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Warkworth Hockey Club is gearing up for the coming season with a have-a-go day planned for Sunday, March 5 from 3 to 5pm.
Club committee member Monique Hatfull says anyone is welcome to come along, regardless of age or ability.
“Have-a-go day is open to anyone who wants to come, from three-year-olds up to 80-odd,” she says.
“We have all ages and people from all walks of life here, everyone is welcome.
“They can just turn up and we’ll give them a stick, no one has to worry about having gear.”
Local hockey superstar Jordon Thomas will be at the club turf at the Warkworth Showgrounds to help show newcomers the ropes. Thomas plays for the NZ Under 21, Maori Under 21 and Maori men’s teams, the Tamaki Makaurau Maori and North Shore Premier teams. He also coaches the Warkworth Premier 3 men’s team and was named North Shore’s young Player of the Year last year.
Hatfull says the club is just finalising its competitive teams for the North Harbour Hockey season, which kicks off on March 25.
“Last year, we had two men’s teams, one Premier 3 grade and one in Division 2, who have gone up to Division 1, and one Division 1 women’s team,” she says. “This year, we’re hoping to have a second women’s team in Division 2 or 3.”
The club also runs winter social tournaments for men and women from March to August that are non-competitive, where people just turn up one night a week, as well as a mixed summer league from October to February.
The hockey turf trust board is made up of local volunteers who manage everything from maintenance to bookings.
Info: Visit www.warkworthhockeyturf.co.nz or Warkworth Hockey Turf on Facebook
