Hockey

Best umpire from Ipswich eager to help next generation

INTERNATIONAL Umpire of the Year Steve Rogers is confident his latest accolade won’t change him as a person. If anything, the Ipswich born and bred official hopes it helps him mentor more people as he continues fulfilling his growing roles in...

David Lems

20 Nov 2024

Ipswich

Ipswich world-class quality showcased in elite feats

WORLD tennis number one Archie Graham accepted his second City of Ipswich Senior Sportsperson of the Year award with trademark humility. The clearly surprised winner was grateful to have maintained his international reputation having first won the...

David Lems

13 Nov 2024

Sport

Ipswich hockey award winners among state’s best

HOCKEY Queensland (HQ) Association Coach of the Year Sara Rogers typified the work ethic that resulted in three Ipswich-based leaders receiving major state awards. Rogers was recognized by HQ for the second year in a row after her diverse work with...

David Lems

23 Oct 2024

Sport

Photos to keep: Victorious teams celebrate magic moments

CELEBRATING as a team is one of the most enjoyable aspects of sport. Ipswich Tribune photographer LYLE RADFORD captured the winning emotion and some souvenir photos to keep during the recent Ipswich rugby league and hockey grand finals. Check out...

David Lems

02 Oct 2024

Sport

Rising Wests hockey goalie’s golden double boost

WINNING Wests A-Grade goalkeeper Madyson Jones had an added reason to enjoy her team’s post-grand final celebration. Jones started a rare week’s break before refocusing on more Queensland under-21 outdoor and indoor hockey opportunities. Jones...

David Lems

18 Sep 2024

Sport

Ipswich Olympic umpire’s gold medal advice

FRESH from an Olympics opportunity of a lifetime, Ipswich achiever Steve Rogers offered some wise words to younger hockey umpires with higher level dreams. “Take on all the advice from everybody,” Rogers, 45, said, having just returned from the...

David Lems

11 Sep 2024

Sport

Gritty captain’s praise for Hancocks’ big moment effort

HANCOCKS warrior Sam Morgan stood tall with a patched-up face after his A-Grade team’s latest golden goal grand final victory. Hancocks finally triumphed 2-1 over Norths in the second period of extra time after the energetic Jay Pavitt broke the...

David Lems

11 Sep 2024

Sport

Wests’ hockey grand final reward for loyal young guns

WESTS A-Grade captain Eden Jackat walked on to the Ipswich synthetic surface clutching “lucky charm” Frank the magpie mascot. She left the proverbial field of dreams with an even firmer grip on the champions’ trophy. Wests completed an...

David Lems

11 Sep 2024

Sport

Goal-scoring Hancocks ace keen to help juniors

AT an ever successful age of 37, Jake Burns represents a group of senior Ipswich hockey players still enjoying their sport and helping their clubs progress. And the former national representative is not finished yet. Burns netted a hat-trick for...

David Lems

11 Sep 2024

Sport

Great photos, emotion: Norths, Easts share in junior hockey glory

IPSWICH Hockey’s Junior Team of the Year celebrated with ice blocks on a hot day, literally, of grand final action. The undefeated Easts J2 Boys capped their impressive season with a 4-0 win over Wests after being minor premiers and mid-season...

David Lems

04 Sep 2024

Sport

Ipswich hockey winners display excellence

REPRESENTATIVE players Emily Witheyman-Crump and Rhys Stenzel were preparing for finals as they were recognized as Ipswich Hockey’s latest Excellence Award winners. Witheyman-Crump collected the prized Amy Korner Excellence Award for the third...

David Lems

04 Sep 2024

Sport

Easts ‘tricks’ provide winning edge in Ipswich hockey final

EASTS J1 co-coach Joe Cook revealed his team needed to call upon “some tricks” to secure a direct passage to the August 31 junior grand final. Joe, assisting his dad Tom, was relieved the Tigers were able to survive a spirited challenge from...

David Lems

21 Aug 2024

Sport

Ipswich hockey finals provide timely motivation lift

DUAL Norths A-Grade coach and club president Steve Profke believes worthy finalists have been chosen for this year’s top grade Player of the Year accolades. They are Hancocks duo Jarrod Carseldine and Sam Morgan, Wests leader Ben Peters, Easts...

David Lems

21 Aug 2024

Sport

Wests cool about Ipswich hockey finals’ build-up

WESTS A-Grade women’s coach Scott Stenzel concedes the cooler weather provides an additional test for teams preparing for finals at the Ipswich Hockey Complex. “It’s always a challenge in the middle of winter to get everybody willing and out...

David Lems

14 Aug 2024

Sport

Growing Ipswich family support for national masters medals

THE growing involvement of families is one of the reasons masters hockey has become increasingly popular in Australia. Long-time Ipswich hockey supporters like the Mantell family typify why more players and officials want to enjoy representing their...

David Lems

07 Aug 2024

Sport

Dedicated umpire Steve’s fit for Olympic milestone

PARIS-bound Ipswich hockey umpire Steve Rogers will complete a trifecta of international achievements when he officiates in France later this month. “It’s been a bit of a wild three years actually,” Rogers said, adding the Olympics to his...

David Lems

10 Jul 2024

Sport

Ipswich girls receive major benefits at state championships

BUILDING friendships for the future is just as important as winning for players contesting state under-14 championships. That was a major focus of Ipswich’s three girls’ sides at the latest four-day hockey carnival at Raceview. Although...

David Lems

03 Jul 2024

Federal Politics

Hockey Grounds score top upgrade

THE Government has delivered on an election pledge to provide the Ipswich Hockey Grounds with $500,000 in trailblazing upgrades.

Rob Mellett

03 Jul 2024

Sport

Ipswich Hockey results wrap June 21-23

Men and boys A Grade: Wests 3 (Jack Hill 2, Matthew Westphal) d Hancock Brothers 2 (Ryan Smith 2); Norths 3 (Jack Hawthorne, Riley Profke, Ethan Bauer) d Easts 1 (Lachlan Savage). Reserve Grade: Norths 4 (A Woodward 3, P Jordan) d Easts 3 (C Bird 2...

David Lems

26 Jun 2024