DID YOU KNOW...

Hockey is played by over 3 million people across more than 100 countries

Hockey was first played in Scotland in the 1700s

Hockey became an Olympic sport in 1908

The Kookaburras are currently ranked #1 in the world and the Hockeyroos are #3

Rechelle Hawkes, born in Albany, is one of Australia’s most successful Olympians, winning Gold in the 1988 Seoul, 1996 Atlanta and 2000 Sydney Olympic Games

Aran Zalewski, born in Margaret River is the current Kookaburra’s captain, winning Gold at the 2014, 2018 and 2022 Commonwealth Games, Gold at the 2014 World Cup and Silver at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics,

Sporting Schools is a $240 million Australian Government initiative designed to help schools increase children’s participation in sport.

Sporting Schools funding is available to primary schools to deliver free Sporting Schools programs before, during or after school.

Grants of between $1,000 and $3,600 (GST exclusive) are available per primary school for each term.

Hockey WA’s School program has been developed to give children 5 to 12 a safe environment in which to learn the game of hockey in a modified game-based setting.

All Sporting Schools coaches are accredited and armed with the knowledge needed to run an engaging and enjoyable school program.

Sporting School grants can also be used to purchase hockey equipment through Republic of Hockey

To apply for Sporting Schools funding and for further information, head to: https://www.sportaus.gov.au/schools

Goldstix is Hockey WA’s introductory progr 10 years and under and includes skill-bas safe environment. The program helps you learn the skills through exciting and inclusive games in a positive team environment.

Through the course of the program, you will develop new hockey skills and build fundamental motor skills.