Monthly Archive: October 2024

GHA Annual General Meeting 2024

October 26, 2024

All members of the Geelong hockey community and other interested people are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Geelong Hockey Association. Note:  the meeting was originally scheduled for Wednesday November 27, but has been moved to Tuesday November 26. 6.30 to 8.30 pm Stead Park, John St, Corio Further information will be...


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2024 Hockey Roadshows Help Wanted

October 21, 2024

The GHA Recruiting team has been very busy this year, allowing more than 4700 students to try hockey during class time. The practical experience of the Roadshow sessions allows students to get a taste of what the game is about and offers them the chance to learn more at Hookin2Hockey programs outside of school. Thanks...


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Premier League for Sharks Men

October 18, 2024

Hockey Victoria have confirmed that the HG Sharks Men shall be playing in the Premier League next season. This is a great achievement for all concerned. To coach Blair Chalmers a huge congratulations for his tireless work on guiding a young team to winning the Grand Final. The players trained and played well to give...


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Hockey Geelong Junior Sharks for 2025

October 17, 2024

Nominations are invited for the Hockey Geelong Junior Sharks teams for 2025.  All players in the U14 and U16 age groups are encouraged to trial. Nominations close October 31.                           Nominate here or scan below to access the nomination form.  


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Welcome to our new Groundsperson, Russell Allthorpe

October 16, 2024

On behalf of the GHA we welcome our new groundsperson Russell Allthorpe to his new role. Russell shall be opening and closing Stead Park for your convenience as well as being in the canteen and ensuring our facilities are of the high standard they should be.   Russell is not new to hockey as his son Jesse...


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Summer Hockey with TAP Mortgage Solutions

October 14, 2024

Welcome to the 2024/25 Summer Hockey Season! Hi everyone, We’re beyond excited to kick off this summer season with over 50 teams—what an incredible turnout! Whether you’re returning after winter or giving hockey a go for the first time, it’s fantastic to have so many of you with us. Hockey is all about bringing people...


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Geelong Hockey Association Forum

October 9, 2024

📅    Tuesday 29 th October, 2024 Stead Park ⌚     From 7.00pm. Drinks and nibbles provided.   This is a very important gathering and we are asking that each club will send at least two representatives. We shall be inviting a range of people like Life Members and those who have had significant input in...


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Hockey Injuries Survey

October 9, 2024

Dear Hockey Players,   Researchers at La Trobe University are seeking volunteer research participants to be involved in a study about injuries sustained in the 2024 winter season. We have created an online survey about hockey training, facilities and injuries sustained during the 2024 winter season (HEC24138). Even if you didn’t sustain any injuries in...


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50 Years of Hockey for Karen Kolsch

October 6, 2024

Saints Hockey Club held their 2024 Presentation Night yesterday and acknowledged Karen Kolsch for her 50 years of playing, dedication and involvement in hockey.    Karen was a part of the inaugural Saints Hockey Club team in 1974 and is a cherished and valued member of the club.    Congratulations Karen on an outstanding achievement. ...


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Stead Park Update

October 2, 2024

Progress is happening in the project to upgrade facilities at Stead Park as Victorian-based CO.OP Studio has been named as the Principal Design Consultant for the project, which forms part of the Victorian Government’s Regional Sports Infrastructure Program. The following news release from Sport and Recreation Victoria was distributed today. “Enhancements to Stead Park will...


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