Registration for summer hockey is open for existing members who have paid the 2025 Hockey Victoria membership, as well as for members who are new to or returning for the summer season only.
Beginners and ex-members are welcome.
Grab your friends and join us for some summer fun.
It’s warmer
It’s cheaper
It’s social and friendly
It’s half-field so less running
Come and try for free on Thursday September 18, 4.00 pm at Lloyd Reserve, 80 Windsor Rd, Newtown. Equipment provided.
The third presentation function for this year saw our senior teams receive their awards in a very enjoyable evening. Congratulations to the award winners.
Congratulations to members reaching games milestones.
Congratulations to winners of team trophies.
Congratulations to winners of our Perpetual Trophies.
The 2026 season is expected to bring great things, with new pitches at Stead Park and Torquay available. We look forward to watching the developments!
End of season presentations give us the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our members and our teams, and to say thank you to all those who have contributed to a successful year. Congratulations to the award winners and to all participants.
Congratulations to members reaching games milestones.
Congratulations to winners of team trophies.
Congratulations to winners of Perpetual Trophies.
State and Regional Team Awards. Congratulations to members who participated in Regional and State teams and programs.
Keith Robertson Scholarships – Parker Hinett, Kayden Le Noble, Sofia Murfitt, Ivy Renouf, Jessica Richens
We look forward to another great year in 2026, with lots of people having fun playing hockey!
Thanks to the 100+ players and family members who attended the U10 Presentations on August 31.
Congratulations to the members who received games badges and awards at the presentations.
Gold Merit Award – Dominic Crowley
25 Games – Austin Ballard, Nadia Dreyer, Ryder Heskett, Charlie Meurs, Albert Myers, Elspeth Stark, Esther Thomas, Abby Thomas, Lily Wigglesworth, Harry Wigglesworth, Nora Williams
50 Games – Eliza Myers
Best First Year Junior Player – Georgia Richens
Best Conducted Team – U10 Strikers
Best team player awards – Harry Wigglesworth, Charlie Meurs, Mathilda MacDonald, Tessa Crowley, Alex Alford
Coaches Award – Esther Thomas, Eliza Myers, Florence Fraser-Parle
Most Improved – Ryder Heskett, Saskia Missbach, Beatrix Vigus
Most Consistent – Nora Williams
Thanks to all the players, coaches, team managers and parents for a great year.
A great day to finish off the season for U10 and D1 Women’s teams. Congratulations to all!
U10 Strikers Crowned Premiers in Demonstration Match
The U10 Newtown Strikers, having finished the season as Premiers, took to the field on a drizzly finals day for a special demonstration match against the runners-up, the Saints. While the game was not a final, it was a fantastic opportunity for the two top teams to showcase their skills.
The first half was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams showing a lot of energy and determination. The Strikers’ attack came to life early with Austin making a great run into the D, narrowly missing a goal. Our defensive line, including Will, showed incredible tenacity, repeatedly clearing the ball out of danger and setting up attacking opportunities. The hard work paid off when a short corner was won, and the pressure on the Saints’ goal mounted. Not long after, Ryder scored the first goal of the game after a brilliant run into the D by Georgia. The drizzle started to fall, but it didn’t slow the Strikers down. We saw a great defensive effort from Zach with a big double tackle, and then Georgia once again carried the ball up the field, allowing Ryder to score his second goal. Harry and Austin continued the team’s relentless pressure, winning a short corner, and the Strikers finished the half strong. A highlight of the game was Zach’s wide run down the line – a tactic coach Ivy has been encouraging all year – which set up a great play with Ryder. Finally, Georgia sealed the half with a brilliant run and shot, taking the halftime score to 4-0.
The second half began with the same attacking spirit. A very nice pass from Austin to Harry saw Harry recover from an intercept to score a well-earned goal. The Strikers’ defense held strong, with Ryder making a crucial intercept to get the ball into our D. Though the Saints managed to get on the scoreboard with a goal, our team responded quickly. Ryder passed the ball into our D, where Georgia was there to receive it and send it in for a goal.
The Strikers continued to pressure the Saints, earning a series of short corners. After four consecutive corners, Lily broke through the Saints’ defense to score a goal, making it one each for the siblings, Lily and Harry, on the day. The Saints managed another goal, despite some solid defending by Elspeth on the goal line. Austin then made a key intercept to get the ball into our attacking D, securing the win. The team’s midfield, with Will working hard in the back half, kept the pressure on the opposition. The Strikers ended the game with a final score of 7-2.
At the end of the game, regardless of the result, both teams were celebrated for their successful seasons. The Newtown Strikers were awarded their Premiership medals for finishing top of the ladder, a testament to their hard work and dedication throughout the season. The Saints were also celebrated, receiving their medals as the runners-up. It was a brilliant way to cap off a successful season for the U10 Newtown Strikers. Every player has contributed to this fantastic achievement, and the team’s progress has been a joy to watch.
Newtown Dynamos vs Newtown Jets
The Lloyd Reserve competition teams also played a demonstration match on Grand Final day between the Premiers, Newtown Dynamos, and Runners Up Newtown Jets.
The match showed the competitive nature of the games between these two teams this year with some excellent defence and attack skills from both teams.
Leila and Tess showed great technique and determination for Jets to hold up the Dynamos attempts to score. Saskia and Sonny worked hard to intercept and pass to team mates in good position while Zoey and Oswald showed the benefits of the year’s participation with some great ball control and positioning.
Dynamos finished off their year as they have played all season – with great skills and fantastic teamwork and passing. The recognition of space and pinpoint passing to the leading player between Florence and Flynn would do credit to our senior players. Mathilda and Michaela continued to be everywhere and ensure that Dynamos controlled the play while Sophie and Georgia made great position and were always ready to receive the ball and progress the play for Dynamos.
Excellent effort from both teams.
Newtown Falcons vs Geelong Blue 0-1
After coming off what felt like a grand final win against Saints in the first week of the finals, Geelong was always going to be a tough opponent and they didn’t disappoint.
That being said, we were able to match them both in skill and commitment, with a quality lineup and maxed interchange bench which allowed the team to maintain their intensity throughout the game.
There were multiple scoring opportunities from both teams but unfortunately for Newtown, Geelong had better luck on the day and were able to get a goal ahead and maintain their lead until the final whistle.
As much as it would have been nice to make it into the grand final, the team has accomplished a lot this season, becoming finals contenders and a team that no opposition could take lightly.
Congratulations to everyone in the team and I look forward to seeing how far we can go in 2026.
