Emu Plains Hockey Club is a foundation member of the Penrith District Hockey Association having formed in 1972.
In the early 1990s Emu Plains Hockey was a single Men’s side playing in the local competition. With the merger of Emu Plains Hockey and the Bravehawks in 1999, we gained a 1st Grade women’s team and junior girls.
Today we have multiple teams in each of the men’s, women’s and junior competitions.
We enjoy the best of both worlds at our club. We are small enough to maintain a friendly, social atmosphere at our training and games, yet large enough to provide good club depth and a home for players of all abilities to fully enjoy their hockey experience.
Over the years we have achieved many premiership victories, but more importantly every year we have a lot of fun.
Club Structure
We have five club executives that deal with the running of the club (President, two Vice-Presidents, Treasurer and Secretary), four representative roles that take responsibility for organising teams and umpire responsibilities and a handful of other formal positions with responsibility over specific areas. Between them these roles make up the committee members who work together to help the club grow and create an awesome, fun and welcoming club environment for all.
Our committee meets monthly on a Monday night and any of our members are more than welcome to attend.
If you are interested in helping out in any way we are always looking for volunteers. Have a chat with one of our friendly executives or email [email protected].
Code of Behaviour
At Emu Plains Hockey Club we take great pride in the behaviour of our members and the high standards of sportsmanship displayed. To assist everyone involved with our club, we have adopted the Australian Sports Commission Codes of Behaviour as a minimum standard. By registering with our club you agree to abide by this Code of Behaviour.
These are our club membership fees which go towards covering the cost of running the club, field hire, training, umpires etc. Payment of at least a deposit is required upon registration.
Player Type
Fee
Under 8
$125.00
Under 11
$150.00
Under 13 Under 16
$175.00
Senior Men Senior Women
$280.00
Junior Goal Keeper (providing own equipment) Senior Goal Keeper (providing own equipment)
$55.00
Additional Playing Fees
These fees apply to players who choose to play in multiple competitions and will be invoiced separately after team lists are finalised. Note that this only applies to players who are regular members of multiple teams – if you are just asked to fill in on occasion these fees do not apply.
Player Type
Fee
Junior playing in multiple teams (e.g. under 13 also playing under 16s; under 16 also playing seniors etc)
$75.00
Senior playing in multiple teams (e.g. woman also playing in men’s)
$175.00
Affiliation Fees
All players are also required to pay affiliation fees for the various bodies we operate under. These are automatically included in the calculated amount during registration and must be paid up-front.
Player Type
Nepean Hockey Association
Hockey NSW
Hockey Australia
Under 8
$35.00
$17.50
$22.81
Under 11
$35.00
$26.78
$45.32
Under 18
$35.00
$61.66
$45.32
Over 18
$65.00
$117.50
$57.32
Payment
Registration fees and any other payments are paid through our Revolutionise Sport portal. This portal collects all fees and provides the club with up-to-date information on the status of player payments and reminders for players who are yet to pay fees.
We ask that players pay a $100 deposit upon registering to secure a playing position.
When registering you have the option to pay the full fees up-front or just the deposit. In either case you will have to pay the Nepean, Hockey NSW and Hockey Australia fees as well.
Active and Creative Kids Rebate
The NSW government introduced a new Active and Creative Kids program from the 1st of February 2024 which replaces the previous Active Kids program. We are currently in the process of registering as a provider and will provide more details as soon as we can.
Training
Training is conducted on Tuesday evenings at The Western Sydney International Hockey Centre. We use the Hybrid field (on the left as you enter the centre), and are on the front half of the field (closest to the road side).
Our Juniors (under 8s, 11s, 13s and 16s) train from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, while our Seniors (both Men and Women) train from 7:00pm to 8:00pm.
Uniform
All Junior and Senior Emu Plains players wear the same club jersey (blue, red sleeves with white trim) which can be purchased from our online store for $35. All players also wear the same socks which can also be purchased our online store for $15. Senior players are also required to wear club shorts or skorts which can be purchased from our online shop for $30. All uniforms can be paid off over the course of the season if required.
Please note that mouthguards and shinpads are mandatory for all players under 18 and recommended for all players over 18. Emu Plains also has an alternate strip (jersey and socks). The socks can be purchased from our online store for $15 and the jerseys are club kits that are supplied for games when required. From time to time the club may offer the opportunity to purchase an alternative jersey.
JUNIORS
Club Jersey
Club Socks
Girls – Navy blue shorts or skirt
Boys – Navy blue shorts
Juniors’ shorts and skirts can be purchased in most school sportswear sections – we recommend trying KMart, Big W, Target or Lowes.
We train and play at the Western Sydney International Hockey Centre, located on the grounds of UWS Penrith campus. (O’Connell St, Kingswood – just off the Great Western Highway).