Juniors Academy
Boys and girls aged 6 years and above are very welcome to join our training sessions which are held on Sunday mornings from 10 – 11am on the astro turf pitch behind Bingham Leisure Centre
No previous experience is necessary. Basic hockey skills are taught by fully qualified and CRB checked coaches.
No special clothing is required other than trainers suitable for the astro pitch
(football trainers rather than running/fashion).
Shinpads are MANDATORY and the coaches reserve the right to ask a child without shinpads to sit out of sessions/matches.Sticks are available to borrow at sessions, however it is better for development that each child has their own hockey stick so that they are able to practise at home. Equally, they need to get used to the ‘feel’ and weight of a stick rather than chopping and changing each week according to availability at pitch side. (Sticks can be purchased for as little as £10 from most sports shops. We recommend the Hockey Warehouse in Leicester as the best stockist.
We STRONGLY RECOMMEND the use of Gum Shields and left hand protection gloves but these items are not currently mandatory.
All youngsters over the age of 9 will have the opportunity to play in mini-tournaments against other clubs. At the discretion of the coaches, children aged 7 and over may also be invited to play in matches. The age groups are Under 11’s, Under 13’s and Under 15’s. We also compete in an Under 15 League.
View the Junior Fixtures
We provide a safe, secure but fun environment for all children under our supervision to enjoy learning how to play hockey.
View all our Policies
Junior Match Reports
Progression and development
When a youngster reaches the age of 13, the coaches will assess them and decide if they are the right stage of development to start training with the Senior squads.
Men (Under 15 and 3rd and 4th Teams) train at Bingham on Wednesday nights 7.30 – 9:00pm
Ladies (Age 14+) train at Bingham on Monday nights 7.30 – 9pm
View the training schedule
England Hockey have amended their rules to allow Boys and Girls who are 13 yrs and above to play in Adult Leagues.
Youngsters aged 11 and over, who show exceptional talent may be referred to the new Hockey Regional Development Centres for additional training. This new system replaces the former County Trials
There are 3 Junior Development Centres (JDC’s) in Nottinghamshire – at Mansfield, Newark and Nottingham (split venues of Lady Bay, West Bridgford and Highfields, University Boulevard). After completion of the 6 sessions coaches will recommend players to go forward to an assessment day for onward progression to the Notts Junior Academy Centre ( JAC).
Please visit the Notts Hockey Development Group’s website for further information www.nhdg.org.uk
Further information on the new Single System can also be found on England Hockey’s website
How much does it cost to join?
There is an Annual Membership Fee to join the Club. We also offer a reduced rate Family membership for up to 3 children. Email Treasurer for current rates.
There are NO weekly fees for Junior training or matches. However, if a junior plays in one of our senior teams on a Saturday or Sunday a match tax will be charged.
How do I join?
Please feel free to come along and 'sample' a training session on a Sunday.
No charge will be made for this taster session.
If you would like to join us please download a Junior Registration form
For further information please contact the Director of Junior Hockey
Denise Lane
Email Denise at Email Denise
Phone 07805 532536