Midlands Hockey

Midlands Hockey Incorporated runs a series of events to promote and raise funds for the Under 21 and NHL teams. If you would like to be involved in any of these events click the events tab where you will find the date, time, venue and description of the event. Alternatively, send an email and we will be more then happy to answer any questions you may have on how you too can help our elite players along their pathway to success!

April 2008

Midlands Madness 2008 - Check out all the photos from the day in our gallery!

The first Midlands Madness 7 a side tournament was a resounding success. We are happy to report that a generous amount of money was raised for our Midlands U21 teams. This will go towards team costs as they prepare to travel to Christchurch for the national tournament in May.

It was a true day of Madness that saw Artificial Jeff, This is SPARTA, No fork en chance and Team Fun finishing as winners of their pools.

The event was held at ABN AMRO Craigs St Pauls Hockey Centre. A special thanks to and St Pauls for donating the turf time for this event.


Thanks to Suresh and, we were all able to enjoy a BBQ throughout the day. As hunger set in a hot snarler on white bread with some good'ole ‘T’ sauce was just what was required.

The day of Midlands Madness came to a close with the selection of the first ever Midlands Madness tournament team. A consistently high level of madness saw the selection of:

1.    Ross Harland – No fork en chance
2.    Erin Cave – This is SPARTA
3.    Joel Pirini – Scrubs
4.    Karla Johl – Team Fun
5.    Alex Quinn – Mix
6.    Craig Hardman – Team Pink
7.    Jemma Overmire – Dairy for life!

March 2008

Midlands Madness 7 aside hockey – U21 Fundraising event

Think of this event as the hockey 7’s – Fancy dress is encouraged, it’d be rude not to!

Date: Sunday 6th April 2008

Venue: St Pauls Collegiate, Hamilton

Start time: 11.30am – teams must arrive no later than 11am

Run Sheet:

11.30am – 2.45pm Midlands U21 fundraising event

What is involved?

• Social 7 aside hockey played on half a field

• Each Midlands U21 player responsible for entering a team (36 players = 36 teams) + 4 teams to come from management or willing supporters = total of 40 teams approx

• $150.00 per team

• Modified rules to make it more exciting

• Mixed gender competition with 3 pools

• 3 fields (2 on turf, 1 on grass) Games will be evenly spread as best we can across all three fields

• 6min games
• It is estimated that teams will play once each half hour
• A free BBQ with Burgers and Bangers
• Each team is responsible for bringing their own beverages (non-alcoholic)
• We encourage your team to bring a tent for shade and shelter during the day
• Teams need to arrive no later than 11am to prepare for a 11.30am start

Once Midlands Madness is over our Under 21 teams invite you to stay and watch them play against the Auckland U21 teams:

3.30pm Midlands U21 Men vs Auckland U21


5.00pm Midlands U21 Women vs Auckland U21


Midlands U21 Players, management, and supporters:

You need to:
1. Find 7 friends that will make up your team
2. Fill in the registration card below
3. Send your team name and contact to:
- This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or
- Fax 09 524 0832
4. Registrations must be received by Friday March 28th
5. You are responsible for collecting the $150.00 for your team
- Casey Henwood will collect this from you on the 6th April no later than 11am
6. Turn up at 10.45am on 6th April ready to enjoy yourselves
- Fancy dress uniforms are highly encouraged
7. First 40 entries only will be accepted

Midlands Madness registration	Sunday 6th April 2008
Team name:
Manager/captain:
Entry fee:	$150.00 – to be paid on Sunday 6th April no later than 11am
Contact email:

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