International Players

La Trobe University Hockey Club is based in Melbourne, Australia with Men’s and Women’s teams in various grades in Victoria. Both our Men’s and Women’s 1s teams compete in Vic League.

Our club has had a proud history of hosting overseas player at all levels. In recent times, we’ve had German, Dutch, English, Canadian and Indian players fill spots at the Club. Overseas students also have the opportunity to compete in Southern University Games and Australian University Games, the premier competition of university sport in Australia with over 5,000 students competing from all over Australia. Our club has access to immigration lawyers to assist in VISA applications (even permanent residency in some cases) and is well connected with local private schools in obtaining umpiring and coaching work. Overseas visitors with relevant qualifications can also be assisted in obtaining employment.

Our Club is located in northern Melbourne with public transport at our door step. In 2024 the Club will host six Men’s teams and four Women’s teams of all playing standards.  Our season runs from April until September with a social summer competition in the off season.

Off the field, our club has a vibrant social calendar which includes pub crawls, trips to our famous snow and beach resorts and cocktail parties.

Please contact us if you require further information about opportunities to play at the club. You don’t need to be a student to play.

Testimonies

“The La Trobe University Hockey Club is the most fun and warm club in Melbourne to play as an international. From the first moment you like part of the team, whether you play at the highest level or just on a recreational level. For me it was the best way to get to know a lot of people very fast. And did I mention the social functions and hockey carnival trips? Always great fun too!”

“De La Trobe University Hockey is de leukste club in Melbourne voor buitenlandse spelers. Je wordt vanaf het eerste contact meteen opgenomen in het club leven, het maakt niet uit of je in het eerste speelt, of gewoon voor de lol. Zeker als je in een nieuwe stad komt kan je je bijne geen betere manier bedenken om snel een leuke groep mensen te leren kennen. Oh ja, de feesten en weekendjes weg moet je zeker naar toe gaan, alleen al de australiers los zien gaan is de moeite waard. ”

“If you’re looking for the perfect balance between hockey and social functions, the La Trobe University Hockey is the best choice in Melbourne. During the year their many events helped me meet new people and make friends (Albury Easter Hockey Carnival, Pub Crawl, Cocktail Party, 45th Anniversary Ball, Last Round Pub Night, Vote Count and Presentation Night). I had a great year and would encourage you to join this club. Go Gunners!

PS: The ratio of 44.44% between social functions and number of rounds (eight function and 18 rounds  reminds me of German efficiency – In the Olympic final against Australia we scored 4 goals from 9 shots. ”

“Der La Trobe Universtiy Hockey Club ist die beste Wahl für Spieler auf der Suche nach der perfekten Mischung zwischen Hockey und Feiern. Über das ganze Jahr verteilt, machen es viele Events (Albury Easter Hockey Carnival, Pub Crawl, Keg Off, Cocktail Party, 45th Anniversary Ball, Last Round Pub Night, Vote Count and Presentation night) leicht neue Freunde zu finden. Nach meinem großartigen Jahr in Melbourne kann ich euch den Club nur empfehlen. Go Gunners!

PS: Das Verhältnis von 44,44% zwischen social events und Spieltagen 8/18 erinnert mich an deutsche Effektivität, wie sie beispielsweise im olympischen Finale gegen Australien zu sehen war, mit 4 Tore resultierend aus 9 Schüssen.”

Further Reading

Hockey Victoria
Melbourne Tourism
Australian University Sports    
La Trobe University – International Students