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The Mahurangi Junior Hockey Club Tournament wrapped up on September 9 with a record number of teams participating.
The competition, held at the Warkworth Showgrounds since 2015, had 24 teams play between Years 3 to 6.
Mahurangi Junior Hockey Club president Tania Steen says four new teams joined the Year 5 and 6 part of the competition this season.
“There is definitely growth in the tournament and it was great to have a team from Wellsford on board this year. They haven’t had the numbers in the past,” Tania says.
The competition is also producing more rep players, with 31 selected for North Harbour this season, compared to 17 last year.
“It’s a real positive for us to see the improvement in the players with so many more getting into the North Harbour set up.”
Tania is hoping that this growth will continue into the summer hockey season. “We are seeing if we have enough support to run the summer competition this year, it’s a great opportunity for people playing other sports in winter to give hockey a go.”
The committee will look at shortening the winter season next year after feedback from parents about its length.
Tania would also like more parents to join the committee to help organise the event.
“We have 199 children to manage so any extra help is going to improve our ability to run a successful programme.”
In the Year 5 and 6 section this year Kaipara Flats Silver Sticks grabbed first place, while Snells Beach Shooters came second and Leigh Manta Rays third.
