Hockey Northland is delighted to be hosting teams at this year’s 2026 Federation Cup & Marie Fry Trophy Secondary School Girls’ Tournament in Whangarei.  We extend a warm welcome to all players, officials and supporters.  Our venue is Whangarei ITM Hockey Centre at 45 Park Avenue, Kensington, Whangarei.

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Tournament Director 

Hockey New Zealand

TBC

 

Tournament Administrator Hockey New Zealand

TBC

 

Hockey Northland

admin@northlandhockey.org.nz 

09-4373830

Or

Gail Ambler

 gail@northlandhockey.org.nz 

022-6393146

KEY INFORMATION 2026

TURF PRACTICE TIMES
These are available Sunday 30th August 2026 from 12 noon onwards
Email: bookings@northlandhockey.org.nz
Bring your own ice for practices, ice will be available in the dugouts at the games.

• ½ Turf = $75 (incl. GST) per hour.

• Payment for practice times to be paid in advance or at the Hockey Northland office on arrival

 

MOUTH GUARDS
This is mandatory equipment and players cannot take the field without wearing one.  Our Hockey Shop will be open during the tournament and mouth guards can be purchased from them.

 

VIDEO TOWER – BAYLEYS TURF
There is a video tower on Eve’s Turf.  Only people who have been inducted are allowed to be in the Viewing/Video area. Glen Alderton is the staff member authorised to induct applicants.  Teams playing will be given preference (for 2 people) in the event that we have too many requests to use the Video Tower at the same time.   To book your induction phone the office on (09)437-3830 for a time.  

 

CHANGING ROOMS
We have four changing rooms at the Hockey Centre and other areas that can be utilized.  It would be helpful if team talks are done before arriving at the turf and the changing rooms are used for toilets and changing areas.  There are showers and toilets in each room but you have limited time to as the next teams will want to come in.  Please respect our facility. Please do not leave anything in the change rooms.
 

FIRST AID
Pro-Med Medics will be onsite every day.  Available: Monday to Saturday – they will be here one hour before the start of each game and until the last game finishes.  A list of local medical service providers including emergency clinics, physiotherapy and dental care will be published online and in this newsletter. 

 

SECURITY & CAR PARKING

• Please be aware that Hockey Northland is not responsible for windscreen breakages in the car park from flying hockey balls. Our insurance policy does not cover this. 

• Please take care with personal and team belongings. Have someone look after them at all times by either yourself or your team manager.

• While we take all reasonable care, we cannot guarantee the security of your vehicle.  Do not leave any valuables in your vehicles.  All teams to note that it is a public carpark and not specifically reserved for hockey players.  

• Whangarei Police will do regular patrols and car park checks during the week. 

 

MATCH BALLS

Each team is to supply a White Kookaburra Standard at tournament, please name.

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ALTERNATE UNIFORMS

Please bring your playing strip to the Managers meeting so we can identify any colour clashes as well as your alternate strip.