| The Stix
Skills Awards are a fun way of finding out just how
good your hockey skills are. The Awards are for anyone
under 14 years old and there are four levels: Cub, Bronze,
Silver and Gold.
Participants complete six skills tests, gaining points
for things like scoring goals, dribbling around cones
and lifting the ball over a stick. Points for all the
tests are added up giving you a final score –
all participants receive a certificate and badge for
the level achieved.
If you would like to take part in the Stix Skills Awards,
ask your coach..
Who are STIX SKILLS for?
The STIX SKILLS resource pack is developed specifically
for young players - in schools, for those in Years 7,
8 and 9 and in clubs - for those aged between 11 and
14 years. It is the first stage of a three-tier player
development programme. It is fun, skilful and full of
challenge.
What does it involve?
The young players are invited to attempt six skill challenges
- all of them against the clock. They are awarded points
based on their speed and skill performance. When the
results for each of the 6 skill tests are totted up,
the young player achieves one of four possible Awards.
The Awards are Gold, Silver, Bronze or STIX Cub. Gold
is the highest level Award.
What are the skill tests?
- Skill 1: Passing
skills >>
- Skill 2: Zig-zag
run and pass >>
- Skill 3: The wide-drag
and lifting skills >>
- Skill 4: Shooting
with flick/slap/push >>
- Skill 5: Jab tackle
>>
- Skill 6: Shooting
using a hit >>
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