After the record number of participants within our Under 13 Extension Programmes in 2022, Canterbury Hockey is excited that momentum can be continued with another memorable programme in 2023. A similar format will be followed this year with the extension programme being delivered in two modules once again, both delivered as standalone events. (Please note – each module will have a separate registration process.)

Module 1 will take place during the July school holidays over a three-day period. The module will include a mixture of skill development and game play. Participants will be exposed to high-quality coaching to develop targeted technical and tactical principles that will benefit their long-term development. For the game play element, players will be assigned to teams to partake in a hockey 5’s festival.

Module 2 will be delivered during August/September. This module will incorporate several weekly training sessions focusing on skill and tactical development. Participants will be allocated to teams, that will participate in a Regional Festival event which will include games against teams from Mid Canterbury and South Canterbury. For this event Year 7 teams will play 7-a-side and Year 8 will play 11-a-side.  

Programme Detail:

Phase 1 Detail:

• 3-day development camp that will consist of a mixture of training and small sided match play.
• Targeted development focus – Technical skills, tactical concepts, character traits.
• Day 1 & 2 split into morning and afternoon groups (by gender). On these days all groups will have a mixture of skill training sessions and hockey 5’s games. Day 3 will be all match play, hockey 5’s games.
• Block timing’s as follows – 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Day 1 = Boys morning, Day 2 = Girl’s morning, Day 3 = both genders integrated across the day.
• Specialist goal keeper training will be included.

Dates:

Module 1: Skill development and hockey 5’s festival – Tuesday 11^th – Thursday 13^th July (2^nd week of July School Holidays).

Module 2: Start date TBC for team trainings – concludes with Regional Festival Event – Friday 29^th September – Sunday 1^st October (Registrations for module two will take place separately, late July)

Cost:

Module 1 = $90.00. This price includes turf hire, training gear, coach and umpire development/support and administration-based costs.

Registration:

Registrations for Module 1 and Module 2 will be completed separately (Module 2 registration process will take place at the end of July).

All registrations will be completed using Play HQ. Please follow this link and then select the appropriate programme: https://www.playhq.com/hockey-new-zealand/org/canterbury-hockey-association/df572316/register

Who:

Open registration for year 7&8 athletes who want to participate in a development programme that aims to extend them beyond their club and school playing experiences. Athletes must meet the below criteria:

• Must be Year 7&8 at school.
• Must play for a club or school team entered in Canterbury Hockey’s winter competitions.
• Must have a minimum of at least 1 year playing experience for a club/school team.

If you do not fit the above criteria and would like to enquire about registering, please contact Canterbury Hockey.

Coaches - Open registration for coaches coaching in this or a similar age group.

Umpires - Open registration for coaches coaching in this or a similar age group.

Programme Purpose:

Provide an inclusive development opportunity that extends year 7&8 (under 13) athletes, and coaches and umpires associated with this age group.

Programme Objectives:

• Incorporate all interested athletes, coaches, and umpires, into a high-quality development focused programme that is distinctly different from club and school hockey experiences.
• Provide an enjoyable experience that encourages participants and supporters to connect with others in the wider hockey community.
• Develop targeted technical and tactical principles and concepts that will benefit participants long term development. 
• Ensure athlete welfare and workload is managed effectively.

For any questions please contact: joe@canterburyhockey.org.nz

Athlete registration closes – midnight 20^th June 2023 ($15 late registration fee).