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Beginners Hockey
What is hockey?
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Field hockey is one of the most popular and widely played sports in the world
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Similar to football, it's an 11-a-side team sport where the aim is to score in the opposition goal
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Matches are 70mins, with four quarters
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Players pass a small hard ball around using a hooked stick
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It's predominantly played on the ground, though there are aerial elements to it - depending on the level
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Is it for me?
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The basic skills and general rules of hockey are easy to pick up!
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Muckross has a team to cater for everyone, regardless of age, ability or fitness
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It's not uncommon to have two or more generations of a family playing
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There's a very social side to being part of a club, with a strong culture of team bonding off the pitch
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There was a surge in public interest in hockey after Ireland's Women won Silver at the 2018 Hockey World Cup
How do I start?
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We love welcoming beginners, so the first thing to do is send us a message to introduce yourself!
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You'll need a stick, gum-shield and shinguards
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Beginners join the Senior 6ths team
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The team coach will introduce you to hockey and work to help you improve - you'll be playing matches in no time!
What to expect?
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Hockey is very mentally stimulating, it also helps improve your fitness and hand-eye co-ordination
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A friendly and inclusive club, with a strong emphasis on team-bonding
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Learning a new sport in a supportive and encouraging environment
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Lots of beginners to the club have gone on to play on higher teams or become key members of the committee
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Becoming part of the Muckross family - Muckross is a club for life!
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