SESSIONS
Yeovil & Sherborne Juniors hockey, host weekly mixed practice
sessions for under 10, 12 and 14s.
| Session | Dates & Times |
|---|---|
| Juniors – Under 10 | Saturday, 8:45 am – 9:45 am |
| Juniors – Under 12 | Thursday, 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm |
| Juniors – Under 14 | Thursday, 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm |
The Junior Section of Yeovil & Sherborne Hockey Club has been established to provide the best hockey coaching available to excite children about the game, to inspire their passion and to ensure success at all levels.
We welcome all children from the ages of 7-14 regardless of their experience and ability. We will provide opportunities for all of them to reach their potential and enjoy the benefits that this team sport offers in terms of tactical, technical and fitness related skills specific to hockey and general recreational fun.
Membership fee go toward the session pitch hire, coaches, affiliation fees, club insurance, equipment purchases and administrative costs.
Match fees cover expenses arising from matches including pitch hire, competition entry fees and umpiring expenses.
Membership is subject to the approval of the Club’s Management Committee and on payment of the current annual subscription.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Membership Fee | £90 |
| Match/Tournament Fees | £5 per |
At Yeovil & Sherborne Hockey Club, the safety and well-being of all our members, especially young people, are our highest priorities.
We follow England Hockey’s Safeguarding and Protecting Young People in Hockey Policy to create a safe and positive environment for everyone.
Our full Safeguarding policy can be found here.
Our full Emergencies & First Aid guidelines can be found here.
YSHC is happy to provide sticks for juniors who are being coached.
Gum Shields and Shin Pads. The Club requires that all Junior players wear a gum shield and shin pads, for training and playing matches. Other items of protective equipment, such as glove(s), should also be worn.
Footwear. While trainers can be worn Astro hockey shoes are recommended because they specifically designed for use on artificial pitches and provide more grip when changing direction.
For tournaments we require juniors to wear our club’s shirt, shorts/skorts and socks.
The membership fee covers the dates between 1st August, and 31st July.
All subscriptions and match fees are paid online via TEAMO once registered.
Go to YSHC TEAMO Registration for more information on registering and user guides).
Yes, Subscriptions can be paid in instalments; the first payment will be taken immediately, the second on 31st October and the third payment on 30th November:.
3 x £32.00 payments.
Please select this option when paying annual subscription via TEAMO.
For more information about how to pay in instalments please contact the Club Membership Secretary at [email protected]
Yes, A discount is offered for the third dependent child member at £45 instead of £90.
Please select this option when paying annual subscription for a 3rd child via TEAMO.
As young people over-14 are permitted to play adult hockey they are classed as Senior (Students) and attend senior training and play in the senior teams.
Learn more about Senior Ladies sessions
Learn more about Senior Mens sessions
Additionally, they may train and play in U16 and U18 squads/teams, as part of the senior rather than the junior section.
Existing Junior members who will be 14 years old and over at the start of the following season (School Year 10 and older) will be invited to attend Senior Section training at the end of the current season if the coaches feel they are ready to move up; otherwise they should continue to attend the Junior Section training.
Lead Junior Coaches: Liz Herbert (U10s) and Mark Cox (U12s/U14s)
Junior Administrator/Secretary: Jo Stevenson: 07846 704866 / 01935 428498 [email protected]
Question not listed? Feel free to reach out to ask any additional questions you may have.
The Yeovil & Sherborne Juniors Hockey sessions are held at the Yeovil Recreation Centre.
If you’re interested in getting your under 10, 12 or 14 year old involved in hockey, then feel free to book a taster session, or get in touch for more details.
We are a thriving club which runs 5 Ladies teams, 3 Men’s teams and a successful Junior section, new players are always welcome!
We play from October through to April with league hockey on Saturdays for senior teams and junior tournaments on Sundays. We also have hockey on throughout the summer months aimed at more sociable sessions rather than league games.
