New Players
New to MCC Hockey Section
MCC Hockey Section welcomes new players of all ages and hockey experience. From beginners to elite performance, with more than 35 teams we are confident that we can find the right fit for you! We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming hockey community that supports participation on and off the field.
For junior players we offer introductory Hook in 2 Hockey programs for beginners aged 5 to 12, and age group programs from Under 10’s to Under 18’s. U10’s and U12’s play on Saturday mornings, with older age groups playing on Friday nights. MCC Hockey also run regular academy programs, to accelerate skill development, and support transition in to our senior ranks. To find out more, see our junior’s page or submit an inquiry through the contact us form below.
For those looking to play in senior competitions, we offer a range of participation options from elite Premier League and Reserves competitions (the highest level of hockey competition in Victoria), to the more social Pennant competitions and entry level Metro competition. Senior competitions are played on Saturday afternoons and Sunday’s. To find out more see our Men’s or Women’ pages, or contact us through the form below.
MCC Hockey also have an active Masters section, for those aged over 35 who prefer a mid week competition. Masters matches are played on Monday or Wednesday nights. To find out more see our Masters page, or contact us by clicking contact us below.
Benefits of playing hockey with MCC
Player development and coaching – Our focus is on developing our players to reach their maximum potential, regardless of level. We provide our teams and players with the support and development pathways to help them achieve. Players also benefit from our experienced and accredited coaching team.
Club facilities
We are located in the inner south eastern suburbs of Melbourne, less than 10 kms from the CBD and in close proximity to public transport. We enjoy top-grade facilities befitting a Premier League club.
Community
We have a long history of providing a supportive community environment, and creating the connections for players to forge long-lasting friendships and connection with the club. We also have an active professional network, Red White and Blue, which forges a thriving community off the pitch.
A part of the wider Melbourne Cricket Club family
Our ties to the wider Melbourne Cricket Club sporting club provide opportunities that few other hockey clubs in Australia can offer.
Are you an overseas or interstate player?
If you are an overseas player looking to play hockey in Australia, our primary hockey season takes place in Winter and runs from March to September. We welcome new players from overseas and interstate at all levels from Premier League through to Metro competitions.
To find out more visit our section pages, or contact us by clicking the link in footer below.
