Tuesdays

1. 7th May
   
2. 14th May
3. 21st May
4. 28th May
5. 4th June
6. 11th June
7. 18th June
8. 25th June
9. 2nd July
10. 23rd July
11. 30th July
12. 6th August
13. 13th August
14. 20th August

• We will be moving to the PlayHQ system for draws and results
  
• Information will be sent to schools and teams inregards to the new system and live scoring options

• May - August
• 12 - 14 Week Season

2024 Competition

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Draws & Results Administration

TBC

Governance Issues

• Any rules, code of conduct or judiciary issues will be dealt with by the BOP Management Committee Seconday School Delegate​​​​​​​

• We will be moving to the PlayHQ system for registrations
• Information will be sent to schools in regards to the new registration process

2024

• $2500 per team
• Fees cover player affiliation fees with BOP & HNZ,umpire fees, game & competition fees
• Teams will be invoiced upon registering their team​​​​​​​ment)

Intercity Teams

• Teams that chose to play both the BOPHA & Intercity Secondary competitions will be required to pay the extra costs incurred playing in a 2nd competition, which is game and umpire fees.

• BOPHA will pay umpires $20 per game
  
• Paid monthly by BOPHA via direct credit, umpires are to register online and supply bank details
  
• Umpires names be named against the games in PlayHQ for payment to be made
  

Rotorua teams will have duties to close the facilities, which includes locking the turfs, turning off the lights and locking the pavilion

What is Balance is Better?​

Balance is Better underpins Sport New Zealand’s ​overall approach to youth sport. Hockey NZ is one ​of 15 sports across NZ that signed a “Statement of Intent” with Sport New Zealand to ensure there are quality opportunities for all participants.  ​

Balance is Better is to help bring the focus back to why young people play sport – to have fun, be challenged, develop and improve, be part of a team or group, and enjoy time with friends. ​

The Balance is Better campaign also hopes to address the 3 Myths of Youth Sport ​

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What are the reason kids are dropping out?​

Kids are speaking with their feet. National data shows that too many young New Zealanders, especially in their teenage years are walking away from sport.​

While there are a variety of reasons kids leave sport, Sport NZ have identified the main issues contributing to declining participation rates:​

• Specialising too early in one sport​

• Being expected to play like professionals​

• Believing that you have make the top team or rep’ team​

• Adult pressure to “be the best” and not make mistakes ​

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What are the 3 Myths of Youth Sport ​

Myth 1: Early Specialization is good ​

Reality: This can lead to athlete burn-out and overuse injuries. ​

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Myth 2: Childhood success leads to adult success​

Reality: Children develop at different rates mentally and physically, some much later in their teenage years. Meaning that success in childhood is not an indicator of success in adulthood.​

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Myth 3: Successful athletes focus on winning ​

Reality: This is a problem for young people, it is a chance to develop mentally, develop coping mechanisms and it could affect their overall motivation to take part. ​

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What is Bay of Plenty Hockey doing?​

Bay of Plenty Hockey Association is committed to ensuring all young people who play Hockey receive a quality experience, irrespective of the level at which they are involved. We will work with our parents, whanau, managers, coaches, and volunteers to make sure our kids can develop in a fun and safe environment. We acknowledge the importance of keeping fun in the game, prioritising sport participation and nurturing talent at the right pace. ​

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For more information:​

Please check out the Keep up with the Play https://keepupwiththeplay.org.nz/ or Balance is Better websites https://balanceisbetter.org.nz/​