2024 Junior Stix (Cubs, Rookies & 10’s)

COMMON INFORMATION for all Junior Stix Divisions

Every Saturday is a COME & TRY Day for all prospective new members, especially those who have enjoyed our Schools Hockey Program or have seen our other communications, and any other recruits and friends who want to experience the fun of hockey.

The activities will happen between 9 and 10 am, however arrive at 8.40 am to provide time for group allocations. Skill development activities and a game will be provided.  Canteen is open on site for drinks and food.

Please make yourself aware of the FEES and PAYMENT OPTIONS prior to registering.

All Junior Stix Cubs, Rookies and 10s members can sign up online by clicking ‘2024 Registrations’.

Players new to our Club can have a two-week trial period before needing to pay the season’s fees. We do ask however, if you decide not to continue participating that you inform our Junior Stix Coordinator of this decision so teams can be adjusted appropriately.

We look forward to welcoming you to our family Club. Contact our Junior Stix Coordinator, Clare McKenna EMAIL or 0490 513 629 should you require any more information.

Details about each Junior Stix Division can be found by reading further.

WHERE: At our facilities at the Gold Coast Hockey Precinct down Hockey Lane off Musgrave Avenue in Labrador – MAP  Our Junior Stix office is located on the path on the northern side of the canteen and is manned from 8.30 am until 12 noon on game days.

SEASON DATES 2024: 16 March – 17 August 2024

DRAWS: Click through to our Draws page (when available) for draws for Junior Stix Rookies and Junior Stix 10’s.

PARTICIPATION: All children participate every week. There is no sitting out due to numbers or experience.

AGE GROUPINGS BELOW ARE A GUIDE ONLY: Children who are more or less experienced than their age-related division are encouraged to move up or down to where they will enjoy their hockey experience the most.

HOCKEY STICKS AND BALLS are provided free of charge to participants for all Junior Stix Programs while participating at our venue. i.e. they are not provided to take home. See the Junior Stix Coordinator who may be able to provide you with a second-hand stick should you wish to take one home.

JUNIOR STIX CUBS
The ‘Cubs’ program is designed for our littlest participants, 5 and 6-year-old participants.

  • Time: 9 to 10 am
  • When: Saturday Morning.
  • Session: 25 minutes warm up and skill drills followed by 35 minutes mini games Playing area:1/8 the of a pitch
  • Participants per team: Approx. 5
  • Uniform: No uniform is required. Long socks to hold in shin guards are advisable. Mouthguards are also recommended. Optional Club uniform is available from the uniform shop.
  • A few of the most basic rules apply, safety and having fun being the main criteria.

JUNIOR STIX ROOKIES
The ‘Rookies’ program is designed for 7 and 8-year-old participants.

  • Time: 9 to 10 am
  • When: Saturday Morning
  • Session: 20 minutes warm up and skill drills followed by 40 minutes mini games
  • Playing area: 1/4 the of a pitch
  • Participants per team: Approx. 6
  • Uniform: No uniform is required. Long socks to hold in shin guards are advisable. Mouthguards are also recommended. Optional Club uniform is available from the uniform shop.
  • All the basic rules are taught during these games with safety and fun still a major focus.

JUNIOR STIX 10’S
The ‘10’s’ program is designed for 9 and 10-year-old participants. This division is an intermediary program between Rookies and Full-Field Hockey.

  • Time: 10 – 11.30am
  • When: Saturday Morning.
  • Session: 25 minutes warm up and skill drills followed by a game consisting of 2 x 25 minute halves
  • Playing area: 1/2 the of a pitch (when possible)
  • Participants per team: Approx. 8
  • Uniform: Children are encouraged to purchase a Club shirt and Club socks to create a Club identity while in 10’s. Mouthguards are also recommended.
  • All rules of hockey should be learned by the end of a season in 10’s.

We would love to have you/your children become involved in any of our Junior Stix Programs. Contact the Junior Stix Coordinator Clare McKenna EMAIL .