Inclusion at the AHC
Our Purpose
Create a safe place for our community to come and always be welcome.
Who we serve
Our present and past members, guests, the sport of hockey and the Hobson’s Bay community.
Our Vision
To lead Victorian hockey in sustainable competition and community engagement.
Our Mission
Amplify our club’s sustainable future success by:
- Fostering the growth and development of the sport of hockey
- Investing in the ongoing development of our members and our club
- Inspiring and creating positive community impact
Our Values
Altona Hockey Club Inclusion Pledge
As a member of the Altona Hockey Club community, I promise to follow the guidelines below to help support all members and their differing backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, religious beliefs, races or ethnicities, ages, physical or cognitive abilities.
- I promise to consciously promote acceptance and demonstrate respect.
- I will actively listen to each person’s story.
- I will practice inclusive language and challenge any exclusive attitudes or behaviours.
- I will challenge myself to understand issues my fellow members may be facing.
- I promise to educate others and foster a welcoming community that treats every person with dignity.
- I pledge to help make everyone feel safe, valued and integral to the Altona Hockey Club community.
In signing this pledge wall, I am making a visible commitment to which I will endeavour to honour at all times.
Tim Watts MP – Delivering new floodlights for Altona Hockey Club
Federal Member for Gellibrand Tim Watts said the new floodlights would be an important amenity for the high-performing hockey club in Melbourne’s West, while encouraging new players to get active.
Tracey Drake elected Chair of Hockey Victoria
Congratulations to Tracey Drake who has been elected as the Chair of the Hockey Victoria Board! She is also the first woman to have served as the Chair since Hockey Victoria was formed more than 20 years ago.
The New AHC Uniform
The Altona Hockey Club playing uniform is designed to be a modern, inclusive uniform for the whole club, with the traditional Royal Blue and Gold of the AHC are prominent in the design.
Celebrating Inaugural AHC Indigenous Round
Celebrating Inaugural AHC Indigenous Round July 19, 2023 Thank you to everyone who helped celebrate our Inaugural Indigenous Round this past weekend. Thank you to Mark Brown from the Bunurong Land Council for the powerful Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, Aunty...
The Altona Hockey Club Board Supports the Voice to Parliament
The Altona Hockey Club Board Supports the Voice to Parliament July 6, 2023 The Altona Hockey Club Board supports the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Australian Constitution through a Voice to Parliament. Many Altona Hockey Club...
2022 Annual Report & Summary of the Year
From the Altona HC President, Alex Tyrrell: This year has been an historically important year for the hockey club in many ways. Read the summary & annual report.
Pride for all on show at hockey event
Pride for all on show at hockey event 5th of August, 2022 Thank you to everyone who came out on the weekend for the Altona Hockey Club Pride Cup! It was a great event, with junior inclusion workshops during the week, all of our junior teams wearing the rainbow...
Update to the Club Song to be more inclusive
The club is excited to announce that our club song has had a refresh.
Altona celebrates inaugural Pride Cup
Altona celebrates inaugural Pride Cup On Sunday the Altona Hockey Club hosted its inaugural Pride Cup to celebrate inclusivity and acceptance of the LGBTQI community as they faced Southern United in crucial Premier League clashes. The Men and Women played in an...