Get all of the gear out and leave it in the 2nd quarter (just in front of the dugout). Give each player a hockey stick and big yellow ball. Allow 10 minutes in the free play zone.
Split the group into 3 groups (Primary, Intermediate and Secondary).
Rotate through the 3 stations
1) Passing & Shooting at Goal
2) King of the Square
3) Game - This will need to be made smaller/shorter for the primary school group.
10-15 minutes at each station. 10.55am - Pack all the gear up (the kids are great at helping to pack it all up!)
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