Canterbury Hockey Junior Competition
Junior Hockey is the starting point for many young players in Canterbury, providing opportunities for tamariki to learn the game, build confidence, develop new skills, and enjoy playing hockey with their friends throughout the winter season.
The purpose of junior hockey is to expose young people to a high quality hockey experience that helps them foster a lifelong connection to the sport. At this stage of a player’s hockey journey, the focus is on creating an environment that is fun, enjoyable, development focused, and appropriate for the age and stage of each participant.
The Canterbury Hockey Junior Competition runs from early May through to late August and caters for players in Year 3 to Year 8. Players take part in age appropriate, small sided formats aligned with the Hockey New Zealand Small Sticks approach, with game formats and field sizes adapted to suit each stage of development.
Clubs also deliver Fun Sticks programmes for Year 1 and 2 players, providing a fun and welcoming introduction to hockey before players move into the junior competition structure.
Mike Greer Homes is a proud sponsor of Canterbury Hockey junior competitions.
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Purpose and Principles
Canterbury Hockey wants every junior player to have a positive, enjoyable, and appropriate hockey experience. Our junior hockey purpose and principles help guide the way competitions, programmes, coaching, support, and sideline behaviour are delivered across the community.
Our core principles are:
Fun and enjoyable
We want hockey to be a fun and enjoyable experience for all junior players.
Developing hockey fundamentals
We want players to develop a strong base of core hockey skills and an understanding of basic tactical principles.
Creating connections
We want hockey to help build meaningful relationships, friendships, and a long term connection to the Canterbury hockey community.
Holistic development
We want to support young people to develop their physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing through positive sporting experiences.
Junior Competitions Structure
Junior Hockey Venues
Click on any of the markers on the map to take a closer look at the venue.
Ōrua Paeroa
193 Travis Road, New Brighton, Christchurch.
- Located at Shirley Boys/Avonside Girls High School.
- Parking is to the left of the turf up the QEII driveway.
- Toilets are across from the turf in the school.
Rangi Ruru Girls' School
Merivale, Christchurch
- Parking is on the roadside.
- Access to the turf through the gate behind the Rossall Street building.
- Toilet access is in the school.
- There is a café across the road from Turf.
Medbury School
109 Clyde Road, Christchurch
- Parking is located in either the school car park or on the roadside.
- Toilets are accessed through the school.
St Margaret's College
12 Winchester Street, Merivale, Christchurch
- Access to the turf through the school, via either Papanui Road or Winchester Street.
- Toilets are in the building beside hockey turf.
- There is a café at the Winchester Street entrance.
Wycola Park
Hei Hei, Christchurch
- Access to the turf is off Wycola Ave.
- Toilets are located in the small club house at the turf.
Sydenham Pavilion
Sydenham, Christchurch
- Access to the turf off Barnett Street.
- Toilets are located in the Sydenham Cricket/Hockey Club rooms.
Foster Park
1119-1125 Goulds Road, Rolleston
- Access to big off street car park via Broadlands Drive.
- Foster Park is a multisport facility and busy on a Saturday morning so allow extra time to find parking.
- Toilets are at the back of the Selwyn Sports Centre facing the soccer fields.
Dudley Park
Church Street, Rangiora
- Turf access is off Church Street.
- Toilets are located in the public toilet block behind the turf.
Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub
Augustine Drive, Wigram, Christchurch 8025
- There are 458 parking spaces including 11 mobility car parks available at the venue and a grass area beside the main car park for temporary parking.
- Changing rooms are located in the block opposite the café/at the end of Turf 2, there are several toilet blocks located around the facility.
- A café is located in the building at the end of Turf 1.
Nunweek Park
240 Wooldridge Road, Bishopdale, Christchurch 8543
- There are 125 parking spaces including two mobility car parks available at the venue, and overflow parking in the Tait carpark across the road.
- Changing Rooms are located between Poligras 1 and Turf 2.
- Toilets are located at the end of the changing block, and under the Pavilion on the Turf 2 side.
- The 5th Quarter Café is located above the grandstand.
Marist Park @ St Bedes College
78 Grimseys Road, Redwood, Christchurch 8051
- Access to small car park off Momorangi Crescent, parking also availible on the Momorangi Crescent roadside.
- Marist Park is busy on Saturday mornings.
- Toilets, changing rooms, and a small café are located inside the turf fence.
Mainpower Waimakariri Turf
291 Coldstream Road, Rangiora 7473
- Access to carpark off Coldstream Road.
- Changing rooms and toilets are at the end of the car park at the turf entrance.
- A café is located in the Mainpower Stadium beside the turf.
St Andrew's Prep School
60 Normans Road, Strowan, Christchurch 8052
- Parking is located in either the school car park off Norman's Road or on the roadside.
- Toilets are accessed through the school by the gym.