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The game of Hockey is another important sports which is very interestingly looked on by the people of Newcastle. Hockey is considered to be one of the best pastimes by the residents of the city. It isn't just a sports but it's a blend of fun and fitness which keep your spirits rejuvenated throughout the day. Its healthy for the young and old alike. For kids it's a real happening game because they find it immensely challenging to control a tiny ball at the tip of a stick. As for the adults it's a great way of getting socialized. Field Hockey is really fun and crammed with action all over. You need a hockey stick , a pair of protective gloves and knee, elbow and ankle pads. For playing hockey professionally coaching is the most important thing. Hockey is played by both by men and women but the Newcastle Hockey Association deals only with the junir and senior men's Hockey team. President Roland Hatton is the in- charge of the club and if one is interested to know more about the nature of Hockey in Newcastle and desires to learn some of the tricks of the game you are free to contact him for further guidance. Newcastle nestles in a huge number of hockey clubs. Surprisingly you will find that there are umpteen number of hockey clubs mostly having a single team. Maitland has seven teams , whereas Cardif, Crusaders have four each , Tigers and University have six each and South Newcastle and Phoenix North Blues are some of the biggest clubs of the city. The Newcastle international Hockey Center runs two international water base turfs and also arranges for competitions in summer. If you are an enthusiast and simply love watching the game, you are free to volunteer for nay of the local clubs, and your service will be applauded widely.
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