Celebrating 90 Years of the Altona Hockey Club

Celebrating 90 Years of the Altona Hockey Club

May 15, 2022

Celebrating 90 Years of the Altona Hockey Club

15th May 2022

Thank you to everyone who attended our 90th Anniversary Function on Saturday the 30th of April and the Premier League games during the day, including the Ric Purser Cup.

It was a great evening with so many returning members, a special thank you to our panellists, Heather Harley, Kris Doerner, Carmel Brennan, Brian Smith, Ross Schubach, Lisa MacFarlane, Peter Byrne, Morris Burgess, Frank Ranger and host Caleb Scanlon for sharing some incredible stories from the 1950’s right through the decades to today.

There were many highlights, including the stories of the challenges faced by the early women’s teams and how they were overcome to form the club we are today, and the opposition players having to wave down the passing train from the middle of the tracks just to get a ride home when we played at the Pines and the old Williamstown Racecourse.

Pictured are the Life Members who attended the event, each who have contributed so much to the history of our club.

Founded in 1932, the Altona Hockey Club is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2022.

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100 Goal Milestone for Andrew Scanlon

100 Goal Milestone for Andrew Scanlon

May 5, 2022 | ,

This past weekend in the Ric Purser Cup against Doncaster, Andrew Scanlon, known affectionately as Goldy, became the 4th player in our history to reach the milestone of 100 Premier League goals behind Darren Duff, Daniel Dawson and Stephanie Young.

2021 Senior Presentation Night

2021 Senior Presentation Night

Oct 29, 2021 | , , ,

Despite the 2021 season being cancelled, we decided to go ahead with counting the votes and awarding all 2021 awards based on the partially completed season, watch our Live Streamed Presentation Night.

AHC New Strategic Plan from 2021 – 24

AHC New Strategic Plan from 2021 – 24

Oct 17, 2021 |

In 2021, the Altona Hockey Club Board held multiple sessions through the year to outlay the 2021 – 2024 Strategy. See the outline of the the strategic priorities to take the club forward and grow.

Connar Otterbach and Cooper Burns Selected for the Burras U21 Australian Squad

Connar Otterbach and Cooper Burns Selected for the Burras U21 Australian Squad

Mar 28, 2022

Connar Otterbach and Cooper Burns Selected for the Burras U21 Australian Squad

28th March, 2022

A huge congratulations to Connar Otterbach and Cooper Burns who have both been selected in the Burras – Australia U21 Men’s – squad for 2022.

Head Coach Jay Stacy announced a 27 athlete squad for the Burras until the July U21 National Championships were the squads will be re-selected, this was narrowed down from 40 athletes initially selected in September 2021.

Both Cooper and Connar have been vying for National Selection over the past couple of years, attending National Junior camps as well as starring at National Championships.

It is fantastic reward for effort for both players from Altona and made all the more special by having each other there, the two have played together all through the junior ranks at both Altona and state level.

It is the first time Altona will have had multiple players in the same Australian U21 side since brothers Darren and Jason Duff in the 1990’s, with Jason going on to represent Australia at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. In more recent times both Danielle Schubach and Andrew Scanlon have represented Australia at U21 level for the Jillaroos and the Burras.

Throughout COVID both Cooper and Connar have continued training, including touring with multiple teams, and while we have missed seeing some of their development at Premier League level for Altona, both are set to take starring roles in the 2022 Men’s Premier League side as they look set for a big season.

Read the announcement and the full Burra and Jillaroos squad from Hockey Australia https://www.hockey.org.au/news/burras-and-jillaroos-squads-narrowed-down/

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100 Goal Milestone for Andrew Scanlon

100 Goal Milestone for Andrew Scanlon

May 5, 2022

This past weekend in the Ric Purser Cup against Doncaster, Andrew Scanlon, known affectionately as Goldy, became the 4th player in our history to reach the milestone of 100 Premier League goals behind Darren Duff, Daniel Dawson and Stephanie Young.

2021/22 Social Summer Hockey

2021/22 Social Summer Hockey

Dec 1, 2021

We have summer hockey back at the AHC from Wednesday December 8th! Mixed senior social hockey with all welcome including older junior players.

2021 Senior Presentation Night

2021 Senior Presentation Night

Oct 29, 2021

Despite the 2021 season being cancelled, we decided to go ahead with counting the votes and awarding all 2021 awards based on the partially completed season, watch our Live Streamed Presentation Night.

AHC New Strategic Plan from 2021 – 24

AHC New Strategic Plan from 2021 – 24

Oct 17, 2021

In 2021, the Altona Hockey Club Board held multiple sessions through the year to outlay the 2021 – 2024 Strategy. See the outline of the the strategic priorities to take the club forward and grow.

AHC Live Stream vs TEM HC – Round 7 2021

AHC Live Stream vs TEM HC – Round 7 2021

Jun 23, 2021

In the middle of COVID Restrictions this was our first ever Premier League home game with no crowd, check out all of the highlights from two cracking Premier League games against TEM HC.

2021 Women’s Round Wrap-Up

2021 Women’s Round Wrap-Up

May 20, 2021

What an incredible day! We raised more than $1,300 towards WomenCan Fundraising and their Save the Box campaign.

Free Come & Try for 2022

Free Come & Try for 2022

Jan 29, 2022

Hookin2Hockey and Free Come & Try for 2022

January 29, 2022

In 2022, we are holding two Free Come & Try at the Altona Hockey Club on Monday 21st of February and Wednesday 23rd of February both from 5.30pm – 6.30pm.

Hookin2Hockey gives young boys and girls the opportunity to learn the basic skills of hockey, develop fundamental motor skills and make friends in a team sport environment all while beginning their lifelong love of hockey!

  • For Girls & Boys aged 5 to 12 years
  • Introductory program
  • Skill based games
  • 7 Sessions in total (inc. the Free Come & Try)
  • Fun and safe environment
  • Official program of Hockey Australia

For the free come and try night anyone is welcome just to turn up on the night and try, or to register for the whole 6-week program it is available now via the Hookin2Hockey website here, for $65 including insurance, coaching and all costs for the program: www.revolutionise.com.au/altonahc/events/125311/

Visit the Hookin2Hockey site: www.hockey.org.au/hookin2hockey/

Beginners of other ages are also welcome, for more information visit our Juniors section, or contact [email protected]

2022 Hookin2Hockey Come & Try Hockey

Location: Altona Hockey Club on Sugar Gum Drive, Altona, 3018 (click here for Google Maps).

Cost: Free for Come & Try Night, $65 for the 6-week block, including all coaching and insurance costs.

Equipment: None needed for the come & try night, just runners and if you have a mouthguard that is recommended. For the rest of the program we will have hockey packs available which include a stick, shin pads and a ball

COVID-19 Restrictions: The main one is that we require everyone to check-in via QR code when entering the facility, click here to see all of the latest information.

To Register: You can register online at the following link or just turn up for the free come and try – www.revolutionise.com.au/altonahc/events/125311/

Questions? Contact [email protected]

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AHC Strategic Project – Seeking Volunteers

Jul 22, 2022

We are seeking volunteers wanting to learn, build, or offer their professional skills to join our new member pathways project. This is an exciting part of our club strategy to encourage and better support our members to participate in all aspects of our sport.

100 Goal Milestone for Andrew Scanlon

100 Goal Milestone for Andrew Scanlon

May 5, 2022

This past weekend in the Ric Purser Cup against Doncaster, Andrew Scanlon, known affectionately as Goldy, became the 4th player in our history to reach the milestone of 100 Premier League goals behind Darren Duff, Daniel Dawson and Stephanie Young.

2021/22 Social Summer Hockey

2021/22 Social Summer Hockey

Dec 1, 2021

We have summer hockey back at the AHC from Wednesday December 8th! Mixed senior social hockey with all welcome including older junior players.

2021 Senior Presentation Night

2021 Senior Presentation Night

Oct 29, 2021

Despite the 2021 season being cancelled, we decided to go ahead with counting the votes and awarding all 2021 awards based on the partially completed season, watch our Live Streamed Presentation Night.

AHC New Strategic Plan from 2021 – 24

AHC New Strategic Plan from 2021 – 24

Oct 17, 2021

In 2021, the Altona Hockey Club Board held multiple sessions through the year to outlay the 2021 – 2024 Strategy. See the outline of the the strategic priorities to take the club forward and grow.

AHC Live Stream vs TEM HC – Round 7 2021

AHC Live Stream vs TEM HC – Round 7 2021

Jun 23, 2021

In the middle of COVID Restrictions this was our first ever Premier League home game with no crowd, check out all of the highlights from two cracking Premier League games against TEM HC.

2021 Women’s Round Wrap-Up

2021 Women’s Round Wrap-Up

May 20, 2021

What an incredible day! We raised more than $1,300 towards WomenCan Fundraising and their Save the Box campaign.

Update to the Club Song to be more inclusive

Update to the Club Song to be more inclusive

Sep 18, 2021

Update to the Club Song to be more inclusive

18 September, 2021

The club is excited to announce that our club song has had a refresh.
Our club song no longer references binary genders – a small change that makes an enormous difference to our diverse community.
We appreciate everyone for taking part in the consultation period which included information to all club members, as well as consultation with Pride Cup and Hobsons Bay City Council.
The club song is a cherished part of the Altona Hockey Club and remains integral to our proud history.
Can’t wait to hear it sung after plenty of wins in 2022!

Hey look us over
Here at A.H.C.
We’re the blue and gold
In perfect harmony
Just pass the flag A’s
Just pass the shield
And watch out all you other teams
Whenever we take the field
And beware of our backline
And our forwards too
When the goalie runs out
The other teams are through
And we’re not short of a Premiership
When finals come around
We’re Altona Hockey Club
The Mighty Seagulls
Altona Hockey Club

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AHC Strategic Project – Seeking Volunteers

AHC Strategic Project – Seeking Volunteers

Jul 22, 2022

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100 Goal Milestone for Andrew Scanlon

100 Goal Milestone for Andrew Scanlon

May 5, 2022

This past weekend in the Ric Purser Cup against Doncaster, Andrew Scanlon, known affectionately as Goldy, became the 4th player in our history to reach the milestone of 100 Premier League goals behind Darren Duff, Daniel Dawson and Stephanie Young.

2021/22 Social Summer Hockey

2021/22 Social Summer Hockey

Dec 1, 2021

We have summer hockey back at the AHC from Wednesday December 8th! Mixed senior social hockey with all welcome including older junior players.

2021 Senior Presentation Night

2021 Senior Presentation Night

Oct 29, 2021

Despite the 2021 season being cancelled, we decided to go ahead with counting the votes and awarding all 2021 awards based on the partially completed season, watch our Live Streamed Presentation Night.

AHC New Strategic Plan from 2021 – 24

AHC New Strategic Plan from 2021 – 24

Oct 17, 2021

In 2021, the Altona Hockey Club Board held multiple sessions through the year to outlay the 2021 – 2024 Strategy. See the outline of the the strategic priorities to take the club forward and grow.

AHC Live Stream vs TEM HC – Round 7 2021

AHC Live Stream vs TEM HC – Round 7 2021

Jun 23, 2021

In the middle of COVID Restrictions this was our first ever Premier League home game with no crowd, check out all of the highlights from two cracking Premier League games against TEM HC.

2021 Women’s Round Wrap-Up

2021 Women’s Round Wrap-Up

May 20, 2021

What an incredible day! We raised more than $1,300 towards WomenCan Fundraising and their Save the Box campaign.

HC Melbourne Selection for Otterbach and Burns

HC Melbourne Selection for Otterbach and Burns

Aug 16, 2021

HC Melbourne Selection for Otterbach and Burns

August 16, 2021

Congratulations Cooper Burns & Connar Otterbach on their selection in the HC Melbourne Squad and Nye Roberts in his selection in the Development Squad.

Great reward for all 3 players who have been developing extremely well even with the limited opportunities to play hockey after the past two years. Hockey One is scheduled to be a home and away season through October & November.

Connar made his debut for HC Melbourne during their last campaign in 2019, while for Cooper this is his first time in the squad.

For the full article, see here: www.hockeyvictoria.org.au/news/hc-melbourne-mens-squad-announcements/

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Jul 22, 2022

We are seeking volunteers wanting to learn, build, or offer their professional skills to join our new member pathways project. This is an exciting part of our club strategy to encourage and better support our members to participate in all aspects of our sport.

100 Goal Milestone for Andrew Scanlon

100 Goal Milestone for Andrew Scanlon

May 5, 2022

This past weekend in the Ric Purser Cup against Doncaster, Andrew Scanlon, known affectionately as Goldy, became the 4th player in our history to reach the milestone of 100 Premier League goals behind Darren Duff, Daniel Dawson and Stephanie Young.

2021/22 Social Summer Hockey

2021/22 Social Summer Hockey

Dec 1, 2021

We have summer hockey back at the AHC from Wednesday December 8th! Mixed senior social hockey with all welcome including older junior players.

2021 Senior Presentation Night

2021 Senior Presentation Night

Oct 29, 2021

Despite the 2021 season being cancelled, we decided to go ahead with counting the votes and awarding all 2021 awards based on the partially completed season, watch our Live Streamed Presentation Night.

AHC New Strategic Plan from 2021 – 24

AHC New Strategic Plan from 2021 – 24

Oct 17, 2021

In 2021, the Altona Hockey Club Board held multiple sessions through the year to outlay the 2021 – 2024 Strategy. See the outline of the the strategic priorities to take the club forward and grow.

AHC Live Stream vs TEM HC – Round 7 2021

AHC Live Stream vs TEM HC – Round 7 2021

Jun 23, 2021

In the middle of COVID Restrictions this was our first ever Premier League home game with no crowd, check out all of the highlights from two cracking Premier League games against TEM HC.

2021 Women’s Round Wrap-Up

2021 Women’s Round Wrap-Up

May 20, 2021

What an incredible day! We raised more than $1,300 towards WomenCan Fundraising and their Save the Box campaign.

2011-2020 Legends Induction

2011-2020 Legends Induction

Apr 27, 2021

2011-2020 Legends Induction

27th of April, 2021

AHC Legends
For our first home games of 2021 in April we had a very special evening to welcome a new cohort of Altona Hockey Club Legends from the decade from 2011 to 2020.

The main criteria was to have made a significant contribution to the Altona Hockey Club over the decade in multiple areas of the club or with an exceptional contribution in one area – as well as being 24 years or older at the end of the decade. With the age limit a clause was also introduced to allow for recognition of service over past decades if the person is not a current Legend.

These people that were inducted have been the backbone of the club over the past decade and have all made large contributions. It was a great day and evening to finally have some games back at home and celebrate the large contribution of these members in the evening.

Congratulations to all Legends inducted:
Angela Baugh, Jess Brennan, Taylah Brennan, Caroline Brooker, Chris Coleman, Grant Cooke, Justine Cooke, Harry Dolenc, Joel Downey, Bob Guest, Ben Guy, Dellice Hoban, Scarlett Kennedy, Bronte Kerley, Jacob Macvean, Jo Mcdonald, Juha Myyrylainen, Kerrie Myyrylainen, Megan Newton, Graham Norman, Karl Otterbach, Jacob Patterson, Patrick Phillips, Brendan Prentice, Scott Prentice, Stephen Ritchie, Linda Samson, Tash Sanfilippo, Andrew Scanlon, Sonia Scanlon, Kieran Symons, Anne Weston and Lauren Winship.

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AHC Strategic Project – Seeking Volunteers

AHC Strategic Project – Seeking Volunteers

Jul 22, 2022 |

We are seeking volunteers wanting to learn, build, or offer their professional skills to join our new member pathways project. This is an exciting part of our club strategy to encourage and better support our members to participate in all aspects of our sport.

100 Goal Milestone for Andrew Scanlon

100 Goal Milestone for Andrew Scanlon

May 5, 2022 | ,

This past weekend in the Ric Purser Cup against Doncaster, Andrew Scanlon, known affectionately as Goldy, became the 4th player in our history to reach the milestone of 100 Premier League goals behind Darren Duff, Daniel Dawson and Stephanie Young.

2021 Senior Presentation Night

2021 Senior Presentation Night

Oct 29, 2021 | , , ,

Despite the 2021 season being cancelled, we decided to go ahead with counting the votes and awarding all 2021 awards based on the partially completed season, watch our Live Streamed Presentation Night.

AHC New Strategic Plan from 2021 – 24

AHC New Strategic Plan from 2021 – 24

Oct 17, 2021 |

In 2021, the Altona Hockey Club Board held multiple sessions through the year to outlay the 2021 – 2024 Strategy. See the outline of the the strategic priorities to take the club forward and grow.