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Empowering You to Deliver Hockey in Schools
Professional Development Opportunities with Hockey Victoria

We understand the importance of quality professional development in supporting your teaching program and meeting your VIT requirements. Hockey Victoria offers a range of workshops and events designed to equip you with the confidence and skills to successfully deliver hockey to your students within your school's setting.

1. Experience Hockey at ACHPER Victoria Events (Taster Sessions):

Look out for Hockey Victoria at ACHPER Victoria's annual conferences and other professional development days! Our practical sessions at these events provide a fantastic introduction to delivering hockey in schools. These tasters will cover:

  • Basic skills and drills

  • Key coaching points for beginners

  • Simple session ideas

Keep an eye on the ACHPER Victoria event schedule and book yourself into one of our engaging practical sessions for a first taste of how easy and fun it can be to introduce hockey to your students!


2. Level Up Your Hockey Delivery! Our July Marquee PD Event

Ready to take your hockey delivery to the next level? Join us for our Marquee Professional Development event on Friday, July 11th, 2025, at the State Sports Centres in Parkville!

This full-day, in-depth workshop, supported by Hockey Australia, is designed for teachers at all levels, looking to confidently incorporate and expand hockey skills within their curriculum and interschool sports programs. You'll gain practical and theoretical knowledge, including:

  • Two hands-on practical sessions focusing on skill development and engaging activities.

  • Two theoretical sessions exploring Hockey Australia’s Schools Guide and empowering you to create comprehensive unit plans.

  • Comprehensive understanding of basic hockey rules and effective application in small-sided games.

  • Valuable hockey-specific resources to support your curriculum planning and coaching success.

  • Breakfast and Lunch provided.

Early Bird Registration is available for just $59 until May 31st, after which the price will be $100 per person.

Invest in your professional growth and elevate your school's hockey program. Register now for our Marquee PD Event!


3. Tailored Professional Development Workshops for Your School:

Looking for a program specifically designed to meet the unique needs of your school and staff? Hockey Victoria can deliver tailored professional development workshops directly at your school. These workshops can be customised to focus on specific skill areas, year levels, or program goals.

A tailored workshop can include:

  • Focus on specific basic skills relevant to your students' age and experience.

  • Development of coaching techniques for your interschool teams.

  • Assistance with creating hockey-specific unit plans aligned with your curriculum.

  • Practical sessions adapted to your school's facilities and equipment.

  • Basic umpiring skills relevant to school-level competitions.

To discuss your school's specific professional development needs and explore tailored workshop options, please contact us at schools@hockeyvictoria.org.au.

We are committed to supporting you in providing high-quality hockey experiences for your students!