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Fine achievers: Ipswich Hockey’s excellence recognised

IPSWICH Hockey’s most dedicated players, officials, umpires and volunteers have been recognised for setting state and national standards. Some of the city’s most loyal and hard-working sportspeople were honoured at Ipswich Hockey’s 2025 Gala Awards night.

Tigers, Devils, Hancocks build successful futures

AFTER Easts’ J1 Boys side clinched an “edge of your seat” grand final victory, the talk quickly turned to what the Tigers can deliver in the future. The club’s top junior side beat Norths 3-2 in the first period of extra time at the Ipswich...

Hancocks prepare for twin Ipswich hockey finals’ quest

EVEN after years of preparing for Ipswich hockey finals, Sara Rogers still finds this time of the season challenging. “It’s definitely not easier,” Rogers said. The accomplished Hancock Brothers Division 1 men’s and women’s team coach said...

Big improvers Norths welcome final challenge

WITH Ipswich hockey finals just weeks away, Norths Division 1 women’s coach Brett Petersen is happy his team is battling for third spot. He knows defending premiers Wests and second-placed Hancocks are the most experienced sides “with quality...

Norths on top for shot at final Ipswich hockey glory

LONG-time former Norths A-Grade player and current coach Jamie Burns has every reason to look forward to the last round of Ipswich Division 1 matches before the finals. Norths won the Combined Intercity men’s competition, displaying their trademark Devils’ spirit rising to a major challenge.

Hancocks goalkeeper Kyah resets for more success

FIRST-time Hancocks Division 1 goalkeeper Kyah Andrew-Sharrad has a simple reason for his glowing appreciation being back at the Ipswich Hockey Complex. The former Queensland representative player missed “everything” about the sport he grew up...

Wests work as one for final glory, seals club double

WESTS Division 1 men’s coach Sarah Petersen praised her team’s commitment to each other after celebrating another major result this season. Competition leaders Wests maintained their dominance over Hancocks with a 4-1 victory in the latest...

Hancocks going head first into Ipswich final

IT takes more than a head cut from a face mask to stop Hancocks warrior Ryan Smith helping his Division 1 hockey team win. With a mid-season final against Wests looming, Smith was determined to play on after receiving the injury in a second quarter...

Stalwart, coach building Norths momentum

AFTER years serving Norths at club level and Ipswich at state championships, Sarah Parlett is still going strong. Only now, the hockey stalwart is performing a captain’s role with added importance. Parlett, who recently retired from Ipswich...

Praise for Ipswich hockey women, retiring ‘stalwart’

IPSWICH Open women’s hockey coach Nathan Hooper was pleased to see three of his players rewarded with Queensland Country selection. Midfield/defender Abby Eleison, midfielder Lani Blackman and midfielder Kelly McNamara have been chosen to...

Long-serving coach Neil helping Ipswich a final time

IT was an easy decision for former Ipswich Hockey regional coaching director Neil Shearer to accept an important role with this year’s Open men’s representative team. The head coach has a final stint with an Ipswich side at this month’s state...

Gritty Alex rides way to higher level hockey

ENJOYING the “quiet” Grandchester lifestyle, Alex Zumbansen is a fearless sportsman on the rise. He just needs to stay off his motorbike preparing for his next major challenge. Alex has been chosen in the Queensland Gold under-18 side for the...

Ipswich state league coaches develop higher standard

RETURNING Ipswich Open Women’s hockey coach Nathan Hooper last mentored the city’s top female representative side more than a decade ago. The team featured players the calibre of Anne-Marie Callow, Tammy Cole and Nathan’s wife Jade who proudly...

Tradition-rich Thistles develop talent, Ipswich teams named

THISTLES Ladies Hockey Club president Pauline Alchin doesn’t see any immediate need to venture into Ipswich’s male competition. With rich club traditions since 1938, Alchin is happy seeing Thistles fielding sides in all female grades –...

Swifts youth build for future hockey celebration

SWIFTS Hockey Club secretary Kirsty Lenaghan knows the Bluebirds face challenges keeping pace with power Ipswich clubs like Wests and Hancocks. However, she continues to look optimistically ahead as Swifts prepare for their 20th anniversary in 2026...

Loyal Easts hockey coach backs junior journey

EASTS Hockey Club life member Paul Malcolm had a razor-sharp focus on junior development during his stint as Tigers president. Having stepped down from that role this season, Malcolm can concentrate even more on helping the club’s rising talent...

Coach’s renewed bid for Ipswich hockey success

WESTS Division 1 women’s coach Scott Stenzel knows his Ipswich Hockey competition rivals will have extra motivation to beat the defending premiers this season. However, Stenzel has stood down from three years as Ipswich Hockey Association vice-president and previous representative duties to focus more on his club coaching.

‘Right’ time for Burnsy’s Norths coaching return

FOR someone so entrenched in the Norths Devils, Jamie Burns will do whatever is needed to keep the Ipswich club moving forward. He has been a premiership-winning player and coach, assisted with junior development and taken on a vice-president role...

Steve’s dugout tribute ensures he’s never forgotten

STEVE Profke would have stood outside his favourite dugout, smiled and wondered what the fuss was about. He would have been proud of how his Norths Devils’ Division 1 men’s side repelled another threat from rivals Hancocks to open the season...