A new initiative this year the clinics are being run statewide and cater for players of all abilities including those new to the game.

Participants enjoyed a fun, active and educational experience and had the chance to meet Pride hopeful Abigail Doolan.

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The women's National Development Squad member was a special guest at the clinic.

The clinic comes as the local hockey season starts to really heat up with the first and second grade men's competitions getting underway on the weekend.

The women's and junior competitions both commenced before Easter.

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