Under 11 Development
Under 11 is the first age group that Wellington Hockey offers development opportunities for players and this is the start of their development journey.
SPRING into Development
Wellington Hockey’s U11 SPRING into Development Programme is back for Term 4, giving young players the opportunity to continue developing their hockey skills after the junior season.
The programme is aimed at players aged 9–11 who are already playing hockey and want to improve their individual skills, confidence and understanding of the game.
Sessions are skills-focused, with players working in small groups on fundamental hockey skills before putting those skills into practice through games and challenges.
Developing skills through training and games
Across the six Friday sessions, players will work on a range of hockey skills including ball control, passing, receiving, eliminating and other individual techniques, with activities adapted to suit the ability of the group.
The focus is on giving players plenty of opportunities to have the ball, try new skills and build confidence in a fun and supportive environment.
Players will also have opportunities to test their skills in game-based activities throughout the programme, with a U11 Development Festival at the end of the programme where players can put their learning into practice.
The programme is open to players of all abilities and is designed to help each player take their next step in their hockey development.
Term 4, 2026 Programme Information
Who: Players aged 9-11
When: Fridays, 23 October - 27 November (+ Festival on 29 November)
Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm (Kapiti time TBC)
Where: National Hockey Stadium, Elsdon Park, Fraser Park, and Kapiti (locations dependant on numbers registered)
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Fundamental Skills: Build a strong foundation in key techniques.
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Skill Development: Learn new and exciting skills to enhance your game.
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Teamwork: Experience the benefits of collaboration and sportsmanship.
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Enjoyable Activities: Participate in games and challenges that promote learning.
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The U11 SPRING into Development Programme will be run in Term 4 on the following dates.
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Friday 23 October
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Friday 30 October
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Friday 6 November
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Friday 13 November
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Friday 20 November
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Friday 27 November
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End of Programme Festival Date: Sunday 29 November
Players will finish the programme with a festival where they can showcase their skills and apply what they have developed throughout the programme.
We are also looking at an additional festival opportunity on Sunday 15 November, with more information to come once this is confirmed.
Registrations
Registrations for the U11 SPRING into Development Programme are now open on PlayHQ.
Whether your child is looking to sharpen their existing skills, try something new or simply continue developing after the junior season, this programme is a great opportunity to keep playing and improving through Term 4.
If you have any questions, please email Will at will@wellingtonhockey.org.nz
