Deeside Ramblers Hockey Club

Junior Training and Contacts
Junior Co-ordinator Roger Barret Tel:01244 335 132, Mob: 07944 999 971 email: rgrrgr@aol.com

Junior (Under 18) Registration Day Sunday 9th September 2007, 10.30 – 12.00
Download a Junior Application Pack here

Junior Training Details

We ask that children attend training that is appropriate for their age group, where their skills and abilities can be assessed. As their skills improve they may be invited to attend training for an older age group initially on a probationary basis, possible return to their original training group is not a reflection of their skill or ability. 
For reasons of safety we kindly request that children wait until they are selected before they move up the groups.
If your child is new to a training session (i.e. new member), he/she must make themselves known to the Manager/Coach before they participate.

Training sessions, apart from teaching hockey, are used to assess your child’s skill level and all-round ability, usually in preparation for a place in a team, therefore Managers/Coaches are looking for commitment, concentration and any other positive attributes your child may have and the team requires. Unnecessary disruption or delay in training sessions is not welcome and therefore your child’s co-operation is essential to gain the maximum benefit from such limited time, any repeated disruption or delay may prompt exclusion action by the Manager/ Coach. The Parent and Welfare Officer will be notified of such exclusion and it will be recorded.

**N.B. Please check the Club Notice Board/web site (www.drhc.co.uk) regularly for changes to the above, e.g. cancellation/rearrangement

• Inclement Weather: Please phone the clubhouse on  01829 732220, or relevant Coach to check if training has been cancelled
• On Arrival: Children will be asked to sign in, as proof of attendance, and pay training fees as entry to the playing surface is only permissible following this and a coach being present on the playing surface.
• At the end of Training: Children are asked to vacate the pitch as soon as possible after training and Parents/Guardians are asked to be in attendance to obtain information and ensure safe departure of their child (ren).

Players will need to bring the following to all junior training sessions:-

• Gum shield and shin pads – children will not be allowed to play hockey or participate in training or coaching without these.
• Astro boots / trainers with good grip
• A hockey stick (the Club has a small supply of very junior sticks for beginners)
• All children must wear appropriate clothing to play hockey such as tracksuits, shorts, sports shirts etc, and must be particularly appropriate to the weather.
• You will also need to inform the Manager/Coach of any ailments and injuries that may affect your child’s performance.
• Medical Conditions; please ensure that you have any medication your child requires to enable them to participate in physical activity (inhalers etc.)
• A bottle of water / drink (not fizzy) – preferably named - to be taken on to the pitch, (hydration is essential in hot or cold weather).
• £1 training fee.  This helps to pay for the pitch lights when used on dark winter nights.