NEW JUNIOR EVENTS – 2026

HOOKin2HOCKEY – Ages 7 to 11

A fun, modern FREE hockey training program for children aged 7 to 11 years.

This program helps older juniors develop confidence, fitness, decision‑making and stronger hockey skills. Kids will have so much fun learning this fast, challenging and highly skillful game through exciting drills, team‑building activities and modified match play.

Program Highlights

• Qualified and certified coaches
• All equipment supplied
• FREE Starter Hockey Kit with 2026 Winter Competition registration
• Open to all new and returning kids
• Fun skills, drills, challenges and small games

Program Dates

• Starts: Tuesday 10th February 2026
• Runs for: 8 weeks
• Final session: 31st March 2026 (Three weeks after Winter Comp begins)

Session Time

• 4:45pm – 6:00pm

Location

• Goonellabah Hockey Turf Fields (Oliver Avenue, right side of Sports Club carpark)

Cost

• 100% FREE program!

Bring

• Water bottle

Wear

• Hat
• Long thick socks (e.g. Footie socks)
• Comfortable sports runners, clothes.

Team sports and regular physical activity are especially important for children in this age group. Playing hockey helps improve coordination, balance, speed and overall strength, while also teaching responsibility, problem solving, sportsmanship and teamwork. Through shared challenges and achievements, kids learn resilience and build positive, healthy social connections that support their emotional and physical development.