Hockey Victoria is delighted to be offering venue-based Competitions in Term 2, 3 & 4 of 2025 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.
Please use the link HERE to submit your application to act as a host-venue in 2025. Host-venue EOI’s close Sunday 11:59pm 2nd March 2025.
Venues that are running U8 & U10 Offerings in Term 2:
Term 2
- Brunswick Secondary College
- Doncaster Hockey Centre
- Greensborough Hockey Centre
- Camberwell Hockey Club (Matlock Reserve)
- Melton Hockey Ground
- Southern United Hockey Club (Moorabbin)
- Elwood
- Footscray Hockey Club
- Peninsula Hockey Centre
- Hume Hockey Centre - Sun
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 2 are now OPEN. Submission forms will be sent out to all clubs after the host-venue EOI close or will be found HERE.
Team entries will become visableby using the link HERE.
CLICK HERE -> 2025 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 2 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: Monday 28th April
Time: Coach Workshop - 6:30pm till 7:30pm/ Officials Workshop – 7:30pm till 8:30pm
To RSVP and receive the meeting links, please complete the form HERE.
Please see below for the slides from the Coach & Officials workshops:
At the end of each term of U8 & U10 hockey, carnival days are held at select venues around Melbourne as an opportunity for teams from different venues to come together and play short fun matches against teams they otherwise would not have had the chance to play against.
Date: Saturday 28 June & Saturday 6 September
Time: Approx. 8:00am – 11:30am
Venues:
Term 2:
- Southern United Hockey Club (Moorabbin)
- Doncaster Hockey Centre
- PEGS Sporting Fields
- Hawthorn Malvern Hockey Centre
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 are OPEN NOW and can be completed using the form here! 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
Carnival Day Guide: Please ensure that club administrators and team staff are familiar with the Carnival Day Guide found here.