SENIOR

GWHC currently competes across various divisions in the Auckland Hockey Association (AHA) winter competition. We field both men's and women's teams, catering to a wide range of skill levels and experience.

Teams practice once a week, with games played on Saturday or Sunday at 7 venues across Auckland.

In 2024, GWHC entered teams in the ladies division 1 and division 2 grades and the men’s division 3 and division 4 grades.

AHA Winter Senior Competition

Full details can be found on the AHA website

The season typically runs from late March/April until late August, with no play Matariki or King’s Birthday weekends.

Premier, division 1 and division 3 play on Saturdays, with Prem Reserve, division 2 and division 4 on Sundays.

All trial and team registrations are managed through PlayHQ on our club website.

2025 Season

Trials & Pre-season training

Trials & pre-season training usually start late February to early March – dates for 2025 are to be confirmed – please keep an eye on our calendar and social media for updates – or register below to get email updates.

2025 we anticipate having teams in the Ladies D1 & D2 grades and the Mens D3 & D4 grades. We are keen to grow our club and should we have enough interest would consider entering a Prem Reserve ladies team and a D2 mens team*.

* GWHC requires a minimum of 12 players to register a team in the AHA winter competition *

Please register your interest to trial…..

Training

Training times & locations are finalised once the teams have been confirmed.

Turf availability continues to be a challenge for us but we try to keep consistent bookings where we can. Note: Dio currently does not allow access to their turf during the school holidays.

Currently Senior men & women train on Wednesday evenings at Dio &/or MRGS

Fees

Fee Schedule

Payment Information: Payments can be made by credit card when registering for the competition on playHQ.

Online payments: bank transfer to Grammar Windsor Hockey Club Incorporated
Bank of New Zealand - 02 0160 0253103 000 - include your first & last name as reference.

Payment is due in full before the first game, please contact the treasurer@grammarwindsor.org.nz if you need to discuss payment options.

What do our fees cover?

AHA and NZHF fees and team entry costs
Turf hire
Training equipment: balls, cones, bibs etc
Uniforms: shirts and shorts/skirts (returned at the end of the season)

Uniforms & equipment

Players will be provided with a uniform at the start of the season, which must be returned in good condition after the final game or at the prize-giving event.

Each player is responsible for bringing their own hockey stick, shin guards, mouthguard, and a pair of orange socks (the official GWHC color), which can be purchased during the online registration process.

Player transfers

If you are new to Grammar Windsor Hockey Club and have previously played in New Zealand, a transfer will need to be arranged. This can be done through PlayHQ during your registration.

Please register early and inform your captain, so they can coordinate the transfer process with AHA.

Senior pathways

GWHC endeavours to provide players with a framework for player and team development across the grades.

Currently GWHC has teams in the ladies D1 & D2, and mens D3 & D4 grades. We hope to grow the club to have teams competitive in all senior grades.