Junior Blaze Program
The Junior Blaze Program is a unique opportunity available to junior athletes of all skill levels and abilities.
The program is designed to see our athletes succeed on and off the field with the #TEAMQLD culture embedded through our state-wide quality clinics, resources, Brisbane Blaze player interactions, and much more.
Questions? Check out our FAQs section below, or contact Jordyn at JWilson@hockeyqld.com.au
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JULY CLINICS
Thursday 3 July 12-4 pm - State Hockey Centre Brisbane
Players aged 7-11 years (born 2014-2018).
Come and enjoy a fun afternoon learning new skills and improving your hockey with current Brisbane Blaze players!
Karissa Van Der Wath - Recent Hockeyroo debutant
Maddy Kenny - Current Jillaroos team member
Camryn Mathison - Current Australia A and Jillaroos team member
Clinic cost is $55 - includes on-pitch coaching, afternoon tea, and Q&A with the Blaze players.
Registrations close Midday Tuesday 1 July.
Friday 4 July 12-4 pm - State Hockey Centre Brisbane
Players aged 12-16 years (born 2009-2013).
Come and enjoy a fun afternoon learning new skills and improving your hockey with current Brisbane Blaze players!
Karissa Van Der Wath - Recent Hockeyroo debutant
Maddy Kenny - Current Jillaroos team member
Camryn Mathison - Current Australia A and Jillaroos team member
Clinic cost is $55 - includes on-pitch coaching, afternoon tea, and Q&A with the Blaze players.
Registrations close Midday Tuesday 1 July.
Ipswich Junior Blaze Clinic
Monday 30 June 10-2 pm - Ipswich Hockey Complex - 65 Briggs Rd, Raceview QLD 4305
Players aged 7-15 years (born 2010-2018).
Come and enjoy a fun afternoon learning new skills and improving your hockey with current Brisbane Blaze players!
Karissa Van Der Wath - Recent Hockeyroo debutant
Camryn Mathison - Current Australia A and Jillaroos team member
Clinic cost is $55 - includes on-pitch coaching, afternoon tea, and Q&A with the Blaze players.
Registrations close Midday Friday 27 June.
GOALKEEPER Clinic
Wednesday 2 July 12-4 pm - State Hockey Centre Brisbane
CURRENT Goalkeepers aged 9-16 years (born 2009-2016)
*Goalkeepers must have their own equipment*
Come and enjoy a fun afternoon learning new skills and improving your hockey with current Brisbane Blaze Goalkeepers!
Jordan Bliss - Jillaroos and Blaze team member
Clinic cost is $55 - includes on-pitch coaching, afternoon tea, and Q&A with the Blaze players.
Registrations close 11:59 pm Sunday 29 June.
Access to clinics held on Turf or Grass Fields in Queensland Hockey Association centres with:
- Skill sessions tailored to attending members
- Sessions focussing on HQ High-Performance training drills but slowed down to focus on the essential and technical foundations of hockey
- Coaching by Blaze players
- Build a connection with Brisbane Blaze Players
- Prizes to be won (merch, vouchers, certificates)
- GK sessions
Athlete Participation Pack including:
- Junior Blaze Shirt
- Blaze cap
- Blaze Merch
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is the program for personal development?
A. Yes, the program is a personal development for all junior athletes.
The program is a skill-focused run program targeted to better develop our junior athletes.
The program does NOT have any interaction or connection with selection into State Trials/Teams/Squads we are a personal development program.
Q. Will regional athletes be able to attend a clinic?
A. Yes! The program runs throughout the state. If your Association is interested in hosting a Clinic, please contact us!
Q. What age groups are invited?
A. Athletes aged 10 - 17 years.
Q. What does Brisbane Blaze Interactions mean?
A. Our very own Brisbane Blaze heroes will be attending our clinics and running the skill sessions.
Q. How do I RSVP to a clinic?
A. Please complete your clinic registration via the link available on each clinic flyer.