The club provides opportunities for all young people to receive coaching and experience competition in friendly matches. The minimum age for attending the sessions is 8 unless expressly agreed with Richard Lowry and the maximum age is 16. All coaching is led by qualified coaches who are trained and have been screened for their suitability for working with young people.

We welcome parents to all training sessions and matches and value your support. We are very keen to try and involve parents in the club regardless of their knowledge of the game.

Below is some information about training times and dates, and details regarding travel arrangements, kit and club registration.

Training sessions take place on Sundays at Neston Recreation Centre

starting promptly at: 11am

finishing at:  12:30pm (12 noon for under 11s)

The cost of each training session is free whilst there is an appropriate match fee.

Arrangements should be made for your child to travel to and from training sessions and matches. We appreciate it if children can arrive and be collected promptly. If you are going to be late picking your child up, please contact the Junior Hockey Co-ordinator (training session) or Team Managers (matches). Please see the Club handbook, hockey notice board or website for contact numbers & email addresses.

Equipment and Clothing required:

• A hockey stick, shin pads & a gum shield (a knuckle protector is optional).
• Appropriate sports clothing. In cold weather, warm clothing including a hat and gloves are recommended (No football shirts, knee length shorts or jeans/trousers).
• Trainers or astro boots (no shoes or football boots).
• No jewellery.
• Plenty of fluids to drink but no fizzy drinks and no glass bottles.

·         Official club kit is worn for matches and can be ordered or provided by the Team Manager.

All juniors should be members of Neston Cricket Club (non-members will be allowed 3 weeks attendance before being expected to join)

We would be grateful if you would complete the attached Junior Member’s Information Form as soon as possible.

Participation in all club activities will not be permitted unless we receive this information.

For the safety of your child it is important that the club is kept up-to-date with emergency contact details and any medical condition or allergies that may be relevant should your child fall ill or be involved in an accident whilst involved with club activities.

If you would like to talk to someone at the club about this information or your child’s involvement with the club, please contact the Junior Hockey Co-ordinator, Richard Lowry on  07738 009581

We will communicate club developments and activities via newsletter and e-mail/phone.

We thank you for your co-operation and look forward to meeting you at some point in the future.

Kind Regards

Rich Lowry 

Junior Hockey Co-ordinator