Ground

The Pitch, which is a Water-based Astro, is situated at the Down Grange Sports Complex, Pack Lane ,
Basingstoke RG22 5HW.
Directions can be found on the Basingstoke Hockey Club website:
http://www.basingstoke-hockey.com/directions/

Clubhouse

The Clubhouse is situated at the Basingstoke Sports and Social Club, Fairfields Road, Basingstoke RG21 3DR
- Tel 01256 331646.
Directions can be found on the Basingstoke Hockey Club website:
http://www.basingstoke-hockey.com/directions/

Teams

Basingstoke Hockey Club runs the following Junior teams:

• Minis (U8 & U10),
• U12,
• U14,
• U16,
• Colts (U18)

The teams are mixed - boys and girls – up to U16. 
Both boys and girls U18 tend to prefer to join the main stream of the club.

Our Aims and Objectives

• Help children discover an exciting team sport.

• Instil 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 Membership Welcome Pack.

• All players will be required to complete the membership form, which is included in the Junior Membership Welcome Pack.
• Junior subscriptions are £10.00 per season and are due on the completion of 4 training sessions

Coaching

Our Approach

• Our key objective is to instil 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 morning 09:00 – 10:00.
• U12 & U14, Sunday morning 09:00 – 10:30.
• U16 & U18, Wednesday evening 18:30 – 20:00.

• Training begins with a 5-minute “warm-up” session, (players are encouraged to turn up on time to ensure a prompt start to the session).
• Training fees are £2-50 per session.
• New players may attend up to two “introductory / taster” sessions before joining.
• Parents of Minis, U12, U14 & “new” players are welcome to stay and watch.
• Players are advised to bring warm clothing (including Gloves and Hats), as some time during training sessions will be involved in standing listening to training instructions and techniques.

Coaches

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

Equipment

Basingstoke Hockey Club has an approved equipment supplier, Miranda Smith, who runs the club shop situated on the ground floor of the pavilion opposite the Astro surface. The shop is open from: 09:30 – 13:00 Saturdays, and 09:00 – 10:30 Sundays, and can offer discounts to club members.

Hockey Sticks
Hockey sticks are one of those things that you cannot buy “a size to big” and wait to grow into.
Please buy your stick from the club shop, or other reputable sports goods supplier, ensuring 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 team colours are: Shirts – Scarlet & white; Shorts/Skirts – Navy blue; Socks – Scarlet and white.
Shirts are provided by the club for Minis tournaments and Club matches, wearing of the rest of the club colours is not compulsory – but is recommended.

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.  Information will also be available on the BHC website: http://www.basingstoke-hockey.com/fixtures/index.htm.
• 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.

Junior/Youth contact information