Athletes were treated to the beep test, functional movement and sprint testing before a hockey training session with coaches. 

WRAS head coach Shane Conroy said the session is a good learning curve for both coaches and players.

“Our first session is a learning experience to see where players are at with their skills and development,” Conroy said.

“It’s also a good chance for the guys to get to know each other and for WRAS to help build-up the individuals.

“We’ll be running them through basic hockey skills and we’ll be able to get a look at where they’re at.”

Coaches from Bathurst [Conroy and Ian McAlister], Dubbo [Gavin Weeks] and Orange [Ales Said] were on hand to get an understanding of the player’s skills and abilities.

Conroy said the players on show are “fantastic”.

“There’s a heap of talent on offer and we’ll keep building off their current skills,” he said. 

Bathurst had their very own representation in the squad – Tirah Jarvis, Tyler Willot and Anna Cartwright – amongst a host of talented hockey players from Cowra, Dubbo, Lithgow, Orange and Parkes. 

This is hockey’s first year back, after a short hiatus.