by Kirsten Stuckey | Mar 11, 2026 | Hook in4 Health, News, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu
Over the past week our national federations have been celebrating International Women’s Day, highlighting the theme of “Give to Gain”. Across the Pacific, hockey communities came together to recognise the important role women play in sport, families and community...
by Gill Gemming | Mar 9, 2026 | Australia, Fiji, Hook in4 Health, New Zealand, News, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu
This camp was held in Honiara from the 12th to the 15th of December 2025. All 6 Pacific Island NF’s had participants involved as either coaches, youth leaders, or athletes. The camp had significant on the individuals attending and below are three reflections of...
by Gill Gemming | Mar 8, 2026 | Hook in4 Health, News, Papua New Guinea, Uncategorized
The Team in Papua New Guinea have extended beyond city boundaries in both Port Moresby and Lae. Late last year Mapos 1 village community leader Phillip Lisick, whose family had a long history in hockey in the Morobe Province, invited Hook in4 Health to bring their...
by Kirsten Stuckey | Feb 18, 2026 | Australia, News
After more than 30 years contributing to hockey at the highest level, Minka Woolley has retired from her role as an Umpire Manager with the International Hockey Federation (FIH). While this marks the end of her international Umpire Manager appointments, her influence...
by Kirsten Stuckey | Jan 18, 2026 | Australia, News
David Peebles is our third and final recipient of a life member award for 2025. David has made a significant and sustained contribution to the Oceania Hockey Federation through leadership roles spanning governance, competitions, constitutional reform, and direct...
by Kirsten Stuckey | Dec 22, 2025 | News
The FIH World Youth Hockey 5’s Girls Development Festival took place from Tuesday 12 to Friday 15 December in the Solomon Islands, with a strong focus on connection, learning, and shared experience. Each day began with team-building activities, before moving into...
