Junior Hockey
YEARS 1-8
Registration for the 2026 season will open early in the New Year.
No affiliation with Auckland University required.
2026 Training TimeS
YEAR 0-4 (FUN / MINI STICKS)
Wednesday 4-5pm
AUCC Indoor Nets, Merton Rd, St Johns
25 March - August
YEAR 5-6 (KIWI STICKS)
Wednesday 5-6pm
AUCC Indoor Nets, Merton Rd, St Johns
25 March - August
YEAR 7-8 (KWIK STICKS STICKS)
Tuesday 5-6pm
Lloyd Elsmore Park, Lady Marie Drive, Pakuranga
24 March - August
2026 MUSTER/HAVE-A-GO DATEs
If you’ve ever wondered about trying hockey, now’s the perfect time to give it a go.
Colin Maiden Park Turf, Merton Rd (TBC)
Provisional dates & timings:
Sunday 22nd February & Sunday 1st March
Years 1-4 @ 2-3pm
Years 5-8 @ 3-4pm
Years 9-12 @ 4-5pm
2026 Pre-season training
This is an excellent chance for new players to learn the basics or for returning players to gain an early edge before the season starts.
Colin Maiden Park Turf, Merton Rd (TBC)
Provisional dates & timings:
Sundays, 8th March – 29th March
Years 1-4 @ 2-3pm
Years 5-8 @ 3-4pm
Years 9-12 @ 4-5pm
JUNIOR GRADE FORMAT
Fun Sticks (Year 1-2)
This is an exciting hands-on hockey programme designed for children 5-6 years who are new to hockey. We offer an advanced and beginner grade for Fun Sticks. They play with a modified ball (light balls)
The advanced grade is for kids who have played in this grade previously and this is now their 2nd year of hockey. In the advanced grade teams play 2 x 20 minute games in a 6 a-side format against other clubs and schools. They play on an 1/8 of a turf.
The beginner grade is for kids new to hockey. They do a fun sticks training session followed by a 20 minute game in a 6 a-side format against other clubs and schools. They play on 1/8 of a turf.
Mini Sticks (Year 3-4)
Mini Sticks play a 6 a-side format of 1 x match broken into 2 x 20 minute halves against other clubs and schools. They play on a 1/4 of the turf. During this time they should be rotating positions on the field. They play with a modified ball (light balls)
Mini Sticks normally play at 8am or 8.50am on Saturday mornings.
Kiwi Sticks (Year 5-6)
Kiwi Sticks play a 6 a-side format of 1 x match broken into 2 x 20 minute halves against other clubs and schools. They play on 1/2 a turf. During this time they should be rotating positions on the field. Goal keepers can be optional in this grade and hitting, penalty corners, auto pass and standard hockey balls are introduced.
Kiwi Sticks normally play at 8am or 8.50am on Saturday mornings
Kwik Sticks (Year 7-8)
The Kwik Sticks competition is split into Development and Premier/Experienced grades. Development grade games are 6-a-side, and played on 1/2-size hockey turfs, while Premier/Experienced-level games are 11-a-side and played on full-size hockey turfs & standard hockey rules.
Kwik Sticks game start times are usually between 9.30-11.40am on Saturday morning.
More information regarding junior grades can be found on the Auckland Hockey website.
For more information about the Auckland University Hockey Junior Programme, please contact Nat Baker juniors@auhc.org