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Minkey

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description Minkey Overview

Minkey is a modified field hockey format for primary-school children, developed at Doncaster Hockey Club in Australia in the 1980s.

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Where did Minkey hockey begin?

Minkey began at Doncaster Hockey Club in Australia during the 1980s, when it was called Little Hockey. The club describes the original format as six-a-side hockey on a smaller field. [Doncaster Hockey Club](https://www.doncasterhockeyclub.com.au/new-players/hookin)

How many players are on a Minkey team?

The early Doncaster version used six-a-side hockey on a reduced playing area. The smaller format gives children more contact with the ball than a full adult field. [Doncaster Hockey Club](https://www.doncasterhockeyclub.com.au/new-players/hookin)

What age group is modern Minkey hockey for?

The modern program is commonly presented as Hookin2Hockey, with Doncaster welcoming beginners aged 5 to 8. Australian versions also use modified under-7 and under-9 formats. [Doncaster Hockey Club](https://www.doncasterhockeyclub.com.au/new-players/hookin)

What equipment does a child need for Minkey?

Minkey uses modified hockey equipment in a smaller, safer learning environment. Typical hockey equipment includes a stick, ball, mouthguard, and shin pads, with the Doncaster program designed to introduce beginners to basic skills. [Minkey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minkey)

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