Central Otago Hockey Association

Senior Women's Hockey
The Women's Representative calendar is heating up, and we want you on the turf. We have two tournaments on the horizon and training and trials are kicking off soon.
Central Otago is absolutely thrilled to announce that the Finch Rose Bowl Tournament is officially back. After being away, this iconic women's representative tournament is making its return, and we cannot wait to see our region's top talent battle it out on the turf once again.

We are building squads for both the Finch Rose Bowl and the National Hockey Championship (NHC) this winter.

Upcoming Tournaments:

Finch Rose Bowl (Cromwell): July 10th – 12th

NHC (Wellington): September 12th – 19th

First Training Session:

Date: Sunday, June 7th

Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Location: Cromwell

Whether you are looking to compete at the Finch Rose or aiming for the National Hockey Championship we want to see you on the 7th June.

Players Coaches & Team managers register here https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/1fabed

Nations Cup Useful Links
All Women’s Nations Cup matches will be live and free on TVNZ+ and all other matchups between visiting nations will be on Hockey TV.

The games will show on the TVNZ+ sports section closer to the time here: https://www.tvnz.co.nz/sport

On top of the Nations Cup here in NZ, we have the Men's Nations Cup happening in South Africa across the same time. All Vantage Black Sticks Men's games at the Nations Cup in Sth Africa are also on TVNZ+, however delayed and will be available to view the morning after they have played. The only match which will be live is the Malaysia Game on at 10.15pm (NZ time) on Tuesday 16th June.

Our Central Otago Men’s team put on a massive performance over the weekend at the Ian Smith Tournament in Ashburton.
The boys left everything on the field, racking up a fantastic run to the finals with 2 wins and a draw, before ultimately falling short in a tough grand final battle against the hosts, Mid Canterbury.
Tournament Team Selections
A massive shoutout to the five Central Otago players who caught the selectors' eyes and were named in the official Tournament Team:
Cohen Hoskins
Sam Fitzgerald
Flynn Wilson
Angus Drinnan
Ben Pilet
Extra Congratulations to Flynn Wilson, who was named U21 Player of the Tournament! An incredible achievement, Flynn!

The tournament may be over, but the countdown officially begins. We are thrilled to announce that Central Otago will be hosting the Ian Smith Tournament in 2027!
We can't wait to bring the action to our home turf and welcome everyone to our backyard. Watch this space!

Situation Vacant: Finance Officer
Central Otago Hockey Association (COHA)
Hours: Part-time. 4 hours per week during the hockey season; 2 hours per week for the remainder of the year.
Location: Central Otago (Work from home)
Reporting to: COHA Board / Treasurer.

Position Overview
The Central Otago Hockey Association is seeking a reliable and efficient Finance Officer to manage the day-to-day financial administration of the association. This is a low-hour, flexible role well-suited to a local bookkeeper or administrator looking for casual, regular work that supports community sport.

Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable & Receivable: Processing bill payments and invoicing member clubs in a timely manner.
Xero Management: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records within Xero.
Budgeting: Assisting the committee with budget preparation and tracking for representative player campaigns.
Funding Support: Providing financial data and documentation to support community grant applications.
Reporting: Preparing monthly financial reports for presentation at COHA Board meetings.
Year-End Accounts: Preparing documentation and accounts for the annual audit process.

Skills and Experience Required
Proven experience in bookkeeping or financial administration.
Competency and confidence in using Xero (essential).
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and reliability.
Ability to work independently and meet monthly reporting deadlines.

Employment Terms
This position offers excellent flexibility, allowing the successful applicant to manage their hours around other commitments. The workload fluctuates predictably, requiring 4 hours per week during the active winter season and dropping to 2 hours per week during the off-season.

How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief introductory email to [email protected] using the subject line Finance Officer Application.
Applications close: Monday 15th June, 12pm

WEEKEND HOCKEY UPDATE!

​Its been action-packed weekend for our teams! Here is how the squads are tracking:

​Ian Smith Tournament
The boys are on a fantastic run! They put on clinical performances to secure two wins
​ 2-1 win over Eastern Southland
​ 3-0 win over North Otago
​They hit the turf Sunday morning for a clash against Mid Canterbury.
Let's keep the momentum going, boys!

​Mainland Cup (Dunedin)
Our Under 18s Girls left it all out there but came away with a tough loss against a strong Canterbury B side.
​Sunday is a double-header with the gals back in action facing off against South Canterbury 9.15am and Southland 3.15pm

Road trip time!
Our Central Otago Men are heading to Ashburton this weekend for the annual Ian Smith Tournament.

If you are traveling up those ways or are based in Mid Canterbury, head along to the NBS Hockey Turf (Ashburton Domain) to cheer the boys on. They’d love to hear some loud Central support from the sidelines!

Here is the weekend lineup:
Saturday
11:00 AM — Central Otago vs. Eastern
4:00 PM — Central Otago vs. North Otago
Sunday
11:00 AM — Central Otago vs. Mid Canterbury (Host Association)
1:30 PM — 3rd vs. 4th Playoff
3:30 PM — 1st vs. 2nd Final 🏆
Go well, lads! Leave it all out on the turf!

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Voting for the Sport Central Sporting Moment of the Year is now OPEN! ⚡

This publicly-voted category of the 2026 Forsyth Barr Central Otago Sports Awards celebrates six incredible sporting moments from the past year, as nominated by the public.

Spread the word and get your community voting! Every vote is a chance to celebrate what makes Central Otago sport so special.

Vote now 👉 https://form.jotform.com/260958740472869

One vote per email address. Voting will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday, May 6, before the winner is revealed at the Forsyth Barr Central Otago Sports Awards on Thursday, May 7.

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What an absolute cracker of an autumn day to kick off the Fun Sticks and Mini Hockey season! 🏑🍂

​It was fantastic to see so much energy and so many smiling faces out on the turf yesterday.
A huge thank you to everyone who came down, and to our wonderful coaches and volunteers for getting the season off to a brilliant start.
​Here's to a great season ahead!

Meet the Central Otago U18 Women’s Squad for 2026! Congratulations to all the players selected to wear the Central colours this year.
The hard work starts now! Next stop: Palmerston North.

Huge congratulations to everyone selected.

Fundraiser for South Island U16 Storm Girls
Tahlia Rose Rawcliffe has been selected for the South Island U16 Storm Girls team. She is doing some fundraising to help with costs:

Westgold butter for sale at $5.15 per 250g block.
Raffle tickets for sale at $5 each. There are 11 prizes up for grabs.

Please message Charlotte Rawcliffe on 021339011 if would like to order butter or buy a raffle ticket to support Tahlia.

Congratulations on your selection, Tahlia Rose 🤩👍🌻