geelong...
The Burns Family have had a long association with the Geelong Hockey Association, hence the ‘Burns Family End’ sign on Pitch 1 at Stead Park The Geelong Hockey community is greatly saddened to hear that Ricky Burns is now facing further challenges to his health. The associated financial costs of significant health challenges can add...
The 2021 National Country Championships will be held in Albany WA, from August 7-14th. Hockey Victoria will be sending both a Men’s & Women’s team to the championships. Nominations for players are NOW OPEN and closing on May 14. Players must be registered with a Country team or Association to be eligible for selection. Many Geelong...
The Queen’s Birthday weekend reminds us what we like about hockey! Fun playing hockey Playing with players from other local clubs instead of against them Meeting old friends and making new ones from all across Victoria Representing your Association and letting the Geelong community know what hockey is all about It’s a great way to...
The Victorian Junior Country Championships for 2021 will be held on Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th May at Essendon Hockey Centre (Under 13s) and Greensborough Hockey Centre (Under 15s). Geelong Hockey Association invites members to be involved and nominate to be part of the GHA teams in: U13 Girls U13 Boys U15 Girls U15 Boys...
We are all looking forward to Round 1 of the 2021 hockey season, coming up this weekend. It’s fantastic to see 45 teams playing in both senior and junior competitions. While it seems as if COVID is not such a problem now, we should not forget how easily this can change. The Geelong Hockey Association...
Hockey Is Back! The 2021 hockey season begins on April 24 & 25, and we are so glad to see all our players and teams out on the pitch again. Viva Energy Backs Hockey We are very pleased to announce that Viva Energy Australia have agreed to support the Geelong Hockey Association in its efforts...
Geelong Hockey Association was well represented at the recent Australian U15 and U18 Championships, and we are very proud of the efforts of our young players. The U18 Championships were held in Launceston, with Victoria winning a Silver medal in the women’s competition and a Bronze medal in the Men’s competition. Geelong representatives in the...