Metropolitan South West Hockey Association - MSW

HEART HEALTH MATTERS PROGRAM

Saturday the 8th of August we saw The Heartbeat of Football Foundation deliver Heart Health Checks and CPR education at Macarthur Hockey Complex.

They performed over 50 heart checks and saw a fantastic turn out of people, of all ages, learning or improving their CPR techniques. Shout out to Sophie K for receiving 100% in her CPR training.

Thank you to those that got involved and to the Heartbeat of Sport team for an awesome opportunity supported by Wests Group Macarthur.

CANTEEN VOLUNTEERS

Macarthur Hockey Complex will be hosting a junior carnival on Sunday 16th August.
We are looking for additional volunteers to assist in the canteen throughout the day.

If you are available, please add your name to the Google document linked here - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ygeQTWnSpQJZS68sRyTBDM29LvcDXxysG5V42K0Bwhg/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any questions, please reach out.

HEART HEALTH MATTERS

Reminder - The Heartbeat of Sport Foundation will be at Macarthur Hockey Complex this Saturday offering various free services including heart health checks and CPR and AED education.

Be sure to have a chat, check your heart and know your numbers.

GOULBURN CARNIVAL

Last weekend our Under 12 Development sides participated in the Goulburn carnival.

Our Girls side finished the day as CHAMPIONS 🥇! A huge congratulations to our players and coaching staff.

MSW 1 Boys made the semis after placing second in their pool, narrowly missing the finals with a draw in their final match. MSW 2 Boys finished the day placing 3rd in their pool.

A fantastic day of hockey with our players gaining some awesome experience and development in the representative pathways.

Huge congratulations and thank you to all players, coaches and families for their support of our junior stars 🌟.

LITTLE FLICKERS

Little flickers is back for 2026! This is a FREE of charge program offered to 3-6 year olds that are not currently registered in our competition. The program introduces children of all abilities to the basics of hockey in a fun and age appropriate way.

The program is run at Macarthur Hockey Complex over 4 weeks in August, beginning Saturday 8th August from 8.50am. If you are unable to attend all sessions you are still able to register.

What will your little one need?
- Appropriate shoes and clothing
- Drink bottle
- Hat

All participants receive a free stick to keep and practice their new skills at home.

Please register your interest using the following link - https://www.mswhockey.org.au/surveys/10919

GET YOUR HEART IN THE GAME

The Heartbeat of Sport Foundation will be at Macarthur Hockey Complex on the 8th of August from 9.30am to 1.30pm, offering free heart checks and education around heart health.

Keep your heart in the game and get checked.

UNDER 16 BOYS

Our MSW Hockey Under 16 Boys have finished their state champs this weekend with some great hockey played, friendships built and awesome results.

MSW 1 finished first in their pool. They unfortunately loss their semi final this morning however, placed 3rd overall in Division 1.

MSW 2 missed the semi finals by a hair finishing 5th overall in Division 2.

An exceptional effort for all involved. Thank you to our players, coaching staff and family and friends for their commitment over the weekend.

Safe travels home.

UNDER 16 BOYS

Our Under 16 Boys have begun their State Championships today in Tamworth. Both teams have started off strong with the following results.

Wishing them the best of luck for the remainder of the weekend.

MSW 1
V Illawarra 3-2 Win
V Grafton 3-0 Win

MSW 2
V Central Coast 2-1 Win
V Manning Valley 1-1 Draw

YORK CUP KIM SMALL SHIELD

Over the weekend, our MSW U/12 team made their debut at the York Cup Kim Small tournament in Tamworth, and what an incredible experience it was! This was the first time MSW has entered this tournament, and it certainly did not disappoint.

Focused on development, the tournament brought together strong teams, giving our players plenty of challenges. They secured some fantastic wins and had several close matches, ultimately finishing 5th overall in the A Division.

Beyond the results, the weekend was all about growth. The kids formed new friendships, and most were introduced to indoor hockey for the first time, gaining valuable experience along the way.

A huge congratulations to the team for their effort, resilience, and sportsmanship!