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

We will be holding an introduction to turf hockey clinic in October. See details below. This is an opportunity for the girls to experience playing on hockey on turf, learn some of the skills required.

A link to register for the clinic will be sent out shortly.

Transition to Turf Hockey Clinic

Monday 3 October	5-6pm	‘The Nest’ Dorrington Park
Monday 10 October	5-6pm	‘The Nest’ Dorrington Park
Monday 17 October	5-6pm	‘The Nest’ Dorrington Park
Monday 24 October	5-6pm	‘The Nest’ Dorrington Park
Monday 31 October	5-6pm	‘The Nest’ Dorrington Park

For any questions please contact the committee at nsjwhc@gmail.com

What Age Group Will I Play In?

Age Group	Age as of Jan 2022	Year Born (2022 Comp)	Competition
Under 7	Over 4 but under 7 years	2015 - 2017	Grass, 1/4 field
Under 9	Over 8 but under 9 years	2013 - 2014	Grass, 1/2 field
Under 11	Over 9 but under 11 years	2011 - 2012	Grass, full field
Under 13	Over 11 but under 13 years	2009 - 2010	Grass or turf, full field
Juniors	Over 13 but under 17 years	2004* - 2008	Grass or turf, full field

nb. 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 2004 must be at school in 2022 to be eligible.

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	U11A 11am U11B 9.30am U11C 9.30am U11D 8am U13A 8am	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
J Grass (JG)	JG1 11am JG2 11am	Downey Park, Windsor
J Turf (JT)	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.

Turf Teams

Team	Day	Time	Venue
JT2	Monday Wednesday	5-6.30PM 6-7PM	Burringbar Park, Chermside 'The Nest' Dorrington Park, Ashgrove
JT3	Monday Wednesday	5-6.30PM 6-7PM	Burringbar Park, Chermside 'The Nest' Dorrington Park, Ashgrove
U13T1	Monday Wednesday	5-6.30PM 5-6PM	Burringbar Park, Chermside 'The Nest' Dorrington Park, Ashgrove
U13T2	Monday	5-6PM	'The Nest' Dorrington Park, Ashgrove

Grass Teams

Team	Day	Time	Venue
U7	Wednesday	5-6PM	Dorrington Park, Ashgrove
U9	Wednesday	5-6PM	Dorrington Park, Ashgrove
U11B, U1C, U11D	Wednesday	5-6PM	Dorrington Park, Ashgrove
U11A	Wednesday	6-7PM	Dorrington Park, Ashgrove
U13G	Wednesday	6-7PM	Dorrington Park, Ashgrove
JG	Wednesday	6-7PM	Dorrington Park, Ashgrove

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	$35
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.

How Much Will It Costs For Me To Play Hockey?

Fee are comprised of two parts:

NSJWCH Fees
Hockey Queensland association fees - please pay via link to Hockey Queensland

Hockey Queensland Fees - To Be Confirmed for 2021

Under 10's (4 - 9 years at 31st December 2021) - $30
Juniors (10 - 17 years at 31st December 2021) - $70

Proposed NSJWHC Fees 2020

Age Group	Fee	Age Group (over 13)	Fee
Under 7	$200	Junior Grass	$300
Under 9	$250	Junior Turf	$690
Under 11	$300	Junior + Senior Grass	TBC
Under 13 Grass	$300	Junior + Senior Turf	TBC
Under 13 Turf	$690	"Sister" discount	-$50

The fees will vary between age groups, and whether or not you are playing grass or turf. Your total fee is made up of:

BWHA membership
Norths Inc Club membership
Junior Women's Club levy - this covers the cost incurred by the club, for example training equipment, goalie gear, umpiring and administration costs
Turf match and training fees (only for U13T and J Turf)
The "Sister" discount applies to families of 3 or more registered girls, where the 3rd or more girl will each receive$50 off their fees

You must register onto the Hockey Australia database separately.

Details on this process to be confirmed by Hockey Australia in 2020.

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.

*Coaches, who are not parents of a child in the team, are eligible for a contribution by NSJWHC towards either their playing fees, up to $300 per annum, if they play for Norths Senior Womens or Senior Mens teams or travel costs up to $300 per annum, if they are not players.

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