Terms 2 and 3 (Winter)
All hockey players train either at Rangi Ruru turf, Ngā Puna Wai, or Sporting Edge Indoor Centre. Transport will be provided if required.
College hockey teams participate in the local club competitions. Matches are played on Friday after school.
Hockey Convenor: Keryn Ambler – keryn.ambler@christscollege.com
Venue: Nunweek Park, Ngā Puna Wai
Training: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Uniform: College hockey shirt and shorts
Recent Success
2024
- The 1st XI finished 5th at the Rankin Cup, with their only loss in the quarter-finals.
- This is the 4th best result in the history of Christ’s College hockey.
- The Colts XI (Division 2) and CC Black XI (Division 3) both secured 3rd place in their respective grades.
2023
- 1st XI – Final of Canterbury Secondary Schools Premier League competition
- 7th place in NZSS Rankin Cup
- Seven College hockey players in the Canterbury U18 squad
2022
- 1st XI – 3rd place in Canterbury Secondary Schools Premier League competition, 13th place in NZSS Rankin Cup
- Two College hockey players in the Canterbury U18A squad who were runners up at Nationals
Hockey Coaching Staff
Matthew Crake
1st XI Coach
Matthew Crake
1st XI Coach
Matthew Crake is in his seventh year of coaching the 1st XI and brings a wealth of experience to the role. He has coached Canterbury age-group representative teams, various Rangi Ruru Girls’ School teams, and the Harewood Division 1 men’s team for several years. He has also played and coached in France for Stade Français. He currently plays for the Harewood premier team.
Nick Lidstone
1st XI Coach
Nick Lidstone
1st XI Coach
Old Boy Nick Lidstone played 108 games and five seasons for the Christ’s College 1st XI. An outstanding sportsman, Nick was a member of the New Zealand U18 hockey team and the New Zealand U19 cricket team. He was also selected for the Black Sticks senior men’s squad in 2023.
Llewy Heale
2nd XI Coach
Llewy Heale
2nd XI Coach
Old Boy Lewey Heale played more than 100 games and four seasons for the Christ's College 1st XI. He was also captain of the Rankin Cup-winning team in 2017. Lewey has represented Canterbury throughout all age groups and currently plays for the Hornby premier team while also studying at the University of Canterbury.
Keryn Ambler
Keryn Ambler
Holding a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management, majoring in Exercise and Health, and a Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Secondary) in Physical Education and Health Education, Keryn Ambler also brings a wealth of experience to his new role. As the convenor of cricket and hockey, he also heads coach development at Christ’s College. In his previous position, Keryn was the Christchurch Metro Cricket Association Development Manager, managing youth cricket, including the representative programme, winter training, and secondary school-based cricket. He was also responsible for the management and delivery of coach development, alongside improving resources. Since 2017, Keryn has been the 1st XI head cricket coach and youth hockey coach at Christ’s College.
Kyle Houston
Colts XI Coach
Kyle Houston
Colts XI Coach
Kyle is another College Old Boy who had three seasons in the 1st XI playing 81 matches. In his final year he was Co Captain. Kyle has played representative hockey for Canterbury through the age groups and is currently playing for the Avon Premier team. Kyle is studying for a Bachelor of sports coaching at UC.
Tom Clarke
Colts XI Coach
Tom Clarke
Colts XI Coach
Old Boy Tom Clarke had four seasons in the 1st XI, playing 59 matches. He was a member of the Canterbury champion sides in 2020 and 2021. Tom has also played representative hockey for Canterbury through the age groups, and is studying music and sport coaching at the University of Canterbury.