Hockey Player Pathway and Training Programs
Discover various hockey player pathways, including competitive hockey for all ages, active lifestyle programs, and fun introductory sessions. Explore training formats, coaching offers, and playing environments tailored to different age groups and abilities in the world of hockey.
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Player Competitive Hockey (Age Guide 12-80) Player participating in competitive structured inter club hockey or formalised Masters activity Active Lifestyle Hockey (Age Guide 12-80) Player participating informally in order to promote a healthy lifestyle and social interaction Fun Start Learning to Play (Age Guide 8-13) Children learning to play Hockey through small sided games and appropriate introduction to competition Fun Start Introduction (Age Guide 5-9) Children experiencing a fun introduction to Hockey through related activities and small sided games
Competitive Hockey (Age Guide 12-80) Format/ Pitch 11 v 11 Full pitch Training Environment Club/ District / University School Masters O35-O70 Playing Environment U14/U16/U18/ Senior National/District Leagues or Cups L.A. School Leagues District Masters Leagues Inter school games Home Nations BUCS Leagues SSSLeagues Aspire Cup European Championships Schools Cup - Senior/Junior World Cup Coaching offer Workshops (3 hours) Coaching Club Players Incorporating GKs Coach Course (4 days) Advanced Coach Programme (2 years)
Active Lifestyle Hockey (Age Guide 12-80) Purpose Hockey is a sport for anyone and this stage of the pathway encompasses all of our lifestyle programmes where we have an entry point for anyone no matter their age, ability, goals or fitness levels. Game formats can / should be adapted based on playing numbers, pitch availability or ability levels. Format/ Pitch Fun Fours Super Sixes Eights 11 v 11 1/8 Pitch Pitch Pitch Full Pitch Training Environment Club University District Playing Environment Summer Hockey Intra Mural games Mixed festivals/games Uni six a side games Flyerz Hockey (7 v 7 on pitch) Back to Hockey / Walking Hockey Social hockey activity Coaching offer Sessional Coach (2 days) or Coach Course (4 days) Workshops - Intro to Hockey Coaching (6 hours) Coaching Club Players (3 hours)
Fun Start - Learning to Play (Age Guide 8-13) Purpose To provide a clear player pathway suitable for all depending on age / ability. The small sided game formats will provide players with more touches, experiences in different positions and prepare them for 11 v 11 hockey. Learning to play also provides a clear pathway for our coaches and umpires to gain valuable experience before moving into 11 v 11 hockey. Format/ Pitch 10 & Under 12 & Under 13 & Under Fun Fours Super Sixes Eights - 8 v 8 1/8 Pitch Pitch Pitch Training Environment Club Youth section School lunchtime or after school club Playing Environment Internal Club District Festivals School Game Internal Club District Festivals School Game Internal Club District Festivals School Game Sessional Coach (2 days) or Coach Course (4 days) Coaching offer Workshops - Intro to Hockey Coaching (6 hours) Engaging Games for Children (3 hours) Incorporating GKs Scottish Hockey Leaders Course
Fun Start - Introduction (Age Guide 5-9) Purpose To provide a fun and engaging entry point into our sport through 4 v 4 games that can be played on any surface 1/8 of a pitch. This format will provide more touches of the ball, improve confidence, allow more decision making and ultimately is a simplified version of our game that will encourage more people to participate. Format/ Pitch Small sided games Fun Fours - 4 v 4 1/8 pitch Training Environment Club Youth section School lunchtime or after school club Adapted equipment Soft balls / size 1 footballs / mini hockey balls/ small goals / pitch dividers Playing Environment In-house club Fun Fours evenings Inter club/school Festivals District Festivals Coaching offer Sessional Coach (2 days) Workshops - Intro to Hockey Coaching (6 hours) Engaging Games for Children (3 hours) Scottish Hockey Leaders Course
