Small Sticks

Small Sticks is the nationally branded junior hockey participation programme developed by Hockey New Zealand in consultation with youth sport experts. 

Otago Hockey’s aim is for all children involved in Junior Hockey to develop their individual and team skills, share the enjoyment of taking part in a team game and build a lifelong enthusiasm for Hockey.

Small Sticks provides progressive stages for children new to hockey and let's them play a modified games at a level commensurate with their ability, with the correct equipment and in the appropriate game format. 

Information for our Fun sticks program can be found under the Get Involved- Junior Tab or by contacting our Community Hockey Lead- Jolene Casey at coach@oha.org.nz

Matches are played on the all weather artificial turf at the McMillan Hockey Centre and the Otago Community Trust Kings Turf dependent on entries. If other turf space is required Otago Hockey will organise this and inform all schools.

Fun, Mini Sticks and Kiwi Sticks are played on Wednesdays afternoons in terms 2 and 3.

Team Registrations are now open for the 2024 season- Please contact your school sports co-ordinator if you would like to play.

Alternatively if your school does not have a team, you can enter via the Kings United Hockey Club here:

Registration Link - https://forms.gle/LaREK54smDCrMxdd7

Kwik Sticks information can be found under the Competitions- Intermediate tab.

All important information regarding our competitions are found in the Junior Competition Handbook which will be released for the 2024 season asap.

Please ensure ALL team's coaches and/or team managers have read this handbook prior to the competition commencing so that they fully understand the rules/health and safety obligations and expectations.

Any questions regarding the competitions please contact competitions@oha.org.nz

For more information on the national Small Sticks Programme, please click here.