2025 Season Honours Roll

We’re incredibly proud of the individual honours achieved by our players this season:

• Vantage Black Sticks: Julia Gluyas

• New Zealand A Team: Julia Gluyas

• Future Black Sticks Under18’s: Zac Fowler and Adam Baker

• New Zealand Indoor Hockey Under-18 men’s side for the Nkosi Cup: Jacob Eade

• New Zealand Indoor Hockey Under-18 women’s side for the Nkosi Cup: Yasmin Rodda

• New Zealand Masters 2025 Trans-Tasman Challenge: Aaron Clulow (50’s), Jason Neilson (50’) and Peter Thomas (65’)

• Falcons Premier Hockey League: Julia Gluyas and Jenny Whitworth (Manager)

• Wellington Masters 2025: Emma Fitzsimons (45’s),Sarah Neilson (45’s),Chantelle Badenhorst (45’s), Kris Strang (45’s), Willie Shelker (35’s), Jason Nielson (35’s) Coach, Aaron Clulow (50’s), Jason Nielson (50’s), Damion Barnes (50’s) and Peter Thomas (65’s)

• Wellington Under 13s: Matthew Fisher, Sophie Burke and Kristy Chapman-Taylor (coach)

• Wellington Under 15s: Deegan Russell

• Wellington Under 16s: Brayden Chapman-Taylor

• Wellington Under 18s: Zac Fowler, Adam Baker, Fredrich Schmidt, Henry O’Brien, Simon Korb, Jacob Eade, Leah Murphy (co-coach), Yasmin Rodda and Eliza Ho-Ng

• Wellington NHC Tier 1: Victoria O’Keefe

• Manawatu NHC Tier 1: Tayla Hansen and Jenny Whitworth (Manager)

• Tauranga NHC Tier 2: Jody McCaul and Brea Miller

• NZ Defence Force NHC Tier 3: Regan Williams

A huge thank you and congratulations to all our players for their outstanding achievements this season. You continue to inspire us and represent Northern United with pride!

Zac Fowler and Adam Baker representing Northern United at the Future Black Sticks Under 18 Camp — an incredible achievement for two of our rising stars. 👏🖤💛

🏑 Northern United Hockey Club – Annual General Meeting 2025

The Northern United Hockey Club warmly invites all members to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2025. This important meeting is a chance to reflect on the past year, celebrate our achievements, and plan for the exciting season ahead.

📅 Date: Monday, 17 November
🕕 Time: 6:00pm
📍 Venue: NHS Pavilion

All members, players, coaches, managers, and supporters are encouraged to attend. Your involvement helps shape the direction of our Club for 2026 and beyond.

🏆 What’s on the Agenda

This year’s AGM is your opportunity to be part of the decision-making for Northern United’s 2026 season.
We’ll be:

• Receive the Annual Report and Balance Sheet for the previous financial year of the Club

• Electing our Executive Committee for 2026

• Discussing key updates, including the proposed acquisition of YW Petone Hockey Club

• Considering Life Membership nominations

🏑 Executive Nominations

We’re calling for nominations for the following Executive Committee positions:

• Chairperson

• Secretary

• Treasurer

• Junior Club Convenor

• Women’s Club Captain

• Men’s Club Captain

If you’re passionate about the club and want to contribute to its success, we’d love to hear from you! Serving on the Executive is a great way to have a voice in the club’s direction and give back to our hockey community.

💛 Life Membership Nominations

A Life Member is an individual honoured for meritorious service to Northern United Hockey Club, someone who has made an exceptional, sustained, and high-quality contribution to the Club’s success and community.

Nominations for Life Membership must:

• Be submitted in writing to the Executive by Sunday, 2 November

• Include a brief written explanation outlining how the nominee meets the Life Membership criteria

Life Membership is one of the Club’s highest honours, recognising those whose dedication and service have made a lasting impact.

🙌 Have Your Say

We encourage all members to attend and take part in shaping Northern United’s next chapter. Your voice and participation make a real difference to the future of our Club.

Ngā mihi nui,
Northern United Hockey Club Committee

Thank You for a Fantastic 2025 Junior Hockey Season! 🏑

A huge thank you to all our junior players, parents, and supporters for choosing Northern United Hockey Club for the 2025 winter season!

Our young players worked hard, supported their teammates, and showed incredible commitment week after week. We know how much effort goes on behind the scenes, from all the rides to practices and games, to the early starts and sideline cheers, and we’re so grateful for everything you do to make our club what it is.

🏆 2025 Junior Prizegiving — Congratulations to Our Winners!

Team Awards

• Team Ma (Year 3/4)
  MVP: Sebastian Benison | MIP: Julian MacDonald | Sportsmanship: Frankie Delaney

• Team Koura (Year 5/6)
  MVP: Nishaad Parekh | MIP: Bella Delaney | Sportsmanship: Daniel Moodie

• Team Pango (Year 5/6)
  MVP: John Hao | MIP: Vivienne Phoon | Sportsmanship: Noah Yeoman

• Team Kowhai (Year 7/8)
  MVP: Indie Kshatri | MIP: Rose Sturrock | Sportsmanship: Hannah Andrews

• Team Parauri (Year 7/8)
  MVP: Finn Southerton | MIP: Max Cody | Sportsmanship: Nico Acheson

Club Awards

🏅 Junior Attendance & Effort at Training — Conrad Steel
🏅 Most Promising Girl (Year 8) — Indie Kshatri
🏅 Most Promising Boy (Year 8) — Nolan Nunns

Congratulations to all our award winners and to every player who gave their all this season. You make Northern United proud! 💛🖤

☀️ Keep Your Skills Sharp This Summer

The hockey season might be over, but you can still have fun and stay ready for 2026!

Quick off-season ideas:

• 10–15 minutes, 3× per week: ball carries, push passes against a wall, and forehand/backhand traps (even on grass works fine).

• Movement basics: skipping, hops, balance holds, short sprint. Keep it playful and light!

You can also check out more tips and drills at akhockey.org.nz.

📅 What’s Next

We’ll be in touch early next year with 2026 registration details and start-of-season information. Keep an eye on your inbox and our social media for updates.

Thanks again for being part of our Northern United whānau. We can’t wait to see you back on the turf in 2026! 💛🏑🖤

Juniors Prize Giving 2025

The 2025 junior season has been full of energy, learning, and plenty of great hockey moments and now it’s time to celebrate.

We’re excited to invite all junior players, families, and coaches to our Junior Prize Giving:

Date: Sunday 12 October 2025

Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm

Location: National Hockey Stadium, Field 2

Programme:

• 11:00am – Welcome & fun hockey games

• 11:30am – Team awards by grade + quick team photos

• 12:00pm – Team connect and kai

Please bring:

• Washed uniforms and gear for return

• Stick, mouthguard, and shin pads for hockey games

Team and club photos will be taken on the day. If you would prefer your child not to be photographed, please reply to the club email before the day or let us know on arrival.

If you can’t make it, we’ll share award results afterwards and arrange certificate pick-up with your coach. We’re proud of the effort and commitment shown by all of our juniors this season on and off the turf. We can’t wait to celebrate the 2025 Northern United junior hockey season with you!

NUHC Shines at the Ford National Hockey Championship

Northern United Hockey Club is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our members who represented their associations at this year’s Ford National Hockey Championship.

These players and leaders showcased their skill, commitment, and passion for the game on the national stage, and we couldn’t be prouder of their efforts.

• Tayla Hansen – Hockey Manawatu

• Jody McCaul – Tauranga Hockey

• Brea Miller – Tauranga Hockey

• Victoria O’Keeffe – Wellington Hockey

• Regan Williams – New Zealand Defensive Force

• Jenny Whitworth – Hockey Manawatu Manager

Each of these individuals carried the NUHC spirit with them, demonstrating the values of teamwork, resilience, and excellence that define our club. It’s also especially exciting to see life member Jenny Whitworth continuing to make such a strong contribution to the game.

On behalf of the entire NUHC whānau, congratulations! We’re thrilled to see our community represented with pride on the national stage and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you all.

If you would like to watch the matches live please click here.

Celebrating Our 2025 NUHC Senior Prizegiving Winners

On Saturday, 30 August, Northern United Hockey Club came together to celebrate another fantastic season of hockey. With players, coaches, managers, life members, and supporters in attendance, the evening was a chance to reflect on the year that was, share highlights, and acknowledge the incredible contributions of our members both on and off the field.

The presentation of our senior trophies is always a special moment. These awards recognise outstanding performances, commitment, and the true spirit of NUHC. Congratulations to all of our 2025 prizegiving winners:

Walker Trophy – P1 Men Best & Fairest

🏆 Aaron Clulow

Billman Trophy – P2 Men Best & Fairest

🏆 Jack Garr

Trezise Trophy – P4 Men Best & Fairest

🏆 Judah Mansell

Bailey Trophy – P1 Women Best & Fairest

🏆 Emma Brokenshire

Regent Jewellers Cup – P2 Women Best & Fairest

🏆 Tamsin Harvey

Wood Trophy – P3 Women Best & Fairest

🏆 Hannah Flockton

Manning Cup – Best Goal Average

🏆 P1 Women

Memorial Cup – Highest in Grade

🏆 P1 Women

Club Captain Trophy – Most Significant Contribution

🏆 Zac Fowler

Jubilee Cup – Most Helpful

🏆 Kristana Strang

Emily McNaughtan Memorial Cup – Most Courageous Female Player

🏆 Julia Gluyas

Kennedy Cup – Best & Fairest Schoolboy

🏆 Henry O’Brien

Whit-Spring-Nea Cup – Most Improved Schoolgirl

🏆 Yasmin Rodda

Congratulations to All Our Winners

NUHC is proud of every single player, coach, manager, volunteer, and supporter who made the 2025 season one to remember. These awards reflect the heart of our club—commitment, skill, sportsmanship, and community spirit.

Here’s to another great season ahead!

Northern United Prize Giving 2025 – Celebrate the Season

As our 2025 season heads towards its final whistle, it’s time to come together and celebrate the players, coaches, managers, and supporters who make Northern United what it is.

Our annual Prize Giving is more than just an awards night, it’s a chance to acknowledge the hard work, dedication, and spirit that define our club. Whether you’re a player, life member, sideline supporter, or one of our tireless volunteers, we’d love to see you there.

Event Details

Date: Saturday 30 August 2025

Venue: The Cambridge Hotel, Wellington

Doors Open: 6:00pm

Prize Giving Starts: 7:00pm sharp

Tickets: $25 + booking fee (via Eventbrite)

Includes: Bar tab and nibbles provided by the club Get your tickets here

Trophy Nominations Now Open We’re calling for nominations for our 2025 club trophies:

• Most Significant Contribution to the Club

• Most Helpful Person/People

• Best & Fairest for each senior team

• Most Improved School Girl

• Most Improved School Boy

There’s no limit on nominations, if someone’s made an impact, we want to hear about it. Nominate via SurveyMonkey

This season has been full of moments worth remembering, from on-field milestones to the work behind the scenes that keeps us moving forward. Let’s take the time to celebrate them all. See you on 30 August. Northern United Hockey Club Committee

Congratulations to Zac Fowler and Adam Baker – Future Black Sticks U18 Selection

Northern United would like to acknowledge Zac Fowler and Adam Baker on their selection for the Future Black Sticks U18 Men’s squad following strong performances at the U18 Nationals in July representing Wellington.

Both players will attend Hockey New Zealand’s Future Black Sticks Camp from 29 September to 3 October 2025 at King’s College, Auckland. This live-in programme brings together the country’s top U18 players for high-performance training, skill development, and preparation for the next stage in the national pathway.

We’re proud to see Zac and Adam recognised at this level and look forward to following their progress.

Read more on the Hockey NZ website here.

Northern United Hockey Club Ball 2025

Thank You On Saturday 5 July, we took a break from the turf and came together at Amador for the Northern United Hockey Club Ball.

It was a great chance to catch up away from the sidelines, connect with people from across all our teams, and enjoy a relaxed evening with good food, drinks, and company.

Thank you to everyone who came along and supported the event, whether you were a long-time club member, a newer face, or a partner or friend. It was great to see such a mix of people in the same room.

A special thanks to:

• Amador for hosting us

• Everyone involved in organising and making the night happen

• Those who helped spread the word and encouraged their teams to come along

If you’ve got photos from the night, feel free to send them through to info@northernunited.co.nz or share them on our socials.

Thank You, Tawa Harcourts – Proud Sponsors of Our Premier 1 Men’s Polos!

We’re thrilled to give a massive shout-out and heartfelt thanks to Tawa Harcourts for their generous sponsorship of brand-new polos for our Premier 1 Men’s team.

These new shirts have already made a big impression—helping the squad look sharp off the turf while proudly representing Northern United around the region. Whether they’re warming up, attending events, or showing up to support our other teams, the polos have brought a real sense of pride and unity to the side. Support like this from local businesses makes a huge difference to our club.

We’re incredibly grateful to have the backing of a company that not only understands the value of team spirit, but also plays an active role in the local community. If you’re buying or selling in the area, or just after some solid advice, be sure to check out the team at Tawa Harcourts—they’ve got you covered.

Thank you again, Tawa Harcourts! Your support helps our club continue to grow, thrive!.