FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What equipment does each player need? Mouth guard and stick are mandatory. Bay Orthodontics have again generously donated mouth guards in 2022. We strongly advise players to have shin guards but it is not mandatory eqiupment.
Does each team need a coach and an umpire? A coach yes, and an umpire, yes. The umpire is often a parent or an older sibling of a team member. There are umpiring clinics run to help the umpires learn the rules and gain confidence.
Can any year 3 - 6 child play hockey? Yes, primary school teams can be all-girls, all-boys teams or mixed gender.
What hockey can year 0 - 2 children play? Our funsticks programme is a great way to introduce children to hockey. We have several sessions each week in different locations. Click here for information.
Primary School Cancellations: Click here
Hockey is an all-weather, winter game. Games ARE played in the rain if the turfs are playable.If the rain becomes an issue causing flooding on the turfs then the coordinator onsite at Blake Park will make a decision about cancellations if needed throughout the morning. it will be the responsibility of coaches/managers at satellite sites to decide if turfs are unplayable and advise the draw steward via text as to what has happened for each game. If the decision is made to cancel it will be notified via facebook and website as outlined below:
Cancellations will be published on Tauranga Hockey Facebook page and THA Website from 7:10am Saturday.
The THA office is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, only.
Phones are not answered on Saturdays or Sundays.