Enthusiastic young athletes eager to learn and showcase their skills are seen during a hockey development programme that is being held at the Astro Turf in Cassandra every Saturday. Picture: Supplied
THE NORTHERN Cape Hockey Federation organised its fourth hockey development programme last weekend, drawing a crowd of enthusiastic young athletes eager to learn and showcase their skills.
The programme, spearheaded by chairman Brynmor Lehanie, aims to introduce hockey to individuals aged nine to 18 to develop their hockey skills, ball control, and match play strategies.
The development programme, held every Saturday from 9am to 1.20pm at the AstroTurf in Cassandra, has thus far been a resounding success. With the sessions being completely free, and all the necessary equipment is provided to participants it’s no wonder that there are many eager participants.
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The good news is that the programme is set to continue until September and it has already made a significant impact on the local community.
Lehanie highlighted the programme’s importance in addressing the need for more hockey players in the province.
“Our province boasts many talented individuals, and this programme serves as a platform to identify and nurture those players,” he told the DFA, before emphasising the programme’s additional benefits. “We also hope that by engaging in this programme, children will be kept off the streets.
“Furthermore, we are actively encouraging schools that previously had hockey as a sporting code to reintroduce the sport, with the aspiration of attracting more individuals to take up hockey,” he added.
Lehanie said that it was noticeable how the NC Hockey Federation’s dedication to revitalising the sport’s presence in the province, the hockey development programme is not only fostering skill development but also creating a sense of community and providing opportunities for young athletes to shine, saying that as the programme progresses, participants can look forward to honing their abilities and potentially becoming future hockey stars in the province and, who knows, even on the national and international stage.
The federation is continually encouraging all interested individuals, regardless of their prior experience, to join the programme and embrace the game of hockey. Endless doom-scrolling on your smart device will never be able to compete with being in the open air learning new skills and pushing yourself to new limits, and by providing a safe and inclusive environment for growth and development, the NC Hockey Federation’s commitment to the sport and youth development shines brightly.
For more information about the programme, interested individuals can contact the NC Hockey Federation via their e-mail, secretarynchf@gmail.com, or visit the AstroTurf in Cassandra on Saturdays.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to discover the thrill of hockey and unlock your full potential on the field.
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