Hockey Without Limits 2025

"Thank you so much for providing my daughter with the opportunity to develop her hockey skills, her confidence and creating an inclusive environment; a place where she belongs! A place where she is accepted." Nov 2024

​​​​​​​Tauranga Hockey Association is delighted to run this inclusion programme for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities. This programme is for Primary, Intermediate and High School aged students.

Hockey Without Limits (HWL) has been running since 2017 and was developed to promote hockey as a 'sport for all'. Engagement in sport not only has a positive impact on the physical body and mental well-being but also is effective in connecting all people - regardless of skill level or ability - and encouraging increased interaction with peers.

The Objectives:

  • To create opportunities to develop hockey skills and an understanding of the game of hockey, through fun activities, over a specific time period
  • Modified and adapted hockey equipment, activities, and game format to meet the needs of the participants
  • Provide a stress-free, inclusive learning enviroment that encourages independence, self-confidence and communication 

The Programme:

The programme will be delivered over 4 weeks, with sessions 1 hour each. The sessions will involve a variety of generic and hockey-specific fun games and activities that encourage hand-eye coordination, fundamental movement, agility and sport-specific skills. The 4th session will be a morning of hockey games, where students will learn the value of playing as part of a team.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Location: Tauranga Hockey Association, 42 Kawaka Street , Mount Maunganui 3149​​​​​​​

Contact

If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact Community Engagement & Participation Lead; 

Ruth Tuiraviravi  (e) community@tgahockey.co.nz

(m) 027 229 2305

We would like to thank the Spirit of Macmad for supporting this programme.

2025 Programme Schedule​​​​​​​

Term One

Tuesday 11 March: 11.00am - 12.00pm

Tuesday 18 March: 11.00am - 12.00pm

Tuesday 25 March: 11.00am - 12.00pm

Tuesday 1 April: 11.00am - 12.00pm Games followed by a BBQ (weather permitting)

Term Four

Tuesday 4 November: 11.00am - 12.00pm

Tuesday 11 November: 11.00am - 12.00pm

Tuesday 18 November: 11.00am - 12.00pm

Tuesday 25 November 11.00am - 12.00pm Games followed by a BBQ (weather permitting)

The Tauranga Hockey Centre has access for wheelchairs.