Fun Sticks
Introduction to hockey for years 1 & 2. This programme is spread over multiple HUBs across the Wellington Region allowing kids access to get into the sport.
Join in the Fun
Fun Sticks will see a new focus on individuals foundational movement and motor skill development, helping build a young persons physical literacy preparing them for a life of sport. The programme will be based on the Hockey NZ module, with adjustments made to increase the individual development focus.
This programme is designed for children, aged 5-6 years (years 1 & 2), who are ‘new players’ or relatively new to the game of hockey. As its name implies its key objectives are to provide the participants with:
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An introduction to hockey with an emphasis on being a fun experience
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An opportunity to develop fundamental skills – running, dodging, striking
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An opportunity for the players to learn by self exploring
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A positive and quality coaching environment
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Full involvement for all participants
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Regular changes of activities to maintain enthusiasm and interest
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A safe environment for any activities
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To provide equipment (sticks, balls, cones, bibs, goals) to minimise cost for caregivers
Fun Sticks HUBs
Fun Sticks is an 8-week hockey programme that is run during Term 2. The programme will be offered across five HUBs in the Wellington Region in Term 2. Depending on your location, the sessions will be on either Saturday morning or mid-week. Click on the relevant location below for more information about each HUB.
Fun Sticks may also be run during Term 3 in 2025 for approximately 6-weeks. Come back later during the winter hockey season when more information will be made available.
In 2025, Fun Stick sessions held at Eldson Park are run on Saturday mornings delivered by WHA accredited coaches. Times will be confirmed early 2025.
In 2025, Fun Stick sessions held at Fraser Park are run in partnership with Hutt United Hockey Club on Saturday mornings. Times will be confirmed early 2025.
In 2025, Fun Stick sessions held at Maidstone Park are run in partnership with Upper Hutt Hockey Club. Sessions in 2024 were on Wednesday late afternoons alongside their junior training sessions from 5pm to 6pm. We will confirmed session day and time with the club early 2025.
In 2025, Fun Stick sessions held at the National Hockey Stadium are run on Saturday mornings by WHA accredited coaches. Times will be confirmed early 2025.
In 2025, Fun Stick sessions held in Karori / Kelburn area are run at Kelburn Normal School delivered by WHA accredited coaches. These session were delivered on Tuesday afternoons after school at 3:45pm to 4:45pm in 2024. We will confirmed session day and time early 2025.
Cancellation
In the event that a Fun Sticks session is cancelled due to adverse weather, it will be up to the Fun Sticks location Coach/Coordinator if a catch-up session is held.
