Waverley Hockey Club
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The Waverley Hockey Club, also known as Waverley, is one of the premier hockey clubs in Victoria under the Hockey Victoria
competition.
Waverley caters for players of all ages and skill level, with top level senior men's and women's teams as well as junior teams from under 9 to under 17 age groups. Waverley also runs a Minkey
program for children under 7 and below.
Since its humble beginnings in 1958 Waverley has risen to become a prominent club throughout the Victorian competition. Over its history it has boasted seven Australian Representatives and has produced countless Victorian Representatives as well as VIS scholarship holders, in both our Men's and Women's units.
Apart from the traditional competitive nature of the “Panthers”, Waverley also possesses a strong social scene that encourages participation within the club off the field. The entire club is very close-knit which further supports the retention of players through the ranks during their development in the club.
area was one of the most rapidly developing suburbs in Melbourne. It was realised that at least nine Elsternwick players lived in this area, which prompted the Elsternwick hockey club secretary at the time, Arthur Slade to write letters to each, with the suggestion of forming a new club in the Mount Waverley area. So with the contacting of other players from other clubs who also lived in the area, there was enough support for the formation of the new club, and on 30 October 1958 at an informal meeting, the Mount Waverley Hockey Club was formed.
With increasing development in the Waverley area, it was felt that the title of “Mount Waverley Hockey Club” was inappropriate, so in February 1964, the club was renamed the “Waverley Hockey Club”.
The first junior team was entered in 1961, numbers increased rapidly to five in 1969, ten in 1974, twelve in 1981, and have now stabilised at nineteen. The junior teams consist of girls, boys and mixed teams ranging from under 9 to under 17. Waverley has one of the largest junior membership in Victoria.
In 1969 two recent school leavers from Mount Waverley High initiated moves to form the Waverley Women's Hockey Club. One team (mostly schoolgirls) was entered in the lowest grade of competition and finished fourth. A second team was entered 1970 and a third in 1972. The women won their first premiership in 1972. The number of teams increased to four in 1974, and to six in 1979. The women reached the top grade in 1985.
The men's and women's clubs operated separately but co-operatively from 1969, until their amalgamation in 1980.
Waverley has won the first grade men's competition on eight occasions and the women's five times and numerous premierships in the juniors and other grades. Many players have gained representative honours at state, national and Olympic level.
In the mid 1970’ the Waverley council provided two grounds at Electra Avenue and a Pavilion. One of these grounds was subsequently upgraded to an en-tout-cas surface, ground lighting was installed at club expense. Council subsequently extended an existing building at this reserve to provide excellent facilities shared by the hockey club and a senior citizens group. Waverley Hockey Club with the support of the City of Monash
consolidated at Winbirra Parade, Ashwood and pioneered the installation of modern synthetic surfaces at club level. The ground at Ashwood was laid in May 1986. Clubroom facilities were added in two stages through the 1990s. The two grass grounds provided at this venue were relinquished in the mid-1990s as more clubs installed synthetic surfaces.
Waverley boasts over 40 teams entered into all levels of indoor and outdoor hockey. Our top teams in Juniors, Women’s and Men’s sections all play at the highest possible level in Victoria’s hockey competitions and have enjoyed regular success over the years. This is due to the quality of our facilities, a strong relationship with the City of Monash
, support from local businesses, outstanding coaching, sound administration and the considerable involvement of members and parents.
Men's SL1 - 1981, 1983, 1985, 1989, 1991, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2010, 2011
Women's SL1 - 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2010
Renee Trost, Stacia Joseph, Leah Merrett, Colin Batch, Craig Fairbrother, Nigel Patmore, Matthew Dipnall, Treva King, Stephen Purcell, Stuart Carruthers, Brett Gray, Brett Thompson, Tim Thompson,
Travis Brooks
, Stephan Mowlam and Luke Doerner
.
Many of these players competed over the years in Champions Trophy, Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, Hockey World Cup
, Commonwealth
and Olympic Games
.
Waverley players have enjoyed success in these tournaments becoming the champions in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup as well as Bronze and Gold Medals in the Olympic Games
.
winter competition:
Hockey Victoria
Hockey Victoria is the governing body for the sport of field hockey in Victoria, Australia. It is responsible for the administration of intrastate competitions, state representative teams, officials and the financial position of the sport...
competition.
Waverley caters for players of all ages and skill level, with top level senior men's and women's teams as well as junior teams from under 9 to under 17 age groups. Waverley also runs a Minkey
Minkey (Mini Hockey)
Minkey is a modified form of field hockey designed for primary school children. The name is derived from "MINi hocKEY", and originated in Australia more than 20 years ago...
program for children under 7 and below.
Since its humble beginnings in 1958 Waverley has risen to become a prominent club throughout the Victorian competition. Over its history it has boasted seven Australian Representatives and has produced countless Victorian Representatives as well as VIS scholarship holders, in both our Men's and Women's units.
Apart from the traditional competitive nature of the “Panthers”, Waverley also possesses a strong social scene that encourages participation within the club off the field. The entire club is very close-knit which further supports the retention of players through the ranks during their development in the club.
The Beginning
In the years prior to 1958 the Elsternwick Hockey Club had seen many of its talented players cease playing when they married, as they purchased homes in the developing areas on the outskirts of Melbourne, and found it difficult to stay active members of the club. In 1958 the Mount WaverleyMount Waverley, Victoria
Mount Waverley is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 16 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Monash...
area was one of the most rapidly developing suburbs in Melbourne. It was realised that at least nine Elsternwick players lived in this area, which prompted the Elsternwick hockey club secretary at the time, Arthur Slade to write letters to each, with the suggestion of forming a new club in the Mount Waverley area. So with the contacting of other players from other clubs who also lived in the area, there was enough support for the formation of the new club, and on 30 October 1958 at an informal meeting, the Mount Waverley Hockey Club was formed.
On the Field
In its inaugural year, the Mount Waverley Hockey Club consisted of one team in C grade. Immediate on-field success followed and this team won three premierships in a row and promotion to B grade. A second team was entered in 1960, a fourth team in 1969, a seventh team in 1979, and a veterans team in 1981. Team numbers stabilised at eight. The Waverley men's team first played in the top grade in 1974.With increasing development in the Waverley area, it was felt that the title of “Mount Waverley Hockey Club” was inappropriate, so in February 1964, the club was renamed the “Waverley Hockey Club”.
The first junior team was entered in 1961, numbers increased rapidly to five in 1969, ten in 1974, twelve in 1981, and have now stabilised at nineteen. The junior teams consist of girls, boys and mixed teams ranging from under 9 to under 17. Waverley has one of the largest junior membership in Victoria.
In 1969 two recent school leavers from Mount Waverley High initiated moves to form the Waverley Women's Hockey Club. One team (mostly schoolgirls) was entered in the lowest grade of competition and finished fourth. A second team was entered 1970 and a third in 1972. The women won their first premiership in 1972. The number of teams increased to four in 1974, and to six in 1979. The women reached the top grade in 1985.
The men's and women's clubs operated separately but co-operatively from 1969, until their amalgamation in 1980.
Waverley has won the first grade men's competition on eight occasions and the women's five times and numerous premierships in the juniors and other grades. Many players have gained representative honours at state, national and Olympic level.
The Ground
The rapid growth in team numbers and the competition format limiting play to Saturdays meant that the club had to operate from a number of venues for many years. These venues included Syndal State School, Syndal Technical College, Sixth Avenue Reserve, Burton Street Reserve, Essex Heights Reserve, Larpent Street Reserve, Electra Avenue, Jingella Avenue, Waverley High School, Glen Waverley High School, Waverley Meadows Primary School, Gladeswood Reserve and Jells Park. The club did not have access to a pavilion until it’s thirteenth year of operation.In the mid 1970’ the Waverley council provided two grounds at Electra Avenue and a Pavilion. One of these grounds was subsequently upgraded to an en-tout-cas surface, ground lighting was installed at club expense. Council subsequently extended an existing building at this reserve to provide excellent facilities shared by the hockey club and a senior citizens group. Waverley Hockey Club with the support of the City of Monash
City of Monash
The City of Monash is a Local Government Area in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is located in the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne and has an area of 81.0 square kilometres and has a estimated population of 176,069 people...
consolidated at Winbirra Parade, Ashwood and pioneered the installation of modern synthetic surfaces at club level. The ground at Ashwood was laid in May 1986. Clubroom facilities were added in two stages through the 1990s. The two grass grounds provided at this venue were relinquished in the mid-1990s as more clubs installed synthetic surfaces.
Waverley boasts over 40 teams entered into all levels of indoor and outdoor hockey. Our top teams in Juniors, Women’s and Men’s sections all play at the highest possible level in Victoria’s hockey competitions and have enjoyed regular success over the years. This is due to the quality of our facilities, a strong relationship with the City of Monash
City of Monash
The City of Monash is a Local Government Area in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is located in the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne and has an area of 81.0 square kilometres and has a estimated population of 176,069 people...
, support from local businesses, outstanding coaching, sound administration and the considerable involvement of members and parents.
Premierships
Waverley Hockey Club is continually competitive and is a powerhouse of Victorian Hockey as shown by the numerous premierships it has achieved at the highest club level (State League 1).Men's SL1 - 1981, 1983, 1985, 1989, 1991, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2010, 2011
Women's SL1 - 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2010
Victorian Vikings/Vipers
Waverley has had great success in producing and recruiting elite state level representatives in the past and present. Currently Waverley has six players in the Vikings & Vipers Squads: Stacia Joseph, Leah Merrett, Emily Paton, Luke Young, Stephen Jarvis, and Tim Wischusen. The Vipers were previously coached by Waverley player Toni Cumpston.Australian Players
Waverley Hockey Club boasts several past and present Australian players which include:Renee Trost, Stacia Joseph, Leah Merrett, Colin Batch, Craig Fairbrother, Nigel Patmore, Matthew Dipnall, Treva King, Stephen Purcell, Stuart Carruthers, Brett Gray, Brett Thompson, Tim Thompson,
Travis Brooks
Travis Brooks
Travis Brooks is a field hockey forward from Australia, who won the gold medal with the Men's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens...
, Stephan Mowlam and Luke Doerner
Luke Doerner
Luke Doerner is a field hockey defender from Australia.-External links:* * *...
.
Many of these players competed over the years in Champions Trophy, Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, Hockey World Cup
Hockey World Cup
The Hockey World Cup is an international field hockey competition organised by the International Hockey Federation . The tournament was started in 1971...
, Commonwealth
Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games is an international, multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The event was first held in 1930 and takes place every four years....
and Olympic Games
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
.
Waverley players have enjoyed success in these tournaments becoming the champions in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup as well as Bronze and Gold Medals in the Olympic Games
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
.
Teams
The Waverley Hockey Club currently holds teams in all top divisions and has teams registered in the following divisions of the Hockey VictoriaHockey Victoria
Hockey Victoria is the governing body for the sport of field hockey in Victoria, Australia. It is responsible for the administration of intrastate competitions, state representative teams, officials and the financial position of the sport...
winter competition:
Men's
- State League 1
- Pennant A
- Pennant B
- Pennant C
- Metro 1 - East
- Metro 2 - East
- Metro 2 - South
- Metro 3 - East
- Veterans D - East
Women's
Juniors
- U17 - Ric Purser Shield
- U17 Pennant South-East
- U17 South
- U17A Girls - Ron Penpraze Shield
- U17 Girls District
- U15A - George Stapleton Shield
- U15A Girls Pennant South-East A & B
- U15 Pennant South-East
- U15 South
- U15 East
- U13A - Ron Ford Shield
- U13A Girls - Ken Parkin Shield
- U13 Girls Pennant
- U13 Pennant South-East
- U13 South
- U11A - Keith Thornton Shield
- U11 Pennant South-East
- U11 South
- U9 East A & B
- Minkey Hockey Teams