
Upcoming Events
Social Hockey Game
🌟 Social Hockey is on – Join the Fun! 🌟
For players keen to get back into hockey, the casual Social Game provides a great way to stay active and enjoy social yet competitive hockey. Games are played on Wednesday evenings, with players rocking up and making mixed teams that often feature players ranging in age from 15 to 75. Whether you're a seasoned player or returning to the sport, social hockey offers a welcoming and enjoyable environment for all skill levels.
Key Details: 🏑
Games: Wednesday evenings (First Game April 9)
How does it work? Teams are formed on the night, so just arrive 10 minutes early to warm up!
Time: 6.30pm
Cost*: Player participation fee, (all year round turf time and lights) $100 & annual player levies ($35.73 reduced levy because you’re NOT playing in main BHA comp).
Registration: Click this link (make sure you choose the Game membership (even though it says 5 games!)
Training: If you’re keen you can also train (Mondays - Men, Tuesdays - women)..
Stay after the game! The bar will be open!

JUNIORS - Pre Season Training
JUNIORS - PRE SEASON TRAINING - Let’s get back to basics!
The season is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to get back on the turf! Whether you’re new to town or just ready to get back into the game, we’d love to have you join us!
This year, we’re mixing things up a little. We know summer sports are still running after school, so we’ve scheduled skills training on Monday, Tuesday, AND Wednesday for a 4-week block (up until the Easter School Holidays). Come along to whatever sessions you can make!
JUNIOR TRAINING (School Year 3 - 12)
📅 Dates: Monday 17th March - Wednesday 9th April
⏰ Time: 4:00 pm - 5.30 pm
📍 Location: Hockey Turf, Gloucester Park, Margaret River
Got a Question?
Feel free to drop us an email at info@margaretriverhockey.org.au, and we’ll connect you with the right team!
For our Juniors the SEASON TRAINING (in your teams) starts AFTER the Easter School Holidays.
Let’s get ready for an exciting season! 🙌

Social Hockey
SOCIAL HOCKEY
If you want to stay involved in hockey in a fun, social way but prefer not to play in the Busselton competition - Why not Join the Fun on Wednesday Nights 🌟
From April - July - Starts 2nd April (6.30 pm Game)
Teams are formed on the night, so just arrive 10 minutes early to warm up!
Register to play, fee includes (reduced Hockey Australia fee) and turf / lights hire)
Communications by a WhatsApp group, a registration link coming soon!

JUNIORS - Pre Season Training
JUNIORS - PRE SEASON TRAINING - Let’s get back to basics!
The season is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to get back on the turf! Whether you’re new to town or just ready to get back into the game, we’d love to have you join us!
This year, we’re mixing things up a little. We know summer sports are still running after school, so we’ve scheduled skills training on Monday, Tuesday, AND Wednesday for a 4-week block (up until the Easter School Holidays). Come along to whatever sessions you can make!
JUNIOR TRAINING (School Year 3 - 12)
📅 Dates: Monday 17th March - Wednesday 9th April
⏰ Time: 4:00 pm - 5.30 pm
📍 Location: Hockey Turf, Gloucester Park, Margaret River
Got a Question?
Feel free to drop us an email at info@margaretriverhockey.org.au, and we’ll connect you with the right team!
For our Juniors the SEASON TRAINING (in your teams) starts AFTER the Easter School Holidays.
Let’s get ready for an exciting season! 🙌

JUNIORS - Pre Season Training
JUNIORS - PRE SEASON TRAINING - Let’s get back to basics!
The season is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to get back on the turf! Whether you’re new to town or just ready to get back into the game, we’d love to have you join us!
This year, we’re mixing things up a little. We know summer sports are still running after school, so we’ve scheduled skills training on Monday, Tuesday, AND Wednesday for a 4-week block (up until the Easter School Holidays). Come along to whatever sessions you can make!
JUNIOR TRAINING (School Year 3 - 12)
📅 Dates: Monday 17th March - Wednesday 9th April
⏰ Time: 4:00 pm - 5.30 pm
📍 Location: Hockey Turf, Gloucester Park, Margaret River
Got a Question?
Feel free to drop us an email at info@margaretriverhockey.org.au, and we’ll connect you with the right team!
For our Juniors the SEASON TRAINING (in your teams) starts AFTER the Easter School Holidays.
Let’s get ready for an exciting season! 🙌

WOMEN - Pre Season Training
Pre-Season Training - LET'S GET BACK TO BASICS!
Pre-season is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to get back on the turf! Whether you’re new to town or just ready to get back into the game, we’d love to have you join us!
TUESDAY NIGHT WOMEN'S TRAINING (Over 18’s)
📅 Dates: 11th March, 18th March, 25th March
⏰ Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
📍 Location: Hockey Turf, Gloucester Park, Margaret River
Full season Fixtures will be added to BHA website soon.
FIRST GAME WILL BE A SATURDAY 29TH MARCH
GAME DETAILS:
All fixtures will be played in Busselton (FIRST GAME 29TH MARCH!)
We’ll be entering a Men’s Team, A Women’s Team (usually plays on Saturdays)
And a Masters Team (plays Thursday nights)
Got a Question?
Feel free to drop us an email at info@margaretriverhockey.org.au, and we’ll connect you with the right team!
Let’s get ready for an exciting season! 🙌

MEN - Pre Season Training
PRE SEASON TRAINING - Let’s get back to basics!
Pre-season is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to get back on the turf! Whether you’re new to town or just ready to get back into the game, we’d love to have you join us!
MONDAY NIGHT MEN'S TRAINING (Over 18’s)
📅 Dates: 10th March, 17th March and 24th March
⏰ Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
📍 Location: Hockey Turf, Gloucester Park, Margaret River
Full season Fixtures will be added to BHA website soon.
FIRST GAME WILL BE A FRIDAY 28TH MARCH (V Wests)
GAME DETAILS:
All fixtures will be played in Busselton (FIRST GAME 29TH MARCH!)
We’ll be entering a Men’s Team, A Women’s Team (usually plays on Saturdays)
And a Masters Team (plays Thursday nights)
Got a Question?
Feel free to drop us an email at info@margaretriverhockey.org.au, and we’ll connect you with the right team!
Let’s get ready for an exciting season! 🙌

JUNIORS - Pre Season Training
JUNIORS - PRE SEASON TRAINING - Let’s get back to basics!
The season is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to get back on the turf! Whether you’re new to town or just ready to get back into the game, we’d love to have you join us!
This year, we’re mixing things up a little. We know summer sports are still running after school, so we’ve scheduled skills training on Monday, Tuesday, AND Wednesday for a 4-week block (up until the Easter School Holidays). Come along to whatever sessions you can make!
JUNIOR TRAINING (School Year 3 - 12)
📅 Dates: Monday 17th March - Wednesday 9th April
⏰ Time: 4:00 pm - 5.30 pm
📍 Location: Hockey Turf, Gloucester Park, Margaret River
Got a Question?
Feel free to drop us an email at info@margaretriverhockey.org.au, and we’ll connect you with the right team!
For our Juniors the SEASON TRAINING (in your teams) starts AFTER the Easter School Holidays.
Let’s get ready for an exciting season! 🙌

Club Muster - Let's get ready to rumble!
Join Us for the Margaret River Hockey Club Muster!
Hey MRHC members! It’s that time again—our Club Muster is just around the corner!
Date: Thursday, 6th March
Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Hockey Turf, Margaret River
This is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow members, catch up on club news, and get involved in upcoming events and activities! With Senior fixtures kicking off on Saturday, 29th March, and the Junior competition starts straight after the Easter school holidays, we’re only weeks away from hitting the Busselton turf for the season!
We’re also looking at the list of interested junior players from last year. If you’re keen to play this season, let us know, registrations are open now, if you have a friend keen to try hockey, get them to come along and try at the muster. We will have sticks ready. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to the club, everyone is welcome to join in the fun!
Agenda:
Club updates and announcements
Coaches, Managers, and Committee introductions
Upcoming event planning
Q&A Session with Aran Zalewski (recently retired Kookaburra Captain)
Club Shop Open and SportsPower offers
BBQ will be sizzling
Bar open from 5:00 pm
Bring your ideas, energy, and enthusiasm!
We can’t wait to see you there!
If you're new to hockey, or thinking about giving it a go this season, join us for a Come and Try Session for new players. Our Club Muster is the perfect chance to meet your coaches and fellow teammates.
Our Club Shop will be open so you can grab your team uniforms! Plus, SportsPower Margaret River will be on hand for all your gear—shoes, mouth guards, and shin pads — with a 10% discount on the night! So get set for pre-season training.
Seniors start training from 10th March
Juniors start training from 17th March
Recently back from India, Our Club Ambassador will be dropping in (before he heads to Germany) so much for being retired! We will have time to ask him plenty of questions, so come by and say Hi to our club legend - Aran Zalewski!
This year, player registrations will CLOSE on Friday 14th March.

Club Busy Bee
Players and Parents - please can you help us for a couple of hours -
Together we can get these jobs done - ready for the season!
TURF TIDY
rake and brush turf removing leaves, twigs etc (especially corner near large tree)
please bring a plastic gardening rake if you have one.
sweep out dug out
sweep paths along the fence line
remove any weeds in bark chip
SHED TIDY
Clean out the shed
Check the team boxes are all present and correct (inc First Aid boxes)
Check the goalie bags are all present and correct
Label shelves - set up boxes for spare cones, bibs, training equipment etc
HQ TIDY
Clean fridge (and stock)
Stock & organise BBQ Tools / catering supplies
Stock up Merch cupboard
Complete all jobs and enjoy Bacon & Egg Rolls together!

Christmas Catchup & Last Senior hockey games of the year!
Players and families, past and present members
all welcome to join us for
a Christmas Catch up &
last senior games of the year!
THURSDAY 12TH
Senior Social Comp
6.15 pm
(Games as per TJ’s communications!)
Best Christmas Dressed / Team Prizes!
7.15 pm
BBQ & Bar Open
The BBQ is sizzling with Wally's legendary "turf burgers" with a
Christmas twist of camembert and cranberry sauce!
Come down and say hi (even if you're not playing!)

Christmas Catchup & Last Family hockey games of the year!
Players and families, past and present members
all welcome to join us for
a Christmas Catch up &
last family social games of the year!
TUESDAY 10TH
Family Social Comp
5.20 pm
Green v White
Best Christmas Dressed / Team Prizes
6.10 pm
Blue v Black
BBQ & Bar Open
The BBQ is sizzling with Wally's legendary "turf burgers" with a
Christmas twist of camembert and cranberry sauce!
Come down and say hi (even if you're not playing!)

Good Day Sunshine Event - thanks to volunteers!
Tickets are going fast for this event.
Thanks to the volunteers who have put their hands up! All Volunteer slots are now full!
We need volunteers to hand out wristbands at the entrance:-
6 x volunteers for a 12.30 pm - 4.30 pm shift
6 x volunteers for a 2.30 pm - 6.30 pm shift
The fourth instalment of Good Day Sunshine is its biggest and finest to date, bringing one of Australian music's most iconic lineups to a convenient new location in the heart of Margaret River.
Taking over Gloucester Park on Saturday, 7th December, Good Day Sunshine will be the exclusive WA show for Angus & Julia Stone, Boy & Bear and The Dreggs, who will share the stage with our finest local talent; Jordy Maxwell, Paige Valentine, Kiki & Co, Kiera Jas, and Olive Mae.

The Lions Shed Sale - Volunteers Needed
Help out the Lions Club at their shed sale and the Lions donate $1,500 to MRHC!
4 Volunteers on Friday 9.00 am - 12.00pm
5 Volunteers on Saturday 8.00 am - 12.00pm
2 Volunteers on Saturday 7.30 - 10.30 am to run the sausage sizzle
Morning tea included!
On Friday you will be asked to sort out sale items, organise, fold and hang up clothes. Tidy and vacuum the shed in preparation for the sale.
On the Saturday at least TWO men are required to move and lift any awkward (furniture) heavy items to vehicles after sale.
Please support your community!

Summer Hockey - SNR
SUMMER HOCKEY
Back by demand, it’s time for
Social Hockey (SENIOR) Comp
THURSDAYS
31 Oct - 12 Dec
6.15 pm & 7.15 pm Games
Seniors (over 18’s ! **)
Bar & BBQ
School year 9-12 players who played for MRHC this season may request to play with the seniors on Thursday nights.
SUMMER HOCKEY
Social Hockey (JUNIOR / FAMILY) Comp on TUESDAYS

Summer Hockey - JNR
SUMMER HOCKEY
Back by demand, it’s time for MARGARET RIVER HOCKEY SUMMER 7's
2 Competition Nights!
Social Hockey (Junior / Family) Teams - TUESDAY
&
Social Hockey (Senior) Teams - THURSDAY
$5 per game ($30 for full comp)
TUESDAYS
29 Oct - 10 Dec
4.30 pm - 5.00 pm Game
School Years 1 - 5 (& parents *)
* * *
5.00 pm & 6.00 pm - Games
School Years 6 - 12 (& parents *)
THURSDAYS
6.15 pm & 7.15 pm Games
Seniors (over 18’s ! **)

Annual General Meeting
Club notice for all members
Past and present players, parents, life members and club supporters
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Sunday 15th September
@3:00pm
at MRHC HQ
The Hockey Turf, Gloucester Park, MARGARET RIVER
Club Secretary is calling for
NOMINATIONS FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD
for the following positions:
Chairperson / President
Secretary
Treasurer
Board Member / Vice President
Board Member / Operations Manager
Please submit your nomination by
Friday 30th August
- BEFORE MIDDAY
If you wish to discuss the roles, duties and commitment required to be part of the MRHC Board, please approach anyone on the current Committee
Agenda
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Approval of Minutes from the Previous AGM
President’s Report
Treasurer’s Report
Succession Planning and Volunteer Opportunities
Election of Board
General Business
Close of Meeting

Club Wind Up
SUNDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER
Club Wind Up
Join us as we celebrate the season
11:00am
Welcome!
Junior Presentations @ the Men’s Shed
12:30pm
Food & Drinks
& fun and games on the turf
2:00pm
Senior & Perpetual Trophy Presentations
3:00pm
Annual General Meeting
3:30pm
Raffle
5:00pm
Bar Closes
See you there!
If you are able to volunteer on the day or donate to the raffle,
please let us know and click the button below!
MRHC committee would like to thank all those
who have donated
Food, Drink and Raffle Prizes
ALL PROCEEDS WILL SUPPORT OUR CLUB FOR SEASON 2025!
Please return all club kit to your team manager after your last game.
If you forget - please bring it to the wind up!

Hookin2Hockey Carnival (Yrs 1-6)
The Hookin2Hockey Carnival is a great opportunity for any of our new Hookin2Hockey players and Yr 3 - 6 players to join together in this popular annual event. Games are played at the Busselton Stadium so you can be part of a carnival atmosphere without having to travel far!
So get your name down quick and join in the carnival fun!
Here’s the link for more info on the Hockey WA website.
We will be organising teams shortly
We do our best to work the teams like this:
Years 1-2 (5-a-side)
Years 3-4 (players new to the game - 7-a-side) - Gold Comp
Years 3-4 (players with 1-2 years’ experience - 7-a-side) - Black Comp
Years 5-6 (7-a-side + optional Goalie)
GAMES - 15 minutes with a break of 10 minutes between games

KOOKABURRAS V IRELAND
Aussie - Aussie - Aussie!
If you’re watching the game
If you’re wearing your club colours
- we would love to see your Support Aus Selfies!
Supporting Aran and the Kookaburras - send us your photos, either through
your team apps to Alicia or by email.

KOOKABURRAS V ARGENTINA
Aussie - Aussie - Aussie!
If you’re watching the game
If you’re wearing your club colours
- we would love to see your Support Aus Selfies!
Supporting Aran and the Kookaburras - send us your photos, either through
your team apps to Alicia or by email.

Morning Training Session
Extra training session with Coach Stu, be ready to hit the turf at 6.15.
Breakfast is being supplied (thanks to Woolworths Margaret River).
We also have permission to use the Rec Centre Showers/Change Room before school.
This session is for our players Year & 7 - Year 12.
See you there - bright and breezy!

Association Sunday!
Big afternoon in the MRHC Calendar…
5 teams playing,
12.00 pm Women - Margaret River V Capel
1.30 pm Men - Margaret River V Capel
3.00 pm Yr 9-12 Girls - Margaret River v Robins
4.30 pm Yr 9-12 Boys - Margaret River Teal V Margaret River Yellow
& “club fundraising” BBQ
Turf Burgers & Sausage Sizzle (until sold out!)
kindly donated by Woolworths Margaret River
Come and support our teams
Volunteers Needed
We have volunteers for first shifts on the BBQ, looking for a few more please from 2.30 pm ….
Association Saturday!
Association Saturday!
A busy game day with extras! The Annual fun weekend at the stadium will go like this…..
9.00 am Yr 6-8 Boys - MRHC V Capel
Yr 6-8 Girls - Challenge Cup!
10.00 am Yr 6-8 Girls - MRHC V Capel
11.00 am Yr 3-5 Mixed - MRHC Lightning V MACK Koookaburras (Turf 1/2)
11.00 am Yr 3-5 Mixed - MRHC Magic V MACK Kangaroos (Turf 1/2)
Clubs are given the opportunity to fundraise for their clubs!
So hang around after your game…
Face Painting $5
Raffle - 1 for $5, 3 for $10
Obstacle Course $5
For more info about this event, click here

Accidental Counsellor
A Workshop for Everyone
Have you had that conversation? Has someone opened up to ask for advice? After the game, at the game, on the sideline?
This is for coaches, managers, parents and hockey friends, this workshop has been subsidised by MINDFUL MARGARET RIVER to make this available to our community.
COST: $10
REGISTRATION: Click here

Growing Resilient Kids - workshop for parents
Based on Josh Langley’s brand-new workshop “It’s OK to Feel the Way You Do Parent Workshop” is designed to help parents better understand and support their children’s big emotions. Mindful Margaret River is subsidising this workshop to make it available in our community. This four part workshop series has limited spaces so register today!
1 July @ 6.00 pm - Building kindness and empathy, creativity, curiosity and gratitude

Growing Resilient Kids - workshop for parents
Based on Josh Langley’s brand-new workshop “It’s OK to Feel the Way You Do Parent Workshop” is designed to help parents better understand and support their children’s big emotions. Mindful Margaret River is subsidising this workshop to make it available in our community. (This four part workshop series has limited spaces so register today!
24 June @ 6.00 pm - Simple ways to build resilience
1 July @ 6.00 pm - Building kindness and empathy, creativity, curiosity and gratitude
CBH Group Men's Country Championships
Here we go again….. Can we make it to the Grand Finals like we did in 1995, 2016 and 2021?
We have registered a team - if you are keen, message us asap!

Growing Resilient Kids - workshop for parents
Based on Josh Langley’s brand-new workshop “It’s OK to Feel the Way You Do Parent Workshop” is designed to help parents better understand and support their children’s big emotions. Mindful Margaret River is subsidising this workshop to make it available in our community. (This four part workshop series has limited spaces so register today!
17 June @ 6.00 pm - Self-awareness and Self-acceptance
24 June @ 6.00 pm - Simple ways to build resilience
1 July @ 6.00 pm - Building kindness and empathy, creativity, curiosity and gratitude

Hookin2Hockey
Come and join us and start your hockey journey.
It is a fun and safe program to introduce Pre-Primary to Year 2 players to the great game of hockey
Through the course of the program, you will develop new hockey skills and build fundamental motor skills
Hookin2Hockey is all inclusive - everyone is welcome to get involved
Players learn the game in a safe environment with modified equipment
Everyone develops at their own speed - Hookin2Hockey activities are designed to allow players to develop their skills at their own pace
Come down to the turf on Tuesday, and try hockey… see you soon!
For more info click here