Club History
1975
First team entered in the Melbourne Women’s Hockey Association. Club name was Monbulk Hockey Club playing at the Monbulk High School. The club was formed by Carol Hulme (nee McMurray), Sue Parry (Upwey High Teacher), Mary-Anne Le Vant (Monbulk High Teacher) and was made up of students from Upwey & Monbulk High Schools.
1976
First Ladies Premiership
1978
First Mens team entered in the Melbourne Mens’ Hockey Association. Foundation players & Organisers – Bill Darlison & Stephen Hulme
1980
Change of Name to Sherbrooke Hockey Club and move to new grounds at Kings Park, Willow Road, Upper Ferntree Gully. Club also gained members from disbanded clubs Foothills & Lilydale.
1982
First Minkey program was run at Kallista State School. Program was organised by Bill Darlison & Jack Creswick
1984
First Junior team entered into Victorian Junior Association. Team entered in U17 Boys & was made up of boys & girls aged between 14 & 17. Junior section was organised by Stephen Hulme
1985
First Mens’ State League Team Entered
1989
Club moved to Guy Turner Reserve, Amber Street, Bayswater and changed name to Knox-Sherbrooke
1990
Club changed name to Knox
1994
Club transferred all its senior games to the artificial turf ground at Caulfield Grammar School – Wheelers Hill Campus. Women’s State League team was entered between 1990 & 1995. All senior training was held at Doncaster Hockey Ground. All junior Saturday games & training continued at Guy Turner Reserve. Junior Friday night home games were played at either Doncaster, Box Hill or Dandenong Hockey Grounds.
1997
Agreement was signed, along with Croydon Hockey Club, to play all home games & train at new grounds that were to be built at The Knox School.
1997/98
During a meeting between the presidents of the Knox & Croydon Hockey Clubs to finalise ground sharing times for training & matches, the idea of amalgamating the clubs was floated. This was taken to each clubs Committee and both clubs put forward to their respective AGMs that they amalgamate to become The Eastern Hockey Club and was carried. The Club’s colours were to be Yellow, Red & Green and the emblem to be an eagle.
1998
The ground was opened & the Eastern Hockey Club fielded 5 Mens Teams, 2 Women’s Teams & 13 Junior teams. The first Veterans team was also entered.
2004
A 3rd Women’s Team was entered into Hockey Victoria competion.
2008
A 4th Women’s Team and a 6th Men’s Team were entered into Hockey Victoria competition.
At the AGM at the end of 2008 the Committee put forward that the clubs name be changed to Knox Hockey Club. This was supported 100% by those at the AGM.
2009
A 5th Women’s Team, 7th Men’s Team and 4th Vet’s Team were entered into Hockey Victoria competition.
11 Junior Team’s were also entered.
2010
Women’s State League 4 Premiership after undefeated season.
2012
At the end of 2012 the Hockey Victoria competition restructure had our Men’s and Women’s moved from State League 3 and entered into Vic League 2 competitions for 2013.
2013
A Women’s Masters Team was entered into the Hockey Victoria winter season for the 1st time.
Men’s Metro 1 South East promotion to Men’s Pennant C for 2014.
2014
Women’s Vic League 2 Premiership and promotion to Women’s Vic League 1 for 2015.
Men’s Pennant C promotion to Men’s Pennant B for 2015.
Latest News
Read on below to find out all of the latest news and stories from the KHC.
Indoor Hockey Club Championships – February 2021
Indoor Hockey Club Championships – February 2021 December 23, 2020Hockey Victoria are in the process of organising an Indoor Club Championship to run in early 2021 for three junior age groups: Under 13, Under 15 & Under 18.Knox Hockey Club would love to be...
Interested in Coaching?
Knox Hockey Club is seeking expressions of interest from coaches to be part of the 2021 Men’s, Women’s and Junior’s winter season.Positions available:- Men’s VL1 Coach- Men’s VL1 Reserves Coach- Men’s Pennant Coach- Men’s Metro Coach - Women’s Pennant Coach - Women’s...
Junior Summer Hockey Training
We are now taking bookings for the next session of Junior hockey training, Thursday 3rd Dec. Bookings can be made using the following linksUnder 10, Under 12 & Under 14 girlsUnder 14 boys, Under 16 & Under 18These links will remain the same each week and all...
Updated COVID Safe Plans
With restrictions beginning to ease and hopefully more so this coming weekend we have updated our COVID Safe Training plans for both juniors and seniors. Please take the time to familiarise yourselves with new rules and procedures that you can read about here for...
Join the AGM
Date : Monday 16 November 2020 Time : 7:30pm Location : Virtual - by Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82468120358) You can access the AGM reports here Previous AGM meeting minutes can be viewed here Reminder that only members considered financial will be...
Annual General Meeting
Key details are as follows: Date: Monday, 16 November 2020 Time: 7.30pm Location: Virtual - by Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82468120358) We encourage everyone to attend and hear about the Club's progress through what has been a very strange year - we're looking...
2020 Fees and Pitch Update
A message from the President about new 2020 season fees - The Committee has been working hard over the past couple of weeks to finalise the fee structure for the season now that we have season dates from Hockey Victoria. I am pleased to report that we have signed off...
Junior Players Wanted!
We are back for season 2020 and we want more junior players. If you are keen to give hockey a go come on down, get outside and give it a go! For more information contact our Junior co-ordinator Natasha.
Return to Junior Training
With the easing of restrictions this week junior training will be returning to Knox Hockey Club this week. As previously noted, Knox Hockey Club (KHC) remains committed to protecting the physical health, mental health and safety of its members – players, parents and...
Masters return to hockey plan
Knox Hockey club are excited to announce that masters hockey training is back, as of Monday, 25th May 2020. currently the government restrictions only allow us to have groups of 10 at training and all social distancing rules must be adhered too.so...
Knox Hockey Club COVID-19 Training Plan
Knox Hockey Club (KHC) remains committed to protecting the physical health, mental health and safety of its members – players, parents and volunteers alike. Your health is our priority moving forward, to createa fun and safe experience for everyone involved at KHC....
masters winter 2020
The 2020 winter season is coming fast. Season start date is Monday 6th April for men and 8th April for ladies. We will be running three get back into hockey sessions starting this Monday 16th April then 23rd and 30th April from 7.30pm at the club pitch. All members of...
Junior State Championships 2020
Hockey season is just around the corner and that also means brand new opportunities for our junior members to play for the Eastern Metro Hotshots zone representative team. This event is the pinnacle junior hockey event for the winter season for all aspiring juniors in...
Senior Women’s Preseason Dates 2020
Hi Everyone, It is that time again… time to think about hockey 🙂We have started preseason training as mentioned in a brief post in the face book group from Troy. Training is Tuesday's at 6:45pm and Thursday's at 7:45pm. (note the change in start time, we must be...
Season 2020 Registrations Now Open
Registrations for season 2020 are now available to complete online. Once again we are offering early bird fees for people who register before the end of Feb so get in early to take advantage of this. This year we are offering a supporter membership for those non...
Coaches Needed
The club is currently taking expressions of interest for Junior coaching positions for season 2020. The following positions are available - Hookin2Hockey Coach This is a paid position, required for 8 sessions x 3 terms on Wednesday nights (6pm-7pm). The key...
summer of fun fixture round 4 to 10
please find the attached fixture for summer of fun 2019/20 to cover the remaining rounds of competiton. summer 1920 round 4 to 10 fixture
round 3 summer of fun fixture
please find attached the round 3 fixture i think it is all good after last weeks blunders. my apologies if you are playing teams you have already played. still waiting on shirt confirmation so be prepared for the possibility of bibs again.(please everybody cross...
summer of fun 019/20 teams and round 1 fixture.
hi everyone. The summer of fun 2019/20 competition begins tomorrow night Monday 11th November. we will have a briefing at 7.15pm and anticipate the first games to begin at 7.30pm. please get there early to help with the set up of grounds and to pick up shirts prior to...
KHC 2019 AGM
Hello Everyone, The dates for the AGM have been set. TIME: 6:30pm Monday 18th November WHERE: Pavilion Room, above the canteen located within the Knox School. If you want to be nominated for a position on the committee please fill out the nomination form which can be...