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A six-week hockey skills programme for pre-school and under seven-year-old children finished towards the end of last month at Hockey Hibiscus Trust’s facility in Millwater.
Led by Geoff Thompson, a feature was the regular input and involvement of current Blacksticks men’s and women’s coaches, Darren Smith and Geoff Shaw.
Also involved were ex-Blacksticks player Casey Heywood and Hockey NZ goalie coach, Harley Kopa.
Hockey Hibiscus Trust chair Merv Huxford says it’s a unique situation to have both international coaches living locally and with their own children in the programme.
“Parents appreciated not just the fun and skills involved, but also all the coaches’ familiarity with children of this age,” Merv says.
The programme is planned to recommence toward mid-year.
