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Hockey Victoria is delighted to be offering venue-based Competitions in Term 2, 3 & 4 of 2024 for U8 & U10 participants.

Venue-based competition make it simpler and more convenient for new and existing parents and junior participants to engage with the sport of hockey. It will enhance the transition between the Roadshow, Hookin2Hockey and Junior Competition offerings, whilst, also providing a lively and engaging environment for participants, parents and club administrators alike.

With a number of host-venues across metropolitan and outer-suburban Victoria, there is sure to be a competition running on a weekend near you! So make sure to contact your local club today to get involved, and view below for more details.


The following venues are hosting competitions near you in Term 2 and Term 3 (please note Term 4 venues will be announced soon!):

Venues

Day

Approximate Time

Rounds

Brunswick Secondary College

Saturday

8:15am-10:15am

8 Rounds + Carnival Day

Yarra Hockey (Cyril Cummins Reserve)

Saturday

8:15am-10:15am

8 Rounds + Carnival Day

Dandenong Hockey Centre

Saturday

8:15am-10:15am

8 Rounds + Carnival Day

Doncaster Hockey Centre

Saturday

8:15am-10:15am

8 Rounds + Carnival Day

Elwood College Hockey Centre

Saturday

8:15am-10:15am

8 Rounds + Carnival Day

Footscray Hockey Centre

Saturday

8:15am-10:15am

8 Rounds + Carnival Day

Greensborough Hockey Club

Saturday

8:15am-10:15am

8 Rounds + Carnival Day

Hawthorn Malvern Hockey Centre

Saturday

8:15am-10:15am

8 Rounds + Carnival Day

Hedley Hull Field

Saturday

8:15am-10:15am

8 Rounds + Carnival Day

Hume Hockey Centre

Saturday

8:15am-10:15am

8 Rounds + Carnival Day

Melton Hockey Ground

Saturday

8:15am-10:15am

8 Rounds + Carnival Day

Peninsula Hockey Centre

Saturday

8:15am-10:15am

8 Rounds + Carnival Day

Southern United Hockey Club (Moorabbin)

Saturday

8:15am-10:15am

8 Rounds + Carnival Day

Wantirna Reserve

Saturday

8:15am-10:15am

8 Rounds + Carnival Day

Elgar Park

Sunday

8:30am-10:30am

8 Rounds + Carnival Day

Hume Hockey Centre

Sunday

TBC

8 Rounds + Carnival Day

Please note that some clubs run local competitions in Term 1 & Term 4 as well! If you are interested, make sure to contact your local club today.

Team entries for Term 3 are now CLOSED, with the competition commencing on Saturday 20 July!

To view the team entries, please use the link HERE.

CLICK HERE -> 2024 U8 & U10 Venue-Based Offerings - Club Guide 

Please view the club guide for a breakdown of the following information related to the U8 & U10 offerings:

  • Host Venues
  • Team Entry
  • Competition Calendar
  • Fixtures & Results
  • Local Rules

Hockey Victoria will be running a coach & officials ahead of Term 3 competition starting. This is a great opportunity for our new coaches and officials to get a breakdown of techniques and responsibilities.

This workshop will be held ONLINE via MICROSOFT TEAMS as follows:


Date: Wednesday 17 July


Time: Officials Workshop – 6:45pm – 7:30pm / Coach Workshop - 7:45pm – 8:30pm


To RSVP and receive the meeting links, please complete the form HERE. RSVPs close on Tuesday 16 July 11:59PM.

 

Please see below for the slides from the Coach & Officials workshops:

The Term 3 Carnival days are an opportunity for teams to come together at select venues to play against teams they otherwise would not have had the chance to play against.

 

Date: Saturday 14 September

Time: Approx. 8:00am – 11:30am

Venues: TBC

 

Format: Each team will play 2 (two) matches over the course of the morning against teams from neighbouring venues. These matches will consist of 2x 9 minute halves, with a 3 minute half-time, and a 9-minute change over.

 

How do I enter a team?: To secure your entry, please RSVP your teams attendance, RSVPS will open SOON! There is no additional entry fee, but please note match day fees (umpires, venue officer & pitch hire) will still be payable. 

 

*Only teams that have a current team entry in an U8 or U10 competition can RSVP for this gala day

*Each club will receive one (1) entry per team for a chance to win one Hockey Club Melbourne jersey signed by the 2023 HCM Men’s and Women’s players. The winner will be announced on the day.