Hockey Geelong

08/09/2026

Join Ava Doolan for some great advice re indoor hockey skills! Get in quickly.

🏑🔥 INDOOR HOCKEY SKILLS CLINIC WITH AVA DOOLAN! 🔥🏑

Here’s a fantastic opportunity for our young hockey players to sharpen their indoor skills while supporting one of our own! ❤️💙

Recently recruited Australian Under 18 Indoor Hockey player Ava Doolan is heading to South Africa this December 🇿🇦 — and to help raise funds towards her travel, Ava is running a series of Indoor Hockey Training & Skills Sessions.

Designed for 12–15 year olds, these sessions are a great opportunity to learn from Ava, develop your indoor game and get some quality training in ahead of the upcoming 2026 indoor club season.

📅 22 & 24 September 2026
📍 SNHC Indoor Hockey, Melbourne
⏰ 9:00am–1:00pm | 2-hour session blocks
🏑 Ages 12–15
💰 $50 per session
⭐ Spaces are limited!

Interested players and families are asked to complete the Expression of Interest form to secure their spot.

https://footscrayhc.square.site/product/indoor-hockey-skills-clinic-12-to-15-year-olds/6B4AABYRT4EOQ7UHGXVJSDWA?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demonsqb0jik&fbclid=IwRlRTSAT2YmlwZG9mBWZkaWQWUM_i8qKXDzHJBjUoXcNJNO9JtbK0tWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5QGmMOBra2xv6fMOoW5RMENiFI91w9y5QBD6AxmbTgC8p2reLpcDpVM_0IuA_aem_vyRS04OeRVz92fuoG9jOUg

Every registration also helps support Ava as she takes her hockey to the international stage. 🇦🇺🌏

Good luck with the fundraising, Ava — and what a great way to give back to our next generation of Doggies at the same time! 🐶🏑❤️💙

07/09/2026

Congratulations and well done to all the teams.

05/09/2026

Don’t miss the holiday program at Torquay on October 1.

05/09/2026

🏑 COME & TRY HOCKEY! 🏑

Looking for a fun new sport for your child? Come along and give hockey a try!

✨ FREE sessions
🏑 Equipment provided
🙌 Everyone welcome - ages 5 to 16!
⭐ No experience needed!

Come along, have some fun and discover the excitement of hockey! Bring a friend and give it a go!

https://www.hockeygeelong.asn.au/2026/09/come-try-hockey-free

02/09/2026

Festival of Hockey – Friday Night Drinks & Nibbles
The Hockey Geelong Festival of Hockey, running from Friday 23 October to Sunday 25 October, will celebrate the completion of the new pitch and pavilion facilities at Stead Park.

On Friday October 23, Hockey Geelong will host a social gathering in our new pavilion for past and current players, coaches, umpires, parents and families.

Join us for finger food and drinks and catch up with others who have been part of the Hockey Geelong community over the years. Guests will receive two complimentary drink vouchers on arrival, with additional drinks available for purchase from the bar. There is no charge to attend.

Dress – Neat Casual

Please pass this invitation on to friends, family, team mates, ex-players.

RSVP by October 2nd
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/geelongha/events/379204

31/08/2026

🏑 A NEW ERA FOR GEELONG HOCKEY! 🏑

The future of hockey in Geelong has never looked brighter! 🌟

We’re celebrating the opening of our fantastic new pitch and pavilion facilities — a major milestone for our hockey community and an exciting new chapter for generations to come.

Join us for our Festival of Hockey as we celebrate our club, our community, our new home and the bright future ahead. 💙🏑

And what better way to be part of this special moment than with our LIMITED EDITION FESTIVAL OF HOCKEY SUPPORTERS SHIRT! 👕🔥

👉 Order yours now and be part of the new era of Geelong hockey!
www.revolutionise.com.au/geelongha/shop

28/08/2026

🏑 Finals Fever for the Hockey Geelong Sharks! 🦈

The Hockey Geelong Sharks Junior Representative teams begin their finals campaigns today, with all four teams competing in the finals!

What an outstanding season, with one team finishing 1st on the ladder and three teams finishing 2nd. A fantastic achievement across the entire Junior Sharks program.

Good luck to all our players, coaches, managers and supporters. Play with pride, enjoy the moment and give it everything out there! Go Sharks! 🦈🏑💙
Friday August 28 – Stead Park
👉U16 Girls Pennant North West 6.30pm V West Vic 2nd V 3rd
👉U14 Boys Pennant North West 7.45pm V Brunswick Ist V 4th
👉U16 Boys Pennant North West 9.00pm V Brunswick 2nd V 3rd

Friday August 28 – Altona
👉U14 girls Pennant North West 6.30pm V Melton 2nd V 3rd

The Senior teams are also playing in finals with the Vic League competition being a 6 team finals series.

Saturday August 29 – Stead Park
👉HG Sharks Women’s Vic League 1 V Yarra at 2pm 4th V 5th

Sunday August 30 – Stead Park
👉Mens Vic League 1 Reserves V Yarra at 12 noon 3rd V 6th

🦈 ❤️

27/08/2026

We had a great day for our Grand Final on Saturday August 22, commencing under the rain and finishing under lights.

It was always going to be a different type of day than what we have been used to. With cars parked close, food vans on hand and a large crowd, it was like a country football match. A great atmosphere. Very different to what we will experience next year.

Congratulations to all of the players, coaches, umpires and officials who gave so much on the day. At 7.15am we had some twenty people already there putting up marques and moving tables and chairs. The Saints club provided a fabulous BBQ and their volunteers were busy all day. You had to get in early for their famous egg and bacon rolls. We must thank all of those from clubland who volunteered their time. We had too many volunteers at one stage which was a good position to be in.

What caught my attention was the hockey talent on display from the Under 12 game at 8.15am to the last game with the Men’s Division 1 game between Torquay and Newtown.

The last game, D1 Men, was a thrilling display of skills, fitness and endeavour. Pearce and Tom umpired excellently. While we seek to be the winner the most important part of any sport was clearly evident and that was playing in the right spirit. All players congratulated the other side which was good to see.

The umpiring was exceptional and the day allowed the umpires to take part in their Grand Final. Pearce Frost did a great job in organizing the umpire roster.

More details of award winners 👇
https://www.hockeygeelong.asn.au/2026/08/2026-grand-final-what-a-day

25/08/2026

Hockey Geelong Hall of Fame - Matt Harper

Congratulations to Matt Harper who has been inducted into the Hockey Geelong Hall of Fame. This is a justly deserved honour for a well known member of the Hockey Geelong community.

Matt’s hockey history is long and varied, with many highlights along the way.

Matt began playing hockey for Geelong Hockey Club at the age of 12, and since then has played for Winchelsea, South Barwon, Torquay and Hockey Geelong Masters and Sharks teams. Matt won a Gold Medal in 2019 playing with the Victoria 45+ team in the Australian Masters Championships.

Matt has won the Hockey Geelong Association Best and Fairest, an incredible 5 times and has been the competition's top goal scorer many times!

Matt's family all play hockey and he loves to see them succeed in their sport. His highlight was winning the Division 2 premiership in 2025 playing with both of his sons.

https://www.hockeygeelong.asn.au/2026/08/hall-of-fame-matt-harper

25/08/2026

23 May 1957-23 August 2026

It was with great sadness that we heard the news of the passing of Charlie Martin last Sunday evening.

Charlie was a Life Member of Hockey Geelong as well as a Life Member of Hockey Victoria for his services to hockey in general and umpiring in particular. He was well known throughout the state for his commitment to hockey.

Charlie's contribution to hockey in the Geelong region included administration of:
🏑 Victorian Women's Country Championships
🏑 Winchelsea Hockey Club
🏑 Hockey Geelong competition results and players registration
🏑 Training and mentoring of umpires

Charlie mentored many local hockey players and umpires, encouraging them and guiding all in all ways.

Charlie is survived by Bev and two sons, Jim and Ben, daughters-in-law Lucy and Leah and grandchildren Thomas, Noah and Orla.

The funeral for Charlie Martin is on Monday 31 August at Quinn Funerals Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac from 1.00pm. A private burial will take place after.

The Hockey Geelong community is richer for Charlie’s immense contribution and poorer for his passing. RIP Charlie.

More details:
https://www.hockeygeelong.asn.au/2026/08/vale-charlie-martin