As Queensland Women’s Masters Hockey celebrates its 40th anniversary, we take a moment to reflect on Atherton’s contribution to this incredible journey. Our region has a rich history of dedication, teamwork, and passion for the game, and we are proud to have been part of Masters Hockey for nearly three decades.

Atherton first entered a team in the Queensland Veteran Women’s Championships in 1995 in Cairns, marking the beginning of our participation in this prestigious competition. We lost the Grand Final to Cairns 1 nil. While we missed the 1996 and 1997 tournaments, we returned in 1998 and have been a steadfast presence ever since. Over the years, Atherton has fielded one, two, or even three teams at different times, demonstrating the strength and depth of our local hockey community—an astounding achievement for such a small association.

Atherton celebrated notable successes,  winning Division 4 in Maryborough in 2002, Atherton 2 won Division 6 in Townsville in 2022, and making several finals over the years. Additionally, several of our players have been chosen to represent Queensland, a testament to the talent and dedication within our club.

Carrie de Brueys was honoured with the Hockey Qld Women’s Masters Service Award in 2022, a testament to her dedication and contributions to the sport. While this award is a more recent initiative, our club acknowledges the many delegates and passionate players before her who have been just as deserving of recognition for their commitment and outstanding efforts in ensuring that Atherton Hockey continues to thrive.  We’d like to acknowledge a few key people – Di Ramsey,  Heather Quadrio, Andrea Martin and Sharon Voyce.