The Geelong Hockey community is one big family – but it’s so big that we can’t know everyone who is part of it. So we would like to introduce you to some of the members of our family. We are starting with a member profile of Jesse Allthorpe – fresh from winning a Gold Medal...
The Tokyo Olympics will begin with the Opening Ceremony on Friday July 23. This will be the prelude to what every nation and every athlete hopes will be a safe and successful event. Field hockey was first played for men’s teams at the Summer Olympics in 1908, but it was not until 1980 that a...
Many thanks to all the local businesses and people in the Geelong community who have given such great support to the Burns family following the passing of Ricky Burns, Life Member of Geelong Hockey Association and Corio Hockey Club. The Ricky Burns Testimonial hockey match was originally scheduled to be played in May, but unfortunately...
2021 has been a year in which the Geelong Hockey Association has focused on recovering ground after the interruption by COVID in 2020. The lack of a viable competition for both junior and senior teams and the interruption to our usual school visits and Hookin2Hockey programs resulted in a drop in membership numbers, and the...
The Committee and members of the Geelong Hockey Association extend their condolences and sincere sympathy to Eija, Shannon, Kelly, Jay, Jessey and the entire Burns family on the recent passing of Ricky Burns. Ricky was a Life Member of both the Corio Hockey Club and the Geelong Hockey Association, and had contributed enormously to the...
The School Sport Victoria hockey competitions will be held at Stead Park in July and August. Umpires are required to officiate at these games, with reimbursement available. Game times are usually between 9.50 am to 2.20 pm. Umpires are needed for: July 14, 16, 19, 22 August 2, 4, 6, 11 If you are available...
Northern Bay College are seeking coaches to assist with their 2021 hockey program. The school participates in the School Sport Victoria competition at the local level, and usually performs very well. Reimbursement of $50/ hour is available for the coaches. Coaches are required as follows: 2 coaches at Stead Park for 15 to 20 students...
Restrictions for COVID Safe play have eased further, allowing a return to some previous levels of participation. Training sessions at Stead Park may return to 60 minutes duration. The Hockey Victoria Return to Hockey Guidelines are expected to be further updated tomorrow. Members are asked to comply fully with the guidelines which are in place....
The recent cluster of COVID cases which has occurred in Melbourne has resulted in re-introduction of guidelines for gatherings and mask wearing in Melbourne. While this does not change the guidelines for Geelong, it may have an impact on some members of our community and reinforces the need to continue COVD safe practices to prevent...
The Victorian Senior Women’s Country Championships will be played at Stead Park, Corio on the Queen’s Birthday weekend, June 12 to 14. The Championships are always great fun, and provide a chance to catch up with hockey enthusiasts from all over Victoria. But without the availability and support of umpires, the Championships would not be...
