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WALKING HOCKEY

Walking Hockey offers a chance to play hockey with a lower physical impact, making it more accessible for a wider group of athletes. This program is available for everyone - across all ages, genders, and abilities. There's a way to play hockey for everyone! 

What is Walking Hockey?

Walking Hockey is a modified version of the game, played on a smaller field with a lighter ball. Sessions will consist of small warm-up activites followed by games, and participants are invited to stay after the sessions for a chance to chat and catch up with other players. 

Benefits of Walking Hockey include positive mental and social interaction, injury prevention/rehabilitation, physical activity, and community engagement.

You should try Walking Hockey if:

  • You're new to the sport
  • You used to play, but haven't in a while and want to get back in it
  • You want to play hockey, but running isn't your vibe
  • Your kids play, and you want to learn some basics to help encourage them
  • You want to play with your whole family
  • You don't want to experience a highly-competitive environment 
  • You want to meet new people, make friends, and be part of a supportive community
  • You just want to try something new!

Why play Walking Hockey?

  • A fun, low-impact way to stay active
  • Suitable for all ages, abilities and skill levels
  • Perfect for beginners or those returning to hockey
  • Supports injury rehabilitation and recovery
  • Improve your fitness without the demands of regular hockey
  • Reconnect with the sport you love
  • Meet new people and enjoy the social side of the game
  • Boost your physical and mental wellbeing
  • No fixed teams—simply turn up and play
  • A welcoming, relaxed and inclusive environment

Read this story from some of our participants to see what they love about Walking Hockey. 

Where and when can I play Walking Hockey?

Join in—or come along and watch—at one of our regular evening Walking Hockey sessions.

Hobart
Wednesdays, 6:00–7:00pm
Starting 19 August
Register for Hobart Walking Hockey

Devonport
Tuesdays, 5:00–6:00pm
Starting 18 August
Register for Devonport Walking Hockey

Parkinson’s Come and Try Sessions

We’re also holding free midweek Come and Try sessions specifically for people living with Parkinson’s disease.

Launceston
Thursday 20 August, 10:00–11:00am
Register for the Launceston session

Hobart
Friday 21 August, 10:00–11:00am
Register for the Hobart session

 

FAQs

To play Walking Hockey, all participants are required to register through the event page for their chosen sessions, which are organised by location. Plus, registration is completely free

Current sessions are available in these locations:

  • Hobart
  • Launceston
  • Burnie
  • Devonport

 

Sign up by following the links above.

 

Players don't need to register through Hockey Tasmania's main Registration portal, as this isn't a competition.

Sessions will be held at the locations below during the year:

 

Hobart

The Aurora Energy Tasmanian Hockey Center

19 Bell St, New Town TAS 7008

 

Launceston

Northern Hockey Centre

240 St Leonards Rd, St Leonards TAS 7250

 

Burnie

McKenna Park Regional Hockey Complex

11 Three Mile Line Rd, Downlands TAS 7320

 

Devonport

Meercroft Park

240 William Street, Devonport TAS 7310

We want to have Walking Hockey all over Tasmania, so please let us know where you want to see sessions pop up next! 

Please reach out to our Pathways and Development Officer, Nicole Wong, via email at nicole.wong@hockeytasmania.com.au, and let her know where you'd like to see more Walking Hockey sessions held.

Currently, Walking Hockey is not club-based. It's a program run in sessions by Hockey Tasmania throughout the year, but we do have the capability to run specific sessions tailored to your group.

If you'd like to put on a session specifically for your club, please reach out to our Pathways and Development Officer, Nicole Wong, via email at nicole.wong@hockeytasmania.com.au.

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