Thousands of primary students across Thames Valley headed to Ngātea Hockey Club armed with their hockey sticks for the Hockey Big Days Out from March 20 to 24. The annual event hosted by Thames Valley Hockey Association is about introducing kids to hockey and sparking their interest to compete in the sport for years to come. Reporter GORDON PREECE headed along to the opening day to capture the action.
Waihī East Primary School year 6 student Jimi Randell strokes.
Ngātea Primary School girls Mia Farac, left, Amanda Paulo, and Paige Linton.
Maramarua student Nick Duin.
Waihī East Primary School students Elijah De Ocampo, left, and Noah McNiel.