News

BUILDING UPDATE 2

Our Facility is becoming busier each day with significant work due to progress after the conclusion of the Under 18 State Championships . There will be regular changes across the site and areas like the AMENITIES BLOCK is getting busier each day. • Stage 1 of preliminary works completed – foundations laid• Block work is underway• Amenities Block due for completion in early August – please take care when around this area. With final designs around the building soon to be signed off, additional activity will be happening around the area between Reef and Rainforest LINK BUILDING/PUMP & PIPES- Preliminary works begin in early July- Trenches being dug for new pipes and electrical cables in around grass field 3, Rainforest and Reef Turfs- Trenches are to be filled in where possible, if not they will be fenced off by builders – please avoid these areas, and ensure that your children do not play in and around these work. PLEASE BE SAFE AND LETS LOOK AFTER ONE ANOTHER. ... [read more]

What’s happening at Cairns Hockey

June/July 2018 is a very busy time here at Cairns Hockey and we are trying to continue the flow of information and share what's happening in and across the Hockey Community. From local competition to hosting State Championships, to managing the building of the improvements, to managing the humanity of our members, to offering our condolences in the sad time and congratulations in the joyous times, we are confronted with the highs and lows of looking after one another and the sport we love. Everyone is working towards providing the best environment we can subject to the challenges we are faced with. We look forward to the future together ... [read more]

Condolences to the Conlan Family

Cairns Hockey Board on behalf of it's members and friends offer our sincere condolences to the Conlan Family for their loss. A Funeral Service will be held for Kev Conlan at St Monica's Cathedral 181 Abbott St Cairns on Saturday 23rd June 2018 at 10am. Please be advised on Friday evening June 22nd at Cairns Hockey at 7.30pm before the S1 Saints -v- Brothers Games on the Reef and Rainforest Turfs, there will be a minute silence to recognize the loss and pay our respects. ... [read more]

June Update at Cairns Hockey

Cairns Hockey has 2 more State Championship Teams adding to the Men's Over 40 State Champions with the Cairns 1 and Cairns 2 Women's Masters winning their division. Cairns Hockey also congratulate Rhylee Pendreigh and Karen Winkworth for being named players of their respective finals games last weekend in Townsville. It looked like a great occasion and for all those Masters Players Men and Women who have received State Selection - we congratulate you all. Building has commenced on the Amenities Building behind Reef Turf Dugout and images of the most recent designs are included in this update. The Under 13 and Under 18 representative programs are in full swing and we look forward to all our Cairns Players have a great time and be proud to represent cairns. There is information on the upcoming events and lots more information about what is happening across the hockey community. Its a busy time for us all. ... [read more]

Register Now Under 13 Super Hero Holiday Hockey Clinic 5th July 2018

The fantastic hockey clinics are on again and this July 5th everyone Under 13 is invited. $35.00 is great value for a full day of Super Hero Fun, access to great coaches, lots of fun activities, opportunity to meet and make new friends, lunch and snacks included. Registration Forms and other information click here. It will be a great day so why not bring a friend or 2 - Lets have a Super Hero Holiday Clinic - Fun for All ... [read more]

Let’s Talk Protecting Our Children at Cairns Hockey

Cairns Hockey joins with Hockey Queensland (HQ) in the commitment to meet the Blue Card / Working With Children Check requirements in Queensland and maintaining the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, and adults working with children and young people while participating in hockey. Cairns Hockey has adopted HQ’s Blue Card / Working with Children Check Policy (the Policy) details the standards, requirements and practices for all employees (paid and volunteer) of HQ, and members of its affiliated Associations and their Clubs working with or within HQ to deliver hockey to children and young people under the age of 18 years and we offer assistance and support to our clubs in their endeavour to comply. Cairns Hockey requires all their representative coaches and officials to comply with the Blue Card requirements and this is driven through CHA. Please contact CHA office for more information in this regard. We have put together a summary of relevant information to remind everyone of the obligations. ... [read more]

BDO Aspire to be Deadly Hockey celebrates National Reconciliation Week 2018 – Don’t Make History a Mystery

Cairns Hockey celebrates Reconciliation Week 27th May 2018 - 2nd June 2018 with some great programs through the BDO Aspire to be Deadly Program. Cairns Hockey community should be very proud of how this program has been embraced by the local hockey community - it is a true example of reconciliation in action. We thank BDO Nth Qld our naming rights sponsor, we thank Apunipima Health Services and NQPHN for their ongoing collaboration and support, our Aspire Schools for the ongoing partnerships and a special thanks to Qld Government through Reconciliation Week Funding Grant to help make this possible. Aspire is funded through Department Prime Minister and Cabinet and through this collaboration we are exceeding our outcomes and forging opportunities and pathways for young indigenous women and girls. ... [read more]

MARK KNOWLES IS COMING TO CAIRNS HOCKEY

Exciting News - Cairns Hockey will welcome Mark Knowles for a special visit on Monday 25th June 2018. Mark has limited time available and he has generously offered to conduct a Coaching Clinic 3.30pm- 5.00pm Monday afternoon for Under 13 Opens to Girls and Boys to register through his coaching website 1&9coaching while Mark is keen to work with the Under 18 Teams going to State Championships and invitations are being sent to this session starting 5.15pm. There will be a coaching Q&A open to all interested coaches at 7.30pm . Registration Forms included here. For any further information, please contact Cairns Hockey Office ... [read more]

ANNOUNCEMENT – Under 18 Cairns Hockey Teams to 2018 State Championships

Cairns Hockey is proud to announce our teams representing Cairns at the 2018 State Championships. The Boys will go to Ipswich and the Girls will be playing at home in Cairns 1-3 July 2018. Thank you to the coaches and manager who will be involved in the programs, umpires who are travelling with the team and parents who support these programs. Please contact Cairns Hockey Office and speak to Megan if you have any questions that your Manager cannot answer. ... [read more]

Hawthorn Wrap – Celebrate Volunteer Week – Give a Little- Change a Lot

Congratulations on a great weekend contesting the Hawthorn Shield everyone. It was a wonderful opportunity to come together and represent Cairns and with it, test our skills, build new friendships and for some to add to the memories built over a lifetime. It was a comprehensive win in the end by Cairns and we thank everyone who assisted and supported this great event. Our volunteers were fantastic with 20 plus coaches, 20 plus managers, 40 plus umpires as well as parents, supporters and staff helping out along the way Thanks Townsville for hosting. See you in 2019 GO CAIRNS ... [read more]