Senior Hockey 2022 (includes Youth over age 16)
We welcome new players to the club, particularly those who are wanting to join friendly, supportive and committed team players.
Musters and trials are in February/March at the Diocesan School for Girls turf, Clyde Street, Epsom.
Check out our Facebook page for updates
Registration
To enrol, please register online. Registration for the coming 2022 Season opens on 11th February. To register click here, or on the green 'Register Now' button at the top left of this page.
If you have not played with us before, please contact our Senior Club Captain by email on clubcaptain@grammarwindsor.org.nz if you have any questions.
Pre-Season Musters/Trials
Grammar Windsor Senior players are preparing for the season with the first muster to be held Sunday 13th and Saturday 26th February at Diocesan School for Girls, Clyde St, Epsom.
All seniors or youth wishing to play seniors are welcome! There will be a training day on Sunday 28th February 3:30 - 4:30pm.
Key Season Dates
Key dates for the Seniors season will be on this link when AHA update their website for 2022:
AHA 2022 Winter Competition Key Dates
| Seniors Grade | Start / Finish Dates |
|---|---|
| Division Grades 1 & 3 |
Saturdays: 2 April to 20 August |
| Division Grades 2 & 4 |
Sundays: 3 April to 21 August |
| Club Finals Weekend for all Grades | 20 & 21 August |
| Promotion/Relegation Matches | 27 & 28 August |
No Play Dates
These are subject to change on team grade entries, and if AHA are asked to host international events during the season.
- Easter weekend: 16/17 April
- ANZAC weekend: 23/24 April
- Queen’s Birthday: 4/5 June
- Matariki weekend: 25/26 June
Competition Rules: An AHA precis for 2022 season
- The divisional grades competition rules will remain the same as for 2021, and play 35-minute halves
- Grades are open for 12 team competitions, enabling movement of teams from divisions without Promotion/Relegation (in 2021) due to COVID lockdown impact in 2021.
- Grade formats will be confirmed following team entries, but each grade will comprise 1 x full round robin, then being spilt into a top ‘Championship’ half/bottom ‘Plate’ half round robin, followed by a one 3 week finals format. Total = 17 games for the season (COVID excepted).
Please refer to the AHA website for any updates.
Training
Held at Diocesan School for Girls, Clyde St, Epsom on
- Wednesdays from 16th March to 28th April; from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
- Wednesdays from 4th May onwards; from 7:30pm to 8:30pm.
There is no game play on public holidays. We do train through the school holidays.
Seniors Subscription
Player subscriptions are paid by club invoice which will be issued by the first game of the season - we are happy to accept any payments made prior to receipt of your invoice. One single payment is simplest for all however we accept staged payments if needed - please contact Treasurer, treasurer@grammarwindsor.org.nz.
Subscriptions include AHA and NZHF fees and loan of a team uniform per Uniforms and Equipment below.
Seniors season subscription - $460.
Looking to Help?
If you are interested in helping in any capacity please have a chat to our committee members or fill in the form on the Contact Us page. We look forward to working alongside you, building on shared ideas.
Uniforms and Equipment
Players will be supplied with a uniform at the start of the season to be returned in good condition at the end of the last game or at the prize giving. Each player will need to provide their own hockey stick, shin guards, mouth guard and a pair of orange (GWHC colour) socks (available as you register online).
To view our club products for sale, please visit our Merchandise web page.
Seniors Club Transfers
If you are new to the Grammar Windsor Hockey club this year and either previously played or are currently playing for another Auckland club or for a club elsewhere in New Zealand, then a transfer needs to be arranged. Please discuss this with our Club Captain.
