Hockey is played widely across the world and is, in fact, the second largest team sport in the world played in over 100 countries. It requires fitness, agility and skill and is an incredibly fast paced sport.
St John’s currently has two hockey teams which play in the local competition. The 1st XI play in Division 1 and for the last few years have participated in the national tier 4 tournament, The Woolaston Trophy. The 2nd XI play in Division 3.
Contact details:
Teacher in Charge: Mr Conor Bolton – cbolton@stjohns.school.nz
Hawke’s Bay Hockey – www.hbhockey.org.nz
Important information:
Season dates: Term 2 and Term 3. Trials are held mid to late Term 1. Tournament week is week 7 of Term 3.
Training days: Tuesday – 3:45 to 4:45 pm. Thursday – 1:45 to 2:45 (Period 5 sports’ period)
Uniform: Blue St John’s College PE shorts, College sports socks, College playing shirts are provided by the school.
Outstanding Achievements 2019.
Rep players: The 1st XI captain, Marcus Ambrose, captained the Hawkes Bay U18 rep team, was selected for the Hawke’s Bay Men’s rep team and was also selected for the Central Districts U18 team. Reuben O’Connor and Cameron Stevens were selected for the Hawke’s Bay U15 rep team.
