Secondary Begins: Monday 5th May, Tuesday 6th May, Wednesday 7th May
Secondary No Play: Monday 2nd of June (Monday Only)
Secondary Ends: Monday 18th August, Tuesday 19th August, Wednesday 20th August
2025 Registrations close: 11th April 2025 – Team entries are done through the school into PlayHQ.
Players and Team Management are all required to register in PlayHQ – Team links available through your school coordinator.
TBC
2025 PlayHQ info night: 3rd April 6:00pm
Register on PlayHQ
The session will be recorded and sent to those who register on PlayHQ.
Tuesday 29th April – 7pm
Secondary and Intermediate Umpires
Join for a theory and practical session on the basics of umpiring junior Hockey in the Waikato. Training, support, and resource provided for all those that want it.
Each team is required to provide an umpire for every game unless in A grade/MISSC.
Team Entry Fee information was set by the WHA Board in 2024, information about the changes can be read here: https://www.waikatohockey.org.nz/wha-notice-fee-increase-levy-for-2025/
The 2025 registration fees and annual facilities levy per team will be as follows:
U18 A grade (girls and boys) – Wednesday
U15 grade (girls and boys) – Tuesday
U18 B (girls and boys) – Wednesday
U18 C (girls and boys, mixed teams play in the boys grade) – Monday
Grading Games 2025: C Grade, D Grade, and all U15 grades will go through grading games in the first 3 weeks before the grades are finalised for the championship rounds, subject to team entry numbers.
Besides the normal rules for hockey, Coaches and Managers should make themselves familiar with the Junior Hockey Bylaws.
Click here for all rules and polices.
A grade will play 13 minute quarters while all other grades will play 2x 25 minute halves.
Each team is required to provide an umpire unless in A grade/MISSC.
With the large number of teams we are using every turf space available, this will mean you can be playing at one of the following venues, please treat each venue with respect and PLEASE make sure all rubbish (empty drink bottles especially) are put in the rubbish bins.
Open view all locations here.
The system of recording results will be through Play HQ. It is recommended that Team Managers, Coaches, Umpires and Sports Co-ordinators are familair with using Play HQ.
Training and information will be provided.
2025 PlayHQ Preseason info night: 6th April 6:00pm (Save the date) Registration link to come.
Please check the WHA website home page around 2pm for official status of games.
Otherwise: If not cancelled AND weather changes it is up to the Umpires (in consultation with coaches) to determine if the match starts or is abandoned. A game is usually only abandoned for:
A game can be started up to 15min late or have a 15min stoppage(e.g. 45min of play can be completed) and a result obtained BUT all games must finish /Stop as normal 5 min before next match is due to start.
Should the game be called off the following rules will apply:
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School Hockey | Start Dates for 2025
Yr 9 – Intro to 11-Aside Day Camp (April)
U18 Trials – 2025
Live-Streaming Update 2025Waikato Hockey Association
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Innes Common, PO Box 820, Hamilton
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