Junior

Our junior programmes cater for children from years 1-8 at school (age 5-13).

Year 1 & 2 Children take part in our Funsticks programme. Funsticks is a fundamental movement and basic skill development programme.

Children in years 3-8 at school take part in Small Sticks. Small Sticks is a series of modified games that are tailored to be age and stage appropriate and change in format as children move through this age range. Small sticks are predominately school-based (mixed) teams although we do have some clubs who run teams in this competition.

Please see below for more info on Funsticks, Small Sticks and School Sticks our in school programme.

 

FUNSTICKS - Year 1 & 2

Join our Fun Sticks Hockey Programme

Funsticks is a fundamental movement and basic skill development programme that consists of 8 one hour sessions for the Term 2 programme and 6 sessions for Term 3 programme.

No equipment (sticks and balls) are needed!  Please provide your own shin guards and mouth guard. These can be purchased at any sports shop.


Otago Community Hockey Manager Jolene Casey will be running the Fun Sticks this year. If you have any questions you can contact her on coach@oha.org.nz or 03 474 9201.

 

Where/When:
Otago Hockey are offering three Fun Sticks modules for Term 2 2023!

  • Waikouaiti, East Otago Events Centre - Monday Afternoons, 3:30pm-4:30pm (minimum numbers apply)
  • McMillan Hockey Turf - Wednesday Afternoons, 3.30pm-4.15pm
  • Mosgiel, Taieri College ITC - Friday Afternoons 3:30pm-4:30pm

AND ALSO ....

Otago Hockey are offering three Fun Sticks modules for Term 3 2023!

  • Waikouaiti, East Otago Events Centre - Monday Afternoons, 3:30pm-4:30pm (minimum numbers apply) (Mon 17 July - Mon 21 August)
  • McMillan Hockey Turf - Wednesday Afternoons, 3.30pm-4.15pm (Wed 19 July - Wed 23 August)
  • Mosgiel, Taieri College ITC - Friday Afternoons 3:30pm-4:30pm (Fri 21 July - Fri 25 August)

Registrations are now open.  

Cost:

Dunedin and Mosgiel Programmes: $85 per child for Term 2.

$65 for Term 3 programme

Waikouaiti Programme: $80 per child for Term 2 and $65 for Term 3.

Otago Hockey Fun Sticks T Shirts available to purchase for $20.00.

 Please register using this form - Click Here.

 

SMALL STICKS

Modified games to suit all age groups:
Mini Sticks: Years 3&4, Modified field- 6 a-side games (Wednesday nights)
Kiwi Sticks: Years 5&6, Modified field- 6 a-side games (Wednesday nights)
Kwik Sticks: Years 7&8, Modified field - 6-a-side games (Friday nights)

Contact your school to find out about their Hockey teams.

The Otago Junior Competition Handbook has all the information regarding this year's competition here

No school team? Contact us and we will help you find a team.

 

OTAGO HOCKEY IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMME

Get Hockey started in your school...

Otago Hockey offers a comprehensive in-schools hockey programme, this includes:

  • Up to 3x half-hour sessions per class per year taken by an Otago Hockey Coach.

  • 1x Optional Teachers/Coaches/Managers  or Parents in-service session.

 

If this is something your school is interested in or you would like to know more information please contact us today!