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Competition Overview

Wellington Hockey provides a diverse array of hockey competitions catering to various age groups and skill levels throughout the winter season. With a commitment to inclusivity, Wellington Hockey ensures that players, regardless of their skill ability, can find a suitable grade to participate in. Beyond the winter season, we offer Fast, Fun & Family Fives and Local Masters Hockey competitions during the summer seasons, providing year-round opportunities for players to engage in the sport.

Winter Hockey Season
  • Open Grade

    The Open Grade Competition is the foremost premier hockey competition of the Wellington region. The competition offers grades for individuals of all abilities.

    Step into the Game
    Intercity Competition

    The mid-season Intercity Hockey Competition features clubs from neighbouring areas like Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and Manawatu, amplifying the skill on display.

    Top Clubs. Fierce Rivals.
  • Secondary School

    Showcasing talent and sportsmanship with development pathways ensuring that every player receives the support they need to reach their full potential on and off the field.

    Shape Your Future
    Year 9 & 10 Grade

    Our newly created Year 9&10 secondary school competition grade provides those new to the sport opportunities to grow and develop in a positive and encouraging environment as a transition from 7-a-side hockey to 11-a-side hockey.

    A Competition Built for Growth
  • Mini Sticks

    Introducing a focus on finding a goal to score in that is not being defended (change of attack), scoring goals, passing and the concept of teamwork.

    Years 3 & 4 Competition
    Kiwi Sticks

    The focus of the competition will see an introduction to playing positions and positional concepts with 6-a-side, third-field format structure.

    Years 5 & 6 Competition
    Kwik Sticks

    7-a-side, half-field games for children with a primary focus on developing transferable skills and conceptual understanding of hockey positioning and tactics.

    Years 7 & 8 Competition
Summer Hockey Season
Player Management System

The home for all your game, player and club/school data during the hockey season.

How to use PlayHQ
Competition Venues

Everything you need to know about the turf venues that Wellington Hockey uses during the hockey season.

Turf Information
Game Cancellation

Understand our game cancellation procedure due to equipment failure, extreme weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.

Cancellation Procedure
Competition Resources

Find documents, forms and/or important links that you may need access to throughout the competition.

View Resources

Useful Information & Resources

Other helpful resources and information that you might need to know to have a great hockey experience during the local hockey competition. 

Open Grade

The Open Grade Competition is the foremost premier hockey competition of the Wellington region. The competition offers grades for individuals of all abilities.

Step into the Game
Intercity Competition

The mid-season Intercity Hockey Competition features clubs from neighbouring areas like Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and Manawatu, amplifying the skill on display.

Top Clubs. Fierce Rivals.

Winter Hockey Season

Senior Hockey Competition
Secondary School

Showcasing talent and sportsmanship with development pathways ensuring that every player receives the support they need to reach their full potential on and off the field.

Shape Your Future
Year 9 & 10 Grade

Our newly created Year 9&10 secondary school competition grade provides those new to the sport opportunities to grow and develop in a positive and encouraging environment as a transition from 7-a-side hockey to 11-a-side hockey.

A Competition Built for Growth
Secondary School Competition
Mini Sticks

Introducing a focus on finding a goal to score in that is not being defended (change of attack), scoring goals, passing and the concept of teamwork.

Years 3 & 4 Competition
Kiwi Sticks

The focus of the competition will see an introduction to playing positions and positional concepts with 6-a-side, third-field format structure.

Years 5 & 6 Competition
Kwik Sticks

7-a-side, half-field games for children with a primary focus on developing transferable skills and conceptual understanding of hockey positioning and tactics.

Years 7 & 8 Competition
Junior Hockey
Summer Hockey Fives

WHA's new summer competition offers fun and flexible hockey options for everyone, including Family Fives for families with young kids, Fast Fives for competitive players, and Fun Fives for social teams or beginners.

The Ultimate Summer Hockey Experience
Local Masters Competition

A local Master's Hockey competition tailored for adults aged 33 and above in an 11 a-side format.

Compete, Connect, Celebrate

Summer Hockey Season

Making Great Hockey Happen
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