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2024 Australian Development Squad & 2023 Junior World Cup

2024 Australian Development Squad & 2023 Junior World Cup

2024 Australian Development Squad and 2023 Junior World Cup January 12th, 2024A huge congratulations to both Cooper Burns and Connar Otterbach who have been selected in the Hockey Australia National Men's Development Squad for 2024! The squad consists of 19 players,...

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2023 Annual Report & Summary of the Year

2023 Annual Report & Summary of the Year

2023 Annual Report & Summary of the Year November 14th, 2023The Altona Hockey Club is proud to present the 2022-2023 Annual Report:President's Year in Review2023 is our 91st anniversary as a club, and last year I wrote of an historic year with our 90th anniversary...

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The New AHC Uniform

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.

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Celebrating Inaugural AHC Indigenous Round

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...

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2023 Winter Season Key Dates

2023 Winter Season Key Dates

2023 Winter Season Key Dates April 8, 2023 The 2023 Winter season information, everything from training times, links to fixture, season dates and everything you need to know. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] - we hope you have...

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Thank-You Burbank

Thank-You Burbank

Thank-You Burbank April 6, 2023There is one major omission from our uniform that has been present for the whole life of the previous uniform - and that is of our Premier Partner Burbank. Their long-term sponsorship is finishing up next month after 12 years, and we...

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Introducing…our New Playing Uniform

Introducing…our New Playing Uniform

Introducing...the New AHC Playing Uniform March 16, 2023 INTRODUCING...The new Altona Hockey Club Playing Uniform.  Here for the 2023 season, a lot of work has gone into this new kit that will be available for the whole club. Apart from a brand new design, the biggest...

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Junior Registration 2023

Junior Registration 2023

Coming up on Thursday the 16th of March at the Altona Hockey Club is our Junior Registration Night! For all of our new and returning junior players and parents, aged from the Under 10’s to Under 18’s.

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Free Come & Try Hockey for 2023

Free Come & Try Hockey for 2023

Free Come & Try Hockey for 2023 January 18, 2023In 2023, we are holding two Free Come & Try at the Altona Hockey Club on Monday 13th of February and Wednesday 15th of February both from 5.30pm – 6.30pm. Hookin2Hockey gives young boys and girls the opportunity...

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Molly Klix selected in Australian Country U21 Squad

Molly Klix selected in Australian Country U21 Squad

Molly Klix selected in Australian Country U21 Squad 28th of September, 2022Congratulations to Molly Klix, Altona's Women's Premier League Goalkeeper, who has been selected for the Australian U21 Country team and will compete in Indonesia in January. She was selected...

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Pride for all on show at hockey event

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...

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AHC Strategic Project – Seeking Volunteers

AHC Strategic Project – Seeking Volunteers

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.

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100 Goal Milestone for Andrew Scanlon

100 Goal Milestone for Andrew Scanlon

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.

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2021 Senior Presentation Night

2021 Senior Presentation Night

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.

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AHC New Strategic Plan from 2021 – 24

AHC New Strategic Plan from 2021 – 24

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.

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2011-2020 Legends Induction

2011-2020 Legends Induction

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.

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Hookin2Hockey and Free Come & Try for 2021

Hookin2Hockey and Free Come & Try for 2021

Free Come & Try for hockey! On Monday the 1st of March at 5.30pm, the perfect introduction for primary school aged children to the game of hockey. The Altona Hockey Club has an 8-week program of Hookin2Hockey with the first week a free come and try session...

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COVID-19 Update from the Altona Hockey Club

COVID-19 Update from the Altona Hockey Club

COVID-19 Update from the Altona Hockey ClubView the Altona Hockey Club's latest COVID-Safe Plan, updated 13th of June, 2021. Including links to all relevant reference material from the Hobsons Bay City Council, the Victorian Government and Hockey Victoria.Update 20th...

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2021 AHC Social Summer Hockey

2021 AHC Social Summer Hockey

2021 AHC Social Summer HockeyStarting Wednesday 20th January, 2021 and running for 7 weeks, introducing AHC Social Summer. Mixed social summer hockey for open age players, only $5 per player and just turn up on the night with a blue and white shirt - put your name on...

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Vale Ross Ford

Vale Ross Ford

Vale Ross Ford 27th December, 2020Just prior to Christmas we had some very sad news that Ross Ford, much-loved member of the AHC since 1961 has passed away. Our sincere condolences to the entire Ford family. We wanted to take this opportunity to share some memories of...

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2020 Locked Down Trivia Night!

2020 Locked Down Trivia Night!

2020 Locked Down Trivia Night!We are coming to the end of lockdown in Melbourne (hopefully!), and Locked Down Trivia have been running all through lockdown and coming to the end of their season.The AHC Trivia Night is normally one of our biggest nights of...

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2020 Winter Season Cancelled

2020 Winter Season Cancelled

2020 Winter Season Cancelled Hi to all members, I’m sure many of you have already heard that Hockey Victoria have confirmed that the 2020 winter season has been officially cancelled for all teams. It’s not the news we wanted, and a shame that we cannot get...

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AHC Isolation Challenge

AHC Isolation Challenge

AHC Isolation Challenge Sport as we know it is off the cards for a little while, so we want to make sure that you can still practice your skills and have some fun at home. We want everyone to join in, so send a video or else tag us on Instagram @altonahc...

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Vale Norm Hunter

Vale Norm Hunter

Vale Norm Hunter January 2, 2020 It is with sadness that we announce that Norm Hunter passed away late in 2019. Norm was a longstanding member of the club, including as captain of the pictured 1960 B Grade Premiership team including Life Members John Bartlett, Cyril...

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Altona celebrates inaugural Pride Cup

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...

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Premier League Coaching in 2019

Premier League Coaching in 2019

At the conclusion of the 2018 season, both Greg Drake and Ben Newell stepped down from their respective roles as the Women's and Men's Premier League coaches. Tracey Drake is also stepping down from her role as Assistant. Greg has been in charge of the women for 5...

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Come & Try, Hookin2Hockey and Summer Games

Come & Try, Hookin2Hockey and Summer Games

SUMMER STICK2HOCKEY PROGRAM Small games and activities for under 8 and under 10 players Thursday Nights from 6:00  to 7:00pm at the Altona Hockey Club *COME & TRY 18TH OCTOBER, 2018* Dates: 25th of October to 13th of December, 2018 New and existing players...

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Junior Intra-Club Games & Training for 2018

Junior Intra-Club Games & Training for 2018

Junior training is underway from the 9th of April! Apologies for the delay, the pitch is now completely fixed and ready for a big season with full details on training times listed below. Coming up this Friday night and Saturday morning is the Junior Intra-Club Cup:...

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2018 Junior Season Launch

2018 Junior Season Launch

The Altona Hockey Club Junior Season Launch evening is next Thursday, the 22nd March. The BBQ will be going, the uniform shop will be open for business and it will be an opportunity to find out about what is happening around the club. See you there!

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2018 $5,000 Draw

2018 $5,000 Draw

After a couple of years off we are back with the best reverse raffle in tow - with a total prize pool of $5,000 available to win! Tickets: $100 – allows entry for 2 people including food & free drinks for 3 hours during the draw Date & Time: Starts...

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Steve Campbell plays his 200th Premier League game

Steve Campbell plays his 200th Premier League game

Steve Campbell plays his 200th Premier League game 4th August 2017 This weekend club legend Steve Campbell is playing his 200th SL1/Premier League game for the Altona Hockey Club.   Known for his fearless and uncompromising play on the field, Steve has been a leader...

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Revive Physiotherapy & Pilates Sponsorship

Revive Physiotherapy & Pilates Sponsorship

We are proud to announce a brand new Silver Sponsor, Revive Physiotherapy and Pilates in Altona North. They are there for all of your physiotherapy needs, including offering a special rate for Altona Hockey Club members!   Revive Physiotherapy and Pilates opened...

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Now Recruiting – Premier League Assistant Coach

Now Recruiting – Premier League Assistant Coach

The Altona Hockey Club is now recruiting for an Assistant Coach for our Men’s Premier League team. This is an exciting opportunity to assist coaching a MPL group that has been pushing finals for the last few years, driven by a great young group of players and core...

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Taylah Brennan plays her 100th game

Taylah Brennan plays her 100th game

This weekend Taylah Brennan is playing her 100th game for the AHC, becoming the 6th woman to do so, and incredibly the other 5 will also be joining her on the field on Saturday! We asked Taylah a few questions about her career so far. First started playing hockey: 4...

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Altona Bowling Club Partnership

Altona Bowling Club Partnership

Bowled over by sponsorship The Altona Bowling Club has now come on board on as a sponsor of the Altona Hockey Club.  The sponsorship provides a great benefit to the hockey club and our members.  The club will allocate the sponsorship funds directly to facility...

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Seagulls Overrun at the Snakepit

Seagulls Overrun at the Snakepit

Altona has relinquished a 1-0 half-time lead to go down 5-1 to Powerhouse-St. Kilda in the first game of the Premier League season. The A's started well, controlling possession for the first few minutes before the first half settled down to an even affair. Powerhouse...

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A’s off to Flying Start

A’s off to Flying Start

Altona’s Womens Premier League side had their best start to a season in recent years on the weekend, overcoming Mentone 3-1 in front of a great crowd J.K. Grant Reserve. The game didn’t go all the Seagulls way with Mentone taking a lead 20 minutes into the first half,...

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2016 Juniors News & Important Dates

NO JUNIOR TRAINING DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Training resumes Monday 11th of April Junior Skills Development Sessions Commence Monday 11th of April 5:00-6:00pm - U/10's & U/12(Option) 6:15-7:15pm - U12(Option), U/14 & U16 PRACTICE MATCHES & BBQ Friday 22nd...

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Introduction of League Entry Criteria

Introduction of League Entry Criteria

On Wednesday, 2nd of December 2015, the HV Board approved the League Entry Criteria to be implemented from season 2017. I am writing to the club members to advise of this new approach to Premier League and Vic League competitions from the 2016 season. Three years ago...

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