At Swindon Hockey Club we offer a range of training opportunities for our junior section.
For the 2024/25 season, junior training runs from 11th September to Easter at our home pitch at The Deanery CE Academy in Wichelstowe. Sessions in the October & February half terms will be dependent on coach availability. Training times are:
U8 - Saturday mornings 9am-10am only
U10 - Saturday mornings 9am-10am and Wednesday evenings 6pm-7pm
U12 - Saturday mornings 9am-10am and Wednesday evenings 6pm-7pm
U14 - Saturday mornings 9am-10am and Wednesday evenings 6pm-7pm
Juniors aged 13+ are invited to train with the adult development teams - Men's 4th XI or Ladies 3rd XI. These sessions run on either Monday evenings 7pm-8pm at The Deanery CE Academy.
Please check with the coaches which training session(s) your child should attend.
There are also matches and tournaments, which are played throughout the season, including summer events during May, June and July. These are usually played on Sunday mornings. A full fixture list for the juniors section is available through this link.
What to wear to training:
• SHIN PADS with long socks
• GUM SHIELD
• sports clothes to suit the weather
• Astro/hockey trainers or trainers
• Hockey gloves (padded)
Parents are more than welcome to stay and watch. We think this is helpful for both young players when they start out whilst they are finding new friends, but also for us as you may feel encouraged at some time that you would like to get involved with supporting your child's development with even a small role within the club.
Although we want you to get involved, we ask that whilst only watching that you remain clear of the playing surface at all times & keeping vigilant for stray balls! Please ensure you read the spectator guidance here.