Juniors

Welcome to Thame Hockey Club Juniors

Thame Juniors 2009
Training Venue:
Thame Leisure Centre
Training Times: 9am - 10.30am
Starting Date: 4th September 2010

The main aim of the coaching sessions is to provide a safe and fun environment in which to learn the core skills for playing and enjoying hockey, including co-ordination, agility, stick work and team work. 

The sessions are designed for ages 8-16, although more experienced players aged 13+ may also wish to join the adult training on a Wednesday evening, Ladies from 8pm - 9.15pm and Men 8:45pm - 10pm.

This Season we will for the first time have 2 junior team entered into the local Oxfordshire League an Under 14 Boys(& Girls) team and a Girls Development Team for girls upto the age of 16(upto 4 adults allowed in the team).

We have three level-1 qualified coaches: Jaypee Wentzel, Vicky Wheeldon and Ross Calvert, who will be supported occasionally by CRB-checked volunteers from the Club.

The Club is affiliated to England Hockey and we have adopted their policies on child protection, with Vicky Wheeldon as Welfare Officer. For more information on these policies, please see the England Hockey website at www.englandhockey.co.uk.

Links to some of the key policy documents are provided below:

Thame Anti-bullying Policy

Thame Hockey Club Parent & Legal Guardian Guide

Thame Hockey Club Safeguarding Young People Policy

Thame Hockey Club Young Person's Guide

We are following a tried and tested coaching programme, which will cover the foundation skills and build throughout the season towards playing effectively in teams.  We hope to arrange some games against other local clubs this season, provided we have enough enthusiastic players (so bring your friends along!).

Please ensure that you have completed a membership form so that we have the correct contact details for you.  You can download one from the main Hockey Club home page. 

Your child must have a gum guard and shin pads in order to play in the games, for their safety.  We recommend waterproofs and a warm hat and gloves as it gets colder. 

A drink is essential and a snack such as a piece of fruit or a cereal bar may also prove useful.  We can lend them a stick.

If you have any questions or comments about the junior training, you can contact Vicky Wheeldon via the contact details on the policy documents.

Fixtures

Girls Development
DAY
DATE
TEAM
VENUE
TIME
Saturday
18/09/2010
City of Oxford
TLC
10:30
Saturday
16/10/2010
Witney
Witney ATP
12:30
Saturday
06/11/2010
Banbury
TLC
10:30
Saturday
20/11/2010
City of Oxford
Away
tbc
Saturday
11/12/2010
Oxford Hawks Harriers
Away
tbc
Saturday
08/01/2011
Witney
TLC
10:30
Saturday
29/01/2011
Banbury
NOA
11:00
Saturday
12/02/2011
Oxford Hawks Harriers
TLC
10:30

Boys U14
DAY
DATE
TEAM
VENUE
TIME
Sunday
26/09/2010
Oxford Hawks
TLC
12:00
Sunday
17/10/2010
Bicester
TLC
12:00
Sunday
07/11/2010
Witney Warriors
TLC
12:00
Sunday
05/12/2010
City of Oxford
Away
tbc
Sunday
16/01/2011
Banbury
TLC
12:00
Sunday
30/01/2011
Rover Oxford
Oxford Brookes
12:30
Sunday
20/02/2011
Wallingford
Away
tbc