2026 Hookin2Hockey Club Of the Year

Nominations for the 2026 Hookin2Hockey Club of the Year will close 5.00pm Friday, 14 August 2026.

The Hookin2Hockey Club of the Year Award is to recognise those Hockey Victoria Affiliates that has best engaged with their local community to drive entry level junior participation and provide a structured pathway to enable increased player retention within their club and sport, with a particular focus on Hookin2Hockey.

Before progressing with this nomination, you will need:

Total Hookin2Hockey Participant Numbers to date
Total Number of U8s and U10s numbers to date
Total Number of participants who transitioned from H2H to U8s, U10s
Retention rates of participants in H2H up to U12s from 2025 - 2026.
Volunteer numbers
Your Club's Engagement tactics this year
A strong Program Highlight and Community Impact piece

Part A. Contact Details

Nominated Club/ Association*

Contact Name*

Contact Number*

Contact Email*

Part B. Nomination Details

Section 1: Growth & Retention

Total Registrations: How many total participants registered for your Hookin2Hockey program this season?*

Retention Rate: Approximately what percentage of your Hookin2Hockey participants transitioned into your U8s/U10s winter teams this year?*

Year-on-Year Continuity: How many Hookin2Hockey participants from your 2025 program continued into your 2026 U8s, U10s, or U12s club competitions?*

Optional – Elaborate here: Is there anything you would like to add regarding your club's growth or retention strategies this season? (e.g., specific transition programs or challenges overcome)

Section 2: Hosting & Scale

Venue Hosting: Did your club host a centralised U8s/U10 venue, Carnival Day, or School Holiday Program this season?*

Optional – Elaborate here: If yes, tell us a bit more about the event/s you hosted (e.g., date, scale, or local impact).

Section 3: Volunteer Engagement

Volunteer Footprint: How many active coaches, coordinators, and parent/junior helpers consistently supported the delivery of your program?*

Where possible, please provide the names and level of accreditation of your Hookin2Hockey coaches

Optional – Elaborate here: Use this space to highlight any standout volunteer initiatives, such as junior player mentoring or parent education.

Section 4: Out-of-the-Box Delivery

Engagement Tactics: Which of the following did your club actively utilise to drive your program this year? (Tick all that apply)*

Primary School Roadshow / School clinic tie-ins

Themed weeks or special dress-up/gala days (e.g. family day)

Social media campaigns / localised digital marketing

Multicultural

gender-diverse

or specialised inclusion initiatives

Optional – Elaborate here: Briefly expand on any of the tactics ticked above, or detail an innovative method not listed.

Section 5: Program Highlights & Impact

In 250 words or less, what was the ultimate highlight or success story of your program this year? Share how your club demonstrated innovation, flair, or community impact to make this season unforgettable.*

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