Kelly-Anne Foskin: A Journey to Umpiring Success
This article first appeared on the HNZ website on 26th April 2024.
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Empowering Communities Through Sports: The Hin4H Program in Oceania
This article first appeared on the FIH website on April 3rd 2024
Joining in the Fun in Manus Province
Representatives from the Australian High Commission joined Hook in4 Health at a week long outreach program which was recently run in Manus Province.
Oceania's New Continental Development Officer
Oceania is happy to announce a new Continental Development Officer, Kirsten Stuckey from Auckland, New Zealand.
Induction of New Solomon Islands Hook in4 Health Staff
After a very successful promotion of hockey at the Pacific Games in Honiara near the end of 2023, there was significant interest in the Hook in4 Health roles when they were advertised by lead partner OHF.
Hook in4 Health Creates Live Well, Learn Well, Lead Well in Lae PNG
PNG National Men's player Martin Kanamon has now returned to Lae, after successfully winning a Silver medal at the Pacific Games and has immediately started 2024 with a Hook in4 Health youth program.
OHF Continental Development Officer Role Advertised
The position of OHF Continental Development Officer is now open for applications.
Oceania Officials Off to a Busy Start for 2024
FIH Paris Olympic Qualifiers, FIH World Cup H5s and Pro League were all underway in Jan 2024 and Oceania Officials were significantly involved.
Oceania Women's Teams Have Great FIH World Cup H5s Experience
Australia, Fiji and New Zealand competed at the inaugural FIH World Cup Hockey5s in Oman
Hook in4 Health Team Visits Manus Province
The Papua New Guinea Hin4H Team completed a a successful year by visiting Manus Island and involving 762 participants over all the activities.
Hook in4 Health Vanuatu Employment Opportunities
Vanuatu currently has two employment opportunities.
Coach Developer Supports Pacific Islands through the year
Oceania Hockey Federation's strategy of supporting Pacific Island National Coaches development has continued throughout the year with 5 mentor coaches working beside different NAs.
Gold for the Fiji Women
Fiji Women's team completed a successful competition by taking the gold in the final game against the Solomon Islands.
Fiji Men Take Gold
The Pacific Games Hockey offered an action packed competition with both semifinals relying on shootouts to get a result!
Pacific Games Volunteers were Amazing
Over 20 volunteers, mainly student youth applied to be volunteers and were selected and trained leading up to the start of the hockey competition in the last week of November and into the first week of December
Great Team of Officials at Pacific Games
23 individuals made up the team to officiate at the Pacific Games in Honiara and left a great legacy for Solomon Islands Hockey Federation heading into 2024
Pacific Games Great Crowds
Hockey 5s captivated the crowds at the recent Pacific Games held in Honiara, Solomon Islands. The purpose built new venue enabled easy access for spectators.
Hook in4 Health Employment Opportunities
This is an inclusive program that will use the sport of hockey to promote active participation for all ages, genders and abilities and will involve delivery to Solomon Islands schools and clubs while working beside health and education partners to ensure all communities involved - Live Well, Learn Well and Lead Well. Hook in4 Health is already successfully being delivered in Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu.
Women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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