Training 2025/2026

In the event training is cancelled, usually as a result of bad weather, we will do our best to contact those players affected with as much notice as possible. It's always worth a quick check of twitter, Teamo & email before setting out for training when the temperatures drop!

All training takes place at Wilberforce Road Sports Ground.

• Tuesday 7.30 - 9.30 pm P2
• Thursday7.30 - 9.30 pm P2

• Tuesday 7.30 - 9.30 pm P2 (with M1)
• Thursday 7.30 - 9.30 pm P2

• Thursday 7.30 - 9.30 pm P2 (with M2)

• Wednesday 7.30 - 9.30 pm

• Tuesday 7.30 - 8.30 pm P1 on alternate weeks (check Teamo to confirm dates)

Our Venues

Most training takes place at Wilberforce Road Sports Ground with some midweek sessions at the Perse Upper School. Indoor training is at the Perse Sports Centre.

The artificial surfaces used for hockey 'freeze' as temperatures approach zero and the pitches become unsafe meaning we may need to CANCEL training. More information on bad weather & cancellations can be found here

Regular Training Dates

●   Pre-Christmas Dates - note U12s & U14s start 31 August

• U6, U8 & U10 - Sunday 7 September to Sunday 7 December inclusive
• U12s & u14s - Sunday 31 August to Sunday 7 December 2024 inclusive
• U16s - Wednesday 3 September to Wednesday 3 December 2024 inclusive

NO routine training on Sunday 26 October, Tuesday 28 October, Wednesday 29 October & Thursday 30 October 2025 (HALF TERM)

Please note if you also partcipate in senior training, this continues as normal throughout half term.

●   Post-Christmas Dates

Sunday 4 January to Sunday 29 March 2025 inclusive

• NO routine training on Sunday 15 February, Tuesday 17 February, Wednesday 18, & Thursday 19 February 2025 (HALF TERM)
• Please note if you also partcipate in senior training, this continues as normal throughout half term.

*U14s - Please always check your Wednesday sessions weekly on Teamo - timings may vary slightly & there may be some dates that the pitch is not available as the University use the pitches for home BUCS fixtures on some Wednesdays in their term time.

• U6-U14  - Main coaching will take place on a Sunday, with a second midweek session for U12s/14s.
• U16 -  Main coaching will take place on a Wednesday evening, with the option for extra provision on Sunday mornings depending on the fixture calendar. U16s will have independent professional coaches leading their development.
• U18 - regular provision is delivered as part of adult training. Players will be advised which team training sessions to attend. Specific squad training dates will be arranged in preparation for England Hockey fixtures. 

The artificial surfaces used for hockey 'freeze' as temperatures approach zero and the pitches become unsafe. This means that, over the winter months, cold weather may mean we have to cancel training and fixtures.

We will do our best to contact those players affected with as much notice as possible.

🥶Please check Teamo,club social media, & email before setting out for training when the weather is cold!🥶

Sunday morning training & Fixtures

We will look at the forecast, and try to make a decision about the 9.15 to 10.15 session the evening before to give parents and players plenty of notice.

There will then be a pitch inspection on Sunday morning to decide if later sessions can go ahead. The situation is quite dynamic as the pitches thaw, so bear with us on these occasions. We will keep you updated!

Tuesday & Wednesday Evenings

We will look at the forecast on Wednesday morning and make a decision then to give parents and players plenty of notice with respect to travel and school pick up planning.