2024 Premier Hockey League (PHL) Officials Announced

The 2024 officials panel for the Premier Hockey League were recently announced. The skilled and experienced group will oversee the league throughout its six-week duration. 

The group includes Nic Rankin as the Competition Director, six Technical Officials, six Umpire Coaches, and thirteen Umpires, featuring Paris Olympic Officials Sarah Garnett, Amber Church, David Tomlinson, Rachel Williams and Gareth Greenfield. All appointed Technical Officials and Umpires for the 2024 Premier Hockey League are current FIH internationally graded officials, ensuring the highest standards of officiating throughout the competition. 

Hockey NZ Technical Manager Colin French states, “This new league is the pinnacle of domestic hockey and aims to unite our communities and build a legacy for hockey in Aotearoa. Our officials communities across the motu have been eagerly awaiting the new league; excited by the opportunity that it will offer not only for the teams but also themeselves who will showcase their skills and passion for the sport.” 

2024 Premier Hockey League Officials Panel: 

Competition Director 

Nic Rankin  

Technical Officials  

Vicki Allen, Gavin Hawke, Dave Potter, Andrew Spence, Jackie Tomlinson, Helen Travers 

Umpire Coaches 

Lyn Farrell, Sarah Garnett, Craig Gribble, Paul Morrison, Devendra Patel, Mike Treloar 

 Umpires

Tim Bond, Amber Church, Lee Erskine, Kelly-Anne Foskin, Ben Grant, Gareth Greenfield, Kelly Hudson, Bevan Nichol, Lani Nichol, Nick Saunders, David Tomlinson, Katrina Turner, Rachel Williams