Welcome

The Sydney Masters Hockey Association (SMHA) was established in 1982 to administer Men's Masters hockey within the greater Sydney region.

SMHA has the largest, longest running annual competitions and been the most successful Men's Masters Hockey Association in NSW since its inception. It is overseen by a Board of Directors elected by members (under a Constitution).

The annual competitions now boast 31 teams (from 14 Clubs), spread across 5 divisions from Premier League, Sydney Cup, Masters League, Senior Masters Division and Grand Masters Division, with over 500 players from ages Over 34 up to 80+.

All matches played at Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre (Monday (February and March only), Tuesday and Wednesday nights) between February and September.

Sydney also enters representative teams (from Over 34's up to Over 70's) at the annual NSW Championships, and enjoys a high level of player representation in the selected NSW and Australian Men's Masters teams.

New players

The Sydney Masters Hockey Association welcomes all new Men's Masters players, officials and supporters.

If you are new to Sydney and / or have been a previous hockey player (or umpire) and you are now looking to return to play in a successful mid week competition, please contact the SMHA Competition Managers via e-mail at - competition@smhockey.com.au if you require assistance in finding a club / team to play with.

From the President

Greg Kay

Welcome again to all our returning players, officials, sponsors and supporters, and also to those of you who are “new” and will be joining the 2025 season of Men’s Masters Hockey in Sydney.

We are again looking forward to an enjoyable and successful year ahead for Masters hockey in Sydney.

This will include competition matches (3 week preseason from 10-11-12 February then main season from early March), a full representative program of NSW and Australian Championships, our annual Intercity Challenge against Canberra (where we play for the Merv Goodridge and Doug Dawson Cup).

On behalf of the 2025 Board of Directors, we wish all teams the best of luck and trust that in 2025 everyone enjoys a successful Sydney Men's Masters Hockey season, both on and off the field.

2025 NSW Men's Masters Hockey Championships

Representative Co-ordinator

Well done to the 2 Sydney teams who competed at the NSW Over 44 and 64 Championship in Newcastle (2-4 May).

The Over 44 team were undefeated in their four round matches, defeating Illawarra, Orange, Tamworth and drawing with Newcastle. They qualified for the final, however in a closely fought high level match they lost to Tamworth in a penalty shootout after the final score was 1-1. They finished 2nd overall.

The Over 64 team started strong with draws against the two top teams (Sydney South and FNC), however an  injury to Captain Mick Irby ruled him out of the remaining games which the team lost to Newcastle and Southern Highlands. They finished 6th overall.

Congratulations to the Sydney South (Sutherland) team who recorded their fifth consecutive NSW Championship title with no goals conceded in their 6 matches.

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Congratulations to the 3 Sydney teams who competed at the NSW Over 39 and 54 Championship on the Central Coast (4-6 April).

The Over 39 team won 2 and drew 1 of their games against Newcastle, Coffs Coast and Metro South West but went down against Illawarra (2024 Champions). They finished 3rd overall.

The Over 54 1's team, as defending Champions, went through undefeated in their 5 matches against Orange, Central Coast, Newcastle and Parkes before comprehensively defeating Illawarra in the final 5-0 to go back to back and be crowned 2025 NSW Champions.

The Over 54 2's team, also as defending Champions went through undefeated in their 4 pool matches against Sydney East (Randwick), Coffs Coast, Newcastle and Bathurst. They progressed from the semi-final against Coffs Coast before a hard fought 1-0 win in the final against Sydney East (Randwick) to go back to back and be crowned 2025 NSW Champions.

Well done to all the players, Managers and Medical Support team for the outstanding results.

NSW Players Selected for 2025 Australian Championships in Newcastle (26 September to 11 October)

Representative Co-ordinator

Congratulations to Sydney players and officials who have been selected for NSW to attend the 2025 Australian Championships.

Over 39 (1's) - A Borg, J Maltman, D Allsop, P Newton, B Giffin, D Alexander (vc), L Cormack (Capt), M Matheson (Manager)

Over 39 (2's) - D Burke, D Corbin, D French (Capt), A Kennedy, C Allsop, T Droulias, A Wong (vc), G Wood

Over 44 (1's) - M Burton, B Hardy, A Jones (Capt), A Retford, C Campbell, S Fletcher. L Brady

Over 44 (3's) - N Francisco, J Kent

Over 54 (1's) - S Farquharson, M Ellis, J Fordham (vc), E Watson, K Naqvi, D Richardson

Over 54 (2's) - G Pearce, R Mavji, S Dreyer, R van der Zande (vc)

Over 54 (3's) - C Hawkins, A Scott, T Lam, T Sian, A Truesdale

Over 64 (1's) - M Irby (vc), P Price, D Allen, M Brookfield, G Hayes, G Kay, S McCoy

Over 64 (2's) - G Manou, G Serrao

Welcome to the 2025 Representative Season

Representative Co-ordinator

Welcome to all the players and officials who wish to be participate in the Sydney Masters Hockey Association representative teams for 2025.

The 2025 NSW Men's Masters Hockey Championships are scheduled for -

Central Coast (Wyong) on 4 to 6 April for the Over 39;s and Over 54's

Teams have been selected and there will be 1 Over 39's (A Division) and 2 teams in the over 54's (A and B Division)

Newcastle on 2 to 4 May for the Over 44's and Over 64's

Teams will be selected before 6 April and there will be 1 teams in Over 44's (A Division) and 1 team in Over 64's (A Division)

Lismore on 13 to 15 June for the Over 59's and Over 69's

Teams will be selected before 11 May and there will be 1 team in the Over 59's (A Division) and 1 team in Over 69's (A Division)

Sydney on 4 to 6 July for Over 34's and Over 49's.

Teams will be selected before 8 June and there will be 1 team in Over 34's (A Division) and 2 teams in the Over 49's (A and B Division)

Players and officials must register online via the SMHA Website at -

https://smhockey.com.au/rep_nom

Any question please contact the Rep Teams Co-ordinator (Greg Kay) via - 

repteams@smhockey.com.au

Welcome to the 2025 Hawkesbury Cup Competition

Competition Managers

The 2025 main season competition commences the week 3 / 4 / 5 March with 31 teams (15 matches)

The fixtures for the season are loaded for each Division (refer to the individual TABS) and the upcoming matches are highlighted at the bottom of this page.