Truro Juniors

TRURO JUNIOR HOCKEY CLUB REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN - CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

Truro Juniors have consistently proved themselves the most successful junior squad in Cornwall since they began, and many of our senior players have come through the junior ranks and on to play 1st XI hockey at Truro as well as playing for Cornwall.

In addition to that our allumni spans the world with former Truro Junior players going on to National success with College and University teams as well as club level, as well as playing in places as far afield as Holland, the USA and Australia.

We believe that giving kids a good grounding in a sport like Hockey not only helps them develop physically but more importantly emtionally and socially. Unlike some other sports, when you play hockey you are joining a wider hockey family which is competitive on the pitch but shares a deep camoraderie off the pitch.

As coaches we really love seeing how the players develop and grow and there is nothing more rewarding than that moment when they can out-skill you on the pitch.

We have a comprehensive set up at junior level that we take to the U14 age group. Most players after that are strong enough to go on and play for the Men's 4ths and Ladies 2nd XI senior teams, where they grow and develop even further. Here they continue to learn the game with the benefit of some seasoned old hands to guide them.

JUNIOR TEAMS INCLUDE:

7 aside teams
U10 mixed team x2
U12 Boys team x2
U12 Girls team x2
U14 Girls team x1
U14 Boys team x2

11 aside teams
U14 boys EH Competition team x1

Junior Development Teams

England Hockey 7 aside rules
England Hockey 11 aside rules

Newcomers to the club are welcome to join us for a 3 week free trial period during which time their skills are assessed before allocating them to a coaching group. As well as training there may be the opportunity to play in one of our many teams playing matches home and away against other clubs. We have teams competing in leagues for under 10 boys and girls (mixed), under 12 girls, under 12 boys, under 14 girls and under 14 boys . We also take part in the Under 16 Mixed League. The climax to the season for the U10s and U12s is the Cornwall County Championships. The Winners and Runners-Up in each section go on to represent Cornwall in the West Regional Finals in Bristol. Last season all four of our teams qualified.

As well as welcoming new members we are looking for coaches or experienced players to join our coaching team and volunteers to help run the club.

Junior Membership

2020 - 2021 Season
Membership Fee: £85 (£10 discount for siblings)

Junior Training Schedule

Sundays - Truro School

U8's and U10's (lead coach James Frewer)

12:00 > 13:00

U12's (lead coach Nigel Barker)

13:00 > 14:30

U14's (lead coach Nigel Barker)

14:30 > 16:00

Note: Due to COVID and the need to maintain social 'bubble' groups, players at U12 and U14 will be warming up, playing and training in assigned groups based on gender.

At U8's and U10's we will try and keep siblings together where possible and we will create social groups for the season, or until the advice on social bubbles changes.

Junior Committee

Director of Junior Development - Nigel Barker jnrdevelopment@trurohc.co.uk
Junior Treasurer - Nigel Vaughan
Coaches - James Frewer u8s-u10s@trurohc.co.uk, Kelly Jeffries, Nigel Barker
Welfair officer - Andie Parker-Jones andiepj@btinternet.com

What does my child need?

The main thing your child will need is a gum shield and shin pads, which are mandatory.

They will also need their own hand sanitizer this season that they will be required to use prior to entering the pitch and also to keep on hand to use when they break for a drink.

Astro turf shoes are recommended and your own stick is preferable but if you don't have one, ask us and we may be able to lend one on a temporary basis.

Due to COVID restrictions, players that want to wear 'protective face masks' for penalty corners will need to have their own mask.

Base layers in the winter are recommended as it can get cold. We train in all weather conditions and don't mind a bit of rain!

Protective hockey gloves can be worn and can help prevent scraped knuckles. Then the usual - shorts/skirt/skort, tracksuit bottoms can be worn if needed, a waterproof jacket/hoodie. Baseball caps and sunglasses can't be worn during the sessions.

Bring a drink - hockey is a fast paced game and can be thirsty work.

Junior Playing Kit

Below are Links to our Junior Kit details and size charts:

Welfare and safeguarding

If players or parents have any concerns the first point of contact should be your child's age group coach. If the coach cannot resolve your concern or if you would prefer to express your concerns to someone else then please contact Andie. Andie is normally present throughout the Junior training sessions at Penair.

If you require any further information regarding the reporting of a concern relating to safeguarding please follow the link below:
Reporting_Procedures.pdf

Junior PDFs and Downloads

Manager	Nigel Barker
Competitions	Unknown
Home strip:	Green Shirt, Black Shorts or Skirt, Green socks
Away strip:	Unknown

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