Junior Hockey Coaching Camps
Reading Hockey Club in association with The Berkshire Hockey Association present
Programme of Junior Hockey Camps 2009/10
Reading HC, in association with the Berkshire Hockey, run a series of Hockey Camps, some for a mix of abilities and some more specific in nature, supporting the BHA’s Single System Youth Development programme.
Camp 2: 27-29 July (3 Days)
Comprising Junior Skills (aged 8-11; 1998-2001 birthdays), Improvers (aged 12-16; 1993-1997 birthdays) and Advanced coaching (County level and above, aged 12- 16; 1993-1997 birthdays), both boys and girls
Camp 2 will be led by Steve Hardy – EH Centrally Contracted Coach and leader of Oxford JRPC.
Coaches to be advised in due course but likely to include Anna Bennett, Mark Robinson; Alice Margerison and Beccy Odlin
All coaches will be EH Qualified; Coach Ratio not more than 1:12; Goalkeeper coaching;
Over 5 Hours hockey training each day – 10.00 a.m. – 16.00 p.m.
Cost to be £32.50 per day; £85.00 for all 3 days.
Held at Reading Hockey Club water based pitch – Sonning Lane RG4 6ST
Camp 3: 17-20 August (4 Days)
Comprising Junior Skills (aged 8-11;1998-2001 birthdays), Improvers (aged 12-16 – 1993-1997 birthdays) and Advanced coaching (County level and above aged 12-17 – 1993-1997 birthdays)
The Camp will be led by Steve Hardy – EH Centrally Contracted Coach and leader of Oxford JRPC.
Coaches to be advised in due course but likely to include Anna Bennett, Mark Robinson; Alice Margerison and Beccy Odlin
All coaches will be EH Qualified; Coach Ratio not more than 1:12; Goalkeeper coaching;
Over 5 Hours hockey training each day – 10.00 a.m. – 16.00 p.m.
Cost to be £32.50 per day; £112.00 for all 4 days.
Held at Reading Hockey Club water based pitch – Sonning Lane RG4 6ST
Download Junior Hockey Camps 2 and 3 Flier
Application Form and Procedure
1. Please register interest with Jo Newman for any of the Camps via email at camps@readinghockeyclub.org.uk and then
2. Complete and return attached form with a passport sized photo and cheque
- Include the childs name on the back of the cheque and photograph and make payable to ‘Reading Hockey Club’
- Check you have signed the form and given emergency contact number for the day
- Return to: Jo Newman, 3 Woodlands Road, Sonning Common, Nr Reading, Berkshire, RG4 9TD
Queries will be handled by Jo Newman via email.
Hockey Camp 2009/10 Application Form
Booking Conditions
1. You must book and pay for the full length of the course to receive the published course price.
2. A cancellation policy applies as follows: 28 days or more – full refund, 14-28 days – loss of 50% of
the course fee, 1-14 days – loss of 75% of course fee
3. Reading Hockey Club reserves the rights to exclude from or refuse entry to the Camp
any person we believe is causing or has caused damage to the facilities, or is being disruptive to the other attendees. No refund will be given under these circumstances.
4. Reading Hockey Club reserves the rights to cancel a course if there are insufficient numbers.
Camp Information
- Camps will begin at 10am and finish at 4pm (please report to registration each day)
- Children need to bring:
- Change of clothing
- Packed lunch
- Plenty to drink
- Shin Pads
- Mouth Guards
- Trainers or proper Astroturf shoes (not studded football boots)
- All other equipment (and sticks if required) will be provided by the coaches
Download Junior Hockey Camps Flier
Download Hockey Camp 2009/10 Application Form
Camp 4: October Half Term (2 Days)
Intermediate and advanced skills coaching for current and potential county players in the 11-17 age groups – 1992-1998 birthdays.
Led by Steve Hardy with dates and coaches to be advised in due course
Course cost to remain at £32.50 per day – £55.00 for both days
Camp 5: Easter 2010 (3 Days)
Intermediate and advanced skills coaching for current and potential county players in the 11-17 age groups – 1992-1998 birthdays.
Led by Steve Hardy but dates and coaches to be advised in due course. Course cost to remain at £32.50 – £85.00 for all 3 days.


