HOCKEY FIVES
The coming weekend sees some of the country’s top hockey-playing schools participating in the annual Kearsney Hockey Fives Tournament.
Taking place at Kearsney from Friday to Sunday (22-24 August), fast-paced action is expected as the young players, representing 26 teams, showcase their talents. There will be three divisions: boys’ high schools, girls’ high schools and boys primary school sides.
Participating boys high school teams are Ashton International College (Ballito), Durban High School, Hoërskool Garsfontein (Pretoria), Hilton College, Michaelhouse, St Albans College (Pretoria), Westville Boys’ High and hosts Kearsney College.
This year six girls’ high schools will be involved. They are Ashton College, Curro Hillcrest, Danville Park Girls’ High, Epworth High, Maris Stella and St Mary’s DSG.
The 12 primary school teams taking part are Ashton College, Atholl Heights Primary, Bonisanani Senior Primary (Ntuzuma), Cowan House, Highbury Prep, Hillcrest Primary, Kloof Senior Primary, Penzance Primary, Reddam House Ballito, Umhlali Prep, Westville Senior Primary and Winston Park Primary.
First introduced in 2017, the KH5s has become a highlight on hockey calendars. The fast-paced, high-energy format showcases skill, speed, and strategy in a thrilling invasion-style, short-format game.
The simplified version of the traditional 11-a-side game sees five players a side – four field players and a goalkeeper. It is played on half the regulatory sized hockey pitch, with an addition of boundary walls.
Based on the format of the highly successful T20 Cricket and Sevens Rugby, this compact format demands quick decision-making, close control and relentless intensity, making for an exhilarating game for both players and spectators.
There is no charge for entrance and ample secure parking will be available. For those wanting to enjoy an entertaining day of hockey, a variety of food and refreshments will be available at the hockey astro as well as the campus coffee shop.
Kearsney is grateful to headline sponsor Belgotex Sport for their support of the event, as well as to sponsors The Courier Guy and Halfway Ford Waterfall & MG Waterfall.
All games will be live-streamed on the SuperSport Schools app.
Fixtures below:
