Hockey NSW wins 10 Medals at the National Indoor Hockey Championships

Hockey NSW showcased its bright future for Indoor Hockey securing 10 medals at the pinnacle event of the season, the National Indoor Hockey Championships in Canberra from 3 January to 25 January 2024.

Out of the 8 Grand Finals played, NSW secured a remarkable presence in 7, attaining a tally of 5 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals. The U13’s age group abstained from finals, allowing the focus to shift towards developing skills and fostering a love for the game among the players.

Special congratulations are in order for the Open Men’s team, who secured a remarkable 14 championships in a row, a feat that solidifies their dominance within the Indoor Hockey arena.

Hockey NSW were also very proud to unveil at this event a new playing strip adorned with First Nations design “To Play with Heart” by Jodi Herden. The launch of the new playing strip, incorporating a First Nations design, reflects Hockey NSW’s commitment to diversity and cultural acknowledgement.

Corrina Baldock, Growth Manager, Hockey NSW said, “The success achieved at the National Championships not only highlights the talent within NSW, but also sets a promising tone for the future of the sport”.

A testament to the growth and dedication within the Hockey NSW community, 12 out of the 18 teams managed to surpass their previous year’s standings. This accomplishment underscores the commitment to continuous improvement and development at both the individual and team levels.

Hockey NSW can proudly reflect on an indoor season that featured 6 weekends of State championships, drawing the participation of 168 teams from Associations across NSW.  From these weekends a total of 216 athletes were selected to represent NSW at the National Championships, where 40 dedicated volunteer officials took 18 teams away.

We would like to take this time to thank all the players, player sponsors, coaches, officials, and volunteers who made this season possible.

Congratulations to the players below who received special recognition in the following age groups:

Opens Men’s:

                Leading Goal scorer: Jack Hayes

U18 Girl’s

                Player of the Tournament: Jemma Murray

                Leading Goal scorer: Bella Croker

U15 Boys

                Player of the Tournament: Archie Clarke

U13 Boys

                Teams Award: Eli Mayo (NSW Lions)

                Team Awards: Harvey Taylor (NSW Stars)

U13 Girls

                Team Award: Keeley MacFarlane (NSW Lions)

                Team Award: Grace Godfrey (NSW Stars)
 

In addition to the accomplishments and awards listed above, we extend our congratulations to the players named within the Australian Indoor Squads. Players were nominated and selected off their performance within the Indoor Australian Championships and therefore a high contingent of NSW players were chosen.To view the Australian Indoor Teams, please click the following link - https://www.hockey.org.au/high-performance/australian-indoor-teams/

Indoor Hockey remains a pivotal component of Hockey NSW, offering a pathway to National representation in both Indoor and Hockey 5’s. In August last year, Hockey NSW provided a reflection on Indoor Hockey operations. To revisit the review, click here. 

National Indoor Championships NSW Medal Tally
Gold
Under 13 NSW Stars Girls
Under 15 Boy's State
Under 18 Women's State
Under 18 Men's State
Open Men's State 

Silver
Under 15 Girl's Blues
Under 21 Men's
Open Women's State 

Bronze
Under 13 Boy's Lions
Under 13 Girl's Lions