Big Field Basics

Venue: EPC Solar Hockey Stadium
Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Dates:

• Thursday 12th March

• Thursday 19th March

• Thursday 26th March

• Thursday 2nd April

Cost: $20 per child (covers all 4 sessions)

Big Field Basics is a new initiative for HACT in 2026, designed to help young players prepare for the transition into full-field hockey competitions, including transitioning between each of the following competitions; Hookin2Hockey, U10s (Div 1 & 2), and U12s (Div 1 & 2).

This program supports children who are:

• Stepping up into the next competition up in 2026 (by age or ability), or

• Who are playing their first year in 2026 and would benefit from extra guidance and confidence-building.

The step between each competition can feel overwhelming for young players. Big Field Basics aims to bridge that gap, providing players with a fun and supportive learning environment to help them understand the game and feel confident heading into the 2026 season.

🏑 What will be covered:

Understanding Umpiring:

• Basic signals

• Stopping on the whistle

• Who receives a free hit

Long Corners & 16-yard Hits

• Where they are taken

• Rules around them

Penalty Corners – Attack & Defence

• Where they are taken

• Who is involved

• Rules around them

Positioning

• Basic traditional positioning

• Basic role of position lines

All sessions will use fun games and modified activities to develop knowledge and understanding.

Each session will finish with a game, giving players the opportunity to put their new skills into practice.

🎒 What to bring:

• Shin guards

• Mouthguard

• Drink bottle

• Hockey stick

⚠️ Important:
If you have more than one child participating in this program, please register each child separately.