Hockey Ireland running 3 v 3 Festivals for boys and girls on 23rd and 25th July

 

On the opening day of the tournament (23rd July), Ireland Men take on the Czech Republic at 18.00 and on the 25th July there is a huge opportunity to come and see both the men’s and women’s national teams play on home soil. The women’s team play at 14.45 v Chile, and the men play at 19.15 v Ukraine.

We want to offer children aged between 8 and 14 the opportunity to play in a 3v3 match before/between the games! You can sign up a team of 3 (within 1 age category), or we can put your child into a team. You can sign up a many teams or individuals as you like.

The concept behind the 3 v 3 format is to give young players more opportunities to play and to play in a less structured, less pressurised environment than what might normally be the case in the league and cup season. Also with smaller pitches and it not being part of a wider competition young players are encouraged to express their skill more and be creative. Due to the small number required (3 players, no GK) there is a low barrier to entry with Hockey Ireland encouraging all schools and clubs especially the smaller ones to enter a team. Participating players will get more ball touches and more decision making opportunities than in the traditional 11 a side and 8 a side formats. Places are limited and we are encouraging interested teams to register as soon as possible.

 

Date: Sunday 23rd July

Registration: 15.15

Time: 15.30 – 17.00

Age: 8-14

Venue: Sport Ireland Campus

Cost: only the cost of your match day ticket BOOK HERE – https://ehciimen.events.mygameday.app/

To book onto the 3 v 3, simply purchase your match ticket, and then fill in the relevant form at the following links:

Team booking: https://forms.office.com/e/8NjJQ2nAEK

Individual booking: https://forms.office.com/e/JBT5t37ZE4

 

Tues 25th July

Registration: 16.15

Time: 16.30 – 18.00 (between women’s and men’s matches)

Age: 8-14

Venue: Sport Ireland Campus

Cost: only the cost of your match day ticket BOOK HERE – https://ehciimen.events.mygameday.app/

To book onto the 3 v 3, simply purchase your match ticket, and then fill in the relevant form at the following links:

Team booking: https://forms.office.com/e/gaJwBGnVJn

Individual booking: https://forms.office.com/e/2070z12NzV

 

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with sue.haslam@irelandhockey.sportlomo.com