For the 2023/24 season, junior training runs from 6th 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:

• Wednesday evenings 5pm-6pm (U8 - U10)
• Wednesday evenings 6pm-7pm (U12 - U14)
• Saturday mornings 9am-10am (all age groups)
• Sunday morning (GK training once a month)
• Sundays - junior festivals and friendlies (dates to be confirmed)

Juniors aged 13+ are invited to train with the Men's 4th XI or Ladies 2nd XI. These sessions run on either Monday evenings 6.30pm-7.30pm or Wednesday evenings, 7pm-8.30pm 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 the link in this section.

What to wear to training:

• SHIN PADS
• 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.