8 June
- u13s, u10s and u7s; training and minis games; 9.30am, at Warners Bridge
- u14 mixed match vs (opposition to be confirmed), 11am, at Warners Bridge

13 July
- u12s and u10s Olympic tournament, 10am-2pm, Thurrock HC

28 July
- u13s, u10s and u7s; training and minis games; 9.30am, at Warners Bridge
- u14 mixed tournament vs (opponents to be confirmed), 11am, at Warners Bridge

Please contact Simon on youth@oldsouthendianhc.com with any questions, or if your child would like to come along for a free taster - everyone welcome!

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About Youth Hockey
We’re a family club which offers a safe and fun environment for children and adults to learn how to play and enjoy hockey. We have the ClubsFirst accreditation - awarded by England Hockey to clubs who adhere to recommended standards.

What Youth hockey do you offer?
We currently run:
- A thriving Youth section for U10 and U13 age groups
- A schedule of U14s matches

Can we just have a taster?
We want your children to try hockey and see whether they like it before you need to make any commitment, so the first session for new players is free (plus we can provide a stick if your child doesn’t have their own).
We just insist that children wear shin pads as the ball is hard(!), and we recommend the wearing of a gum shield for the same reason. Water should also be brought to every training session.

When and where is training?
- Training restarts in September, but we're planning some activities over the summer.

Minis training is split into separate U10s and U13s groups (mixed boys and girls), with all standards and levels of experience very welcome. Children must be 5 years old to join.

We’re very lucky to have Great Britain Olympian Jonty Clarke in our coaching ranks, bringing his experience and skills to inspire a new generation of hockey player!

Do you play tournaments?
Yes! We play a number of friendly tournaments with other clubs in the South Essex area throughout the season, culminating in a brilliant Finals Day.
We don’t select players on ability for tournaments - if they’re available to play then they will get to play, as there are enough games for all players to get a turn.

Have a look on our Teams pages for the latest information on Tournaments and events.

Plus, we run our own end of season party for the children, with a range of awards to celebrate their efforts and commitment.

Refreshments
As well as enjoying the wonderful sport of hockey, Minis is about making new friends. Following Saturday morning training we welcome parents/guardians and children to stay for refreshments, with teas, coffees, bacon rolls and plenty more on sale to warm up after a chilly February morning!

Membership fees
Hopefully once your child has had a taster they’ll be keen to come back every week. Membership is £105 annually. This covers all Saturday coaching sessions and tournaments.

Fees can be paid in two instalments if needed; £55 at the start of the season and £50 in January. For players joining part the way through the season, subs are worked out on a pro rata basis. There is provision for flexibility around the payment of fees if needed.

Youth helpers
Our Club ethos is about the safety and enjoyment of hockey. We want our members to enjoy their hockey and believe that everyone should be given the opportunity to develop both on the field and off. To that end, we have a number of our younger club members involved in coaching, umpiring and organising. They are all supervised by our qualified coaches in line with EH standards.

Get in touch
Message Simon on 07970890468 or youth@oldsouthendianhc.com