Invercargill Hockey Association

🏑 Johnson Cup 2026! 🏑

What a week! It was fantastic to have Invercargill host the 2026 Johnson Cup, with teams travelling from around the South Island (and one North Island team) to compete.

The teams were treated to some extreme Southland weather, including a few impressive hailstorms! Despite the conditions, there were no complaints, everyone simply got on with it and enjoyed their hockey.

A massive congratulations to Christchurch Boys’ High School, who took out the tournament after a tight 3–2 victory over Shirley in the final.

A huge thank you to all the teams, coaches, managers, parents and officials who helped make the week possible. We hope you all enjoyed your time in Invercargill and we look forward to seeing you back again!

🏑 TOURNAMENT WEEK ACTION

It was Semi Final day at the Johnson Cup, with CBHS the form team of the tournament cruising into the final after a convincing 6–1 win over Cashmere.

In the other semi final, Shirley Boys High School advanced after beating James Hargest in a shootout. James Hargest had fought back to level the match with a penalty corner right on full time, but it wasn’t to be in the shootout.

There was more shootout action at the Audrey Timlins Tournament in Timaru, with James Hargest Girls winning their shootout and booking their place in tomorrow’s final. 👏

Southland Girls’ High School are also competing at the Audrey Timlins and had another penalty shootout to decide their result today. Unfortunately, they went down in the shootout.

Meanwhile, Southland Boys’ High School are competing in the India Shield in Dunedin, going down 0–4 to Wellington College in their quarter final today.

👏 Best of luck to all our teams for their remaining matches!

The sun’s out in Invercargill for a big day of action at the Johnson Cup!

Some important match-ups are on the cards today, with teams battling it out for those all-important semi-final spots ahead of tomorrow.

Follow along through Hockey TV - https://www.hockeynz.tv/en/home

Or through PlayHQ - https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/org/invercargill-hockey-association/2026-johnson-cup-winter-2026/93fbfef5

🧹🏑 Johnson Cup – Turf & Clubroom Clean-Up! 🏑🧹

With Johnson Cup kicking off on 31 August, we’re looking for a few helping hands to get the turfs and clubrooms tidied up and looking their best for the tournament!

If you can lend a hand, feel free to come down to the turfs any time during the week of 24 August and get stuck in.

We’ve set up an Excel form where you can put your name next to a job and the time you’ll be completing it. This will help us keep track of what’s being done and avoid people doubling up on the same jobs.

👉 If you can help, please follow the link below and add your name to a job!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GQ36d2JkaXBZ6fgR8uf5rfy9ESb1uJPlOdAXhk3crEo/edit?usp=sharing

🏑 That’s a wrap on our 2026 Primary School Competition!

Last week marked the end of our Primary School Competition for 2026, with some fantastic hockey played. A huge well done to all the players, coaches, managers, supporters and officials who helped make the competition such a success! 👏

Congrats to the follow teams who ended up at the top of the table for there grades:

🏆 Year 1 & 2 Funsticks: Otatara Flyers
🏆 Year 3 & 4 Ministicks: Rimu Flyers
🏆 Year 5 & 6 Kiwisticks: Windsor North Orange

Most importantly, we hope everyone has enjoyed their hockey and that we see you all back on the turf again in the future. 🏑

Southland Hockey is excited to once again host our Year 5&6 Festival, supported by a series of fun and engaging development sessions in the lead-up to the event.

This opportunity is open to anyone in Year 5 and 6, even bring a mate and develop your hockey skills, meet and play alongside other enthusiastic players, and take part in a full-day festival experience.

📍 Development Sessions – Invercargill Turf
Players will take part in three skill-building sessions::
Wednesday 12th August – 4:00 PM | Skills Session
Wednesday 19th August – 4:00 PM | Skills Session
Wednesday 21st August – 4:00 PM | Skills Session

🏑Festival Day – Saturday 29th August
Held at the Invercargill Turf, this fun and fast-paced event will feature:
Mixed teams from across Southland and surrounding regions
6-a-side format on half turf
15–20 minute games
Multiple games played throughout the day

Cost
Only $20 per player – includes all development sessions and the festival day.

Coaching
Interested in being involved in coaching during this amazing program pls email [email protected]

Register
If you or your child is interested in being part of this awesome experience, please fill out and submit the registration form below:
https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/81a1b4

Our Invercargill U13 teams had an awesome time away at the U13 Alpiners Festival in Oamaru over the weekend! 🏑

Great times on and off the turf!

A massive thank you to all the players, coaches, managers, and officials who helped make the festival such a success. We’re incredibly proud of how our teams represented Invercargill and supported each other throughout the weekend.

🏑 Our Invercargill U13 teams are off to Oamaru this weekend to compete in the Year 7 & 8 Alpiners Festival!

A huge thank you to our team sponsors for their generous support:
• Mee & Henry Law
• Ashmore Dairies Limited
• SealesWinslow
• Lowther Downs
• Crossroads Engineering Limited
• Dave Wilson Contracting Limited

Best of luck to all of our teams, we hope you have a fantastic weekend and play some great hockey!

Congrats to our very own Benji Culhane on his Black Sticks selection for the World Cup!