TWC HOCKEY JUNIOR INFORMATION PACK The Wimbledon Club Church Road London SW19 5AG
T H E 18 54 C L U B W I M B L E D O N THE WIMBLEDON CLUB The Wimbledon Club is a multisport club with separate sections for cricket, hockey, squash, tennis and a gym. The hockey section, Wimbledon Hockey Club, is the 3 rd largest hockey club in the UK. The senior section is thriving and celebrated a very successful season topped off with the Mens 1 st XI becoming Premier League Champions for the second year running. The junior hockey programme is under great demand and has grown enormously over the past 5 years or so. We now provide hockey for around 600 girls and boys from U5-U16 and have waiting lists in most age groups. We are Clubmark Accredited and follow the England Hockey single system structure offering sport for all. With such a large number of junior members we also have a large number of coaches and parent helpers delivering quality coaching and development across all age groups. 2
A HUGE AMOUNT OF ENERGY HAS BEEN PUT IN OVER THE LAST 7 YEARS TO GENERATE GROWTH IN THE CLUB WHILST MAINTAINING AND PUSHING EXCELLENT STANDARDS AND PERFORMANCE. AT THE WIMBLEDON CLUB WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT PROVIDING SPORTS FOR ALL, ENCOMPASSING OUR COMMUNITY AND ENSURING THE OPTIMUM COACHING EXPERIENCE. BEN MARSDEN, DIRECTOR OF HOCKEY, PLAYED FOR ENGLAND & GREAT BRITAIN AT THE BEIJING 2008 OLYMPICS, ENGLAND COACH OF THE YEAR 3
PLAYER PATHWAY Our player pathway is set up to take players from U5 in our Quicksticks programme and continues through to professional coaching of premier league standard; this is supported by the England Hockey Single System. We have a Clubmark accreditation. Following a Sport for All ethos, we are proud to provide community driven access to children seeking to play hockey, offering quality coaching and training, helping to guide juniors of all standards to become hockey players of the future. The pathway also includes specialist coaching for goal keepers helping to give children the opportunity to try out being in goal and then developing their skills. The Pathway flows as follows: Quicksticks for the U5-U8 year olds Sunday Membership from U9-U16 Senior Membership U17+ In addition to this we also have some further opportunities in our Academy/Core Skills sessions and Friday Night Hockey. 4
TWC HOCKEY PLAYER PATHWAY EARLY YEARS TWC QUICKSTICKS UNDER 5 & 6 TUE/WED TWC QUICKSTICKS UNDER 7 & 8 TUE/WED KCS QUICKSTICKS UNDER 7 & 8 FRIDAY TIER 1 RPHS UNDER 11 & 12 SUNDAY KCS UNDER 12-16 SUNDAY RL UNDER 9 & 10 SUNDAY KCS FRIDAY NIGHT HOCKEY UP TO 16 TIER 2 - ACADEMY/CORE SKILLS BOYS UNDER 9-10 MONDAY BOYS UNDER 11-14 TUESDAY GIRLS UNDER 9 MONDAY GIRLS UNDER 10-12 WEDNESDAY KCS TIER 3 - DEV TEAM GIRLS BOYS UNDER 17+ UNDER 18 KCS TIER 4 - SENIOR TEAMS MENS TEAM LADIES TEAM KCS 5
JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP AGE GROUPS England Hockey follow the school academic years. For a list showing the 1 st September to 31 st August dates for each year please go to our website. AGE GROUP SCHOOL YEAR AGE GROUP SCHOOL YEAR U5 Reception U11 Year 6 U6 Year 1 U12 Year 7 U7 Year 2 U13 Year 8 U8 Year 3 U14 Year 9 U9 Year 4 U15 Year 10 U10 Year 5 U16 Year 11 EARLY YEARS - QUICKSTICKS MEMBERSHIP Quicksticks, from England Hockey, is designed to introduce young people to the game of hockey using a larger, lighter and safer ball. Our sessions are for the U5 U8s (Reception to Year 3) which take place in our sports hall at the club and at KCS astros. The Quicksticks season runs from September to March. Times and venues are as follows: AGE GROUP DAYS & VENUES TIME U5/U6 Tuesday & Wednesday (club) 4.30pm - 5.10pm U7/U8 Tuesday & Wednesday (club) 5.20pm - 6.00pm U7/U8 Friday (KCS Astro) 6.00pm - 6.45pm The children do not need any of their own equipment but it is recommended that they have a mouth guard, shin pads and bring a bottle of water. For the session at KCS the children also need clothing appropriate for the weather. The sessions are in great demand and we have a waiting list in place so for further information about membership please email hockey@twcsport.co.uk. SUNDAY MEMBERSHIP Our Sunday membership is for players aged U9 U16 (Year 4 Year 11) and takes place at Raynes Park High School Astro (RPHS), Kings College School Playing Fields in Raynes Park (KCS) and Ricards Lodge in Wimbledon (RL). 6
Junior development squad combining senior and junior players to gain experience. SUNDAY MEMBERSHIP The Sunday membership season runs from September to March: 10 th Sept. to 10 th Dec. (excluding 22 & 29 Oct. 2017) and 7 th Jan - 18 th Mar 2018 (excluding 11 th Feb. 2018). AGE GROUP TIME VENUE All GKs 8.45am - 10.00am RPHS BU11/12 10.00am - 11.15am RPHS GU11 11.15am - 12.30pm RPHS GU12 & BU13/14 9.00am - 10.15am KCS GU13 & GU14 10.15am - 11.30am KCS GU15/16 & BU15/16 11.30am - 12.45pm KCS GU9 9.00am - 10.15am RL BU9/10 10.15am - 11.30am RL GU10 11.30am - 12.45pm RL JUNIOR FIXTURES Matches and tournaments are played from U9+ including league, Surrey Cup and friendlies. Each age group has a Head Coach, Manager and Administrator. Teams are selected by the Head Coach whilst the Manager and Administrator liaise with the opposition teams and the entire age group keeping everyone informed of team selection, fixture information etc. All fixtures may be found on our website under This Weekend - they are listed by age group. On clicking on the relevant age group you are taken to the fixtures live website which gives you all the information. 7
ADDITIONAL HOCKEY ACADEMY/CORE SKILLS HOCKEY These sessions run from October to March and take place after school. They are by Invitation Only from the coaches with players being invited to attend following assessments during the first 4 weeks of training on Sunday mornings. The sessions are at an additional cost. FRIDAY NIGHT HOCKEY Due to the high demand for hockey and in recognition that many boys would like to play hockey but are committed to rugby or football on a Sunday, we run a hockey session on Friday evenings especially for those who cannot join us on Sundays. This is a mixed session of boys and girls from U9-U16 in age with the season running alongside the Sunday membership dates. This session is also very popular and accordingly a waiting list is held for places. For further information please email: : hockey@twcsport.co.uk HOLIDAY CAMPS BM Hockey Camps run sessions during the school holidays which are open to members and non members. Information and registration forms can be found on our website: www.twcsport.co.uk/hockey/juniors/camps CLUB ATTIRE & KIT Members are expected to play and train in club kit. These, plus other hockey kit and accessories, can be found via the Hockey page on the club website or direct at: http://proshophockey.co.uk/wimbledon-hc-225-c.asp Every player must have: mouth guard and shin pads in order to train or take part in a match. Ideally everyone should have a spare mouth guard in their hockey bag in case they lose one. Additionally, each player should have their own water bottle in order to keep hydrated. Club kit consists of: shirt, shorts/skort, socks, hoodie all of which may be bought online via our website. At the start of the season we have a couple of kit sales at KCS, the dates for which are emailed to all members and are also shown on our website. 8
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FREEZING WEATHER Despite all our best efforts we are not able to control the weather! As a result occasionally we have had to cancel Junior hockey. We make every effort to leave this decision as late as possible on a Sunday morning in the hope that we do not need to cancel. Since we cannot ring, or answer calls from, all 600 participants we have put some procedures in place so you can check if hockey is on. SUNDAY MORNING SESSIONS AT KCS, RPHS AND RL A decision will be made by 8.30am on Sunday morning. If the sessions are cancelled then a message will be left on the Club Website, Hockey Home Page, from 8.30am. It will also be announced on our Facebook page. CLUB MATCHES HOME OR AWAY If you are due to play for one of the teams then your match Manager will contact you as soon as he/she is advised of any decision. Please contact them direct if you are unsure. : The website address for training updates is www.twcsport.co.uk/hockey GENERAL CLUB INFORMATION All juniors are members of the club and as such are welcome to use the facilities available to Junior Hockey members. These are: changing rooms, restaurant, bar and grounds. Family members of a Junior are also welcome to use the restaurant, bar and grounds whilst accompanying the child/children. The bar and restaurant opening times are on the website and are available to parents and carers of any children taking part in a junior activity at the club. Dogs may be brought to the club but must be kept outside on a lead at all times. Dogs are not permitted in the club house. 9
GROUNDS LOCATIONS 1. KINGS COLLEGE SCHOOL SPORTS GROUND Address: Kingsway, Raynes Park/New Malden, KT3 6JB There is plenty of parking at the grounds. WEST BARNES LANE KINGSWAY GRAND DRIVE CAR PARK KINGS COLLEGE SCHOOL SPORTS GROUND MAP: GOOGLE EARTH Please note that the grass areas at these grounds are out of bounds. Unfortunately dogs are not allowed at any of the sites. 10
GROUNDS LOCATIONS (CONTINUED) 2. RAYNES PARK HIGH SCHOOL Address: Bushey Road, Raynes Park, SW20 0JL There is plenty of parking at the grounds. Dogs are not permitted at the site. RAYNES PARK HIGH SCHOOL CAR PARK BUSHEY RD RAYNES PARK HIGH SCHOOL ASTRO TRAFALGAR CT WEST BARNES LANE MEMORIAL GROUND LINKWAY MAP: GOOGLE EARTH 3. RICARDS LODGE HIGH SCHOOL Address: Lake Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 7HB There is plenty of parking at the grounds and the residential roads. Car park can be accessed from the gate on Leopold Road. Dogs are not permitted at the site. CAR PARK RICARDS LODGE SPORTS GROUND ARTHUR ROAD LEOPOLD ROAD VINEYARD HILL RD RICARDS LODGE HIGH SCHOOL BISHOP GILPIN SCHOOL LAKE ROAD DORA RD MAP: GOOGLE EARTH 11
COACHING TEAM Headed up by Ben Marsden we have a large team of qualified coaches and helpers. Many of our coaches are also involved in the England Hockey single system at county and national level as well as being current and former international players. We are proud of our structure and always welcome feedback as we are always looking to improve our set up. PARENT HELPERS We are always on the look out for new age group managers or administrators to help us out through the season. To find out more and/or to volunteer, please email: : hockey@twcsport.co.uk We are always on the lookout for new young coaches and like to encourage our juniors to get involved and qualified. The club pays for all coaching qualifications so long as these qualifications are used to coach at Wimbledon HC. It is a great way for teenagers to earn some extra pocket money as well! If you would like to learn more about this please email us on the email address above. CODES OF CONDUCT Please remember that at all times players and parents alike are representing Wimbledon Hockey Club. We firmly believe in respect for all so please: Respect your coaches, your umpires and your fellow players. Applaud good play, not just goals, for both teams. Be understanding and supportive of mistakes or if the team loses. Be positive don t dwell on mistakes. Let the coaches coach! Never use abusive language. And be prepared to step forward and help. For a copy of our full Codes of Conduct and Child Protection Policy please go to our website: www.twcsport.co.uk/hockey-codes-of-conduct 12
DESIGN: BASIA PACZESNA-VERCUEIL & LUCY UDEN CONTACT US TODAY If you would like any further information about the Junior Hockey Membership, including waiting lists, please visit our website www.twcsport.co.uk/hockey or email: hockey@twcsport.co.uk Proudly sponsored by: For senior hockey and all other enquiries please contact reception: reception@twcsport.co.uk 020 8971 8090 The Wimbledon Club Church Road Wimbledon London SW19 5AG www.twcsport.co.uk/hockey