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Women's 2025 State Teams Announced

Thank you to all the players who have nominated for this year’s WA master’s teams to compete in the Nationals in Hobart in September/October 2025. Also, a big thank you for all the selectors and OFT for your commitment and efforts getting the teams selected. We appreciate everything you do for Masters.

For those players who missed out on selections, if you are still interested to compete in this year’s Nationals, we are happy to place you on the WA Pick Up list, for you to be selected in other State teams. If keen, please email Gail Anderson (gail-anderson10@hotmail.com ).

Congratulations to the following players selected in our WA Women’s Masters Teams:

Over 34s 
Coach  Elisabeth Smith 
Manager  Tania  Dickson 
Physio  Patrick  Renner 
  Maxine  Christie 
  Jessica  Hardman 
  Kimberly  Young 
  Shona  Haynes
  Amy  Harken (GK)
  Melissa  Luff
  Adrienne  Devine 
  Sara  Johnson 
  Nicola  Farrow 
  Sally  Brown 
  Courtney  Robinson 
  Kylie  Hall 
  Rina  Hughes 
  Allyce  Sewell 
  Shan  Le Roux 
  Darelle Grinsell
Train On Anna  Scheer (GK)
Train On Jane  Reid 

 

Over 40s (39s)
Coach  Thor  Amundsen
Manager  Lyn  Piper 
Physio  Patrick  Renner 
  Jacinta Amundsen
  Prue Blaine
  Jenna Brown
  Anna Cook
  Dale Cronje
  Nicole Geary
  Emily Hegney
  Charlotte Hogarth (GK)
  Clare King
  Jaci MacPherson
  Jodie Mellor
  Renae Parsons
  Bronwyn Poustie
  Tanya Storer
  Tahryn Trevenen
  Clare van den Berg (GK)
  Sune van der Linde

 

Over 45s (44s)
Coach  Jo  Sgro 
Manager  Donna  Treloar 
  Cara  Bothwick 
  Rachel  Sherborne 
  Shayne  Wass
  Natasha  Epari 
  Jenelle  Forrest 
  Kelly  Barr 
  Fleur  Ford 
  Selena  Corbitt 
  Emily  Holt 
  Belinda  O'Reilly 
  Rhiannon Stewart 
  Terri  Herbert 
  Stacey  Hamilton 
  Anna  Byrne 
  Zirkea Krige (GK)
  Gillian Harrowfield 
Train On Liz Woodberry

 

Over 50s (49s)
Coach  Charlene  Miller 
Manager  Carrie  Parsons 
  Dirranie Kirby (GK)
  Lyndsay Daw (GK)
  Elizabeth Stratton 
  Sinead French-Bluhm
  Michelle  Ericsson
  Joanna  Muntz
  Tina  Parker 
  Jodi  Nield 
  Hayley  Patton
  Katy  Vipond 
  Karen  Richards 
  Jodie  George 
  Nicole  Ilich 
  Venessa  Carmody 
  Kelli  Reilly
  Linda  Hart 
Train On Claire Goss

 

Over 55s (54s)
Coach  Nathan  Smoker 
Manager  Pat  Scott 
  Anna  Taylor 
  Julie  DeSilva 
  Michele  Clement 
  Robyn  Himbeck 
  Megan  Caporn 
  Ellie  Munt 
  Jean-Marie  Rudd 
  Marianne Tanna 
  Danielle Darragh
  Lisa  Hodge 
  Bernie  Landels  
  Samatha  Cameron 
  Anita  Scott
  Joh  Perry (GK)
  Suzanne  Bowyer 
  Rebecca  McGinn 

 

Over 60s (59s)
Coach  Troy  Kelly 
Manager  Adrienne  Holt 
  Alison  Hoy 
  Helen  Rule 
  Julie  Waddell 
  Vicki  McAllister 
  Judy  Baliff 
  Susan  Clark 
  Clare  Wright 
  Jill  Van Duuren
  Suzanne  Stoate 
  Sally  Barrett
  Kylie  Elston 
  Anne-Maree  Foster 
  Tiki  Kelsey 
  Wendy  Stone (GK)
  Pippa  Button 
  Jocelyn  Henly 
Train On Tracy Taylor

 

Over 65s (64s)
Coach  Suzanne Woods 
Manager  Lauren  Newman  
  Karen Bussell
  Rosemary Cahill
  Kim Chandler
  Sally Dare
  Gaye Edwards
  Lindy  Coss (GK)
  Tracey Hough
  Ingrid Matthews
  Alison McVee
  Anne Serafini
  Helen Smith
  Eleanor Staples
  Pearl Watene
  Deborah Whiting
  Suzanne Wood
  Karen  Judge 

 

Over 70s (69s)
Coach  Damian  Della 
Manager  Janine  Tate 
  Karen  Allan 
  Maris  Margetts
  Roslyn  Medbury 
  Margaret  Knapp 
  Lynette   Stowe
  Beverley   Stanes 
  Trish  Leo 
  Betty  Bryant 
  Gail  Anderson 
  Ricky  Whelan 
  Jill  Sheehan
  Marion  Ewing (GK)
  Sue  Gallingah (GK)
  Margie  McIlwane
  Janese McDougall 
  Peta Kelsey 

 

 

 

2025 Men's & Women's NOMINATIONS FOR WA STATE MASTER TEAMS OPEN

Also, the National Championships this year will be the selection tournamanet for the 2026 WORLD CUP!

Hockey WA and the WA Masters Hockey Committee are pleased to announce that Nominations are open 
for players for 2025 Men’s and Women’s State Masters Teams.

You must be registered and logged-in to this website to be able to nominate.

WA Men's Masters Trials 2025

Details for the trials are contained below.  READ ALL - a lot of information.

As noted in the nomination form trials are this coming Monday evening 2nd June and Wednesday morning/ lunchtime (4th June) as follows:

IMPORTANT NOTES:

 (1) The table below is your age group for the trials (no exceptions):

           Birth Year            Age Group

           1930-46                  80s

           1947-51                  75s

           1952-56                  70s

           1957-61                  65s

           1962-66                  60s

           1967-71                  55s

           1972-76                  50s

           1977-81                  45s

           1982-86                  40s      Trial deferred for now no need to attend the current trials.

           1987-91                  34s      Trial deferred for now no need to attend the current trials.

 

 (2) GK trial on Monday at UWA for Over 60s and Over 65s only.  All GKs attend their age group trials also.

 (2) 65s to attend either Monday evening or Wednesday afternoon - whichever suits you.  Or both if you like.

 (3) All players bring both a predominantly WHITE and a predominantly DARK (black) shirt to trial in.  Do not wear any state clothing.

 (4) 34/40s working on further nominations - confident of creating teams.

 

UWA Monday 2nd  June                                

60's/some 65's          5:30 - 7:00 pm       Turf 1    

Goalies                7:00 - 8:00 pm       Turf 2 

55's                   7:00 - 8:00 pm       Turf 1

45/50's                8:00 - 9:00 pm      Turf 1

 

PHS Wednesday  4th June

80's                11:00 - 12:00 am       Turf 1

75's/70's            12:00 - 1:00 pm        Turf 1

Some 65's           12:00 - 1:00 pm        Turf 2

If you cannot attend please email statemen@wamastershockey.com and mastershockeywa@gmail.com.

OFT for Women's Masters Hockey 2025 Hobart

Congratulations to the OFT placed into the following teams:

 
Coach 
Manager
0ver 34
Elisabeth Smith
Tania Dickson
over 39
Thor Amundsen
Lyn Piper
over 44
Joanne Sgro
Donna Treloar
over 49
Charlene Miller 
Carrie Parsons
over 54
Nathan Smoker 
Pat Scott
over 59
Troy Kelly
Adrienne Holt
over 64
Suzanne Wood
Lauren Newman
over 69
Damian Della
Janine Tate

Update on Trials at UWA

Saturday 12th April 2025 

7am        34, 39, 44, 49s 

9am         54, 59, 64, 69s

Sunday 13th April 2025

8am      34, 39, 44, 49s

9am      54, 59, 64, 69s

No state or Australian colours

The canteen will not be opening.

 

 

 

WA Women's Masters OFTs Announced 2025

Congratulations to the following women's teams coaches who have appointed:
Elisabeth Smith, Charlene Miller, Thor Amundsen, Joanne Sgro, Damian Della, Troy Kelly, Suzanne Wood, Nathan Smoker
 
Congratulations to the following women's teams managers who have been appointed:
Pat Scott, Adrienne Holt, Janine Tate, Lyn Piper, Tania Dickson, Carrie Parsons, Donna Treloar, Lauren Newman
 
Congratulations to the following Medical appointment:
Patrick Renner
 
Coaches and Managers will not be aligned to any team until player nominations are in.
 
Championships to take place in Hobart from 23rd September to 5th October, 2025
 
WAMHC

WA Over 35's - 2012 Match Reports

 


WA vs VIC - Friday, September 28, 2012


After the heavy rain, thunder and lightening of the morning, there was a good break in the weather for the WA 35s first game of the tournament (or carnival, if you are from Narrogin, apparently). 

The rainbow bangles that the Vics handed out at the line-up threw the 35s into some confusion which is clearly the reason for the slow start form WA. The bangles were a nice trick from the Vic's though we would have preferred a gift of the fabulous rainbow socks. 

Vic's got an early short corner - within a minute. No goal but they had another chance soon after and converted. Back to the centre line. WA got control of the ball and kept up the attack - peppering the goals with great efforts. Against the run of play, Vic's got a breakaway and the easily fooled the keeper to slot a second goal. Vics 2-0 up. 

WA kept at it. Heads up and determined, the 35s pushed it along and kept their game going. Some brilliant efforts up front, notably, Nyree and B combining, a great slide from B had the ball grazing the post. So close. The Vics goalkeeper was keeping WA out. 

Just before half time, a goal mouth scramble saw Liz get one over the line. A great way to go into the half time break. 1-2 to Victoria. 

A pep talk from Janet, and a bit of a breather, and the WA women were back out on the pitch ready to take the Vics on. 

Another goal mouth scramble after a short corner strike and save saw Jo tip the ball over the line. Second goal! 

Game even and game on. 2-2. 

WA kept pressing and the Vics were a little confused having lost their early lead. The pressure showed and Victoria conceded another short corner. This time, out to Liz with a push to B, and a quick slap in got us another goal. 

Here we go ... WA up 3-2. 

Vic kept up their attack and pushed the defense. Great composure under pressure in the backline fed the ball into the middle for quality counter attacks. 

B and Gossy combined terrifically down the middle, B pushing it past the fullback to Gossy to take the shot and get it. 4-2. 

Victoria kept coming, hoping to regain their early strength. A few scrambles in the back meant the defense had another short corner to contend with. A good shot from a variation and Vickers had their third goal. 4-3. 

With 2 minutes to play the Vics took their goalkeeper off in the 'Olympic Move'...pushing everyone forward - hoping to salvage a draw. The defense again withstood, and fed the ball up to Izzy who pushed it along Jo - drawing all 3 remaining defenders - and cleverly fed the ball to B and Liz standing in the open goal. Another goal. 

The game ended on a short corner for the Vics. Having all 11 players line the circle was absolutely fruitless, as the striker sprayed it wide of goal and ended the game. 

Result: WA 5 - VIC 3 


WA vs ACT - Saturday, September 29, 2012


Second game of the tournament and after an exciting goal-laden win over Victoria, WA needed to get going against the Australian Capital Territory. 

The ACT came out very strong against us dominating into the WA defensive half for much of the first half. The record keeping showed that WA conceded a crazy number of short corner in the first half, with all of them ably defended and GK Karly White making a number of direct and secondary saves. Great work! 

WA made the most of their strikes into the 25 yard zone. B got a good ball from the back line, and brought the ball down the middle. Passed off to Izzy who kind of muffed the shot or cleverly tricked the ACT GK into hitting the ground; Izzy recovered and took advantage and slotted in the goal with Smash backing her up all the way. 

WA 1-0 

Still in the first half, ACT was having the most of it, but were it able to put it away, thanks mainly to some composed defence from WA. The West drove forward and got a penalty corner- the only one of the half. The expert statistician described the next goal like this - "Liz off short corner.F-up. Fluffed hit bounced over keeper past poster. Umpires conferred. Goal." An accurate description of one of the jammiest goals in hockey. Call that a smash... don't think so.... 

WA 2-0 

Into the second half, and ACT were still maintaining the pressure. The defence absorbed repeated attacks maintaining composure. ACT earned a Penalty corner, and after initial saves it went over the line. 

WA 2-1 

The black and gold hung in there for the win, knowing we can do better. Some big games to come ! 

Result: WA 2 - ACT 1 


WA vs SA - Sunday, September 30, 2012


Third game. Late in the day after the Sydney Swans won the AFL grand final, WA headed out to the Victorian State Netball and Hockey Centre in Parkville to face South Australia. 

Following a bit of self-analysis after the win against ACT, the WA girls went out to get a job done. A few switches around the field, and WA set out to consolidate the game plan for the tournament. A calm backline with Kellie A steering the ship, the ball fed into the mid field with ease. Effective passing across the field increased our circle penetration, but the goals were hard to come by. The SA goalkeeper was a star and kept out numerous forays into the circle. 

Half way into the first half, Parkey converted a penalty corner variation. WA 1-0. 

The croweaters were quick to respond. Out of the blocks they went forward quickly to earn a PC. SA converted and the score went to evens. WA 1-1. 

WA were still dominating the game but unable to find the net. Making good use of the space, and maintaining composure, the west kept control for the most part. An unusual lapse from Ren where she had a lacrosse shot with her stick had her given a yellow card with 1 second to go until the break. 

The second half saw the SA defence hold firm. Another PC to WA saw Parky flick the ball over the keeper's pads for our second and the final goal of the game. the west kept dominating in attack but no luck. Putting her body on the line, Smash went into the gk and got a ball and glove in her chin for her trouble. Now I have 4 roomies, such is the size of the emerging growth on Smash's face. Affectionately referred to as 'Bob', the hairline fracture should be with us for the remainder of the tournament, casting a friendly shadow wherever Smash goes... 

In the end WA 2-1. Next game is against NSW. More goals required. 

Result: WA 2 - SA 1


WA vs NSW - Tuesday, October 2, 2012


Another early start for WA with an unnamed coach requiring a 6.30 walk around the Carlton Gardens. Great idea. Jolly good fun. 

Game commenced at 10.15 on field 1. After a brief escapade involving a Queensland cane toad, the team got down to business. 

Both teams were evenly matched, fighting it out as the morning heated up. The defence held strong and kept the ball out of the net. About 10 minutes in to the first half, NSW got a penalty corner and after some good passing in the circle, the blues converted. WA 0-1 NSW. 

The remainder of the first half was goal-less. 

In to the second half, and the WA girls were striving to peg back the NSW goal. Some rough play saw our captain, Tina Parker, get hit in the mouth with a stick handle. Not nice. After stumbling off the pitch wondering where the blood was coming from, Parkey soon realised half her top lip was hanging off. So while Captain Blood left a pint of blood on the turf, the Hockey Victoria set off in search of a bucket, some water, and a brush. Some 15 minutes later, no progress. But the cleaning squad did arrive and the game resumed. WA was flat and was quickly under pressure, and NSW got their second goal. 

Not unfamiliar with comebacks, WA got their respective As into G, and fought tough up forward. During a penalty corner, Smash went one step further and put the ball on the fullback on the line - penalty stroke. Izzy stepped up and converted. 

NSW 2- 1 WA 

NSW didn't let up. Three minutes later they had a penalty corner and converted for the third NSW goal. 

NSW 3 - 1 WA 

The west kept up and a great run through the centre from Izzy and a shot on goal let B push it the last bit over the line. Great goal. 

NSW 3 - 2 WA 

The west kept pressing but the clock beat us. In the end, the blues won the game and WA learned a few lessons over the course of the day. Lesson 1- never give back another team's mascot. Lesson 2 - go to Epworth Hospital if some NSW person sticks their stick in your face and rips your lip off. Lesson 3 - don't argue with your coach when she decides to freeze her crocs (what was that about, Janet?) 

Final lesson - NSW only get to beat WA once in a tournament. 

Result: WA 2 - NSW 3 


WA vs QLD - Wednesday, October 3, 2012


The later game start of 11:45 meant we could indulge in a 7:30am walk. Thank heaven for small mercies. A quick trot around the park and some stretches had the WA 35s ready to get the gear packed and get going. A great coffee from down the road helped. 

The language barrier notwithstanding, playing Queensland is always a challenge. Having to speak only in single syllable words can take its toll and WA probably let the banana benders off the hook a little. 

The game got off to a steady start and Queensland dominated in attack early. The WA defence was solid with Kellie A, Nyree and Sads taking charge and keeping it all under control. Determined to keep working away at making the best use of the space available, the backline shared the ball around and kept up at improving the switch. Queensland made the most of their chances, intercepting a stray pass, and driving wide into the circle and threading a needle to get a great goal on the run. 16 minutes in WA 0 - QLD 1. 

After making the first score of the game, Queensland continued to keep up the pressure but were consistently denied the opportunity to have a shot on goal. The WA defenders stood firm and kept the Wests in the game. 

The heat of the day saw both sides welcome the half time break. Captain Tina Parker ended up not taking the field as her vision was obscured by her ever swelling lips. That will happen when you require 22 stitches to sew your top lip back together. Tough nut, our Parkie. 

In the second half, WA improved on their outlets from defence in the second half. The defenders had options to Denise Bendotti and Ren. Denise was a star in the midfield, making herself available at every opportunity, working on the leads and taking the passes and pushing the ball forward. The West Aussies had more opportunities up front after the break, but solid defence from Queensland denied us a goal. 

The game was very even, but Queensland were able to apply critical pressure to get a penalty corner. A straight shot from the top of the circle hit the keepers stick and flew into the net. WA 0 - 2 Qld 

WA kept on attacking and battling to get some shots away. But the day was not ours, and the game ended with a Queensland win. The result had no bearing on what would be on next for the West - another game against the banana benders on Friday. But the WA women have more to give and will lay it all out on the pitch on Friday. 

Result: WA 0 - QLD 2


Semi-Final WA vs XXX - Thursday, October 4, 2012




Result: WA n - XXX n 


Grand Final WA vs XXX - Saturday, October 6, 2012




Result: WA n - XXX n