Before the action began this week, hundreds of young hockey players were given a hearty welcome in anticipation of the 18-day festival.

Players from three age groups will compete in the premier annual school hockey competition.

KZN Inland (green) vs Western Province (white). PHOTO: SA Schools' Hockey

The event opened with the U-18 tournament, which is currently underway and ending tomorrow, followed by the U-13 competition, played between 2-5 July, and the U-16 event, to be contested between 7-12 July.

Over the first three days of play in the pool rounds of the U-18 event, there were exceptional performances in every category.

KZN Coastal A (white) vs EP (red). PHOTO: SA Schools' Hockey

“Apart from the cold, the mood and the vibe have been great. There is a lot of excitement among the players, managers, coaches, and the officials,” says SASHOC Treasurer, Colin Bartle.”

Tomorrow marks the end of the U-18 tournament and viewers can expect exciting hockey.

“We are not sure yet who will play in the finals, as it is the semi-finals today. But people can expect exciting hockey for the finals. I mean these are the top two teams in the country.

Southern Free State (white) vs Eden (green). PHOTO: SA Schools' Hockey

We can expect top-quality hockey to be played tomorrow,” says Bartle.

Southern Free State (green) vs Western Province (blue). PHOTO: SA Schools' Hockey

Enthusiastic hockey fans and family members can catch all the action as it will be live-streamed.

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