Winter Hockey Is Back 

Excitement is building across the Northern Rivers as the 2026 Far North Coast Winter Hockey Competition prepares to get underway — and this year, junior players can jump in early with training programs.

Registrations are now open with Far North Coast Hockey welcoming players of all ages and abilities to be part of one of the region’s most inclusive, community-focused sporting competitions.

Junior Hockey Programs

To help young players build confidence and skills ahead of the winter season, FNC Hockey is running two FREE junior training programs on Tuesday afternoons at the Goonellabah Hockey Turf:

• Tricky Minky Monkeys (Ages 4–7) 4:15pm to 5:30pm - A fun, play-based introduction to hockey focusing on movement, coordination, teamwork and building confidence.

• Hookin2Hockey (Ages 7–11) 4:45pm to 6pm - A beginner program designed to teach core hockey skills in a safe, social and encouraging environment.

These programs are ideal for children who are brand new to hockey, returning after a break, or keen to try a team sport before the winter competition begins.

Why Join the 2026 Winter Hockey Competition?

• Hockey is for everyone
• Junior, women’s and men’s competitions
• Welcoming community and family-friendly atmosphere 
• Matches played locally on turf, no wet-weather washouts

Whether you’re picking up a stick for the first time or returning for another season, there’s a place for everyone at FNC Hockey.

Find a club

Players are encouraged to contact their local club directly for team information, training details and registration:

• Far North Coast Hockey Inc.: fnchockey@bigpond.com

• Alstonville Hockey Club: alstonvillehockeyclub@gmail.com

• Ballina Hockey Club: info@ballinahockey.org.au

• Coraki Hockey Club: corakihockeyclub@gmail.com

• East Lismore Hockey Club: eastlismore@hotmail.com

• Northern Star Hockey Club: northernstarhockeyclub@gmail.com

• Summerlanders Hockey Club: summerlanderssecretary@outlook.com

How to Register

Full competition details, junior program information and registration links are available at: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/fnchi/home.

Updates and reminders are also shared regularly via the Far North Coast Hockey Inc. Facebook page.

From first-time stick holders to seasoned competitors, hockey on the Far North Coast is about fun, fitness and community.

Start early with junior training and get ready to hit the turf for the 2026 Winter Hockey season! 🏑