Positive Vibes Only

Throughout the 2026 season, aligned with KwikSticks Intermediate Hockey, Tauranga Hockey supported and encouraged schools to align wiwith the Sport BOP/Sport Waikato colaboration – Positive Vibes Only! 

The Positive Vibes Only campaign started a few years ago, and after successful integration in AIMS Games over the past three years: Positive Vibes Only – Across Sports, Across Spaces – a shared regional commitment to environments where positivity is visible, expected, and normalised.

This initiative aligns with Tauranga Hockey Values – Respect, Inclusive, Integrity – and serves as a great reminder of the importance of what sport provides for young people.

By aligning the Positive Vibes initiative with KwikSticks Hockey integrates with an additional level of support for our KwikSticks Officials through the initial implimentation of the Pink Badge - a continued fulfilment of the Tauranga Hockey Officiating Framework (adding to the Blue Badge 11 aside and Orange Badge 6 aside competency programmes).


  • If your team is keen to jump on board the Positive Vibe train with values of RESPECT – POSITIVITY – COMMUNITY, supporting coaches, supporting officials & supporting a positive environment - please promote these values and get involved throughout the season.


Coach Support

For any queries relating to support of coaches across Primary, Intermediate, SS6s and Secondary Championship grades, please contact Kelly Hudson:

e. codo@tgahockey.co.nz

m. 027 252 1668


Pre-Season Workshops

Coach Workshop 

How to CoachMate!

Please download CoachMate (details below) prior to attending this session

Dates for 2027 coming soon

Tauranga Hockey Centre Pavilion

For Coaches of Primary, Intermediate, Secondary Super 6s, Secondary Champ Grade


CoachMate 

Your Free Coaching App for Hockey 

Hockey is now live on CoachMate — a FREE mobile app designed to support coaches and strengthen hockey communities across Aotearoa. 

CoachMate brings everything a coach needs into one simple place on your phone, making it easier than ever to plan great trainings, organise your team, and stay connected throughout the season. 


Why CoachMate? 

CoachMate has been created with community coaches in mind. 

The app provides: 

  • Readytouse training activities with short videos 

  • Complete practice plans and season plans 

  • Simple coaching tips and clear focus points 

  • Tools for team chat, schedules, updates, and attendance 

It’s designed so any coach — regardless of experience — can feel confident, prepared, and supported. 


What’s Inside the App?

Coaching Content 

CoachMate includes a growing library of: 

  • Practical training activities 

  • Structured session plans 

  • Season plans 

  • Coaching guidance and key focus points 

All content is aligned with Hockey NZ’s Player Competency Framework and reflects modern, bestpractice coaching. 

Team Management Tools 

CoachMate also helps teams stay organised through: 

  • Team chat and photo sharing 

  • Polls and announcements 

  • Event and schedule management 

  • Attendance tracking 

  • Linking practice plans directly to your team calendar 

Everything is stored in one secure team space — great for clubs, schools, and junior environments. 


Who Can Use CoachMate? 

CoachMate is for everyone, with coaching content designed to support coaches of foundation players and communication tools valuable across all levels of hockey.  

You can explore all training content without creating a team, or unlock more features by setting up a team of your own. 


How to Get CoachMate?

CoachMate is FREE to download from: 

  • Apple App Store 

  • Google Play Store 

Or visit: https://www.coachmate.sport/download-coachmate  


Learn More... 

Hockey NZ has created a dedicated information page with details, downloads, and FAQs: https://hockeynz.brackenlearning.com/coachmate  


CoachMate is here to make coaching easier, more enjoyable, and more connected for everyone in our hockey whānau. Whether you're supporting a team for the first time or have been coaching for years, CoachMate gives you the tools, confidence, and ideas to help your players learn and love the game. We encourage everyone in hockey to download the app and make the most of this FREE resource available to our community. 

Coaching Club or Secondary Premier League? 

Contact Sam Bartholomew for support, guidance and coach observation and feedback  opportunities as we look to the 2026 season:

Sam Bartholomew

Pathways Manager

e. pm@tgahockey.co.nz

m. 021 104 4420

💬 THA Coaching Group

We’ve created a Tauranga Hockey coaching WhatsApp group to keep conversations going beyond face-to-face sessions.

This is a space for coaches to:

  • Share ideas and resources
  • Ask questions
  • Learn from each other