Masters

Masters Hockey in the Waikato

Each year Waikato Hockey enters hockey teams into the NZ Masters Hockey Tournament. The tournament is played at a high level with a focus on social gatherings a sportsmanship.

Waikato holds musters and provides training space each Sunday in a build up to this tournament.

National Masters’ Tournament 2023: Sunday 26 Feb – Saturday 4 March 2023

LATE REGISTRATIONS received after 31st October will only be accepted with approval from Waikato Hockey.

First Muster is Sunday 25th September, 3pm – 5pm at Gallagher Hockey Centre.

Age groups may be combined if insufficient numbers to form a team in a particular division. Likewise if there are too many players, trials may be required.

How old do I have to be to play Masters Hockey?

There are a number of age groups for both mens and womens players.

The age groups are:

- 35 to 40
- 40 to 45
- 45 to 50
- 50 to 55
- 55 to 60
- 60 to 65
- 65 plus

For more information visit the site below.

Hockey NZ Masters

How do I get involved?

To get involved contact Waikato Hockey and we will help you out.

Upcoming Masters Dates/Events

Waikato Muster 25th September 3pm @ GHC, register here.
North vs South series, registration of interest on Hockey NZ website
28-29 November – Tauranga masters sea side sixes (get a team together for a fun weekend)
4-5 December – Super Indoor Challenge – Napier
20-26 February 2023 – National Masters Tauranga

How did Waikato go in 2020?

This year our Waikato Masters Womens 40 to 45 team played in the final and ended up getting placed 2nd. They had a great tournament and had a lot of support from family and the other masters teams.

2020 National Masters Womens 40+