DERBYSHIRE ACADEMY 2024-25
DERBYSHIRE ACADEMY 2024-25
DERBYSHIRE PLAYER PATHWAY HANDBOOK for 2024-25 is available here: DERBYS PLAYER PATHWAY HANDBOOK 2024-25
Player Pathway Age Groups for season 2024-25:
Based on school year in September 2024
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School Yr in Sept 2024 |
Born |
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U13 |
Sch Yr 6, 7, 8 |
01 Sep 2011 - 31 Aug 2014 |
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U14 |
Sch Yr 9 |
01 Sep 2010 - 31 Aug 2011 |
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U15 |
Sch Yr 10 |
01 Sep 2009 - 31 Aug 2010 |
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U16 |
Sch Yr 11 |
01 Sep 2008 - 31 Aug 2009 |
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U17 |
Sch Yr 12 |
01 Sep 2007 - 31 Aug 2008
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Academy training starts on Sunday 22nd September 2024 - provisional details HERE
Session Register:
Please arrive 10 mins before your session start time and wait in the designated area. On arrival you must sign in with the Coach or Centre Administrator.
Kit:
No special kit is required for training, however, Derbyshire Hockey hoodies and shower jackets can be ordered HERE, if you wish.
We will again be offering the opportunity for players to purchase a Derbyshire Hockey t-shirt. A simple purple cotton T, with Derbyshire Hockey branding, suitable for wearing for training or just as a casual top. These are available to anyone taking part in Derbyshire Hockey activities, but are by no means compulsory – they are not required kit. They will be available to purchase at the training sessions.
Socks can be purcahsed at Academy training sessions in September, but are not necessary for Development Centre.
Players will should bring the following, but please keep bags to a minimum:
- Stick
- Shin pads
- Gum shield
- Water bottle
- Waterproof jacket
- Medication (inhalers,etc)
and are advised to bring their own personal first aid kit and hand sanitiser where possible.
All personal items should be labelled with the player's name.
HELP REQUIRED
We are always looking for extra help with managing teams, umpiring, helping with admin, and especially with coaching. We are happy to support and develop young coaches. If anyone would like to get more involved, in any way, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. If we don't have sufficient support, unfortunately, sessions will have to be cancelled.