First feet on new turfs

The new hockey turf in Millwater will see its first organised event this weekend, with a free Have a Go Day.

Hockey Hibiscus Trust is holding the event, which is a series of hourly rolling hockey sessions for children aged 5-10 years, on Saturday, March 2, 8am-1pm.

Children can play as many sessions as they like. Sticks will be provided but bring mouthguards and a water bottle. Shinpads are optional.

Trust chair Merv Huxford says the Have a Go Day is being held because there have been so many enquiries from families with primary school aged children. He says there will be an official opening event at the turfs in a few months.

Info: hockeyhibiscustrust.org.nz