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Locality: Sydney Olympic Park

Phone: +61 2 9764 1911

Address: Level 3, Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre, Shirley Strickland Ave 2127 Sydney Olympic Park, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.hockeynsw.com.au

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25.01.2022 LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE COD UNIFORMS Hockey NSW will be placing it's final COD uniform order with O’Neills Sportswear Australasia on Thursday. Please make sure you have purchased any required compulsory uniform items by 11:59pm Wednesday 14th October. If you have not placed an order by this deadline, you WILL NOT receive a COD uniform. Hockey NSW do not keep any stock on hand and all orders are processed directly by O'Neills. ... COD SHOP: https://www.hockeynsw.com.au/shop/

25.01.2022 Hockey NSW is excited to finally announce the location of the 2021 Regional Challenge in February. In an exciting development, we will be heading to a brand new venue that has never hosted the event before! READ MORE: https://www.hockeynsw.com.au//2021-regional-challenge-ann/

25.01.2022 As 2020 comes to an end, we wanted to take a look back at some of the highlights we had during a difficult year. In February, we held our largest ever Regional Challenge in Bathurst. Over 1000 players from every corner of NSW came together for a terrific long weekend packed full of hockey. The carnival would be the last major event on the Hockey NSW calendar for the year, and we were thankful it was able to be run normally before major restrictions were imposed. ... We want to see your photos and videos from the weekend! Post them in the comments below

25.01.2022 EPISODE 04! Beyond Hockey with Jimmy Psarakis is now available on all major podcast platforms, incl. Spotify and Apple Podcast. Check out his latest interview with NSW Pride Head Coach and former Hockeyroo Katrina Powell today. Listen now >> https://beyondhockey.buzzsprout.com Brought to you by ACPE.

24.01.2022 The social media footprint of grassroots hockey around Australia has seen significant growth in the past five years, and many of our Clubs and Associations here in NSW are leading the way. Congratulations to Ryde Hunters Hill District Hockey Club, Moorebank/Liverpool District Hockey Club, Norths Hockey Club, Newcastle, along with Goulburn District Hockey Association, Far North Coast Hockey Inc. and Tamworth Hockey Association for being recognised among some of the top hockey performers in the country. Check out this insightful article below from Shunt Creative for more analysis on the social media trends, performance and rankings of grassroots hockey both in 2020 and over the past few years.

24.01.2022 Our Little Flickers program at Nepean got underway earlier this week with plenty of tiny, new faces giving hockey a go for the first time! There's a number of weeks left in the program, so if you haven't registered already, you can still do it here - https://www.hockeynsw.com.au/events/69363/

23.01.2022 Hockey NSW is excited to be developing the next generation of passionate sports administrators thanks to our ongoing partnership with ACPE. READ MORE: https://www.hockeynsw.com.au/n/hockey-nsw-acpe-internships/

23.01.2022 Looking back exactly a year at NSW Pride's Round 3 victory! Abby Wilson's 5-goal game stealing the win away from the Tassie Tigers at their home staidum, Lion's Den (5-0)! #CatFight #Flashback #Hockey

22.01.2022 Hear what our CEO David Thompson had to say yesterday as the NSW Pride locked in Kennards Self Storage as a major partner for the next three years!

22.01.2022 WEBSITE ACCESSIBILITY TOOL LAUNCHED Hockey NSW is proud to announce the launch of a brand new accessibility tool for our website which will improve the user experience for those with disabilities and impairments and demonstrates our organisation's commitment to inclusion and innovation. The widget includes features such as text-to-speech, text magnification, high contrast options and more, allowing users to easily navigate the website.... READ MORE: https://www.hockeynsw.com.au//website-accessibility-widget/

22.01.2022 2021 here we come With a jam-packed year currently planned, we don't know what to get most excited for! Centre of Development? Hockey One Season ? More multicultural hockey programs? Championships?... What are you eager to experience in 2021? Check out our website for all the latest news and information about our 2021 events www.hockeynsw.com.au

22.01.2022 Show us how you've been keeping up your hockey skills these school holidays and tag us in your pics and videos! #FlashbackPhotos #SchoolsOut #HockeyLife

21.01.2022 Watch out Tamworth! Over 1000 hockey-crazed kids are on their way to you in February for the Regional Challenge

21.01.2022 #ThrowbackThursday: This time last year before the world was turned upside down, our NSW teams were killing it at the Indoor Nationals in Wollongong. We can't wait to get back out on the court in 2021 and dominate again!

20.01.2022 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW - HIGHLIGHT #2 On the same weekend as our Regional Challenge in Bathurst, we held our annual Hockey NSW Awards Evening. Hosted by talented NSW Pride players Morgan Blamey and Sam Gray, the night recognised the best and brightest of our State. It also acknowledged and rewarded the hardworking grassroots volunteers of our sport. ... A number of our Community Award winners also went on to become finalists in the Sport NSW Community Sport Awards later in the year.

20.01.2022 COD CLOSES IN ONE WEEK! Time is running out to register for our 2020 Centre of Development program! Registrations will close on Monday October 12th. Don't leave it too late or you could be disappointed!... REGISTER NOW: https://www.hockeynsw.com.au/programs/cod/

20.01.2022 NOMINATIONS CLOSE SOON! We're still accepting nominations for our Hockey NSW Community Awards but they're closing soon! In particular, we're after more nominations in the following categories:... - Official of the Year - Young Official of the Year - Coach of the Year - Young Coach of the Year - Team of the Year - Event of the Year So if you know someone deserving in these categories, please nominate them NOW! It only takes a few minutes and can be done by anyone in our community. NOMINATE: https://www.hockeynsw.com.au/surveys/1844/

19.01.2022 Congratulations to all the athletes who have been selected in our 2021 AAP Squads. Our Athlete Acceleration Program is the pre-elite program for 16-18 year olds and is the pool from which we select our Under 18 NSW State Teams. These squads were selected following a revised selection process outlined in the 2020/21 State Team Selection Policy Addendum. SQUADS: https://www.hockeynsw.com.au/performance/aap-squad/

17.01.2022 This past week, our Hockey NSW coaches and ambassador Kate Hanna hit the road to deliver multiple clinics on the Far South Coast thanks to the Macquarie Group Sports Foundation! With help from local hockey legends Cheryl and Paul, more than 450 students from Moruya Public School, Broulee Public School, Pambula Public School and Towamba Public School gave hockey a go for the first time! Each school received 100 free hockey sticks and every child went home with a hat and hockey ball. After a tough year of bushfires and no tourism due to COVID, we were happy to visit developing hockey region and have a couple of days of fun on the road

17.01.2022 We want to know what everyone asked Santa for this year! Maybe a new stick or some goalie gear perhaps? Let us know in the comments below

16.01.2022 COMMUNITY COME & TRY DAY There’s only a couple days to go before our huge Community Come and Try Day at Blacktown Leisure Centre on Sunday from 2pm. This a FREE event for all ages and abilities with equipment supplied. Learn some basic hockey skills from a professional Hockey NSW coach in a fun and safe environment.... REGISTER: https://www.hockeynsw.com.au/events/77127/

16.01.2022 Over the past few weeks, our CEO David Thompson was lucky enough to meet-up with our newest Life Member inductees Gretchen Gamble and Marilyn Brown to present them with their special Hockey NSW Life Member badges. Both Marilyn and Gretchen have dedicated years of service to our sport in playing, officiating and administrative capacities and this a well-deserved honour for them both.

15.01.2022 NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro was out at Orange Hockey Fields today to announce over $250,000 in funding for the venue to improve disability access, refurbish the carpark and improve lighting around the facility. This is a fantastic announcement which will improve the safety, accessibility and and functionality of the fields for Orange Hockey Incorporate.

15.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS KRISTY! Kristy Robertson has just been announced as the 2020 NSW Community Official of the Year at the Sport NSW NSW Community Sports Awards. What an amazing achievement and such a well-deserved honour for one of our most talented officials

15.01.2022 NOMINATE NOW! We're still seeking nominations for our 2020 Community Awards. Make sure someone deserving gets the recognition they deserve by putting their name forward. Nominations are simple and only take 5-10 minutes. Anybody from our community can make a nomination, so get going!... NOMINATE: https://www.hockeynsw.com.au//2020-hockey-nsw-community-a/

14.01.2022 Congratulations to all the athletes selected in the 2021 NSW Under 15 Field Squads. These athletes were selected following a revised selection process outlined in the 2020/21 State Team Selection Policy Addendum. SQUADS: https://www.hockeynsw.com.au/perfo/2021-state-teams-squads/

14.01.2022 With the latest COVID-19 outbreak on the Northern Beaches, Hockey NSW would like to remind participants that are currently playing in summer or indoor competitions around NSW to be mindful of the health protocols and recommendations in place at venues. Please remember to: - Keep socially distanced (1.5 metres) when required. - Avoid sharing equipment and wash your hands regularly.... - Check in at all venues to assist with contact tracing if required. - Stay home if you're sick or have flu-like symptoms. In order to keep hockey safe and ensure everyone remains out on the field, please help us by doing your part.

14.01.2022 On this day... NSW Pride's first #CatFight was unleashed. Their men's side continued their undefeated run, with Blake Govers sinking all four goals to run away with a 4-2 victory! Check out the highlights from their Round 3 home match!... #UnleashTheBeast #Hockey See more

14.01.2022 Centre of Development registrations close in just over a week! Make sure to secure your spot before time runs out If you're still not sure whether you want to give it a go, have a listen to what these happy Southern Stingray players had to say about their great experience in last year's program REGISTER: www.hockeynsw.com.au/cod

14.01.2022 Hockey NSW held our first ever Multicultural Come and Try Day last weekend in Blacktown. Over 50 adults and children - most beginners - had a go at drills and mini-games from our Hockey NSW coaches and our multicultural Community Ambassadors. Blacktown Mayor Tony Bleasdale attended the event and took part in a presentation. Photos: www.ashishayush.com / IG: @ayush.2611 & Adis Cehic

14.01.2022 Massive congratulations to Dylan Martin on his elevation into the 2021 Kookaburras squad alongside Tim Brand, Tom Craig, Matt Dawson, Blake Govers, Kurt Lovett, Flynn Ogilvie and Lachlan Sharp. Not long to go now until #Tokyo2020! Eyes on the prize

14.01.2022 #MerryChristmas from everyone at Hockey NSW! We hope you have a fantastic day celebrating with your family and friends.

13.01.2022 Get onto it quickly. COD 2020-21 won’t be open for registration much longer after midnight this Sunday, we’ll be closing the doors on Hockey NSW’s most successful development program for the year. Register now: www.hockeynsw.com.au/programs/cod/

12.01.2022 Our Multicultural Engagement Program and some of our new Community Ambassadors was recently featured in a full-page article in the Indus Age newspaper. The Indus Age is the largest Indian newspaper in Australia and has a large readership across the country. If you’d like to read the full article, you can view the online version here - https://www.indusage.com.au/hockey-nsw-launches-multicultu/

12.01.2022 Our partner O’Neills Sportswear Australasia has a great kit offer for our Clubs and Associations heading into 2021. Make sure to check out this deal if you’re in the market for some new gear!

11.01.2022 LAST DAY FOR COD REGISTRATION! You've only got a few hours left to book your spot for our 2020/21 Centre of Development program. Registrations close midnight TONIGHT, so don't leave it too long. ... This is the biggest and best hockey development program in the country! So sign up today and take your game to the next level this summer. Register now https://www.hockeynsw.com.au/events/66964/

11.01.2022 On this day of acknowledgement, reflection and appreciation, Hockey NSW would like to wish all our members a safe Australia Day with your closest hockey family #AustraliaDay2021

11.01.2022 All the action from our inaugural League of Nations tournament over the weekend was captured by SBS News on their national broadcast last night

10.01.2022 Even if you have mild symptoms stay away from your venue, get tested for COVID-19 and isolate ASAP. Hockey NSW would like to remind participants that are currently playing in summer or indoor competitions around NSW to be mindful of the health protocols and recommendations in place at venues. Please remember to:... - Keep socially distanced (1.5 metres) when required. - Avoid sharing equipment and wash your hands regularly. - Check in at all venues to assist with contact tracing if required. - Stay home if you're sick or have flu-like symptoms. In order to keep hockey safe and ensure everyone remains out on the field, please help us by doing your part.

10.01.2022 REGOS FILLING UP With Ryde and Manly already sold out and Pennant Hills nearing capacity, there's only a few centres left to join. Don't wait to miss out, register today for COD 2020-21! LOCK IN A SPOT: https://www.hockeynsw.com.au/cod/

10.01.2022 NOMINATION DEADLINE EXTENDED Hockey NSW have extended the deadline for our 2020 Community Awards nominations! You now have until Friday December 11th to make a submission and recognise someone special in grassroots hockey. While we are still happy to receive nominations in all categories, we are seeking more nominations in these specific ones:... - Young Official of the Year - Young Coach of the Year - Team of the Year - Club of the Year The nomination process is quick and simple and can be done by anyone from the community. NOMINATE NOW: https://www.hockeynsw.com.au/surveys/1844/

10.01.2022 Have you signed up for Centre of Development yet? COD is a fantastic way to ensure that your hockey continues to progress during the off-season - all at your local field and overseen by Hockey NSW accredited coaches. Registration closes tomorrow at midnight, so don't miss out!... Secure a spot https://www.hockeynsw.com.au/events/66964/

09.01.2022 We would like to introduce you to our next Community Ambassador working with our Multicultural Engagement Program. Nayonika is an international student from Oman, who has been actively involved in this space as an ISLA Ambassador from 2018-2020, MHAHS International Student Advisor and a 2019 StudyNSW International Student Awards Finalist. She deeply values the impact of building sustainable community relations to create long term connections and increasing civic participatio...n. Her commitment to improving the lives of those around her extends further as the current UN Youth NSW Youth Representative Liasion. Where she works with a number of organisations and regions across NSW to implement effective youth consultation to engage young Australians in politics and advocacy. Nayonika deeply values the role sport plays in bringing communities together and supporting them in tough times. Having something to look up to and bringing people together is fantastic and as a Multicultural Hockey NSW Ambassador, Nayonika is excited to see young people get involved and form stronger community ties. She loves hearing about people's stories and always loves a great cafe recommendation on a lighter note - so do not hesitate to say hello!

09.01.2022 On Sunday 29th November, Hockey NSW held the inaugural League of Nations Cup at Sydney Olympic Park. Over 120 athletes in 18 teams took part in the tournament, representing countries such as India, Pakistan, South Africa, The Netherlands and England among others. : www.ashishayush.com & Adis Cehic

09.01.2022 Congratulations to Hayden Dillon, Ryan Proctor, Nathanael Stewart and Ash Thomas who have all been named in the 2021 Men’s National Development Squad Athletes in the National Development Squad are identified as potential incumbents for the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, 2023 World Cup in India and Paris Olympics in 2024. READ MORE: https://www.hockey.org.au//steffens-sole-addition-to-mens/

09.01.2022 YEAR IN REVIEW- HIGHLIGHT #3 When COVID-19 took hold in March and April, sport fields around the State closed and we were encouraged to stay home as much as possible. This meant we had to be creative in how we kept our hockey skills fresh and that’s how #HockeyAtHome was born! Over three months, we developed a series of online fitness, skill and trick sessions that our participants could use to remain sharp and fit during self-isolation.... Make sure to post your videos and photos of your DIY hockey training from those couple of months in the comments below

09.01.2022 Follow the NSW Pride page over the next five days for all the latest match highlights and updates from the #FuturePrideCamp. Great to see just how many talented NSW players we have! #UnleashTheBeast #HockeyOne

08.01.2022 Great yarn below about one of our brightest, young hockey stars in NSW!

07.01.2022 The Sport NSW Community Sport Awards Ceremony is LIVE now! Good luck to Ali, Amelia, Kristy and MSW U13 Girls in each of their respective categories! We'd also like to congratulate Margaret Francis from Grafton Hockey Association who will be presented with a Distinguished Long Service Award.

07.01.2022 Check out Jimmy Psarakis' interview with decorated umpire Zeke Newman ahead of episode #4 with NSW Pride Head Coach and former Hockeyroo Katrina Powell - debuting tomorrow. Available on all major podcast platforms >> https://beyondhockey.buzzsprout.com Brought to you by ACPE.

06.01.2022 What a fantastic announcement today - the NSW Pride have secured Kennards Self Storage as a major partner for the next three years. The new partnership also benefits the wider hockey community in NSW, with a significant cost saving achieved for our members from the use of storage at Kennards faculties across the State.

05.01.2022 Good luck to Orange’s Phoebe Litchfield in tonight’s #WBBL06 final for the Sydney Thunder! Hockey players definitely do make the best cricketers

05.01.2022 Our inaugural League of Nations Cup will be held at the end of the month and we're still looking for more teams to take part! Registration is FREE and equipment will be provided, so get a group of family and friends together and proudly represent your cultural heritage. So far we've got teams from India , Pakistan , South Africa , Lebanon and England . If you don't have a team, you can also register as an individual and be placed into a team. ... MORE INFO & REGISTER: https://www.hockeynsw.com.au/events/77129/

05.01.2022 Today, we proudly celebrate the beginning of NAIDOC week. We are proud to have a rich history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in our sport, and we look forward to launching our new Indigenous Engagement Program in 2021. Hockey NSW respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands throughout NSW on which we play our great game. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

05.01.2022 TERM 1 2021 SPORTING SCHOOLS APPLICATIONS OPEN Applications for Term 1 2021 Sporting Schools funding are now open. If you're a teacher or involved with a school, make sure to pass the message along and push for a hockey program! So far this year, we've delivered Sporting Schools programs to over 150 schools across NSW and are always looking to expand our footprint. ... If you have any questions about Sporting Schools, check out their website - https://www.sportaus.gov.au/schools/schools or contact our office on (02) 9764 1911.

03.01.2022 Massive congratulations to Courtney Schonell on her elevation into the 2021 Hockeyroos squad alongside Jocelyn Bartram, Emily Chalker, Greta Hayes, Kate Jenner, Kaitlin Nobbs, Grace Stewart and Mariah Williams. Next stop #Tokyo2020! Time to get training

03.01.2022 The Hockeyroos and Kookaburras #SuperCamp has officially wrapped up after 10 days of top quality hockey action over in Perth. Congratulations to all our NSW athletes once again and we wish them all the best of luck in selection for 2021! The National squads will be announced in the coming weeks, so keep an eye out

03.01.2022 The latest edition of The Bulletin is now available to view online. Get a recap of our recent League of Nations Cup, Community Come and Try Day and Future Pride Camp, as well info on the upcoming Regional Challenge. READ NOW: https://mailchi.mp/hockeynsw/the-bulletin-december

02.01.2022 STATE TEAM POSITIONS OPEN Hockey NSW is currently looking for Managers and Physiotherapists for our 2021 Under 15 & Under 18 NSW State teams. These positions will be part of team heading to the National Championships in Bathurst and Launceston, respectively. Please visit the link below for more details or to apply.... INFO: https://www.hockeynsw.com.au/latest-news/nationals-eois/

02.01.2022 NOMINATE NOW! We're seeking nominations for our state's most deserving officials and coaches for the 2020 Community Awards. Do you know someone deserving of recognition? Hurry, nominations are closing soon! Nominations are simple and only take 5-10 minutes. Anybody from our community can make a nomination, so get going!... NOMINATE: https://www.hockeynsw.com.au/surveys/1844/

01.01.2022 Hockey NSW has been saddened to hear of the life-threatening crisis one member of our community has been going through recently. Sutherland Hockey Club, Molong Hockey Club and former NSW player Scott "Scoot" Olsson suffered major complications and was in ICU for a number of weeks after a surgery to try and help his debilitating epilepsy that caused severe seizures. Unfortunately, Scott will require a long and expensive rehabilitation process. A fundraiser has been set-up by his friend and fellow Sutho player Matthew Hotchkis to assist with the effort. Any assistance the NSW hockey family could give to Scott and his family would be appreciated.

01.01.2022 Such fantastic news for Goulburn District Hockey Association! Thanks to our longtime council partner Goulburn Mulwaree Council for their support of hockey in the region. We look forward to seeing all the developments as they happen.