FIH World Series Round One
Port Vila, Vanuatu
September 2018 (Final date TBA)
2019
Oceania Cup and Intercontinental Hockey 5s
Hosting Agreement available now in website under OHF Resources and News
08-11-2018
The 2019 Oceania Cup and Intercontinental 5s has been awarded to Rockhampton Hockey Association in Queensland. It will run from the 2nd to the 8th of September 2019.
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08-11-2018
At the FIH Congress Gala Dinner in Delhi on the 1st of November 2018, Oceania hockey Federation President Pam Elgar was recognised for her significant service to both FI...
08-11-2018
The 2018 FIH Congress was held in Delhi from the 31st of October to the 3rd of November. A highlight for Oceania was a near full representation of our members.
08-11-2018
Oceania Hockey Federation Executive welcomes the appointment of a new staff member, Todd Kitto, as the Pacific Island Development Officer.
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KEEPING THE CONNECTION
08-11-2018
Vanuatu and Australia Youth hockey teams have maintained a connection made at the qualifying competition in Papua New Guinea.
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VANUATU YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES EXPERIENCE
08-11-2018
Vanuatu Youth Olympic Games hockey teams were well supported by both individuals and schools throughout the Oceania region.
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YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES
08-11-2018
The very successful Youth Olympic Games were held in October in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Hockey format was Hockey5s which has been recognised by FIH and the games organising committee as one of the most popular sports at the YOG. Oceania Region was well represented by men's and women's teams from Australia and Vanuatu.
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OHF HOLD STRATEGIC WORKSHOP
23-09-2018
OHF held a strategic planning workshop the day after the conclusion of the FIH WSO Tournament as it gave opportunities for the Executive to talk to all members participating in the tournament and also for some of those members to have a delegate at the workshop.
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COLOURFUL WSO TOURNAMENT CLOSING CEREMONY
23-09-2018
Vanuatu Hockey Federation organised very festive opening and closing ceremonies that highlighted Pacific culture with song and dance. The teams joined in after the awards ceremony had been completed and demonstrated that hockey events are also about making lasting friendships.
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FIH WORLD SERIES ONE FINAL RESULTS
23-09-2018
Fiji Women and Vanuatu Men were the winners of the FIH World Series One held in Port Vila. These 2 teams now qualify for the second round to be played in 2019.
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DAY 3 HOCKEY 5s WOMEN'S RESULTS - FIJI CHARGE TO FINAL
18-08-2018
Fiji Women confirmed their number 1 ranking by defeating previously unbeaten Vanuatu Women 5-0 during the last round of pool play. Vanuatu had their chances but a strong display by Fiji's defence and GK kept their goal intact.
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VANUATU MEN MAKE HISTORY
16-08-2018
Vanuatu Men won their first ever match against Fiji this afternoon in a thrilling encounter. The final score was 7-5. Fiji Women and Vanuatu Women are both undefeated and will face off tomorrow morning.
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FIH WORLD SERIES RESULTS DAY 1
15-08-2018
A couple of rain showers did not deter the participants from enjoying day one. Vanuatu Senior Men finished the day with 2 wins and their showdown with Fiji Men tomorrow will be eagerly awaited.
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FIH WORLD SERIES ONE OPENING - PORT VILA
15-08-2018
Vanuatu Hockey Federation welcomed all the participating members and officials at with a colourful opening ceremony on Tuesday 14th August. After a march past of all the teams and officials speeches of welcome were followed by beautiful singing and dancing.
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KALUWIN POTUAN RECOGNITION OF SERVICE
10-05-2018
Papua New Guinea Hockey Federation President Kaluwin Potuan has served as Oceania Hockey Federation Vice President for a period of seven years, retiring at the 2018 AGM held in Port Moresby on the 27th of April.
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LEADING FROM THE FRONT - PORT MORESBY HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
10-05-2018
Port Moresby Hockey Association, through its President Peter Molean is looking to develop its organisational structure so that it can be seen as a leading hockey association and a model for other PNG Hockey Associations to follow.
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YOGQ TD JENNIE THOMPSON SUPPORTS HER OFFICIALS
10-05-2018
Australian TD Jennie Thompson provided a very positive environment for the many Pacific Island officials who were appointed to the YOGQ in Port Moresby in April.
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PACIFIC ISLAND UMPIRES OFFICIATE FINALS
10-05-2018
For the very first time at any Oceania event the finals were umpired by Pacific Island umpires. This is a huge milestone in the development of officials within Oceania.
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SUCCESSFUL UMPIRING WORKSHOP
10-05-2018
As part of the Oceania Hockey Federation's development pathways it is normal to run workshops prior to events as there is expertise appointed to run the event and these individuals are always willing to present at workshops.
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YOG QUALIFIER - FINAL RESULTS
10-05-2018
The final day for the Oceania Youth Olympic Games Qualifier had a great atmosphere as all teams were in contention for spots to go to Argentina later in the year. The most exciting game was the men's bronze medal match between Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands where three goals were scored in the last 2 minutes to give Solomon Islands the bronze medal.
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YOGQ FINAL RESULTS DAY 1
26-04-2018
Australia were the only teams to record 2 win on Day 1 but both Vanuatu Men and Women recorded 1 win each. Solomon Islands Women have improved dramatically and took the game to Vanuatu women with the final score being 3-2 to Vanautu
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2 ROUNDS COMPLETED FOR THE MEN ON THE FIRST DAY
25-04-2018
Australia comfortably leads the Men's competition table with 2 comprehensive wins. Vanuatu recovered well from their significant loss in the first game 20 nil
to record their first win of the championship over Solomon Islands 5-1
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to record their first win of the championship over Solomon Islands 5-1
YOG QUALIFIER COMPETITION UNDERWAY
25-04-2018
The Youth Olympic Games Qualifier got underway this morning with a very close match between Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands Men with a 2 all draw
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YOG LIAISION OFFICERS LOOK SMART
23-04-2018
Papua New Guinea Hockey Federation has provided colourful dress uniforms for all their liaison officials meeting participating teams at the airport.
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NEW TECHNICAL BENCH FOR PNG HOCKEY
23-04-2018
PNGHF have carpenters working hard constructing an elevated technical bench to provide better vision of the whole pitch for technical officials and to create more room to accommodate officials during matches.
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CHANGE TO YOG 2018 MATCH SCHEDULE
23-04-2018
Due to the unfortunate withdrawal of Tonga, the match schedule has been modified and now both Men and Women follow the same format of 2 rounds followed by a medal round
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES QUALIFIER TRIALS
10-04-2018
It was pleasing to see Papua New Guinea Hockey Federation conducting open trials to select their Youth Olympic Games teams.
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PACIFIC SPORT PARTNERSHIP
06-04-2018
Hockey has been part of this partnership programme funded by the Australian Government for almost 2 years. Our programme has be titled "It's not Just About Hockey" as the sport is the platform to provide empowerment for women and a healthier lifestyle for all through the integration of sport and the communities it includes.
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TODD KITTO FEATURES IN NEW PR VIDEO!
06-04-2018
GHD who manages the Australian Government funded Pacific Sport Partnership (PSP) have partnered with UNICEF Pacific to produce positive social messages delivered by athletes and staff of the Pacific.
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FEMALE ROLE MODELS ENCOURAGE YOUTH PLAYERS
06-04-2018
National Women's players Hellen Kawiel and Kathy Kalsav Aru who have represented Vanuatu at six Oceania events have been working beside Coach Jenny Bowtell to inspire the next generation of female hockey players hoping to be selected to go to Port Moresby for the youth Olympic Games Qualifier.
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HOCKEY MEETS WITH VASANOC
06-04-2018
Oceania HF Competition Chair David Peebles, CDO Gill Gemming and VHF Australian Volunteer Todd Kitto, met with VASANOC CEO Henry Tavoa and Sport Development Officer James Malau to assist VHF with their quest to get Olympic Solidarity Funding for their campaign to get to Port Moresby for the Youth Olympic Games.
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VANUATU MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORT DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
06-04-2018
Vanuatu Ministry of Youth and Sport Development held a workshop on Thursday March 15 to bring together all partners involved in Youth and Sport. Hockey was well represented with 5 participants.
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YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES QUALIFIER PROGRESS
06-04-2018
Youth Olympic Games Qualifier is to be held in Papua New Guinea between the 25th and the 28th of April. Entries have now been confirmed and the match schedule is awaiting FIH approval.
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ERNEST MOVICK - FIJI OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR
05-03-2018
Congratulations to Ernest Movick, who was named as Sport Official of the Year at Friday nights Fiji Sports Awards.
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OHF OFFICIATING COMMITTEE MEETING HELD IN AUCKLAND
26-02-2018
The OHF Officiating Meeting was held in Auckland last Wednesday 21 st Feb in the Waiheke Room at the new Hockey New Zealand's office, which has moved up a floor from its previous location.
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CYCLONE GITA HITS TONGA
13-02-2018
A devastating cyclone (Cyclone Gita) hit Tonga early last night.
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YOG 2018 MEETINGS HELD IN PORT MORESBY
13-02-2018
Oceania Hockey Federation Secretary General, Bob Claxton and CDO Gill Gemming met with the PNGHF local organising committee last week
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OCEANIA EVENT MANAGEMENT AND HOSTING DOCUMENTS
01-02-2018
There are a number of new documents related to regional event management and hosting of Oceania Cup 2019 and Intercontinental 5s.
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FIH WORLD SERIES Round 1 2018 IN VANUATU
01-02-2018
Vanuatu has accepted the hosting rights for the 2018 World Series Round 1. Excitement after their men won the gold medal at the Oceania Intercontinental Hockey 5s event in Sydney 2017 has given confidence to apply to host.
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YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES QUALIFIER, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
01-02-2018
Papua New Guinea will host the 2018 Youth Olympic Games Qualifier from the 25th to the 29th April in Port Moresby.
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NEW ZEALAND HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS CONFERENCE
01-02-2018
New Zealand Hockey held their Annual Development Officers Conference and invited Oceania Development Officers to be part of the Conference for the first time.
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FIH COACH EDUCATORS WORKSHOP
01-02-2018
The second FIH Coach Educators Workshop to be held in New Zealand was run in conjunction with the Women's World League Finals in November in North Harbour.
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FIH/OHF LEVEL ONE COACHING COURSE
01-02-2018
The first coaching course to be run beside the World League Women's Finals was the FIH/OHF Level 1 Coaching Course.
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DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS TRAINING
01-02-2018
The Development Officers from Fiji, Tonga and Vanuatu were brought together in late November 2017 to Auckland.
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OCEANIA CUP FINAL RESULTS
18-10-2017
Oceania Cup Results:
Women: Australia 2 New Zealand 0
Men: Australia 6 New Zealand 0
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Women: Australia 2 New Zealand 0
Men: Australia 6 New Zealand 0
HOCKEY FIVES FINAL RESULTS
18-10-2017
Women:
Gold Medal: Fiji, Silver Medal: Samoa, Bronze Medal: Solomon Islands.
Men:
Gold Medal: Vanuatu, Silver Medal: Samoa, Bronze Medal: Solomon Islands.
Oceania Intercontinental Hockey5s Cups: These were awarded to Australia Country Men and Women for winning the Round Robin Competition.
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Gold Medal: Fiji, Silver Medal: Samoa, Bronze Medal: Solomon Islands.
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Gold Medal: Vanuatu, Silver Medal: Samoa, Bronze Medal: Solomon Islands.
Oceania Intercontinental Hockey5s Cups: These were awarded to Australia Country Men and Women for winning the Round Robin Competition.
OCEANIA CUP FINALS- AUSTRALIA V NEW ZEALAND
15-10-2017
Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea Men and Women played a round robin competition since Wednesday with Australia Men and Women finishing on top of the respective tables.
Yesterday Australia Men defeated Papua New Guinea Men while Australia Women defeated New Zealand 2-1.
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Yesterday Australia Men defeated Papua New Guinea Men while Australia Women defeated New Zealand 2-1.
OCEANIA INTERCONTINENTAL HOCKEY 5s - FINALS
15-10-2017
Australia Country Men and Women won the round robin competition and will be awarded the inaugural Intercontinental Cups.
The medal round held on Sunday 15th October will involve the Oceania Member nations in order to determine the order of the FIH world ranking points 4-7th placing.
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The medal round held on Sunday 15th October will involve the Oceania Member nations in order to determine the order of the FIH world ranking points 4-7th placing.
DAY 3 HOCKEY 5s WOMEN'S RESULTS - FIJI CHARGE TO FINAL
14-10-2017
Fiji dominated Tonga and won the match convincingly 21-1. Fiji have demonstrated not just by their seeding but the manner in which they have played that they will be hard to defeat in the finals
Samoa women have continued to improve as they come to understand the Hockey5s format. They defeated Solomon Islands Women 6-2
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Samoa women have continued to improve as they come to understand the Hockey5s format. They defeated Solomon Islands Women 6-2
DAY 2 RESULTS - AUSTRALIA WOMEN DOMINATE IN CUP
12-10-2017
Australia Women dominated PNG Women but they did not have it all their own way PNG made them work hard for their goals. PNG had remained positive after last night's match against New Zealand and defended well today marking more strongly
and clearing wider.Final score 23-0
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and clearing wider.Final score 23-0
SAMANTHA CHARLTON CELEBRATES HER 200th CAP WITH WIN
11-10-2017
New Zealand BlackSticks Captain Samantha Charlton received a bouquet of flowers from Coach Mark Hagar prior to the start of the first 2017 Oceania Cup match to recognise her 200th international cap.
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OCEANIA HOCKEY5s DRAW REVISED
11-10-2017
Due to the pressure on warm up facilities an extra 5 minutes has been added to each of the Hockey5s matches to provide more warm up time and to allow bench staff more time to change.
On Thursday 12th October, as it is a second day of double headers for the majority of teams, the start of play has come back to 8.30am
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On Thursday 12th October, as it is a second day of double headers for the majority of teams, the start of play has come back to 8.30am
OCEANIA CUP COLOURFUL OPENING CEREMONY
11-10-2017
At the break between the end of Day 1 of the Oceania Intercontinental Hockey5s and the start of the Oceania Cup matches Hockey Australia hosted an opening ceremony. OHF Secretary General Bob Claxton welcomed all the participants and gave a short history of the Oceania Cup and an explanation to inaugural Hockey5s.
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SOLOMON ISLANDS MADE AN EXCELLENT START TO THEIR OCEANIA CHAMIONSHIPS
11-10-2017
Although the teams arrived very late into Sydney and had little sleep they began their tournaments with wins.
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WELCOME BACK SAMOA
11-10-2017
Samoa Hockey Federation entered both their men and women's teams in the Hockey5s competition which was a first in this competition format. Team Head Coach Peta Teo was pleased with their first day's efforts. The Women's team had a win and a loss while the men had a loss to Australia Country.
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TONGA EXCITE CROWD WITH SIPITAU
11-10-2017
Tonga entertained the crowd with a traditional Sipitau challenge before their match with the Solomon Islands.
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OCEANIA INTERCONTINENTAL 5s OPENING MATCH
11-10-2017
The inaugural Oceania Intercontinental Hockey5s event got underway this morning with a competitive match between Vanuatu Men and Australia Country Men.
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OCEANIA CUP AND INTERCONTINENTAL HOCKEY5S MATCH SCHEDULE
08-10-2017
The competition for the Oceania Cup and the International Hockey5s starts at the Olympic Hockey Stadium in Homebush, Sydney, on Wednesday 11th October.
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PACIFIC SPORT PARTNERSHIP A HIT FOR HOCKEY
01-09-2017
The Pacific Sport Partnership (PSP) is a programme funded by the Australian Government aimed at improving participation of both men and women in hockey delivering education and health initiatives and providing leadership and mentoring especially in governance and opportunities for women
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2017 OCEANIA CUP AND INTERCONTINENTAL HOCKEY5S UPDATE
01-09-2017
Preparations are well underway for this tournament running at Homebush in Sydney from the 11th to the 15th October 2017.
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EQUIPMENT DONATIONS VERY MUCH VALUED
01-09-2017
Donations of equipment and team clothing from both Australian and New Zealand Clubs and Associations has been well received by the Pacific Island Hockey Federations.
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