SPORT
SPORT
PLC Sydney has a long and successful tradition of Hockey participation across the greater Sydney region, competing in both IPSHA and IGSA competitions. Over the past 10 years, our top Year 7–12 teams have established PLC Sydney as one of the most successful schools within the NSW Independent Girls’ Schools Association (IGSA).
All girls, regardless of their starting level, are given opportunities to train under our experienced coaching staff. Those who reach a high level for their age group may be invited to trial for our representative pathway. Notably, two students in recent years have been selected for the Australian U16 Schoolgirls team, with one progressing to compete for the Australian Hockeyroos.
Junior Hockey (Years 3–6)
Minkey (Years 3–5): A 6-a-side game on ¼ of a full-size hockey field. Years 3 and 4 players push the ball only, while Year 5 players may use a controlled slap.
Super 8 Hockey (Year 6): An 8-a-side game on ½ of a full-size hockey field.
These modified games give younger players more “time on the ball” to develop their skills and understanding of the game.
Coaching Staff
Michael Nobbs – Head Hockey Coach; former International/Olympic Hockey player and coach.
Stephan Madycki – PDHPE Teacher; former Australian Indoor Goalie.
Tegan Neowhouse – Ex-student; current Australian Women’s Hockey 5s and Indoor player.
We look forward to inspiring new Hockey players at PLC Sydney.
Membership: Years 3–5 (Minkey) via tryouts and Year 6 (Hockey) via tryouts
Cost: $135
When: Term 2
Training:
Year 6: Tuesdays 3.30–5.00 pm at Cintra Park Hockey Turf (bus provided)
Year 5: Thursdays 3.15–4.45 pm at PLC Sydney
Years 3 & 4: Fridays 3.15–4.30 pm at PLC Sydney
Game Day:
Saturdays, 1 hour between 8.00 am and 12.00 pm, various venues around Sydney, own transport arrangements are to be made
Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to game start time
Uniform: Available from the Glencourse Uniform Shop
PLC Sydney black skort
PLC Sydney reversible singlet
PLC Sydney sport socks (black with red trim hockey socks)
PLC Sydney visor or cap
Hair must be tied back off the face
No jewellery is to be worn
Equipment:
Hockey stick
Shin pads (compulsory)
Mouthguard (compulsory)
Astro turf shoes highly recommended. Football Boots may be worn on grass but not on Astro Turf (Cintra Park, MLC and Pymble)
Left Hand protective glove (recommended) eg $15-$40
Drink bottle
Sunscreen
Staff: Mr Colin Smith csmith@plc.nsw.edu.au 02 9704 5645 (sports staff room)
Sign Up: Registration opens in Term 1. A Notice will be sent via PLACES.
Membership: Years 7–12 via tryouts
Cost: $215 per term
When: Term 2 (Preseason competition), Term 3 (Premiership competition)
Training: A weekday before or after school. More info here once available.
Game Day: Draws will be available via the Spawtz website at the start of term
Saturdays, 1–1.5 hours between 8.00 am and 12.00 pm, various venues around Sydney, own transport arrangements are to be made
If a Frensham team is in your draw, you will have only one weekend where you will be required to travel to Mittagong. Any Frensham team who makes the semi-finals or final will travel to Sydney for these.
Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the game start time.
Sign in via team sheet, at the convenor's desk, upon arrival. To be eligible to play semis/finals, students must have played at least three games (signed on).
Uniform: Available from the Glencourse Uniform Shop
PLC Sydney reversible singlet
PLC Sydney black PE skort with red trim
PLC Sydney sport socks (black with red trim hockey socks)
Hair must be tied back off the face
No jewellery is to be worn
Equipment:
Hockey stick
Shin pads (compulsory)
Mouthguard (compulsory)
Astro turf shoes highly recommended. Football Boots may be worn on grass but not on Astro Turf (Cintra Park, MLC and Pymble)
Left Hand protective glove (recommended) eg $15-$40
Drink bottle
Sunscreen
Staff: Mr Colin Smith csmith@plc.nsw.edu.au 02 9704 5645 (sports staff room)
Sign Up: Registration for Term 2 hockey opens in Term 1. Registration for Term 2 hockey opens in Term 3. A Notice will be sent via PLACES.