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  Perth to host International Super Series Hockey 9's

  Posted 10 months ago.

  Hockey Australia announced the return of the International Super Series to be played at the Perth Hockey Stadium in Bentley, WA from 22 to 25 November 2012. The International Super Series is a unique and exciting concept that is played with nine players and a modified game time of 20-minute halves and larger goals to ensure plenty of action.  x 4 More

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  FIH publishes Rulebook for 2013

  Changes include 'own goal' and more

  Posted 10 months ago.

  The FIH has published its 2013 edition of the Outdoor Hockey Rulebook, which is now available to read and download on the FIH website's Rule page- The first change of note for the 2013 edition aims to simply an important rule. The way a goal is scored is amended; it now includes what is referred to as an “own goal”. A goal can now be scored after the ball is touched in the circle by either an attacker or a defender.  x 70 More

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  World League back in action this weekend

  Singapore hosting four-team men's event

  Posted 10 months ago.

  The Hockey World League is back in action this weekend as Singapore will host a four-team Round 1 tournament. Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore will play in the three-day Round Robin event.This weekend’s tournament will mark the international FIH debut for two of the four teams as Hong Kong (59th in the FIH World Ranking) and Thailand (49th) are the debutants.  x 5 More

• A video look back at the Grand Masters

  Posted 10 months ago.

  After the successful conclusion of the Grand Masters Hockey World Cup, the host organizing committee released a highlight video, which can now be viewed on the FIH You Tube Page. Sit back enjoy a look back at the 10 days of action in Oxford, England.  x 10 More

• National Associations announce job openings

  Canada, Australia and New Zealand hiring

  Posted 10 months ago.

  Three FIH National Associations have recently posted job openings on the FIH website. Field Hockey Canada and Hockey Australia are looking to fill High Performance positions, while New Zealand is on the hunt for a men's National Team Coach. For more information on any of the three positions, please visit the FIH jobs page where you will find links and additional information for all three vacancies.   More

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  2012 Men's Champions Trophy Schedule Announced

  First major FIH event for men's teams after the Olympics

  Posted 10 months ago.

  The FIH announced today the match schedule for the Men’s Hockey Champions Trophy 2012 to be played in Melbourne, Australia from December 1-9. It will be the 34th edition of the event and one that will see the host nation, Australia, look to defend its 2011 Champions Trophy title. It will also be the first time that the cross-over quarterfinal format is used at a men’s Champions Trophy.  x 12 More

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  Robert Watson passes away

  Posted 10 months ago.

  The FIH is saddened to report the death of EHF Member of Honour, Robert Watson, who died after a battle with illness over the past two years. Robert, know affectionately as Bob, took over as the second Hon.Secretary of the EHF from Maurice Fraikin in 1978 and served until 1989, when he then served the EHF as Vice-President until 1993. Within the FIH he was a member of the Disciplinary Committee and served on that body for 28 years. More

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  The men's gold medal game was the tip of the iceberg for hockey in London

  (Photo: Frank Uijlenbroek)

  Viewpoint: Don't let the sun go down

  A unique back look at the Olympics

  Posted 10 months ago.

  In the latest edition of Viewpoint, Steve Jaspan takes a look back at the London Olympics and remembers the key moments, for better or for worse. Read his analysis of what the tournament meant for some of the key nations and how hockey can move forward after such an epic event.  x 4 More

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  Selected England representatives pose before hosting the Grand Masters World Cup

  Age is only a number

  Grand Masters World Cup puts top veteran hockey on dsiplay

  Posted 10 months ago.

  Great Britain recently played host to the world’s elite hockey players at the Olympic Games. For the last 10 days just up the road from London, the city of Oxford is playing host to an entirely different group of hockey players at the Grand Masters Hockey World Cup. The event is for hockey players representing a wide array of nations that are aged 60 years and over  x 4 More

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  A Newcomers Guide: World League 101

  Everything you need to know about hockey’s newest competition

  Posted 10 months ago.

  The first tournament of the Hockey World League is in the books with six teams already qualified for Round 2 action. But with this new competition, comes many questions. Here, the FIH answers the Frequently Asked Questions about the new Hockey World League.  x 39 More

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  All Olympic Games on You Tube

  Missed the action in London? No problem

  Posted 10 months ago.

  Maybe you missed watching your favorite team take to the blue and pink pitch at Riverbank Arena during the London 2012 Olympics. Or perhaps you were asleep during the big game, or you simply want to relive the magic moments of London. Whatever the case, there’s good news for you.  x 55 More

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  Belarus wins first-ever World League tournament

  Poland takes top honors in the men's event

  Posted 10 months ago.

  The women’s national team of Belarus made history on Sunday, becoming the first team to win a World League competition. The Polish men’s national team wasn’t far behind, claiming the men’s title just hours later. The Belarus women came out on top of the three way tie at the top of the standings between Italy, Scotland and the title winners, who all had 12 points at the end of the Round Robin. Poland went unbeaten in its three games.  x 3 More