HOCKEY

Learn and play the great game of Field Hockey

Mini Hockey

DB Pirates' Mini Hockey is entering its 6th season and is offered to ages from 5 year to 14 year olds. We have energetic and enthusiastic young players running around on the DBIS pitch improving their stick skills week on week.

Key benefits of Field Hockey 

  • Improves balance and coordination
  • Enhances mental strength
  • Boosts speed and endurance
  • Improves overall physical strength
  • Promotes communication skills

No previous experience is required, no matter what your age/your child’s age! Our Hockey program is carefully constructed by our Head Coach, Rob Rowe who played Provincial hockey and coached various teams in South Africa. He is supported by an entourage of dedicated volunteer coaches and managers who work under his guidance to help players develop a love for hockey.

Mini Hockey runs in the following age groups U6, U8, U10, U12 and U14 and our Hockey division has focused on building a simple structure for coaching that develops the players across all ages.

Senior Hockey

We don’t only cater for the young ones. This season, we look forward to growth of the Senior Hockey Section, for ages 16 and upwards.

Training

Mini Hockey training sessions are every Saturday morning at the Discovery Bay International School (DBIS) pitch.


NOTE: For an important COVID briefing before each training session, please meet in the DBIS School parking lot no later than 15 minutes before each training session.


Specific training times for age groups:

     U6     8:00 am - 9:00 am 
     U8     8:00 am - 9:00 am
     U10     9:00 am - 10:00 am
 U12/U14    9:00 am - 10:30 am

 

When you come to training remember to bring the following Safety Equipment:

  • Shin pads – mandatory
  • Mouth guards – mandatory We really want to protect your beautiful smile.
  • Hockey stick. (First timers don’t worry – we will have hockey sticks you can use for training)
  • Water bottle with plenty of water
  • During these times the most important thing is a healthy child!
Hockey age groups21-22
Sticks

Choosing a Field Hockey stick

Finding the perfect field hockey stick ultimately depends on preference. Try out a friend’s or get a feel for the ones in a sporting goods store. If you’re still unsure which stick is right for you, follow these guidelines to find one that suits your size, position, and experience.

The bottom of the stick, called the toe, has a rounded edge facing the right and a flat surface facing the left. The flat surface is used to hit the ball. The stick is controlled by the right hand, which should be placed at the base of the grip. The left hand is positioned at the top of the stick and is used to turn the stick.

(Sorry, lefties — there is no such thing as a left-handed field hockey stick.)

Stick Weight & Positioning

Most players prefer to use the medium-weight sticks. Forwards, however, generally use the lighter sticks for increased manoeuvrability and control. Defenders often favour heavier sticks that produce harder hits. Midfielders prefer the medium-weight sticks so they have both manoeuvrability and hard hits.

Beginners who haven’t decided on a position will be best served by choosing a medium-weight stick. This weight works well for any position. Here is the weight breakdown for sticks (in ounces):

Stick Weight (oz)   Weight (grams)
Extra Light < 18oz < 500 grams
Light 18 oz to 19oz 500-550 grams
Medium 19 oz to 22oz 550-625 grams
Heavy 22oz to 25.9oz >625 grams

Materials & Stiffness

Wood field hockey sticks are made primarily of mulberry or hickory. Composite and Fiberglass sticks are also legal and are predominantly used at the high school, collegiate, and Olympic and World Championship levels. The materials used in composite sticks help generate more power for hits and are used to increase durability and enhance flexibility.

Beginners tend to go for more flexible sticks (wood sticks) to help absorb shock. Advanced players usually prefer stiffer sticks (composite sticks) for increased power. Those who plan on continuing with the sport should buy composites; they are lighter, produce more power on every hit, and last longer.

The development and cost of composite sticks has come a long way and advice would be to head to a composite stick as soon as possible.

Stick Length

A players height dictates the length of the player’s stick.  Players look for the longest stick that they can comfortable handle; the longer the stick, the longer the reach and the greater the advantage. Stick sizes range from 26-inch junior sticks and go up to 38-inch sticks for tall, experienced (generally youth and adult) players.

Mini Hockey starts:
(Date to be advised)

COVID PROTOCOLS

Please familiarise yourself with our COVID protocol fact sheet here.

Protocols in place due to COVID-19?

  • This affects Players, Coaches and Parents alike.
  • Please make sure you meet in the parking lot 15 min before the start of the session for a briefing.
  • Please do not just rush in onto the field – follow the guidelines that will be in place on the day.
  • Temperature checks and a register will be taken for all players, parents and coaches alike.

Ready to join the Pirates?

Click here to register for next season via our TeamSnap App.

Registration Costs

2022 – 23 Season
  • Kids (Minis and Youth) $2000
  • Senior Hockey: $1600

ORDER KIT HERE

Order and pay for all your kit and Pirates merchandise here

What kit do I need?

Order and pay for your kit at our very own Tsunami Kit shop.

Fun Pirate Merchandise such as drink bottles, training shirts, caps and other Pirate-themed items are also available.

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rob rowe

Rob Rowe

Volunteer Hockey Coach

head_hockey@dbpirates.com

 

 

James Ford

James Ford

Hockey Club Representative

hockey@dbpirates.com

 

 

Photography credit:
Thanks to our club photographers Colin Sim  and Ginny Malbon for letting us use their fabulous hockey images.

Check out Colin's work here: https://www.colsimphotography.com/

Check out Ginny's work here: https://www.ginnymalbon.com/index

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77-91 Queens Road West, Sheung Wan,
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