Category Archives: Junior Development

Congratulations to the 30 members who have been selected in Hockey Geelong Junior representative teams for the 2014 season.  These teams will compete in the Hockey Victoria competitions on Friday night.  This is a great opportunity for these players to continue to improve their hockey by playing at this higher level, and a great way to prepare for selections in regional and State teams.  It’s also a great opportunity for younger players to check out the skills and expertise of these players – go and watch the teams when they play their home matches at Stead Park.

Under 14 Mixed – Lachlan D’Arcy, Jimmy Jirik, Corey Stella, Jesse Stewart, Hudson Stoop, Miles Rau and train-on player Jonah McKinnon.

Under 14 Girls – Monique Chester, Molly Duncan, Saskia Lee, Erin Skene, Chloe Smith, Rachel Van der Ploeg

Under 16 Girls – Simone Brown, Bella Missio, Kelly O’Halloran, Dominique Russell, Eliza Sheehan, Amy Van den Nouwland, Jennifer Welsh

Under 16A Mixed (Shield competition) – Matt Barnett, Sean Fitzgerald, Adam Gieles, Emma Hatton, Angus McKinnon,  Chris Warner,

Under 16B Mixed – Lachlan Baensch, Felix Peel, Nic Proebstl, Dan Smith

Team managers are required.  If you are able to help, please contact Ruth McKinnon.

We wish all the teams and players an enjoyable and successful season.

2013/ 2014 has so far been a fantastic year for the members of the Newtown City Hockey Club who have aspirations to play at a higher level.

In total there have been 9 players selected in Victorian teams, who have played a large part of their junior hockey with the Newtown City Hockey Club.  Four of these players were a part of the Club’s inaugural Division 1 Men’s Premiership in 2013.  Congratulations to all of these players on their hard work to reach this level.

L to R: Ryan Parry, Harry Dolenc, James Humphries, Emma Hatton, Will Crosbie, Luke Hatton, Angus McKinnon

Absent: Mack Dolenc, Josh Horton

Will Crosbie – Victorian U18 (2) Outdoor team

Harry Dolenc – Victorian U21 Indoor team

Mack Dolenc – School Sport Victoria 16 & Under team, Victorian U18 Indoor team (Silver medal), Victorian U18 (1) team

Emma Hatton – Victorian U18 (1) team, Victorian U15 team, Victorian U15 Indoor team

Luke Hatton – Victorian U21 Indoor team, Victorian U18 Indoor train-on squad

Josh Horton – Victorian U18 team (National Champions for the 1st time in 17 years), Victorian Futures Squad.  This program identifies talented athletes, and provides them with extra training, and possible transition to the Victorian Institute of Sport.

James Humphries – Victorian U18 (2) team

Angus McKinnon – Victorian u15 team

Ryan Parry – School Sport Victoria 16 & Under team, Victorian U18 Indoor team (Silver medal), Victorian U18 (1) team

These players have all taken up the challenge of playing at their best – playing in the Hockey Victoria competition for Altona, Footscray and Hockey Geelong teams, with most also playing for Newtown in the local competition.

And this is where they all started their hockey – on the grass at Lloyd Reserve in the Minkey (U8) programme. Evidently the long grass helped them hone their skills early – look at the concentration on their faces!

The Minkey programme has a strong focus on enjoyment for all the participants, while learning the skills, positions and strategies of the game of hockey. Safety of participants is important, and all participants are required to have appropriate equipment, including mouthguards and shinguards.

If you would like to be a part of a fantastic sport and an inclusive family friendly atmosphere, why not join the Newtown City Hockey Club.  We welcome beginners and experienced players – at all ages from 4 to 64+.

Free Come and Try Hockey sessions for junior beginners commence on March 2, so come and see what it’s all about.  We may discover the next Australian hockey player!

A fantastic effort by Will Crosbie, Mack Dolenc, James Humphries and Ryan Parry, who have all been selected in the final squad for the Victorian U18 Men’s team. Victoria will send two teams to the National Championships so all these players will have the opportunity to show their skills. Well done all.

Congratulations also to Emma Hatton on her selection in the Victorian U18 Women’s team. At the age of 15, this is an excellent achievement.

It looks like 2014 is going to be another busy year for Emma, as 2013 saw Emma play in both the Victorian U15 indoor and outdoor hockey teams. Well done Emma.