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The Irish Hockey Association runs a number of social hockey initiatives around the country. The aim of these leagues is to get people back into the sport of hockey in a manner that suits their lifestyle and schedule! In nearly all cases, we are supported by the Irish Sports Council's Women In Sport initiative to do so.
Pig n' Porter, Mixed Hockey FestivalThe IHA has teamed up with Alive Outside to bring mixed hockey to the legendary tag rugby festival, the Pig 'n' Porter! The festival is the world's largest tag rugby event with 110 teams competing in 2010. The hockey side of the festival will be played as a 6 a-side tournament (3 female players, 3 male players) with squads of ten. Details are as follows: Date: Saturday, 17th July 2010 Format: 6 v 6 (3 female players, 3 male players, no goalkeepers) with squads of 10 The cost per team also covers entry into the Pig N Porter Festival on Saturday evening in Old Crescent RFC. This includes live music (Whitewater Band), a fire show (Passe Partout Circus) and a disco.For full information, check out the festival poster here. Places are limited so book ASAP!! To register and pay for your team online, to see a copy of the rules and to see terms and conditions , click on www.aliveoutside.ie.
Summer Social Hockey (Women's & Men's Leagues)The Irish Hockey Association is running two 5-a-side Summer Social Hockey Leagues in the National Hockey Stadium in U.C.D. this summer - one for men and the other for women. These fun leagues are for those who want to keep active and fit over the summer months as well as play some healthy competitive matches! The two leagues cater for both non-club members and club members (women currently playing in Leinster Divisions 4 to 14 inclusive and men currently playing in Leinster Divisions 4 to 8). Each team has a squad of 5 with a maximum of 8 players. You can sign up as a full team, with a group of friends and we’ll keep you together, or individually, and we’ll place you on a team. The league runs from Thursday June 17th until August 5th. Matches are played every Thursday from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. The matches will be played on a third of the pitch and without goal keepers meaning lots of space with the ball and lots of goals! Teams will play two 25 minute matches on a Thursday night where points will be totalled over the 7 weeks leading to semi-finals and finals on the last night of play. You will need shin guards (mandatory), a gum shield (recommended), runners or Astros and a bottle of water. Sticks are provided but bring your own if you prefer. The cost is €50 per person, paid up front. Registration forms can be obtained by emailing or phoning the IHA. Forms and payment have to be received by June 10th (extended deadline). If you want to receive more information contact the IHA on 01 716 3265 or email socialhockey@hockey.ie or check us out on facebook (search for Summer Social Hockey). To download a copy of our Frequently Asked Questions for Summer Social Hockey, click here. To download a copy of the registration form, click here.
Ladies Indoor Social Hockey League - Dublin Fun indoor hockey league for female players that are interested in taking up the sport, both for the first time, or those who have experience but are not currently club members. Ladies Social League - CorkCompetitive 6-a-side social hockey league for female players that wish to continue playing hockey, outside of competitive senior leagues within Munster. The league is open to all clubs within the Munster branch and the cost is €30 per player for ten weeks. The format of the league is played on a third of the pitch with no goalkeepers and goals are scored from within a 10 metre area.
Third Level Social Hockey LeaguesBuilding on the success of last year’s University Ladies Social Hockey Leagues in which over 100 students took part, Irish Hockey is re-launching the leagues. The aim of the leagues is to cater for players that choose not to join a club after they leave school but want to stay involved in the sport. The leagues run on an 8 week format both before and after Christmas. Games are played across the pitch on a 6 versus 6 format. The emphasis is on fitness with teams playing at least 3 games in each session. There are also a number of social events that take place such as the University Social League Tournament that brings together all universities that have social leagues. Details for Colleges & Unviersities are as follows: Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT)Dates: February 17th to March 31st (every Wednesday) Venue: Kevin St. Sports Hall Time: 6.30pm to 8pm Cost: €10 Details: Social Hockey in DIT is aimed to cater for players who don’t have the time to commit to club hockey. It's a great way to stay fit but in a fun setting. Also, because it's indoors, it avoids the rain, sleet or snow! Contact: Lucas Piccioli on lucas.piccioli@hockey.ie or 01 716 3266 Dublin City UniversityDates: February 24th to April 14th (every Wednesday) Venue: DCU Sports Hall Time: 1pm to 2pm Cost: €10 Details: Social Hockey in DCU is aimed to cater for players who don’t have the time to commit to club hockey. It's a great way to stay fit but in a fun setting. Also, because it's indoors, it avoids the rain, sleet or snow! Contact: Lucas Piccioli on lucas.piccioli@hockey.ie or 01 716 3266 National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG)Details to follow. Contact Phil Oakley on phil.oakley@hockey.ie or 021 4362468. Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT)Dates: Every Wednesday Venue: Hockey Pitch, Moylish Campus Time: 5.30 to 6.30 Cost: €10 Details: Colleges social league for those who have played hockey in the past or those who would like to try out a new sport. Small sided games combined with coaching. Contact Phil Oakley on phil.oakley@hockey.ie or 021 4362468 OR Lorraine Mahon on 087 2445070 or lorraine_mahon@hotmail.com. |
