Hockey Roadshows In Schools
February 21, 2020The drive to recruit new players for local clubs and for the Geelong Hockey Association has begun well.
Geelong Hockey Club recently kicked off their efforts with the help of Hockey Victoria and Geelong Hockey Association members, with a two week program of hockey lessons conducted at Manifold Heights Primary School, funded by the Sporting Schools program. Over 300 children were involved, and they showed great enthusiasm and some very impressive hockey skills despite their lack of experience with the game. Each child was invited to follow up this hockey experience by attending a Hookin2Hockey program to learn more about the game of hockey and the skills involved.
Hookin2Hockey is ideal for children aged 5 to 12 who have not played hockey before, but would like to try out this fantastic sport.
Further schools visits will be conducted in coming weeks by Geelong Hockey Club, Newtown City Hockey Club and Torquay Hockey Club. These will be followed by Hookin2Hockey programs:
Geelong Hockey Club – Wednesday March 11, 4.30 pm, Stead Park, Corio. Contact Chris Medlin, email juniors@geelonghockeyclub.com
Hockey Bellarine – Saturday February 1, 2020, 9.00 am, St Ignatius College, Gillies Rd, Drysdale. Contact Alison Kooloos, email hockeybellarinejuniors@gmail.com
Newtown City Hockey Club – Tuesday March 10, 2020, 4.30 pm, Lloyd Reserve, 80 Windsor Rd, Newtown. Contact Claire Barnes, email contact@newtownhockeyclub.com.au
Torquay Hockey Club – Wednesday March 11, 2020, 4.30 pm, Kuwarrk Ln, Torquay. Contact Georgina Sayer, email secretary@torquayhockeyclub.com.au
Hockey Roadshows – fun at school with hockey.