General Information Girls

Introduction to Turf Hockey for U13s

For those girls aging up to U13s next year you will have the option to continue playing on grass or choose to play turf hockey. Turf hockey is a fast and fun game and girls wishing to trial for representative hockey are encouraged to play turf hockey.

Please find below a link to all the information you need to know about turf hockey.

NSJWHC Transistion toTurf Info 2023

What Age Group Will I Play In?

Age Group	Age as of Jan 2023	Year Born (2023 Comp)	Competition
Under 7	Over 4 but under 7 years	2016 - 2018	Grass, 1/4 field
Under 9	Over 8 but under 9 years	2014 - 2015	Grass, 1/2 field
Under 11	Over 9 but under 11 years	2012 - 2013	Grass, full field
Under 13	Over 11 but under 13 years	2010 - 2011	Grass or turf, full field
Juniors	Over 13 but under 17 years	2005* - 2009	Grass or turf, full field

Note. New players will need to provide proof of age, as the Club is required to provide a copy of the players birth certificate or passports to BWHA. Please bring to the Club, or scan and email a copy of age ID (birth certificate or passport) to nsjwhc@gmail.com.

*Girls born in 2005 must be at school in 2023 to be eligible.

When Do I Start My Games?

Division	Dates
U7 and U9	Training: Wed 22 February 2023 Fixtures: Saturday 22 April 2023
U11 A, B, C and D U13A and J Grass 1 and 2	Training: Wed 22 February 2023 Fixtures: Sat 22 April 2023 Training: Wed 22 February 2023 Fixtures: Sat 22 April 2023
U13T1 U13T2	Training: Mon 23rd January 2023 Fixtures: Fri 10 March 2023 Training: Mon 23rd January 2023 Fixtures: Sat 11 March 2023
JT2, JT3	Training: Mon 23rd January 2023 Fixtures: Fri 10 March 2023

Please note there may be grading games held prior to these dates. For more information please refer to the BWHA calendar here.

When and Where Will I Play My Game?

Division	Competition Day	Venue/s
U7 and U9	Saturday mornings	Rasey Park, Herston
U11 and U13 Grass	Saturday mornings U11A TBC U11B TBC U11C TBC U11D TBC U13A TBC JG1 TBC JG2 TBC	Downey Park, Windsor
U13 Turf	U13T1 Friday evenings U13T2 Saturday mornings	State Hockey Centre, Colmslie Burringbar Park Turf, Chermside Redcliffe League Hockey Turf, Redcliffe Easts Hockey Tiger Turf, Carina University of Queensland Turf, St Lucia
J Grass (JG)	JG1 11am JG2 11am	Downey Park, Windsor
J Turf (JT)	JT1, JT2 and JT3 Friday evening	State Hockey Centre, Colmslie Burringbar Turf, Chermside Redcliffe League Hockey Turf, Redcliffe Easts Tiger Turf, Carina University of Queensland Turf, St Lucia

Exact locations for these venues and maps of the fields can be found at the BWHA website.

What Will I Wear When I Play My Games?

The colours worn by all Norths players are sky blue, red and black. The junior girls are required by BWHA to wear black skirts. Uniforms will be available at training before the season starts, as well as during the season as needed. The Uniform Co-ordinator will be available on training nights to assist you with any uniform needs.

Article	Price	Notes
Norths Shirt Norths Turf Singlet	$40 $35	For Grass Teams & 13T2 For JT & 13T1 Teams
Norths Socks	$15	Free pair for new players to the club Available at Online store
Black Skirts	$35	For grass teams
Black Skorts	$40	Mandatory for ALL turf teams Kukri brand with bike pant inserts

What Equipment Do I Need To Play Hockey?

You will need a hockey stick, mouthguard (recommended) and shin pad (compulsory)
Purchase a Norths Uniform

If you require a fitted mouthguard, a Dental Technician will be at the clubhouse on Sign-On Day between 10am and 2pm for fittings.

What Can We Do To Help?

Hockey is a great spectator's sport, so there will be many opportunities for them to support you on the sideline. However, there are many other opportunities to help out in the club as well. This include:

Canteen Co-ordinator
Uniform Co-ordinator
Coaching or Assistant Coaching role*
Team manager
Age Group Coordinator
Volunteering at the canteen/BBQ/bar on Wednesday night
Co-ordinating Fundraising activity
Baking for annual cake stall
NSJWHC Committee member

Indicate your interest at Sign-on day or drop an email to the NSJWHC Committee. The club is run by volunteers, and it really is a case of many hands make light work.

Blue Card Application for Team Officials

To ensure the safety of our children, it is now a requirement that all team officials have a Blue Card.

Please download the application form via the link provided then either scan and email to nsjwhc@gmail.com or drop your form off in the 'Blue Card Application' box situated on the Bar at the Club House.

Blue Card Application