Welcome

The Sydney Masters Hockey Association (SMHA) was established in 1981 (with first formal competition in 1982) to administer Men's Masters hockey within the greater Sydney region.

SMHA has the largest, longest running annual competitions and been the most successful Men's Masters Hockey Association in NSW since its inception. It is overseen by a Board of Directors elected by members (under a Constitution).

The annual competitions now boast 32 teams (from 15 Clubs), spread across 5 divisions from Premier League, Sydney Cup, Masters League, Senior Masters Division and Grand Masters Division, with over 600 players from ages Over 34 up to 80+.

All matches played at Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre  on Monday (February and March only), Tuesday and Wednesday nights, between February and September.

Sydney also enters representative teams (from Over 34's up to Over 70's) at the annual NSW Championships, and enjoys a high level of player representation in the selected NSW and Australian Men's Masters teams.

New players

The Sydney Masters Hockey Association welcomes all new Men's Masters players, officials and supporters.

If you are new to Sydney and / or have been a previous hockey player (or umpire) and you are now looking to return to play in a successful mid week competition, please contact the SMHA Competition Managers via e-mail at - competition@smhockey.com.au if you require assistance in finding a club / team to play with.

From the President

Greg Kay

Welcome again to all our returning players, officials, sponsors and supporters, and also to those of you who are “new” and will be joining the 2026 season of Men’s Masters Hockey in Sydney.

We are again looking forward to an enjoyable and successful year ahead for Masters hockey in Sydney.

This will include competition matches (3 week Hawkesbury Cup preseason from 2-3-4 February then main season from 23-24-25 February), a full representative program of NSW and Australian Championships, our annual Intercity Challenge against Canberra (where we play for the Merv Goodridge and Doug Dawson Cup).

On behalf of the 2026 Board of Directors, we wish all teams the best of luck and trust that in 2026 everyone enjoys a successful Sydney Men's Masters Hockey season, both on and off the field.

2026 NSW Men's Masters Hockey Championships

Representative Co-ordinator

Congratulations to the 3 Sydney teams who competed at the NSW Over 44 and 59 Championship in Wollongong (17-19 April).

The Over 44 team went through undefeated in their 4 matches against Orange, Coffs Coast, Newcastle and Illawarra to qualify for the final. The final was a closely fought game and despite leading comfortably for most of the first half, they found themselves down 2-1 with 6 minutes remaining. A strong finish with the winning goal from a penalty corner after the final siren saw the team to deservingly be crowned 2026 NSW A Division Champions.

The Over 59 1's team, won 2 (Far North Coast and Newcastle) and drew 2 (Northern Inland and Illawarra) of their 4 round games to qualify for the final against Illawarra. The final was an arm wrestle from start to finish  for the 2 best teams and at the final siren the score was still 0-0. Penalty shootouts ensued and the Sydney team prevailed to be crowned 2026 NSW A Division Champions for the first time in this Age Group.

The Over 59 2's team, won 3 (Coffs Coast, Orange and Illawarra) and lost 1 (Central Coast) of their 4 round games to qualify 2nd for the semi-finals. In a tough semi-final game they went down 1-0 to Bathurst who went on to win the final. A great overall performance from the team to finish 3rd overall.

Well done to all the players, Managers and Medical Support team for the outstanding results.

Welcome to the 2026 Men's Masters Hockey Representative Season

Representative Co-ordinator

Welcome to all the players and officials who wish to be participate in the Sydney Men's Masters Hockey Association representative teams for 2026.

The 2026 NSW Men's Masters Hockey Championships are scheduled for -

Wollongong on 17 to 19 April for the Over 44's and Over 59's

Nominations close 1 March and teams will be selected before 8 March.

There will be 1 Over 44's (A Division) and 2 teams in the Over 59's (A and B Division)

Newcastle on 15 to 17 May for the Over 34's, Over 49's and Over 64's

Nomination close 12 April and teams will be selected before 19 April.

There will be 1 team in Over 34's (A Division), 2 teams in Over 49's (A and B Division) and 1 team in Over 64's (A Division)

Tamworth on 26 to 28 June for the Over 54's and Over 69's

Nominations close 17 May and teams will be selected before 24 May.

There will be 1 team in the Over 39's (A Division), 2 teams in Over 54's (A and B Division) and 1 team in Over 69's (A Division)

Players and officials must register online via the SMHA Website at -

https://smhockey.com.au/rep_nom

Any question please contact the Rep Teams Co-ordinator (Greg Kay) via - 

president@smhockey.com.au

Welcome to the 2026 Hawkesbury Cup Competition

Competition Managers

The 2026 main season competition commences the week 23 - 24 - 25 February with 32 teams (15 matches)

The fixtures for the season are loaded for each Division (refer to the individual TABS on the SMHA website) and the upcoming matches are highlighted at the bottom of this page.