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The traditional hockey season may be over, but with Summer Hockey up and running throughout New Zealand - Hockey NZ and the Black Sticks are excited to join in with some special Summer action of our own. The above headline explains it all it’s been 33 years since we hosted the Dutch Men’s hockey team and considering their formidable reputation this test series promises to be an awesome display of top class international hockey. The Black Sticks men will be fired up and ready for the challenge following intensive trials in the preceding week and the appointment of a new national men’s coach.

Considering the competition we know demand will be high so please book your tickets early to show your support for the Black Sticks and enjoy some special discounts.

Book at www.iticket.co.nz phone (09) 361 1000 or 0508 iTICKET* if outside Auckland (*booking fee may apply)

To receive the “hockey player” discount (Adult Tickets reduced from $15 to $10) simply enter the CODE ID: 2007 and CODE NAME: BLACKSTICKS – discounts also available for group bookings and family passes. (PLUS If you’re a member of a club from host associations Auckland or Tauranga contact your club to learn about a VERY special fundraising opportunity).

New coach for Black Sticks Women

Kevin Towns has taken on the role of Black Sticks Women’s coach after six years as coach of their male counterparts - read more


Photos courtesy of Grant Treeby

It is anticipated that the new Black Sticks Men’s coach will be announced at the end of this month – keep an eye on our website.

Trials ahead for Black Sticks squads

The 2007 squads have been named and with new coaches appointed to both squads the focus is now on an intensive trial regime to select the final teams. A lot is at stake during the coming 2007 year, not least of which is our need to secure Olympic Qualification for both teams. Click here to see who is in the running to represent their country in 2007.

Junior Black Sticks women to take on OZ U19 in Auckland

The Junior Black Sticks Women’s Squad will come together in Auckland from Dec 10 - 17 for a training Camp and 3 match series against the Australian U19 team. These matches will be held at Lloyd Elsmore Hockey Stadium in Auckland. Entry is FREE, visit our high performance page for game times.

U18 Coaching Clinics

The women's camp (15th – 18th Dec) will be based at North Harbour this year and will coincide with the Junior Black Sticks matches against the Australia U19 side.

The men’s camp (21st – 24th Jan), also at North Harbour will instead be aligned with the Black Sticks Men’s Dutch Test. The squad games will be curtain-raisers for the first two test matches in Auckland.

For info on the U18 squad members visit our website or to book tickets to the Black Sticks’ Dutch Test and catch the U18 men’s squad games before hand visit www.iticket.co.nz

ACC Sports Smart Tips for Injury Prevention

ACC in conjunction with Hockey New Zealand have created hockey specific smart tips for preventing injury. Goalkeepers even have their own section! Click here for more info.

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Just Hockey "Coach of the Month"

This month’s award has been announced – go to our website to see who the lucky winners are this month – they’ll be receiving a special prize pack from Just Hockey.

To nominate your coach for next months award simply visit our website and follow the quick and easy steps to make your nomination (scroll down to the bottom of the page!).

NEWS FROM THE REGIONS:

- Manawatu Hockey signs major sponsorship

Hockey Manawatu CEO Doug Reid has successfully negotiated a major 3 year sponsorship with UK based sports clothing brand Kukri. This partnership will see Manawatu representatives and the Central NHL squad stepping out in specially designed and branded kit. Visit www.hockeymanawatu.org.nz for more information.

- 100yrs of wild West Coast Hockey

Hokitika became Hockeytika on November 12th in honour of West Coast Hockey Association’s 2006 centennial celebrations. A weekend of festivities followed including a “Celebrities and Sponsors” match in Greymouth/ Goalmouth, the launch of a centennial book and an evening function at Shantytown/ ShintyTwo. Topping off the weekend was a game of old-time ‘Cocky Hockey’ on the grass at Cass Square in Hockeytika. Old style hockey sticks were used for the occasion, with the game played according to the old rules of offside, roll-ins, bully offs and long corners.

The Centennial book published for the occasion, can be purchased from the WCHA, PO Box 6, Greymouth for just $25.