ACS Hockey Spotlight
ACS Hockey competitions run all year, with boys competing in Terms 1 & 4, and the girls competition running Terms 2 & 3. At Year 7, as many students have had minimal exposure to field hockey, it is about learning the basics of the game – how to hold the stick to alter the type of control you are aiming for; whether it be dribbling the ball, short passes, pushes or slap hits. Additionally, as a team-based field sport, spatial awareness, reading the play, field positions and supporting each other are all critical aspects of building skills, confidence and enjoyment in the game.
The Year 7 boys demonstrated a positive attitude and willingness to try things out during Term 1. While they may not have had any wins in the competition to date, they will continue to foster their progress and will return to further their skill building in Term 4 under their coach, Ms Daunt. St Aloysius does not have a Year 7 girls team this year; however, we can hope for an increase in interest and numbers for 2025. The Intermediate boys team began the year building on some of their successes from 2023. With Mr Smith as their coach, they have gone from strength to strength, building on the fundamentals they had established from Year 7. Similarly, the Intermediate girls team began their Term 2 campaign with a massive win, scoring more goals in their first game than they had experienced in the year prior – demonstrating their further skill development and providing a substantial boost to their confidence in their individual as well as team ability.
Each game brings more skills and confidence to the fore and we wish all teams the best throughout the competition.