Monthly Archive: February 2025

Congratulations Tammy Hansford!

February 24, 2025

Hockey Geelong is thrilled to hear that Tammy Hansford was recently presented with the prestigious Widmer Award and named as “Coach of the Year” at the Ballarat Sportsperson of the Year Gala Dinner and Awards Night.   Tammy has been involved with hockey for many years, and more recently in Geelong as coach of the...


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Keeping Our Hockey Community Safe

February 24, 2025

Hockey Geelong recently held a Level 2 First Aid certification course on 20th February, with Leanne Basham—Hockey Geelong Life Member, Nurse Practitioner, and owner of Training2Fit—leading the session. Eighteen participants from local clubs took part in practical training on CPR, using EpiPens and asthma pumps, applying slings, and safely moving a patient on a stretcher....


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Report from the President and Executive

February 21, 2025

We welcome all our members to the 2025 season. It promises to be very exciting with many positive changes and the final season on the Jim Kirk Pitch1, before redevelopment.  There are many items we wish to share with you. At our planning day the Hockey Geelong Executive spent a great deal of time mapping...


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Thanks to Geelong Connected Communities

February 20, 2025

The Hockey Geelong Masters women’s team had a fantastic season in 2024, claiming the Premiership in its first year back in the Hockey Victoria midweek competition.   The support received from Geelong Connected Communities was instrumental in getting the team together and gathering such an enthusiastic group of players.   The 2025 season is again...


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Women’s Masters Hockey

February 20, 2025

Hockey Victoria is currently taking nominations/applications for: Players Coaches Team Managers Medical Support Personnel   In 2025 our Vic Women’s Masters squad will be heading to Hobart, where we plan to bring home a swag of medals.   For more information and link to nominate and/or apply: WEBSITE ARTICLE & PLAYER NOMS COACHING & TEAM...


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Festival of Sport – Join the Fun!

February 19, 2025

COME & TRY HOCKEY AT THE FESTIVAL OF SPORT! We’re pumped to be part of the Festival of Sport on Friday, 7th March, from 5–8 PM—bring your friends, family, and anyone keen to give hockey a go! Shoot at mini goals Flick a ball into a bucket Try on real goalkeeper gear Dribble, pass &...


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Stead Park Working Bee

February 18, 2025

The annual Hockey Geelong working bee will be conducted on Saturday 15th March commencing at 9am.   Clubs are asked to have a minimum of 3 people attend the working bee.   HG will provide the cleaning equipment – sugar soap, clothes etc but if those attending could bring along yard brooms, shovels and other tools. We...


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Canteen Price Rises

February 18, 2025

We have found ourselves having to increase the prices of quite a few items in our canteen, effective as of March 1, 2025. We are not exempt from such price rises and while we are committed to prices being kept to a minimum, we had no choice.   Please rest assured that these increases are...


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Vale Geoff Davie

February 16, 2025

The members of Hockey Geelong are saddened to learn of the passing of Geoff Davie.   Geoff was involved with Hockey Geelong through his son Zane, who was a talented young player for his school and for the Sharks. Geoff was a kind and caring person who had time for everyone. He gave freely of...


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World Class Hockey Facilities For Stead Park

February 16, 2025

The new hockey facilities at Stead Park are one step closer to becoming a reality with the search now on for the right builder to deliver the brand-new facilities.   Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence and Member for Lara Ella George today announced the opening of the Expression of Interest (EOI) process for the...


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