International Day of Disabled Persons Celebrated Across Oceania
International Day of Disabled Persons was recognised and celebrated differently in our Oceania countries.
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Recognition of Oceania Volunteers
On International Volunteers Day Oceania Hockey Federation recognises and celebrates individuals across out Oceania Region who selflessly give their time and expertise to the administration and promotion of Hockey.
Fortuitous Meeting proves a Benefit to Solomon Islands Hockey
Gill Gemming met Robyn Godfrey at the Honiara Airport as they both waited to travel to Australia. While chatting as they waited, Robyn offered her assistance with the development of Hockey Umpires and Officials in the Solomon Islands for the Pacific Games.
Junior World Cup Qualifier
The Junior World Cup (JWC) Qualifier was held in Canberra, Australia from the 8th to the 11th of December
Vanuatu's planning for 2023
Oceania CEO Gill Gemming undertook a planning visit to Port Vila in the first week of December.
Hook in4 Health Making Significant Impact in Port Moresby
PNGHF, POMHF and the Hook in4 Health team were able to demonstrate to CDO Gill Gemming that hockey was back up and running in Port Moresby while the Hook in4 Health team were making considerable impact with young hockey participants.
Hockey Milestone Meeting in Solomon Islands
OHF noticed that there appeared to be 2 Hockey Federations with the same name existing in the Solomon Islands. This situation needed to be resolved so that there was a clear recognised, affiliated, federation for both the Pacific Games Organising Committee and Oceania Hockey Federation to work beside.
CDO Visit to Solomon Islands
Gill Gemming CDO for OHF made her first visit since Covid to the Solomon Islands, to check out the facility development for the 2023 Pacific Games and to meet with the Solomon Islands Hockey Federation.
Solomon Islands Prepare for Pacific Games
Solomon Islands HF has signed an MOU with Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS). this has enhanced performance levels for both athletes and coaches.
Tonga Hockey's August and September Community Engagement
Tonga Hockey Federation had a very busy two months visiting nine primary schools and two secondary schools.
Samoa Re-engages with the Sport of Hockey
Hockey has had a long history in Samoa, but with the loss of their main venue, the sport had difficulty engaging their players.
Successful Combined Workshop in Papua New Guinea
Manus, Kokopo and Lae combined for a successful workshop.
Major Hin4H Outreach Program Launches in Papua New Guinea
An exciting development within the Hin4H Program
Hook in4 Health Vanuatu Mamas in Hockey Outstanding Concept
Hook in4 Health Vanuatu staff use hockey as a platform to engage village women in physical activity at the same time providing them with social interaction, as well as taking the opportunity to improve health and wellbeing.
OHF AGM and Strategy Meetings
The first two weeks in May were significant in that OHF held their AGM on the 7th May followed by a Strategy Meeting on the 13th of May. The first meeting of the new OHF Board was held on the 14th of May.
Folktale Oscar Success
Congratulations to Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea Hook in4 Health Staff at the first Team Up Awards.
Solomon Islands Continue Building towards the 2023 Pacific Games
With the 2023 Pacific Games in just a little bit over a year the Solomon Islands Hockey Federation have already begun their preparation.
Olympic Day 2022
Celebrated each year on or around the 23rd of June, Olympic Day has become a major celebration in the hockey sporting world.
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