Hockey

Popular couple’s life membership reward with Norths

LOYAL Norths Hockey Club supporters Patrick and Natalie Jordan have shared in many sporting highlights as husband and wife. While Pat has played in well in excess of 700 matches since 1981, Nat has been on committees and provided valuable service...

David Lems

29 Oct 2025

Sport

Thanks to loyal people making an impact in Ipswich

Opinion AS we move from the winter to summer sporting seasons, it’s timely to acknowledge the many dedicated people in the Ipswich region. We are so fortunate to have a diverse range of players, officials, coaches, referees and umpires, along with...

David Lems

15 Oct 2025

Sport

Marburg homecoming enhances Kelly’s sporting success

AUSTRALIAN Country hockey representative Kelly McNamara missed the Marburg lifestyle so much she had to move back. Kelly, 25, was recently chosen in the national team preparing to tour Malaysia next year. She was selected in her first Australian...

David Lems

08 Oct 2025

Sport

Sam’s hot preparation for national hockey duty

AGED 33 and back in representative hockey, Sam Acutt knows he has reached the pinnacle of his sporting career. So, the Easts, Queensland Country and Australian Country midfielder is eager to make the most of his first international opportunity in...

David Lems

08 Oct 2025

Sport

Ipswich hockey quartet’s international reward

FOUR Australian Country hockey representatives with strong Ipswich ties will showcase their skill, fitness and team spirit when they represent their country for the first time. Long-time Division 1 Hancock Brothers teammates Kelly McNamara and Abby...

David Lems

01 Oct 2025

Sport

Team mateship keeps Tim succeeding in golf, hockey

HAVING played about 400 games with a group of highly successful hockey teammates, Tim Woodford knows the satisfaction that provides. The Easts’ sharpshooter maintained his fine record in the latest Ipswich competition Division 2 (previously Reserve Grade) grand final where he scored his team’s first goal.

David Lems

24 Sep 2025

Sport

Hancocks’ victory double amid high hockey emotions

AFTER playing major roles in back-to-back grand final victories, Hancock Brothers captain-coach Sara Rogers stood proudly, having been showered in celebratory liquid. The Ipswich hockey guardian had been involved in the Division 1 (formerly A-Grade)...

David Lems

17 Sep 2025

Sport

Steve’s match-winning grand final strike with Easts mates

IT was like an A-Grade grand final of five years ago and Easts’ hockey player Steve Bayliss was elated to share in another memorable moment. Bayliss nailed the winning goal in the first period of extra-time to secure the Tigers another major title...

David Lems

17 Sep 2025

Sport

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.

David Lems

10 Sep 2025

Sport

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...

David Lems

10 Sep 2025

Sport

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...

David Lems

20 Aug 2025

Sport

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...

David Lems

13 Aug 2025

Sport

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.

David Lems

06 Aug 2025

Sport

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...

David Lems

16 Jul 2025

Sport

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...

David Lems

02 Jul 2025

Sport

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...

David Lems

25 Jun 2025

Sport

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...

David Lems

25 Jun 2025

Sport

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...

David Lems

11 Jun 2025

Sport

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...

David Lems

14 May 2025