LETS PLAY HOCKEY ………a great sport for young and old

Life is all about friends, fun and getting the most out of life. Playing sport helps with those, it is not just the game itself, it it the friendships and community that are part of the club.

Come and join us at Southern United………………..

SOUTHERN UNITED HOCKEY CLUB

AWARD WINNER “HOOKIN2HOCKEY CLUB OF THE YEAR” 2024 by Hockey Victoria

In 2023 & 2025 we were one of the 3 finalists as best Hookin2Hockey Club of the year

OUR FANTASTIC HOOKIN2HOCKEY PROGRAM runs again in 2026.

February 2026 we will be back with our Outstanding and Awarded Hookin2Hockey Program.

In the off season our coaches and volunteers will enjoy a break and are preparing another exciting hockey season for our little hockey stars.

More information can be found here

Hookin2Hockey 2026 will start Friday 20 February and Saturday 21 February.

The Hook in 2 Hockey program commences on Friday 20th February and Saturday 21st February. Choose between the Friday afternoon (5-6pm) or Saturday morning (9-10am) sessions. The Program finishes at end of term 1. After that children can continue their hockey journey in the Under 8, Under 10 or Under 12 age group during the winter season (term 2 and term 3).

The program:

is for girls and boys between 5 and 12 years old (prep until grade 6)
is delivered by Southern United Hockey Club, “Hookin2Hockey Club of the Year” award winner 2024 and nominated Finalist 2023 & 2025 by Hockey Victoria
is an introduction program to hockey for juniors
has skill based games
has 6 sessions (1 introduction session and 5 program sessions)
runs in a fun and safe environment
is an official program of Hockey Australia

How to Participate.

Join our Free Come&Try Session either Friday 20 February (5-6pm) or Saturday 21 February (9-10am). Please wear runners and sports gear to the Come&Try Session and bring a water bottle (with your name on it). The club will provide sticks and balls at the Come&Try Session. We like to ask you to try to be there about 10-15 minutes before the session starts so we can start on time.

The aim of the program is for children to gain a feel of hockey and have lots of fun while they are out there on the pitch. Hookin2Hockey is delivered across a number of weeks and gives your child the opportunity to learn the basic skills of hockey, develop fundamental motor skills and make friends all while beginning his/her lifelong love of hockey!

After the free come and try session register your child, online, for the 5 following weeks of the program.

Dates of following sessions: Fridays 5-6pm 27 Feb, 6-13-20-27 March & Saturdays 9-10am 28 Feb, 7-14-21-28 March.

The cost for this great 6 week introduction program (WITHOUT a hockey equipment pack) is around $60 per child.

All sessions take place in term 1 and will be at our Kingston Heath Reserve pitch at Farm Road in Cheltenham.

Registration for the Hookin2Hockey program opens 13 January 2026.

Link to register for the FRIDAY AFTERNOON sessions: 2026FridayHin2H

Link to register for the SATURDAY MORNING sessions: 2026SaturdayHin2H

You can receive your own participant pack.

A participant pack can be purchased at HockeyWorld, 467 South Road, Bentleigh, phone 03 – 9532 1861.

The participant pack includes the following items:

a Hockey Stick (Greg will ensure it is the right size when you visit HockeyWorld
shin guards
a mouthguard
a hockey ball
red hockey socks
comes with a stick bag

Price is $55 and to be paid when you visit Greg Edwards at Hockeyworld. Walk in – no need to call and pré-order

Pick up: HockeyWorld, 467 South Road, Bentleigh. Contact: 03 – 9532 1861 Greg Edwards

The participant pack can be bought at HockeyWorld from Mid Jan 2026 onwards.

Please check the website HockeyWorld South Road for correct opening hours.

Questions?

For any information please contact the Hookin2Hockey Coordinator via email: suhchin2h@gmail.com

Enquiries and further info: www.suhc.com.au/new-members

Secretary of the Junior Section: junior.secretary@suhc.com.au

When and Where?

Our Hookin2Hockey program will run for 6 sessions term 1 2026:

Friday afternoons: 5.00 – 6.00 pm: 20 – 27 Feb, 6 – 13 – 20 – 27 March
Saturday mornings: 9.00 – 10.00 am: 21 -28 Feb, 7 -14 – 21 – 28 March

All sessions will be at our Kingston Heath Reserve pitch at Farm Road in Cheltenham.

Enter Farm Road from Warrigal Road, after you pass by the Milkbar on your righthand side, go for another 400 meter. You see a large green sign on your righthand side, turn right into the carpark and our pitch is at the left side of the club rooms.

🏑 What’s after Hookin2Hockey?

After the 6 week Hookin2Hockey program during term 1 (1 Come&Try Session and 5 training sessions) there are lots of choices for the children, and parents in term 2 and term 3 of the rest of the season.

FunKey Hockey – Training

For kids born after 1 January 2020
Training on Saturday Mornings in term 2 and term 3 from 8.30am – 9.15am at Farm Road in Cheltenham
First training session Saturday 2 May (no training during the term breaks)
Costs $80 for both terms together and $60.50 registration fee with Hockey Victoria/Hockey Australia Association Fee.
No club uniform needed for training
Registration can be done from end of March 2026 onwards via this link https://suhc.com.au/registration/
Please register by 20 April 2026
For more information please contact the Coordinator of the FunKey Hockey Program via suhc.funkeyhockey@gmail.com or contact the Secretary of the Junior Section via junior.secretary@suhc.com.au

In this program the children continue their skills development under the watchful, caring and fun eye of our experienced coaches.

Under8 Hockey – Training and 1/8 Pitch games

For kids born after 1 January 2018
Training on Friday nights in term 2 and term 3 from 4.30pm – 5.30pm at Farm Road in Cheltenham
First training session Friday 24 April (no training during the term breaks)
There will be a 1/8 of a pitch competition on Saturday morning, which is optional and great fun for the kids
first round of Under 8 Competition first Saturday in May 10 between 8.15 – 9.15am, all games are at Farm Road
Costs $125 for both terms together and also $60.50 registration fee with Hockey Victoria/Hockey Australia Association Fee.
No club uniform needed for training
In case your child will join the Under 8 Competition Saturday Mornings 8.15am – 9.15 am a club uniform can be bought at the club at our on site uniform shop run by our volunteers. There are options for second hand uniform, which you can purchase with a gold coin donation.
Uniform Shop Opening Hours at our Club, Farm Road, Cheltenham – check here the opening hours
A simple red shirt and red socks will do as well in case you will not buy a club uniform.
More information about the competition and the uniform will be handed out at the first training session in April 2026
Registration can be done from 12 January 2026 onwards via this link https://suhc.com.au/registration/
Please register by 10 April 2026
For more information please contact the Coordinator of the Under 8 Hockey Program via suhc.under8@gmail.com or contact the Secretary of the Junior Section via junior.secretary@suhc.com.au

In this program the children continue their skills development under the watchful, caring and fun eye of our experienced coaches.

Under10 – Training and 1/4 Field competition

for kids born in 2016 and 2017 (turning 9 or 10 in 2026)
Pre-season training starts in the week of March 10 2026, Monday 5pm -6pm at Farm Road in Cheltenham
Winter training (starts after Easter) MONDAY 5pm – 6pm at Farm Road in Cheltenham
Kids play quarter field competition (we try boys play boys, girls play girls, depending on numbers) in term 2 and term 3, Saturday mornings between 9.15am – 10.15am at Farm Road, Cheltenham
first round of games will be first Saturday May 10 2026 between 9.15am – 10.15am
registration with the club for the Program to be done via the link https://suhc.com.au/registration/ You register and pay with the club as well as with Hockey Victoria
costs to register for program with the club $185 for both terms together, including games and also $60.50 registration fee with Hockey Victoria/Hockey Australia Association Fee.
For more information please contact the Coordinator of the Under 10 program via suhcunder10@gmail.com or contact the Secretary of the Junior Section junior.secretary@suhc.com.au

Under12 – Training and Full Field Hockey Victoria Competition

for kids born in 2014 and 2015 (turning 11 or 12 in 2026)
Pre-season training starts in the week of March 10 2026 at Farm Road in Cheltenham day and time TBC
Winter training in term 2 and term 3 at Farm Road in Cheltenham
Winter training (starts after Easter) MONDAY 5.45pm – 6.50pm at Farm Road in Cheltenham
Hockey Victoria Competition (boys play boys, girls play girls) on Saturday mornings between 8.30 -11.30 am in the region
First round of games Saturday morning between 9.30am – noon, start Saturday 2 May 2026
Uniform can be bought at the Uniform Shop at our club (Opening Hours will be communicated closer to the start of the competition)
Costs approx. $ 365 for both terms together and 14 week competition, including term 1 pre season training
registration with the club to be done via the link https://suhc.com.au/registration/
Registration with HV needs to be done via RevSport (next step in registration with the club)
For more information please contact the Coordinator of the Under 12 program via suhcunder12@gmail.com or contact the Secretary of the Junior Section junior.secretary@suhc.com.au

For all other age groups (Under 14, Under 16 and Under 18) please contact the Secretary of the Junior Section junior.secretary@suhc.com.au

Please contact us to discuss any of the options for your child.

Overview of Fees for the season can be found here

Training Schedule for the season can be found here