Hockey registrations for the 2026 season are now open!
Welcome back!
We are excited for the upcoming 2026 Central Otago Hockey season and hope to see many players returning to play. We also welcome any new hockey players in the area to join our amazing club.
Registrations are now OPEN!
To register go to:
https://uppercluthahockey.club/
Grades to register for:
- Fun Sticks Years 1&2 - mixed gender teams
- Mini Sticks Years 3&4 - mixed gender teams
- Kiwi Sticks Years 5&6 - mixed gender teams
- Kwik Sticks Years 7&8 - single sex teams
- High School/Senior Reserve Years 9-13 (1st XI/ 2nd XI)* - single sex teams
please see info for trials below - Premier men & women
2026 season fees will increase to align with NZ Hockey and COHA increases, a payment plan is available when you register. 40% deposit is required with registration. If this year’s fees hinder you or your child’s ability to play this season, please reach out to us via: secretary@uppercluthahockey.club.
High School Trials - Senior Reserve Division 1
Registration Link: https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/b4d53d
Registrations close: 22nd March 2025
1st Trial - Boys: Wednesday 25th March 6pm -> 7pm @ Wānaka Recreation Centre
1st Trial - Girls: Wednesday 25th March 7pm -> 8pm @ Wānaka Recreation Centre
2nd Trial - Boys: Wednesday 1st April 6pm -> 7pm @ Wānaka Recreation Centre
2nd Trial - Girls: Wednesday 1st April 7pm -> 8pm @ Wānaka Recreation Centre
Note: Trials are for 1st XI and are open to Year 10-13 players. UCHC will also operate a division 2 boys team and girls team. If you’re unable to make either trial, please contact Gaye Henderson - highschool@uppercluthahockey.club.
Fundraising
This Easter the UC Hockey Club will run some lakefront clean-up sessions at the
Warbirds over Wānaka!
Friday 3rd of April, 5:30pm-6:00pm
Monday 6th of April, 1:00pm-4:00pm
This is a great opportunity for our club to fundraise and keep club costs down for all. Fundraising helps us purchase equipment and pay costs.
To sign up, click here
A big thank you to all our club members who helped out at the Greenstown Entertainment Rubbish Collection, raising $2000 for new bibs and balls just in time for the 2026 season!
Volunteer and be legend!
Volunteer opportunities are a great way to get involved and grow the club for success. As a little bonus, any volunteers get 50% off their club fees for themselves or their children. The club can only thrive with the help of players, parents, friends and family.
COACH: Whether you're a first-time coach or coming back to hone in your skills, there are opportunities to coach across all age groups.
MANAGE: Managers are key to making background bits and bobs for teams run smoothly. Support and training will be available before and throughout the season.
JOIN THE COMMITTEE: We need a few new members to continue to enable growth for the club. Most importantly, we’re seeking expressions of interest for a new secretary.
UMPIRE: One of the best ways to improve your game is to umpire - those 14 years and above can put their hand up to umpire
If you are happy to coach or manage a team or to join the committee, please get in touch with secretary@uppercluthahockey.club.
Code of Conduct
When registering for the club with Play HQ, the players automatically agree to adhere to Hockey NZ players code of conduct and UCHC’s code of conduct (which can be found on our website under documents).
Club Funding
If you have an interest in supporting/sponsoring the club to purchase equipment please contact Pip Ives: 027 7336982 (funding@uppercluthahockey.club) and she can meet for a coffee to discuss.
Club reporters and photographers
We are looking for season photos and game reports so we can have hockey write ups in our local paper. If you have any good photos of players in action and team photos, please send them to secretary@uppercluthahockey.club.
We are still looking for a keen writer to help with the club newsletters and season write ups. Let us know if it is YOU!
Club and Association Website/Facebook
https://uppercluthahockey.club/
Facebook: Upper Clutha Hockey Club
https://www.coha.org.nz/
Facebook: Central Otago Hockey Association