LETS PLAY HOCKEY ………a great sport for young and old

OUR HOOKIN2HOCKEY PROGRAM runs in term 1 2024

As term 1 has come to an end, we like to invite you to join our Under8, Under10 or Under12 Hockey Program we run in term 2 and term 3 this year.

More information about this can be found here

Hookin2Hockey 2024

We welcome children 5 -12 years old, to our Hookin2Hockey program at our Kingston Heath Reserve Pitch at Farm Road in Cheltenham.

The Hookin2Hockey program commences on Friday 16th February. You can choose between the Friday afternoon (5-6pm) or Saturday morning (9-10am) sessions. The Program finishes end of term 1. After that kids can continue their hockey journey in the Under8, Under10 or Under12 age group during the winter season (term 2 and term 3).

Join our Free Come&Try Session either Friday 16 February (5-6pm) or Saturday 17 Feb (9-10am). Please wear runners and sports gear to the Come&Try Session and bring a water bottle (with your name on it). The club will provide sticks and balls at the Come&Try Session. We like to ask you to try to be there about 10-15 minutes before the session starts so we can start on time.

The most important thing is that the kids get a good idea of hockey and have lots of fun while they are out there on the pitch.

After the session you can register your child, online, for the 5 following weeks of the program (starting the week after-Friday 23 February/Saturday 24 February).

Hookin2Hockey is delivered across a number of weeks and gives your child the opportunity to learn the basic skills of hockey, develop fundamental motor skills and make friends all while beginning his/her lifelong love of hockey!

The cost for this great 6 week introduction program (WITHOUT a hockey equipment pack) is $90 per child.

All sessions take place in term 1 and will be at our Kingston Heath Reserve pitch at Farm Road in Cheltenham.

Registration for the Hookin2Hockey program is now open.

Click on your preferred day and register.

A participant pack can be purchased at HockeyWorld, 467 South Road, Bentleigh, phone 03 – 9532 1861

The participant pack includes the following items:

- a Hockey Stick (Greg will ensure it is the right size when you visit HockeyWorld)
- shin guards
- a mouthguard
- a hockey ball
- red hockey socks
- comes with a stick bag

Price $45 to be paid when you visit Greg Edwards at Hockeyworld. Walk in – no need to call and pré-order

Pick up: HockeyWorld, 467 South Road, Bentleigh. Contact: 03 – 9532 1861 Greg Edwards

The participant pack can be bought at HockeyWorld from 15 Jan 2024 onwards.

Opening hours: Mon -Fri 1pm – 5pm, Saturday 10am – 2pm and Sunday 11am – 2pm.

For any information please contact the Hookin2Hockey Coordinator via email: suhchin2h@gmail.com

Hookin2Hockey is the best way for kids to make themselves familiar with the great game of hockey in a safe and friendly environment.

The program:

is for girls and boys between 5 and 12 years old (prep until grade 6)
is delivered by Southern United Hockey Club, a “Hookin2Hockey Club of the Year” finalist in 2023
is an introduction program to hockey for juniors
has skill based games
has 6 sessions (1 introduction session and 5 program sessions)
runs in a fun and safe environment
is an official program of Hockey Australia

Children can attend Friday afternoon (5.00-6.00 pm) sessions OR Saturday morning sessions (9.00 -10.00 am).

Our Hookin2Hockey program will run for 6 sessions

Friday afternoons: 5.00 – 6.00 pm: 16 – 23 Feb, 1 – 8 – 15 – 22 March
Saturday mornings: 9.00 – 10.00 am: 17 – 24 Feb, 2 – 9 – 16 – 23 March

All sessions will be at our Kingston Heath Reserve pitch at Farm Road in Cheltenham.

Enter Farm Road from Warrigal Road, after you pass by the Milkbar on your righthand side, go for another 400 meter. You see a large green sign on your righthand side, turn right into the carpark and our pitch is at the left side of the club rooms.

If you have any questions please contact our Hookin2Hockey Coordinator via suhc.hin2h@gmail.com

Enquiries and further info: www.suhc.com.au/new-members

Secretary of the Junior Section: junior.secretary@suhc.com.au

🏑 What’s after Hookin2Hockey?

After the 6 week Hookin2Hockey program during term 1 (1 Come&Try Session and 5 training sessions) there are lots of choices for the children, and parents in term 2 and term 3 of the rest of the season.

Under8 Hockey – Training and 1/8 Pitch games

For kids born after 1 January 2016
Training on Friday nights in term 2 and term 3 from 4.30 – 5.30 pm at Farm Road in Cheltenham
First training session Friday 19 April (no training during the term breaks)
There will be a 1/8 of a pitch competition on Saturday morning, which is optional and great fun for the kids
first round of Under 8 Competition 27 April between 8.15 – 9.15am, all games are at Farm Road
Costs $100 for both terms together
No club uniform needed for training
In case your child will join the Under 8 Competition Saturday Mornings 8.15am – 9.15 am (from Saturday 27 April onwards) a club uniform can be bought at the club at our on site uniform shop run by our volunteer Sue. There are options for second hand uniform, which you can purchase with a gold coin donation.
Uniform Shop Opening Hours at our Club, Farm Road, Cheltenham – Monday to Thursday every week of preseason 6.15pm till 7pm. On Friday 19 April the uniform shop will be open as well from 5pm till 6pm
A simple red shirt and red socks will do as well in case you will not buy a club uniform.
More information about the competition and the uniform will be handed out at the first training session, 19 April 2024
Registration can be done via the link https://suhc.com.au/registration/
Please register by 1 April 2024
For more information please contact the Coordinator of the Under 8 Hockey Program via suhc.under8@gmail.com or contact the Secretary of the Junior Section via junior.secretary@suhc.com.au

In this program the children continue their skills development under the watchful, caring and fun eye of our experienced coaches.

Under10 – Training and 1/4 Field competition

for kids born in 2014 and 2015 (turning 9 or 10 in 2024)
Pre-season training started week of 4 March, MONDAY nights 5.30pm – 6.45pm at Farm Road in Cheltenham
Winter training (starts after Easter) on MONDAY night in term 2 and term 3 between 5.45pm – 6.45pm at Farm Road in Cheltenham
First winter training Monday 15 April
Kids play quarter field competition (we try boys play boys, girls play girls, depending on numbers) in term 2 and term 3, Saturday mornings between 9.15am – 10.15am at Farm Road, Cheltenham
first round of games will be 27 April 2024
registration with the club for the Program to be done via the link https://suhc.com.au/registration/ You register and pay with the club as well as with Hockey Victoria
costs to register for program with the club $185 for both terms together, including games
For more information please contact the Coordinator of the Under 10 program via suhcunder10@gmail.com or contact the Secretary of the Junior Section junior.secretary@suhc.com.au

Under12 – Training and Full Field Hockey Victoria Competition

for kids born in 2012 and 2013 (turning 11 or 12 in 2024)
Pre-season training start MONDAY 4 March at Farm Road in Cheltenham
U12 Boys: Monday 5.30pm – 6.45pm
U12 Girls: Wednesday 5.30pm – 6.15pm
Winter training in term 2 and term 3 at Farm Road in Cheltenham
U12 Boys Shield: Monday 5.45pm – 6.45pm
U12 Boys Pennant: Monday 5.15pm – 6.15pm
U12 Girls: Wednesday 5.15pm – 6.15pm
Hockey Victoria Competition (boys play boys, girls play girls) on Saturday mornings between 8.30 -11.30 am in the region
First round of games Saturday 4 May 2024
Uniform can be bought at the Uniform Shop at our club (Opening Hours will be communicated closer to the start of the competition)
Costs $345 for both terms together including 14 week competition
registration with the club to be done via the link https://suhc.com.au/registration/
Registration with HV needs to be done via RevSport (next step in registration with the club)
For more information please contact the Coordinator of the Under 12 program via suhcunder12@gmail.com or contact the Secretary of the Junior Section junior.secretary@suhc.com.au

For all other age groups (Under 14, Under 16 and Under 18) please contact the Secretary of the Junior Section junior.secretary@suhc.com.au

Please contact us to discuss any of the options for your child.

Overview of Fees for the season can be found here

Training Schedule for the season can be found here