Helping Every Child Discover They Can Play Hockey
Making hockey accessible, inclusive, and fun for young people across the Northern Rivers through school programs, community training, and local partnerships. Our focus is on breaking down barriers and creating supportive, beginner-friendly pathways so everyone can enjoy the sport we love.
From coastal towns to hinterland villages, Hockey Events brings hockey directly to communities across the Northern Rivers.
🌟 Why We're Here
At Hockey Events, we believe every person, especially young people, should have equal opportunity to participate in team sports and the wider community.
Access to sport should not be limited by:
Where someone lives
Financial circumstances
Age, gender, or athletic ability
Social, mental, or physical challenges
Cultural background or affiliation
Every child deserves the opportunity to try, play, and belong!
This is specifically relevant in the Northern Rivers region where cities, towns, villages, and small hamlets are spread vastly across the area.
Our programs and local partnerships, serve to bridge the gaps between young children and community sports. Hockey, is our beloved sport that offers the team structure, proven to offer life-long benefits to kids of all ages, indiscriminately.
Team sports build confidence in children, create stronger, broader social connections, provide firm foundations for resilience, and provide the powerful sense of belonging that comes from being part of a team.
Just as importantly, the endless benefits of life-long physical activity, community, and personal growth.
🌟 What We Do
Hockey Events aims to offer grass-roots opportunities for kids to learn and play Hockey.
In our beloved 'Rainbow Region', many communities living in small towns, villages & hamlets, spread out vastly around our cities and larger towns. These days, while competitive hockey is mainly played on expansive turf fields, it is uneconomical for smaller clubs and associations to offer turf fields and facilities. Larger corporations like the Far North Coast Hockey Inc., encompa offers competitive
Bridging Sporting Gaps in the Northern Rivers Region
Hockey Events...
Is about bridging the key gaps in community sport, including:
- Limited access in smaller towns,
- Affordability barriers,
- Lack of beginner-friendly pathways, and
- Opportunities for children who may not thrive in highly competitive environments.
We believe team sport from a young age builds confidence, resilience, communication skills, and belonging.
Through inclusive, supportive, and structured hockey programs, we help children develop skills, friendships, and lasting connections within their local community.
Program & Events
See all current and up-&-coming program & events throughout the Northern Rivers
HOCKEY EVENTS
Northern Rivers
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NEW TO 2026
3-Phase Primary School Initiative...
Phase 1
Phase-2
Phase-3
In-School Programs
Complimentary 4-Week School Programs
Bringing Hockey back into our Schools
A free 4-week introductory hockey training program run in primary schools throughout the NR. These sessions focus on fun skill development, teamwork, and confidence on the field.
Term-1 & Term-2 are already filling up. Some of the Primary Schools involved-
* Whian Whian
* Rainbow Ridge Steiner
* Vistara Public
* Blue Hills College
* The Channon Public
With many more coming!
After-School Programs
From the In-School programs...
We organise After-School programs to continue the Hockey learning experience of kids who wish to continue.
This initiative brings hockey to the schooling community making it accessible, affordable and providing the opportunity for kids to learn together with friends & peers.
The After-School programs are designed to build coordination, understanding of the game, and team play — without the pressure of competition.
Structured 8-weeks program per term
Affordable for families
Focus on skill growth & fun participation
Inter-School Challenge
With School Fundraising Opportunities
Our 3rd Phase of the Primary School initiative, is to create opportunities for competition between the schools involved.
Bringing 3 or 4 schools together on a weekday evening for competitive hockey challenge, is exciting for the kids who have been training throughout the programs, and also allows involvement for parents and family.
With one school hosting this event at a time, it creates an opportunity to fundraise with a simple BBQ selling Sausage sandwiches, drinks, ice-blocks, etc.
This provides children to connect with others outside their immediate school zones, and interaction with outside groups through healthy activity.
FAR NORTH COAST HOCKEY INC.
Far North Coast Hockey Inc.
FNCHI is the central zone for competitive Hockey in the Northern Rivers.
Their 2-Turf fields and facilities, located in the central suburb of Goonellabah, hosts many programs, events and competitions throughout the year for Juniors, Seniors, of all ages and abilities.
FNCHI is an inclusive, community spirited association, offering social to serious competition, and for all ages and genders, from beginners to representative players.
CONNECT with FNCHI
Hockey Events provide pathways into the Far North Coast Winter Hockey Competition.
We provide skills training, game tactics and supportive integration into age-based competitive hockey.
Far North Coast
Winter Hockey Competition
FNCHI have been running the Far North Coast Winter Hockey Competition for over 100 years.
The competition embraces 6 local clubs, comprised of approximately 600 members, coming together to challenge for the Winter Premiership.
FNCHI also provides supportive pathways into regional, state & national representative hockey for many of their aspiring players.
About us
Hockey Events - Northern Rivers is dedicated to growing the sport of hockey in the Northern Rivers region. Our focus is on inclusivity, community engagement, and providing opportunities for players of all ages and skill levels to participate and excel. Learn more about our mission and team.
Share your hockey story
We encourage all hockey enthusiasts in the Northern Rivers region to share their stories, experiences, and passion for the sport. Connect with us and become a part of our growing community. Together, we can promote hockey and inspire the next generation of players.
Information
At Hockey Events - Northern Rivers, we're passionate about making hockey accessible to all. From junior programs to local events, we provide the information and opportunities you need to get involved. Explore our site to discover how you can join the hockey community in the Northern Rivers region.
"Hockey Events - Northern Rivers has created a fantastic community for young players in the region. My child loves the programs, and I appreciate the inclusive environment."
Sarah Johnson
"The events calendar is a great resource for finding local hockey games and tournaments. It's helped me stay connected with the hockey community in Northern Rivers."
Michael Davis
"I've purchased merchandise from Hockey Events - Northern Rivers, and the quality is excellent. It's a great way to support local hockey and show my team spirit."
Emily Wilson
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