What is Field Hockey?

Field hockey displays an enjoyable activity that builds up speed, hand-eye coordination, and cardiovascular functioning. The name hockey originated from the French word ‘hocquet’, indicating a crooked stick or shepherd’s crook. Field hockey is played on a rectangular field called a pitch or field. Though traditionally played on grass or turf, the game can be played on any flat surface, even a beach. Indoor Field hockey is played on a smaller hard surface with different rules.

There are plenty of reasons why choose Field hockey:

• Develops the cardiovascular system of the body
• Develops hand-eye coordination
• Improves body balance
• Develops a spirit of teamwork
• Brain boosts
• Improves communication skills
• Improves breathing
• Helps you build strength
• It is an Olympic sport
• Hockey improves lower and upper body muscles

Get involved in Field Hockey by sending a request to pr@bssofia.bg.

When?

Primary 1 - Tuesday - Thursday - 13:00 - 13:40

BSS Main Building - Monday and Wednesday - 13:00 - 13:40