Leicester Hockey Club (Men) are now based at Leicester Grammar
We have some of the best hockey facilities in the UK with the Pavilion changing rooms and catering, water-based pitch, sand-based pitch and indoor sports-hall. With a ClubsFirst accredited structure to support the five senior teams, the vets and the junior provision. All the training and match times for each group next term are now in place:
- Tues after school 4.00-5.00 for year 7s and year 8s (+invited year 6s);
- Tues evening outdoor 7.30-9.30 for 1s and 2s;
- Tues evening outdoor 7.30-9.00 for 3s and 4s;
- Tues evening indoor 7.00-9.00 for invited juniors (u14-u18);
- Thurs after school indoor 5.15-6.15 for invited year 7s and year 8s;
- Thurs evenings indoor 6.30-7.30, 7.45-8.45 for selected county core skills participants;
- Sunday 10-12 indoor junior training for invited u11s and u13s;
- Sunday 10-12 outdoor junior training for u14s-u18s.
Prospective participants should book the term in advance with me. If you simply drop in I may request you simply watch the hockey. Email Neil Murray at murrayn@leicestergrammar.org.uk.
Coaching
We have increased our coaching resource as a club by supporting 10 new Level 1 coaches this season. This will allow us to distinguish our hockey provision by nominating each junior to be part of a squad with a particular coach. Coaches can now expect some funding from the club. We have a number of target tournaments in mind.
Junior members, parents and prospective junior members
The aim of the junior coaching is to develop the senior players of the future. Many players at the club receive invites to guest for other clubs, please note that by attending Leicester training we expect priority if we require you for a tournament. There is a membership form and appropriate fee for each squad.
Five Mens League Teams
The current strategy is for 2 flagship teams to have 3 supporting squads each with a mix of experience and youth. A number of our teams are near or at the top of their leagues. We continue to expect players to support the club by playing where requested.
Umpiring
Next term I would like to run a Level 1 umpires course on a Sunday. We must aim to treat umpires with the utmost respect. Any players who share their opinion while on the pitch with an umpire in any given week should be made to umpire the following week.
Vets and VPs
We have a thriving vets squad and are just beginning to rediscover some of our VPs!
New website http://leicesterhockeyclub.co.uk/
Regards,
Neil.
