Hookin2Hockey
Hockey Tasmania's Hookin2Hockey program is an introductory competition and training based program designed for primary school aged children (5-12 years of age) who are ready to join up with a team and play hockey! They can learn the basics of hockey while having fun and getting involved in the club-based system in their region.
Pathway and Development Officer
For any enquiries or for additional information please contact Nicole Wong the Hockey Tasmania Pathway and Development Officer.
email: nicole.wong@hockeytasmania.com.au
phone: (03) 6228 5976 (office hours)
Hookin2Hockey programs are conducted across five venues around Tasmania, click on the dropdowns below to learn more about Hookin2Hockey in your area.
Don't see your area on the list, or want to ask about how we can host a session in your town? Reach out to Nicole (see above).
Hobart Hookin2Hockey
| Location - Aurora Energy Tasmanian Hockey Centre, 19 Bell Street New Town 7008 | |||
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| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 |
| 22 Feb - 5 Apr | 3 May - 31 May | 2 Aug - 30 Aug | 1 Nov - 29 Nov |
*please note, there will be no games on 8/3 and 15/3 during Term 1, due to public holidays and turf availability
The Hookin2Hockey Competition has been developed to give children aged 5-12 years an opportunity to learn the game of hockey and perfect the skills in a modified game-based environment. Games are played on smaller fields with less players for greater player participation. Mini Games – Big Fun!
Games are played Saturday afternoons at the Aurora Energy Tasmanian Hockey Centre, 19 Bell St New Town for 5 weeks in each term. As the competition is club based players must contact a club to join a Team!
Sessions
Please see below for the game times for each term, additional to the club training sessions:
Term 1 - Saturdays, 12 - 4pm
Games are played in the following age groups:
1/8 Field
- Suggested age group (Prep- G2)
- Max 5 players on the field at one time
- 2 x 15 min halves (3 minute half-time)
¼ Field
- Suggested age group (G3-G4)
- Max 6 players on the field at one time
- 2 x 15 min halves (3 minute half time)
½ Field
- Suggested age group (G5-G6)
- Max 7 players on the field at one time
- 2 x 15 min halves (3 minute half time)
Full Field Development (Term 1 and 4 only)
- Suggested age group (G5-G6)
- Max 11 players on the field at one time
- 2 x 20min halves (3 minute half time)
- This is used to prepare players for the transition from Hin2H to the junior competition
Player Registration (Please Read)
All players must complete an online individual player registration with Hockey Tasmania to play in the 2025 Season. Thanks to Aurora Energy, Hookin2Hockey registration is now free for all participants! Players are still required to complete the annual registration.
Link to HookIn2Hockey player registration: Registration Portal 2025 | Hockey Tasmania
There is a $5 Gate entry to the Aurora Energy Tasmanian Hockey Centre on Saturdays for adults (children enter free) during the regular winter season (Mar-Sep). Each HookIn2Hockey player will be provided with a Family Pass upon completing their Hockey Tasmania HookIn2Hockey registration; this will enable free entry for all family members accompanied by a player during the HookIn2Hockey rosters. Passes will be supplied to your Club HookIn2Hockey Co-ordinator for distribution to players/families.
All clubs are based at the Aurora Energy Tasmanian Hockey Centre and offer an optional training for their HookIn2Hockey players. A link to each Club’s website can also be found on the Hockey Tasmania website via the Junior Zone, under Find a Club. If your child would like to join the “HookIn2Hockey” roster please contact one of our clubs directly to ask to join a team!
Equipment
All participants must have their own mouth guard and shin pads. Hockey sticks may be provided for new players by your club or can be purchased from Just Hockey located at the Tasmanian Hockey Centre.
Uniform
Once players have chosen a club team your Club Co-ordinator will arrange team uniform. Players to wear hockey shoes, running shoes or sneakers on the turf.
Rosters
HookIn2Hockey Rosters will be available above, by clicking on each term's corresponding image when available. Rosters will also be communicated by your Club HookIn2Hockey Co-ordinator.
Cancellation Policy
Clubs will be notified should games need to be cancelled due to poor weather however parents are also encouraged to follow Hockey Tasmania – Southern Hockey on Facebook for notifications.
Launceston Hookin2Hockey
| Location - Northern Hockey Centre St Leonards | |||
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| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 |
| 12 March - 9 April | 3 May - 31 May | 26 July - 23 Aug | 22 Oct - 19 Nov |
Hockey Tasmania's HookIn2Hockey Roster provides an opportunity for kids aged 5-12yrs of all levels to experience hockey in a fun and safe environment. Mini Games - Big Fun!
The Hookin2Hockey program will consist of skill development and gameplay in each session that is lead by a Hockey Tasmania appointed coach.
Sessions
Please see below for the session times for each term:
Term 1 - Wednesdays, 5 - 6pm
Term 2 - Saturdays, 11am - 12pm
Term 3 - Saturdays, 11am - 12pm
Term 4 - Wednesdays, 5 - 6pm
Player Registration
All players must complete an online individual player registration with Hockey Tasmania to play in the 2025 Season. Thanks to Aurora Energy Hookin2Hockey registration is now free for all participants! Players are still required to complete the annual registration. Launceston Hookin2Hockey is not club based, so please select "No Club" at time of registration.
Link to HookIn2Hockey player registration: Registration Portal 2025 | Hockey Tasmania
Equipment
The Northern Hockey Centre can provide hockey sticks and shin pads on the day if you do not own this equipment. All participants must have their own mouth guard. Players to wear clean sports shoes on the turf.
Cancellation Policy
Clubs will be notified should games need to be cancelled due to poor weather however parents are also encouraged to follow Northern Junior Hockey on Facebook for notifications as that is the most efficient way of contacting everyone quickly. It is also where we post all our relative hockey information like upcoming school holiday and junior development programs.
Devon Junior Hookin2Hockey
* please note, there will be no H2H session on 8/3 during Term 1, due to public holidays
The HookIn2Hockey Competition has been developed to give children aged 5-12yrs an opportunity to learn the game of hockey and perfect the skills in a modified game-based environment. Games are played on smaller fields with less players for greater player participation. Mini Games – Big Fun!
The 1hr HookIn2Hockey session will be run over 6 weeks each term at Meercroft Park on Saturday Mornings from 9-10am. The format will include a 15-20min skill session to help introduce new players to the sport, as well as continuing skill development for existing players followed by mini games in the following age groups:
Prep-Grade 2
· 1/8 Field
· Max 5 players on the field at one time
· 2 x 15 min halves (3 minute half-time)
Grade 3/4
· 1/4 Field
· Max 6 players on the field at one time
· 2 x 15 min halves (3 minute half time)
Grade 5/6
· 1/2 Field
· Max 7 players on the field at one time
· 2 x 15 min halves (3 minute half time)
Equipment
Hockey sticks and shin pads can be provided if you do not own this equipment. All participants must have their own mouth-guard.
Player Registration and Fees
All players must complete an online individual player registration with Hockey Tasmania to play in the 2025 Season. Thanks to Aurora Energy Hookin2Hockey registration is now free for all participants! Players are still required to complete the annual registration.
Link to HookIn2Hockey player registration: Registration Portal 2025 | Hockey Tasmania
When registering via the link, you will be asked to select a club as the Hookin2Hockey Devon Junior Competition is not club-based. Please select No Club (HTas) at time of registration and you will then be given the option for Devon Junior Hockey.
Uniform
Players to wear suitable clothing and clean sport shoes for games.
Cancellation Policy
We encourage parents to follow Devon Junior Hockey on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Devon-Junior-Hockey-459533560868046/ for notifications including games cancelled due to poor weather and all upcoming junior hockey information in Devonport.
For any queries please contact devonjuniorhockey@gmail.com
Mckenna Park Hookin2Hockey
The HookIn2Hockey Competition has been developed to give children aged 5-12yrs an opportunity to learn the game of hockey and perfect the skills in a modified game-based environment. Games are played on smaller fields with less players for greater player participation. Mini Games – Big Fun!
For the 2025 season, we will have three weeks of Hookin2Hockey in the Burnie area, with sessions on Tuesdays from 4 - 5pm.
The format will include a 15-20min skill session to help introduce new players to the sport, as well as continuing skill development for existing players followed by mini games.
· Prep-Grade 2 (1/8 Field)
· Grade 3/4 (Quarter Field)
· Grade 5/6 (Half Field)
Equipment
Hockey sticks and shin pads can be provided if you do not own this equipment. All participants must have their own mouth-guard. Players are to wear clean sneakers on the turf.
Player Registration and Fees
All players must complete an online individual player registration with Hockey Tasmania to play in the 2025 Season. Thanks to Aurora Energy Hookin2Hockey registration is now free for all participants! Players are still required to complete the annual registration.
Link to HookIn2Hockey player registration: Registration Portal 2025 | Hockey Tasmania
When registering via the link, you will be asked to select a club as the Hookin2Hockey Burnie Junior Competition is not club-based. Please select No Club (HTas) at time of registration and you will then be given the option for Burnie Junior Hockey.
Uniform
Players to wear suitable clothing and clean sport sneakers for games.
Cancellation Policy
We encourage parents to follow McKenna Park Junior Hockey on Facebook for notifications including games cancelled due to poor weather.
Circular Head Hookin2Hockey
Dates and Times TBD
The HookIn2Hockey Competition has been developed to give children aged 5-12yrs an opportunity to learn the game of hockey and perfect the skills in a modified game-based environment. Games are played on smaller fields with less players for greater player participation. Mini Games – Big Fun!
Player Registration
All players must complete an online individual player registration with Hockey Tasmania to play in the 2025 Season. Thanks to Aurora Energy Hookin2Hockey registration is now free for all participants! Players are still required to complete the annual registration.
Link to HookIn2Hockey player registration: Registration Portal 2025 | Hockey Tasmania
More details to come - page will be updated when information is available.