Auckland Hockey updates on a return to hockey at Alert Level 2
Auckland Hockey CEO Manoj Daji updates on a return to hockey at Alert Level 2 incl new season end dates:
All Club Hockey to begin again from Friday 11 September dependent on Level 2 Mass Gathering restrictions for AKL of 10 being lifted.
The earliest we will be told about Level 2 Mass Gathering restrictions being lifted is Friday 4 September.
College Sport Hockey to begin again Monday 7th September, again dependent on Level 2 AKL Mass Gathering restrictions being lifted.
There will be no Tournament week for Auckland Secondary school teams next week Mon 31 August – Saturday 5 September.
Draws for 15 August will apply for the first weekend of return to play and be amended and available on Monday 31 August.
Please note Alert Level 2 Restrictions are in place, this means that for the period Monday 31 August to Sunday 6 September:
Only 10 participants per training bubble at available turfs with distancing and hygiene protocols.
No spectators at available turfs.
Contact tracing at all available turf venues.
Changing rooms will not be open, please change at home.
The Bar/cafe may not be open at LEP. TBC with regular hirers.
Prem Intercity – tbc with NHH this week – extension of season to 10 October at this stage. AKL Premiership finals 17 October.
Prem Reserves – extension of season to 18 October (any changes to formats will be advised)
D1-D4 – extension of season to 18 October (any changes to formats will be advised)
Youth Grades – extension of season to 18 October (any changes to formats will be advised)
College Sport Hockey – unlikely to be extended past end of term 3. TBC with College Sport.
Junior Grades – extension of season to 10 October only.
- from Auckland Hockey