PREM WOMEN 2025
Are you ready to elevate your hockey game? Our club is excited to announce that registration for the next season is now open! We offer an unparalleled opportunity for players to grow and excel with our dedicated development fund and top tier pre season program.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT FUND:
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Player Development Fund, designed to help you focus on what matters most—your hockey journey. This fund provides financial support to eligible players, ensuring that you can dedicate yourself fully to the game. Register your interest now to receive more information.
Applications open in December for the 2025 season.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to take your game to the next level!
Coaching Team
COLIN STEWART (BACCHUS)
Known as ‘Bacchus’ in the hockey world, Colin Stewart is synonymous with high-performance hockey. With a background in the Australian Institute of Sport Hockey Programme and qualifications as an Art and PE teacher, Bacchus has coached in five countries, including three at the international level. Most recently, he was the Assistant Coach and Technical Coach for the Irish Women’s World Cup Silver medallists. Bacchus has also brought his expertise to the New Zealand Black Sticks Women’s team when they were ranked third in the world. His European coaching credentials include leading Pembroke and Surbiton men’s teams to the EHL last 16. Bacchus’s vast experience and success make him an invaluable asset to any team aiming for the highest level of competition.
PRE SEASON PROGRAM LED BY COLIN STEWART (BACCHUS):
Get ready for our all-new, top-tier preseason program! We've secured an exceptional coaching team to create a high-performance environment that’s perfect for serious hockey players. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or striving to reach the next level, this program is open to everyone with the ambition to play Premier level hockey. Join us and experience elite training that will elevate your game. Register now for more information
JOHN DAJI (JD)
Introducing our esteemed coach, JD - a legendary figure in the hockey world with over 30 years of coaching experience. JD’s coaching career is marked by an impressive track record, taking the Auckland Women’s team to four K Cup finals, and winning it twice. Also securing podium finishes in all four years at Fed Cup. His unparalleled expertise and strategic brilliance have made him a sought-after coach, known for turning potential into excellence. JD’s deep well of knowledge spans every aspect of the game, from foundational skills to advanced tactics, making him an invaluable asset to our coaching team.
SARA DAJI (DAJ)
Meet our coach Daj, a seasoned hockey player who has represented both Canterbury and Auckland at the highest levels. With a wealth of experience, including playing in the prestigious English Premier League, our coach brings exceptional defensive structure and strategy to our coaching group. Their deep understanding of the game, honed through years of top-tier competition, ensures our team is always prepared, disciplined, and ready to excel on the field.