Volunteering at the AHC
Volunteering is the heart of the Altona Hockey Club and the hockey community. For over 90 years we have been operating as a hockey club and we form a large part of the hockey and Hobson’s Bay communities – this is all thanks to countless hours of work of volunteers through the years.
There are multiple ways to get involved in the Altona Hockey Club, and it can be an immensely rewarding experience to give back to your local community. Opportunities range from small and defined tasks for any age, through to strategic and leadership positions which can help the club to grow but also provide invaluable experience and opportunities to grow.
Some of the common areas or streams to volunteer in:
- Coaching
- Umpiring
- Team Management
- Game Day Activities – ball patrol, canteen & bar, tech bench, scoreboard control, BBQ
- Administration – at both sub-committee and Board level.
Some of our key sub-committees:
- Juniors – looking after the running and coordination of all of our junior teams, players and coaches.
- Communications – including website, photography, social media, newsletter.
- Finance & Fundraising – helping with all financial administration tasks as well as sponsorship and fundraising.
- Social & Inclusion – the name speaks for itself but ensuring our club culture remains strong.
Interested in finding out more or getting involved?
Contact us at [email protected] or you can also get in touch with any of our Board Members.
Interested in becoming a coach?
We have a proud history of State and even National level coaches being developed at Altona, as well as many of our Premier League coaches being Altona people.
- Click here to check out the Hockey Victoria Pathways and educations resources.
- Our Coach Developer is Greg Drake.
Interested in becoming an umpire or official?
We have officials of all levels, from junior umpires doing their first games, tech officials at Premier League games and National tournaments, through to someone like Tim Sheahan – currently on the International panel of umpires and umpiring FIH Pro-League.
- Click here to check out the Hockey Victoria resources on officiating.
- Our Umpire Developer is Steve McDonald.
Volunteer Spotlight
Tracey Drake is a life member of the Altona Hockey Club and the first female Chair of Hockey Victoria, she caught up with Board Member and WPL Captain Bronte Kerley to talk about her journey and what volunteering has brought her.
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
Find all of the latest AHC news
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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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
Women’s Premier League Coaching Announcement for 2023
We are thrilled to announce that for the 2023 season our Women’s Premier League side will be coached by Danielle Schubach with Stephanie Young as Assistant Coach.
2022 Senior Presentation Night
Thank you to everyone who helped us to celebrate the 2022 season in style at the Altona Sports Club.
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...
MailPlus Altona partners with the AHC as a Silver Sponsor
MailPlus Altona supports businesses in Melbourne’s western suburbs by delivering the Post Office to you. We’ll clear your PO Box and lodge all outgoing Australia Post mail and parcels, same day guaranteed.
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...
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.
Celebrating 90 Years of the Altona Hockey Club
Founded in 1932, the Altona Hockey Club is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2022.
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.
Matt Barnett selected for Canada Men’s National Team
Congratulations to Matt Barnett who has been selected for his the Men’s Canadian International team!
Connar Otterbach and Cooper Burns Selected for the Burras U21 Australian Squad
A huge congratulations to Connar Otterbach and Cooper Burns who have both been selected in the Burras – Australia U21 Men’s – squad for 2022.
2021/22 Social Summer Hockey
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
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.