And that’s exactly what provoked a few laughs: for many children who came from unihockey and are used to using both sides of the stick, the“only right” was a real challenge. There was a lot of laughing, trying and celebrating – especially during the first successes.

The day was a real success. Not only because the children left the field with red cheeks and broad smiles, but also because this action shows how associations can reach new children in a simple and fun way. By actively reaching out to schools, preparing coaches well and adapting exercises to children’s ages, we create an experience that will live long in the memory – and perhaps even bring new members to the club.

📸 More photos and impressions can be found in the full article on the HC Olten website: https://www.hc-olten.ch/post/landhockey-spot-f%C3%BCr-three-schools-of-wangen-bei-olten

We’re pleased to see that more and more clubs in Switzerland are organizing similar actions to get kids excited about our sport. Here are a few more inspiring examples:

🏑 Luzerner SC organized a varied field hockey camp during the school vacations.
🏫 HC Höfe organizes a field hockey school project day for local classes.
🤝 S ervette HC invites children to take part in “Invite a Friend” tournaments, where existing members bring friends

Initiatives like these are essential to the growth of our sport. They make it easy for children to learn about field hockey, and promote the visibility of our clubs in the region. At the same time, as a field hockey community, we can benefit enormously from each other.

📬 Have you also implemented a successful project in your club that you’d like to share as a best practice? Then contact us at marketing@swisshockey.org

Let’s exchange ideas, experiences and maybe even equipment or personnel together – for a strong, vibrant field hockey network throughout Switzerland!