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Oceania Hockey Federation
The Oceania Hockey Federation is the governing body for the sport of field hockey in Oceania. It organises the Oceania Cup. It is affiliated with the International Hockey Federation (FIH). Member associations * Australia * Fiji * New Zealand * Papua New Guinea * Samoa * Solomon Islands * Tonga * Vanuatu Vanuatu ( or ; ), officially the Republic of Vanuatu (french: link=no, République de Vanuatu; bi, Ripablik blong Vanuatu), is an island country located in the South Pacific Ocean. The archipelago, which is of volcanic origin, is east of no ... National team rankings References External links * {{International field hockey International Hockey Federation Field hockey organizations Field hockey in Oceania Sports governing bodies in Oceania ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barwon Heads, Victoria
Barwon Heads (previously known as Point Flinders) is a coastal township on the Bellarine Peninsula, near Geelong, Victoria, Australia. It is situated on the west bank of the mouth of the Barwon River below Lake Connewarre, while it is bounded to the west by farmland, golf courses and the ephemeral saline wetland Murtnaghurt Lagoon. At the , Barwon Heads had a population of 3,875. History Barwon Heads lies within the territory of the Waddawurrung Balug clan, of the Wathaurong The Wathaurong nation, also called the Wathaurung, Wadawurrung and Wadda Wurrung, are an Aboriginal Australian people living in the area near Melbourne, Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula in the state of Victoria. They are part of the Kulin ... people. Its traditional name is Koornoo. Barwon derives from the Wathawurrung language, Wathaurong word Barrwang or Baarwon meaning magpie. The river and upstream lakes ( Lake Connewarre and Reedy Lake) were frequented by Aboriginal hunters and fishermen, i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oceania
Oceania (, , ) is a region, geographical region that includes Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Spanning the Eastern Hemisphere, Eastern and Western Hemisphere, Western hemispheres, Oceania is estimated to have a land area of and a population of around 44.5 million as of 2021. When compared with (and sometimes described as being one of) the continents, the region of Oceania is the smallest in land area and the list of continents and continental subregions by population, second least populated after Antarctica. Its major population centres are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Auckland, Adelaide, Honolulu, and Christchurch. Oceania has a diverse mix of economies from the developed country, highly developed and globally competitive market economy, financial markets of Australia, French Polynesia, Hawaii, Hawaii, New Caledonia, and New Zealand, which rank high in quality of life and Human Development Index, to the much least developed countries, less developed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Hockey Federation
The Fédération Internationale de Hockey (English: International Hockey Federation), commonly known by the acronym FIH, is the international governing body of field hockey and indoor field hockey. Its headquarters are in Lausanne, Switzerland. FIH is responsible for field hockey's major international tournaments, notably the Hockey World Cup. History FIH was founded on 7 January 1924 in Paris by Paul Léautey, who became the first president, in response to field hockey's omission from the programme of the 1924 Summer Olympics. First members complete to join the seven founding members were Austria, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, France, Hungary, Spain, and Switzerland. In 1983, the FIH merged with the International Federation of Women's Hockey Associations (IFWHA), which had been founded in 1927 by Australia, Denmark, England, Ireland, Scotland, South Africa, the United States, and Wales. The organisation has been based in Lausanne, Switzerland since 2005, having moved from Brussels ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sport
Sport pertains to any form of competitive physical activity or game that aims to use, maintain, or improve physical ability and skills while providing enjoyment to participants and, in some cases, entertainment to spectators. Sports can, through casual or organized participation, improve participants' physical health. Hundreds of sports exist, from those between single contestants, through to those with hundreds of simultaneous participants, either in teams or competing as individuals. In certain sports such as racing, many contestants may compete, simultaneously or consecutively, with one winner; in others, the contest (a ''match'') is between two sides, each attempting to exceed the other. Some sports allow a "tie" or "draw", in which there is no single winner; others provide tie-breaking methods to ensure one winner and one loser. A number of contests may be arranged in a tournament producing a champion. Many sports leagues make an annual champion by arranging game ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Field Hockey
Field hockey is a team sport structured in standard hockey format, in which each team plays with ten outfield players and a goalkeeper. Teams must drive a round hockey ball by hitting it with a hockey stick towards the rival team's shooting circle and then into the goal. The match is won by the team that scores the most goals. Matches are played on grass, watered turf, artificial turf, synthetic field, or indoor boarded surface. The stick is made of wood, carbon fibre, fibreglass, or a combination of carbon fibre and fibreglass in different quantities. The stick has two sides; one rounded and one flat; only the flat face of the stick is allowed to progress the ball. During play, goalkeepers are the only players allowed to touch the ball with any part of their body. A player's hand is considered part of the stick if holding the stick. If the ball is "played" with the rounded part of the stick (i.e. deliberately stopped or hit), it will result in a penalty (accidental touc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oceania Cup
The Oceania Cup is an international men's field hockey competition organised by Oceania Hockey Federation (OHF). It is held every two years to determine which teams will receive an automatic berth to the Men's FIH Hockey World Cup and Summer Olympics The Summer Olympic Games (french: link=no, Jeux olympiques d'été), also known as the Games of the Olympiad, and often referred to as the Summer Olympics, is a major international multi-sport event normally held once every four years. The ina .... Only Australia and New Zealand have reached the finals as of 2015. Australia has won all titles. Summaries Medal table Team appearances See also * Field hockey at the Pacific Games * Women's Oceania Cup References External links2005 Oceania Cup {{Oceanian Championships International field hockey competitions in Oceania Oceanian championships Recurring sporting events established in 1999 1999 establishments in Oceania ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hockey Australia
Hockey Australia is an organisation that formed from the merger of the Australian Hockey Association and Women's Hockey Australia in 2000. It is the national body responsible for the promotion, development and administration of field hockey in Australia. Hockey Australia is a full member of the International Hockey Federation, and comprises the State and Territory associations. History The British Army has been credited with the spread of hockey throughout the world, but in Australia's case, the British Navy deserves the honours. In the late 1800s, Australia did not have a naval fleet of its own and relied upon the Royal Navy for the security of the coastline. The British Naval officers stationed in Australia taught the locals the game of hockey and laid the foundations for a sport which Australians have developed and mastered. National teams Hockey Australia is the governing body that oversees Australia's National Teams. *The Kookaburras (Men) *The Hockeyroos (Women) *The Burra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fiji Hockey Federation
The Fiji Hockey Federation (FHF) is the governing body of field hockey in Fiji, Oceania. Its headquarters are in Suva, Fiji. It is affiliated to the International Hockey Federation (IHF) and the Oceania Hockey Federation (OCF). Emi NawaQetaki is the president of Hockey Association of Fiji and Jone Tuiipelehaki is the general secretary. History 2016 Round 1 of 2016 Men Hockey World League Round and 2016 Women Hockey World League Round was held in Suva, Fiji from 27 June to 2 July 2016. Fiji took the top spot in men's as well as women's category. Dutta Leevan scored the maximum (23) goals in men's category and Dutta Tiara took the honors in the women's (27). See also * Fiji men's national field hockey team * Oceania Hockey Federation References External links International Hockey Federation websiteFiji Hockey Facebook National members of the Oceania Hockey Federation Hockey Hockey is a term used to denote a family of various types of both summer and winter team spor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Zealand Hockey Federation
New Zealand Hockey Federation Incorporated, also known as Hockey New Zealand, is the governing body overseeing, promoting and managing the sport of field hockey in New Zealand. It is a full member of the International Hockey Federation The Fédération Internationale de Hockey (English: International Hockey Federation), commonly known by the acronym FIH, is the international governing body of field hockey and indoor field hockey. Its headquarters are in Lausanne, Switzerland. ... (FIH) and the Oceania Hockey Federation (OHF). The federation comprises 32 provincial hockey associations, organised into 8 regions, which between them had 48,174 registered players in the 2013 winter season. Origin In 1902 in Christchurch, the New Zealand Hockey Association (NZHA) was founded by six provincial associations. Later, in 1908, the New Zealand Ladies Hockey Association (NZLHA) was formed in Wellington. Until 1989, the men's and women's associations were administrated separately. However, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Papua New Guinea Hockey Federation
The Papua New Guinea Hockey Federation is the governing body of field hockey in Papua New Guinea, Oceania. Its headquarters are in Boroko, NCD, Port Moresby. It is affiliated to IHF International Hockey Federation and OCF Oceania Hockey Federation. Kaluwin Potuan is the President of Hockey Association of PNG and Thomas Kahai is the General Secretary. History Papua New Guinea at the 2015 Pacific Games#Field hockey 2016 PNG hosted the World League Qualifier for the Hockey World Cup in its capital city of Port Moresby in July 2016. 2017 PNG Hockey Federation announced its men’s and women’s squads for the Oceania Cup championships in Sydney, Australia, in October-2017. See also * Oceania Hockey Federation The Oceania Hockey Federation is the governing body for the sport of field hockey in Oceania. It organises the Oceania Cup. It is affiliated with the International Hockey Federation (FIH). Member associations * Australia * Fiji * New Zeal ... References Exte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Western Samoa Hockey Association
The Samoa Hockey Association is the governing body of field hockey in Samoa, Oceania. Its headquarters are in Apia, Samoa. It is affiliated to IHF International Hockey Federation and OCF Oceania Hockey Federation. Faamausili Taiva Ah Young is the president of Hockey Association of Samoa and Mitimiti Falesii is the general secretary. See also *Oceania Hockey Federation The Oceania Hockey Federation is the governing body for the sport of field hockey in Oceania. It organises the Oceania Cup. It is affiliated with the International Hockey Federation (FIH). Member associations * Australia * Fiji * New Zeal ... References External links Samoa Hockey Association National members of the Oceania Hockey Federation Sport in Samoa {{Samoa-sport-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solomon Islands Hockey Association
The Solomon Islands Hockey Association is the governing body of field hockey in Solomon Islands, Oceania. Its headquarters are in Honiara, Solomon Islands. It is affiliated to IHF International Hockey Federation and OCF Oceania Hockey Federation. Nihal Seneviratne is the President of Solomon Islands Hockey Association and Mr Joe Vasuni is the General Secretary. History Hockey Solomons visited Fiji for the first time in 37 years, when their men's and women's teams visited Fiji in June-July, 2016. The women's team will be visiting Malaysia in January, 2017 and Bangladesh in May 2017. See also *Oceania Hockey Federation The Oceania Hockey Federation is the governing body for the sport of field hockey in Oceania. It organises the Oceania Cup. It is affiliated with the International Hockey Federation (FIH). Member associations * Australia * Fiji * New Zeal ... References External links Solomon Islands Hockey - FIH* ww.solomonislandshockey.com Solomon Islands Hockey web p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
