1st XI compete in the Super 8 Hockey Tournament each year. This year's tournament will be held:
3-5 August 2026
Hosted by New Plymouth Boys' High School
Rules and Expectations
Students are expected to attend all trainings, meetings and all games as scheduled. School rules must be followed and Ākina Man Values consistently shown to be able to play hockey at HBHS.
If a student chooses to play Hockey they are making a commitment to attend all trainings and play each game when possible. This is a commitment to their mates. If they intend to play Hockey and another winter sport(s) then we will work with another code to make this happen.
Hockey at Hastings Boys' High School
Experienced coaching staff - Over 10 Years at the National Level coaching, FIH Accredited, HSPNZ Performance Coaches
2025 Hawke’s Bay Secondary Boys Division 1 Champions
Regular competition with NZ’s strongest teams through the Super 8 programme
Opportunities from Year 9 through to Seniors
A hockey culture built on teamwork, discipline and brotherhood
Recent 1st XI Highlights
2025 Season: Hawke’s Bay Hockey Secondary Boys Division 1 Champions
2025 Season: 15th overall in NZ in the Rankin Cup (highest-ranked Hawke’s Bay team)
2024 Season: 14th overall in NZ in the Rankin Cup (highest-ranked Hawke’s Bay team)
We also acknowledge the contribution of our grounds and school support staff whose work ensures our facilities and logistics run smoothly.
"Our 1st XI Hockey team are consistently strong at the regional level, frequently leading the Hawke's Bay competition."
- Joe Hanks, TIC Hockey
Thank you to our Sponsors
Our Coaches
Joe Hanks
Head Coach
FIH Level 3 Coach, New Zealand Hockey U21 Asst. Coach, Falcons Franchise
Teacher-in-Charge Hockey
Player Highlights
Amanjot Singh
2026 1st XI Captain
NZ U18 Representative
2026 HBHS Head Boy
Old Boy Dylan Thomas
Hockey New Zealand Men's Athlete
2024 Olympic Games
2026 Hockey World Cup
Community Volunteers
Parent, staff and whānau volunteer coaches and managers are the life-force of sport at Hastings Boys'.
Please contact TIC of Hockey, Mr Joe Hanks if you can support any team.