Wellington Hockey is pleased to announce registrations are open for FUN Sticks!
2022 FUN Sticks will see a focus on individuals foundational movement and motor skill development, helping build a young persons physical literacy, preparing them for sport. Hockey skills will be taught in fun, games based activities.
FUN Sticks is an 8 week hockey programme designed for children aged 5-6 years (school Year 1 & 2)
- An introduction to hockey with an emphasis on having fun
- An opportunity to develop fundamental skills - running, dodging, striking
- A positive and quality coaching environment
- Full involvement for all participants
- Regular changes of activities to maintain enthusiasm and interest
- A safe environment for all activities
- A FUN Sticks t-shirt
- Equipment required to play hockey (Hockey Stick & Ball provided by WHA to use for the session)
- We encourage parents to join in with kids if they want!
Where:
- National Hockey Stadium (NHS), Wellington = 10.00am - 11.00am - Saturday
- Hutt (Fraser Park) = 8.00am - 9.00am - Saturday
- Porirua (Elsdon Turf) = 3.45pm – 4.45pm - Tuesday
- Karori (Samuel Marsden School) = 4pm - 5pm - Tuesday
Registration information:
The cost for the 8 week programme is $65
FUN Sticks start the weekend of 7th May (first weekend of term 2).
Please Note: There are no postponement days scheduled (excluding the Festival day)
Locations
National Hockey Stadium:
Saturdays starting 7th May (10am - 11am)
Hutt - Fraser Park Small Turf:
Saturdays starting 7th May (8am - 9am)
Elsdon Turf:
Tuesdays starting 10th May (4pm - 5pm)
Karori – Samuel Marsden School
Tuesdays starting 10th May (4pm - 5pm)
Festival Day:
There will be a festival day held at the National Hockey Stadium on the morning of Saturday 9th July from 10am-11am. All children will be able to play games and activities with players from different HUBs.
Register via: https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/register/f0efa4
For all programme enquires contact Wellington Hockey Community & Development Officer Bjorn Dix - bjorn@wellingtonhockey.org.nz