Families can give hockey a go

Hockey New Zealand is running a Hockey Have a Go day at associations around the country.

Event will run on Saturday October 15, from 11am until 3pm at the TET Multi-sport Centre in Stratford and from 1.30pm to 3pm at the New Plymouth Hockey turf in Hobson St, providing skill sessions and fun games for the whole family to enjoy.

Participating associations are Northland, North Harbour, Waikato, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Hawke’s Bay, Poverty Bay, Nelson and Marlborough.

Black Sticks and New Zealand development squad will be participating at selected events to provide some coaching and to share their experiences.

The have a go day is hoped to build on the strong growth seen through the Small Sticks programme while the production of summer hockey fives and renegade formats has seen the game grow and appeal to a broad audience of ages and backgrounds.

The renegade format allows adults and youth to play in a less formal structure. Games and skills modules will run throughout the day to cater for all ages and skill levels.

Events require no previous experience and equipment is provided. Don’t miss the chance to experience the fun and excitement of hockey.

To find out more and to register go to www.hockeynz.co.nz/ have a go.