Hockey NSW is committed to helping primary schools provide fun, active, and engaging sporting experiences for their students. Our Gala Days give children the opportunity to try hockey in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment, where they can develop new skills, build confidence, make friends, and enjoy being physically active. Whether students are new to the sport or have played before, our Gala Days are designed to create positive and enjoyable experiences for all participants.
What we want to do for your School & Students : To bring schools together in a positive carnival-style environment that celebrates participation, teamwork, and skill development while providing enjoyable hockey experiences and clear pathways to ongoing involvement.
Who is welcome and what do we need? :
- Every school is welcome to attend - Note for small schools we are happy for you to combine with other small schools to attend together to make up numbers.
- Along side the local hockey community, Hockey NSW will be present assisting to develop coaching & umpiring volunteers. Some from local High schools students will assist.
- Should any of your students attending own their own equipment please encourage them to bring it along. Mouthgaurds are the necessity that cannot be provided by us. Please ensure all student bring thier own.
- Hockey NSW will also provide Balls and Bibs (for when uniforms clash).
- We will also have the necessary equipment to assist if schools or student do not have sticks & shin pads.
What can you do now?:
- To register your interest simply submit this form. Please complete by 3rd September 2026. The remaining prepartion will be based on attending numbers and further communications will follow including Draw, Rules, Resource for Foundation skill information. But this will be taught on the day so training is not a necessity. Any further documentation required will arrive in due course.
- Arrange your students permision and transportation to attend at Mudgee Hockey Fields on Friday, 11th September 2026, from 9.30am-2pm.
- Check if you have any school equipment.
What will it cost?:
- Nothing for the hockey. The Mudgee Hockey have kindly donated the facility use for this day.
- Possibly your own transport.
- Bring own snacks, drinks and lunch, as no canteen operating.
If you have questions please reach out straight away as I am always on hockey mode.
Nikki Simpson - Hockey NSW Northern Lead