Winter Funsticks Development & Yr 2 Funsticks

 

Funsticks Development & Yr 2 Funsticks will run at both the Napier and Hastings turfs from 8:45am starting 13th June until 15th August.

No play for the school holidays weekends - 11th & 18th July

Sessions run for approximately 50 minutes

 

FUNSTICKS DEVELOPMENT is a fun 8-week programme for Years 0 - 2 primary school children, introducing them to fundamental skills of hockey

Sessions are skills/drills based with a short game at the end of each session. Year 2 participants should be NEW to hockey.

FUNSTICKS is a fun 8-week programme for Year 2 primary school children, who have previously participated in one or more of our Funsticks programmes.
Sessions are game based learning with coaches highlighting one skill at the beginning of each session.

 

• Will run for 8 weeks 

• For individuals in Years 0-2

• Cost per player is $50

• Please register your child through your school

• This registration is per individual, not team

 

Any participant whose parent/caregiver can assist with coaching each week, can participate in the program free of charge. Prior hockey knowledge is not requiredfor parents/caregivers but is always a bonus.

Session plans will be sent to any parents/caregivers who would like to help in this space, and there will be a coordinator to oversee all coaches, and the program.

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Funsticks Procedure for Parents

Please read through our procedures around the programme so you aware of our commitment to the safety of your child and what we require from the parents/caregivers.

1. Please remain on site for the duration of the programme, we ask that no child is left unattended.

2. Once your child is on the turf they will remain there until the conclusion of the programme.

3. If your child requires the bathroom then we ask that a parent/caregiver takes them, and returns them to the turf.

4. Your child will not be able to leave the facilities at the end of programme without an adult.

5. The other turfs (at both Napier and Hastings venues) will be in use during the time of the Funsticks program. Please make sure any other children at the facility are visible to you and not on the turfs

What to Bring

1. Sunhat

2. Drink bottle

3. Safety equipment – Shin guards and mouth guard.

If your child does not have a stick, one will be provided for them. These must be returned each week.

Please make sure all equipment is named.

Unison have provided Hawke's Bay Hockey with enough mouthguards for all Funsticks participants in 2025. These will be available for you to take away at the first session but please note, they will not be cut or molded for your child. You will be able to take these for the start of the session if required.

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​​​​​​​Note: If your child is sick, please stay home. You are not required to let us know if your child is sick