Central Hawke’s Bay Small Sticks Hockey Programme 2020

What is Small Sticks.  The aim of Small Sticks is to attract children (aged 5-12) into hockey and encourage a lifelong love of the sport through a games-based approached built on skill development.  Small Sticks provides progressive stages for children new to hockey and lets them play a modified game at a level that suits their ability, with the correct equipment and the appropriate game format.  Small Sticks caters for kids from beginners teaching them fundamental balls skills through to representative development.

When/Where will the Programme Run –

Fun Sticks - Year 0-2, - Saturday mornings Term 3 from 9.00am – 10.00am.  The programme will be held at the St Josephs' School Mini Turf.

Cost – $25.00 per player.

Mini Sticks - Year 3-5, - Thursday Nights Term 3 from 4pm - 5pm This is 1/4 fields on the Centralines Sports Park.

Cost – $230.00 per team 6-9 players.

Kwik Sticks - Year 6-8 - Wednesday Nights Term 3 from 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Played on 1/2 Field at the Centralines Sports Park.

Cost – $320.00 per team 6-9 players.

Who is targeted – Small Sticks aged kids (ages 5-12) from the Central Hawke’s Bay surrounding schools.

Equipment – suitable shoes (no sprigs or cleats), mouthguard, shinguards. Sticks are available.