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Men's HA Masters Championships - Change of Dates

Hockey Australia Masters has confirmed changes to the dates of the Men's National Championships in Hobart in July 2024.

2024 Hockey Australia Men’s Masters Championships dates and venue have been reviewed and confirmed dates for Hobart, Tasmania in July will be as follows: 

Venue:  Tasmanian Hockey Centre, Hobart

Dates:   Friday 12 July until Saturday 27 July 2024 

Competitions will be conducted in two Tournaments to ensure shorter commitment dates for the 34-50 Men.

  • Tournament 2 34+ to 50+ Men:  Friday 12 July – Saturday 20 July 2024
  • Tournament 3 55+ to 65+ Men:  Tuesday 16 July* – Saturday 27 July 2024  (*There will be a staggered start to Tournament 3.  Teams will commence between 16 and 19 July).

                                  70/75+**   Men:   Sunday 14 July – Saturday 27 July 2024   **MA Men’s Masters Delegates have advised that no 80+ Men’s competition will go ahead in 2024.

 The HA Women’s Masters Championships, Tournament 1, remains Friday 28 June – Saturday 6 July 2024 in Sydney, NSW.

WA Women's OFT 2024 Announced

Congratulations to the following OFT selected for the WA Women's Masters Teams to compete in the Masters Nationals in Sydney 2024:

 

Coach WO34                    Allison Rieck

Manager WO34                Tania Dickson

Medical WO34                  Patrick Renner

Coach WO40                    Tammy Cowan

Manager WO40                Cheryl Poustie

Coach WO45                    Temeka Curley

Manager WO45                Dee Middlemiss

Coach WO50                   Charlene Miller

Manager WO50                Lyn Piper

Coach WO55                    Elisabeth Parrick

Manager WO55                Pat Scott

Coach WO60                    Jo Sgro

Manager WO60                Cherryl Pages-Oliver

Coach WO65                    TBC

Manager WO65                Donna Treloar

Coach WO70                    Coleen Dayman

Manager WO70                Colleen Bentley

We are very close in securing selected OFT for the 2 vacant positions (O55s and O65s coach) but if you or someone you know is interested, please complete the nomination form available on the website and send to Jill.vanduuren@bigpond.com asap as we would like to finalize positions this or next week.

 

Southern Cross Masters Hockey (SX) EOI from FEMALE Masters players

EOI from FEMALE Masters players

Southern Cross Masters Hockey (SX) is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from female players from age O55 & above who may be interested to play in international tournaments (in 2025 and beyond).

Notably, SX is exploring the feasibility of a Female team to participate along with the two proposed SX Mens teams (in the O55s & O60s age groups) in the World Masters Hockey (WMH) European Championship to be held in August 2025 in Nottingham, UK.

NOTE: The WMH-run 2025 European Championships will be split between Germany & UK, with female teams (O55s to O70s) playing in Nottingham, UK (along with the two O55 & O60s mens age groups). 

The mens teams in the O65s; O70s; O75s & O80s age brackets are planned to compete in Mönchengladbach, Germany, also in August 2025.

To register your EOI …

1. Click the link to become a member of Southern Cross Masters Hockey (it’s free).

>>> LINK HERE <<<

2. After you have registered you will be emailed a form seeking further details of your Expression of Interest.

The website for Southern Cross is http://www.southerncrosshockey.org

Southern Cross Masters Hockey

 

HAMC POSITIONS VACANT

HAMC POSITIONS VACANT & RECRUITMENT PROCESS

  • Finance Officer
  • Admin & Communications Officer

Hockey Australia and Hockey Australia Masters Committee are advertising to recruit the above positions.  Both positions are voluntary.  The Finance Officer position is currently vacant due to resignation and the Admin & Communications Officer will become vacant on 30 November due to end of term.

For all the information about the roles and how to apply - see the Hockey Australia Vacancies page.

Save the Day for Women's Masters Trials APRIL 2025

 

Please put the following dates in your diary if you are interested in nominating for the WA Women's Masters Teams to compete in the Nationals, held in Hobart, Tasmania in September/October 2025 (dates TBC).

We will be organising a 2-day trial (Saturday and Sunday) and are aiming for the weekend of 12 and 13 April 2025.

We have booked UWA turfs to be able to have ALL teams trialling in one location.

Further details on nominations, trials and Nationals 2025 will be provided close to the date.

For any questions or clarification required, please contact Gail Anderson (gail-anderson10@hotmail.com) or Jill van Duuren (Jill.vanduuren@bigpond.com).

Hope to see you all there!