Teams

Basingstoke Hockey Club currently run the following Youth teams:

• Minis (U8 & U10),
• U12
• U14
• U16

Our Aims and Objectives

• Help children discover an exciting team sport.
• Instill correct techniques and teamwork.
• Teach players how to train.
• Prepare players for advancement through the club structure to the next stage of competitive hockey.
• HAVE FUN.

Membership

• At the start of each season (or when joining if later) all players will be presented with a Junior Hockey Section Membership Pack.
• All players will be required to complete the membership form, which is included in the pack
• Junior subscriptions are for U8's and U10's £10.00 per season and U12's, U14's and U16's £15.00 per season
• Subscriptions are due on the completion of four training sessions
• Should a Junior be selected to play for one of the adult sides, then Junior subscriptions will apply for that first season. After that student membership fees will apply.

Coaching

Our Approach

• Our key objective is to instill correct techniques and teamwork.
• Each session consists of a warm, coaching of individual and team skills, followed by a short game to put the learning into practice.
• Players are graded by age and experience into training groups.
• Players are encouraged to practice at home.

Coaching sessions

Coaching is conducted at Down Grange, and runs from September – March.

• Everyone is welcome, just turn up:
  • Minis (U8 & U10) - Saturday - 9am – 10am
  • U12 & U14 - Sunday - 9am – 10.30am
  • U16 & U18 boys - Wednesday 7.00pm - 8.30pm
  • U16 & U18 girls - Thursday 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Coaches

Coaching is lead by club members, parents may be asked to assist with additional supervision on occasions where numbers are excessive.

Equipment

Hockey Sticks

Hockey sticks are one of those things that you cannot buy “a size to big” and wait to grow into. To ensure that you have the correct size (as a guide, placing three fingers on top of the stick should be level with the “belly button”). The club has a supply of sticks that it is able to provide for new members to borrow, until they can purchase their own.

Shin Pads

These are essential, and should be worn for both training and when playing matches. Proper hockey shin pads, which include ankle protection (unlike football shin pads) are recommended.

Mouth guards

A properly fitted mouth guard (gum shield) is highly recommended – requiring much less time and expense when compared to dental reconstruction!!

Footwear

Astro shoes are recommended to ensure “grip” when playing on the Astro artificial surface, but trainers are fine. Football boots, Rugby boots and other muddy footwear are not allowed to be used on the Astro surface.

Club Kit

Basingstoke Hockey Club Kit can be purchased from the following website www.hockeycluborders.com. All members of Basingstoke Hockey Club are entitled to 10% discount in store at the 'Hockey Centre' in Woking. Playing shirts are provided on match day

Tournaments and Matches

Playing

• All Mini players have the option to play in mini-hockey tournaments (minimum 6-a-side), which are held approximately once a month at Hockey clubs throughout Hampshire (Basingstoke’s is usually held in January).
  
  
  • These tournaments are played for fun, and there are no official winners or recording of results.
  • The rules of Mini Hockey apply – which are sympathetically applied, with the emphasis on safety.
  • Tournaments usually run from 10:00 – 13:00, matches are approx 10 minutes.
    
    
• The U12, U14 & U16 teams play in the Hampshire youth (11-a-side) league, which are played on a fortnightly basis.
  
  
  • The results of these matches are recorded, and league tables are produced.
  • The normal rules of Hockey are applied – which are also sympathetically applied, with safety in mind.
  • Teams are also entered into Cup matches.
  • Matches are 35 minutes each way, with approx 10-minute half-time interval.
  • Match fees are £3.00.

• Details of the venues and times will be provided by the Team Manager.
  
  
• Players should arrive ready to play at least 15 minutes before the start of the match (Goal keepers may need to arrive earlier).

What to bring

• Hockey Stick
• Shin pads
• Mouth guard
• Warm, and waterproof, clothing (including Gloves and Hats).
• Drinks, preferably not carbonated, to assist in re-hydration.
• Snacks – some tournament venues may have food and drink available for sale, however it should not be assumed that these will always be available.