Each year, this special event brings together our amazing junior players, proud parents, dedicated coaches, and brilliant volunteers for a celebration of all that’s great about junior hockey at Old Halesonians Hockey Club. From our littlest juniors picking up sticks for the first time to our confident Under-16s showing off their skills, the day was a showcase of energy, enthusiasm, and team spirit.

Champions Trophy Day isn’t about who wins or loses – it’s about giving every player the chance to shine, build confidence, and enjoy hockey in a safe, fun, and friendly environment. We’re incredibly proud of the supportive community we’ve built around junior hockey, and this event is a reminder of just how special that is.

While the day was full of winners in spirit, there were a few standout honours worth shouting about:

Champions Trophy Winners – Team New Zealand rose to the occasion and took home the top prize after a day of brilliant teamwork and determination.

?Individual "Honours"

Best Goalkeeper – P. Woodall
Umpire of the Tournament – C. Wattley
Best Junior Performance – Ethan R
Top Junior Goalscorers – Anoushka M, Leiana W, Sav P & Michael R
Try Hard Adult – C. Wattley (again!)
Wooden Spoon – Team Australia (there’s always next year!)

Junior End of Season Awards – 2024/25
Champions Trophy Day also gave us chance to round off a brilliant season where we were proud to present our Junior End of Season Awards to a handful of stand-out young players who have gone above and beyond over the last year.

U8s Player of the Season – Kryon W
U10s Player of the Season – Elliot R
U12s Player of the Season – Riley G
Badgers Player of the Season – Frank L
Badgers Most Improved – Leiana W
Coaches Player of the Season (for fantastic attitude at training) – Mia W
Junior of the Year (for outstanding achievement) – Benjamin T

A huge well done to all our winners and to every junior player who made this season such a success. Your energy, enthusiasm and effort are what makes OHHC such a special club.

Champions Trophy Day at Old Hales would not be possible without those those who volunteered their time to bring enjoyment to everyone who attended. Thanks to Tom & Deck and the rest of their team for organising such a fantastic event. Thanks to Lauren for making sure all of those fixtures ran perfectly to time. Thank you to the team at Matt's Baps including Sarah, Gemma, Matt, Robyn & Josh and finally to all those who supported the day.

Finally, with pre-season training just around the corner, now is the perfect time to join the fun. Whether you’re a returning player or brand new to hockey, we’ve got a space for you. Keep an eye on our socials and website for training times and how to get involved. Hockey is for everyone – and the next generation of champions starts here!

? Want to relive the action? Head over to the photo gallery – it’s packed full of epic saves, goal celebrations, team huddles and big smiles!