FUN STICKS
FUN Sticks is an 8-week hockey programme designed for children aged 5-6 years (school Years 1 & 2).
2023 FUN Sticks will focus on individuals’ movement and motor skill development, helping build a young person's physical literacy and preparing them for sport. Hockey skills will be taught through fun, games-based activities.
FUN Sticks offers
- 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
- Equipment required to play hockey (Hockey Stick & Ball) is provided
- We encourage parents to join in with kids if they want
Festival Day:
On the last week of the programme, there will be a festival day held at the National Hockey Stadium on the morning of Saturday 1st July. FUN Stick participants will be able to play games with players from different locations.
Please Note: There are no postponement days scheduled (excluding the festival day)
Where:
FUN Sticks is run at the following locations across Wellington,
- National Hockey Stadium (NHS), Wellington = 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Saturday starting 6th May
- Hutt (Fraser Park) - 10:00 am – 11:00 am Saturday starting 6th May
- Porirua (Elsdon Park) – 3:45pm – 4:45 pm – Tuesday 9th May
- Kelburn (Kelburn Normal School) – 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Tuesday 9th
The cost for the 8-week programme is $50.
Register using the following link for the Player registration system PlayHQ