The men's and women's field hockey competitions at the 2006 South American Games were the first inclusion of hockey at the South American Games. Both tournaments were held in conjunction with one another between 9 and 19 November 2006 at the CeNARD Hockey Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
In the men's competition, Argentina won the gold medal by defeating Chile 6âÂÂ0 in the final. Peru won the bronze medal by defeating Uruguay 3âÂÂ0 in a penalty shoot-out following a 0âÂÂ0 draw.
In the women's competition, Argentina won the gold medal by defeating Chile 4âÂÂ0 in the final. Uruguay won the bronze medal by defeating Brazil 4âÂÂ0.
Both Paraguay men's and women's teams withdrew prior to the tournament.
Qualified for the 2007 Pan American Games
Qualified for the 2007 Pan American Games