Cairns Hockey was established in 1927/28 nearly 99 years ago to administer hockey in the Cairns region. It has grown into a vibrant hockey association with four (4) clubs – Brothers, Saints, Souths and Stingers – with strengthening relationships with Tableland teams, beginning to participate in the local competition. Its home is at the exciting Cairns North Sporting Precinct on Lake Street. Over 118 teams from Under 10 to Masters – male and female during the winter season,25 plus teams playing Indoor. Social and Walking Hockey also enjoy the sport. There is a balance of participation opportunities, talent pathway options as well as volunteer roles within the sport.
Cairns Hockey has over 1000 members participating in a range of activities on a regular basis. This participation is supported with increasing numbers in hockey programs that regularly use the facility with over 2000 players visiting and actively engaging in hockey activities during the year. The facility is used 6 days a week including:
- School programs
- Club Training
- Academy
- Masters competition
- Emerging in season inclusive, social fun programs
- Traditional club competition
- Preseason events
- Special events
- Community support programs like our Aspire to be Deadly Program
Cairns Hockey supports 3 Hockey Schools of Excellence Programs – Saint Augustines, Saint Monica's and Trinity Bay High School. Our Aspire to Be Deadly Program continues to thrive and support those young people in the community who are disengaged and vunerable by provided hockey programs within their local communities, as well as at our facility.
