Junior Hockey at Bridgnorth
Junior hockey is the building block of the club with many of the adult teams developing from the juniors. Both the men’s and women’s first team captains are products of the junior pathway.
Many juniors also progress to play for Shropshire and a good number have progressed to play for the regional sides and some even internationally.
When can they start?
Player can start from the age of about 6 or 7, and we welcome parents to let their child come and have a go to see if they think they are ready. If unsure, please contact us for a chat.
When do they train?
Under 8, under 10, under 12 train on Mondays from 6 to 7pm at Bridgnorth Endowed leisure centre.
Under 14s train from 6:30 to 8pm on Mondays at the Bridgnorth Endowed Leisure Centre.Under 16 and under 18 Train at the leisure centre from 6 to 7pm.
Safeguarding
The welfare and safeguarding of all our players is very important to the club and particular for all the juniors. All coaches have completed a DBS check through England Hockey.
Coaches are qualified and experienced in safeguarding. We are actively encouraging more parents and players to complete qualifications.
Equipment
To start with, we can provide a stick but trainers, shin pads and a mouthguard are the essentials.
Astro turf trainers are advisable but not football studs or blades.
There is no need to buy specific kit straight away just come along and we can get you started. We have a club shop and as players progress into teams and that can be found at HAWK Cricket