Junior U12 squads
Aims and Objectives
- Help children to discover an exciting team sport
- Develop a lifelong love of sport
- Develop core individual and team skills
- Teach children the values of respect and equality
- Teach players how to train
- Prepare players for the next stage of 11-a-side competitive hockey
- Above all – have fun
Membership Matters
- All players must complete a registration form
- Subscriptions £40 per year
- Subscriptions due by middle of October (or when joining if later)
- Everyone welcome, just turn up at the Participation Centre of your choice
- New members are “buddied” with an existing member
- New players may attend two “taster” coaching sessions before joining
Club Kit
- Our youth playing kit, is available online from our kit partner Middlemiss Emroidery. www.middlemissembroidery.co.uk/
- All kit can be viewed and purchased online.
- More information can be viewed on the kit tab above
Shin pads
These are essential. You will not be allowed to train or play without them.
Mouthguards
A properly fitted mouthguard (gum shield) is highly recommended. They require much less time and money than dental reconstruction.
Coaching Method
- Key objective is to instill correct techniques and teamwork
- Each session consists of a warm up, coaching of individual and team skills, followed by a game to put the learning into practice
- Players graded by age and ability into training groups
- Each player has the opportunity to participate in Festivals throughout the Borders with their Participation Centre
- Players encouraged to practice at home – a tennis ball is fine watch the paint work and the windows!
Coaches
- All coaches with Fjordhus Reivers are Qualified Coaches who have undergone a PVG and are qualified in First Aid
- All parents encouraged to assist – no playing experience required
- Any parents or assistants are encouraged and advised of coaching qualifications
Coaching sessions
| Participation Centre | Location | Day | Time | Coach | Contact Details |
| GalashielsFjordhus Reivers | Tweedbank | Thursday | 4.30pm-5.30pm | Sarah Mathers | sarah.mathers400@btinternet.com07891184683 |
| JedburghFjordhus Reivers | Jedburgh GrammarSchool | Monday | 4pm – 5pm | Olivia KerrNicole Wilson | thekerrs@btconnect.comnic2665@yahoo.co.uk |
| EarlstonFjordhus Reivers | Earlston High School | Monday | 5pm-6pm | Claire Townsend | townsendecosse@btinternet.com07760380483 |
| SelkirkFjordhus Reivers | Selkirk Cricket PitchSelkirk High School(After Oct Break) | SaturdayTuesday | 9.30-10.30am6pm-7pm | Sara Jamieson | Sara.jam@hotmail.co.uk07882771014 |
| HawickFjordhus Reivers | Volunteer Park(Until Oct break)Hawick H. S. Games Hall(After Oct Break) | Monday | 5pm-6pm | Ruth Hounam | rhounam@hotmail.com079433965068 |
| BerwickshireFjordhus Reivers | BHS | Tuesday | 4pm – 5pm | Zoe Higgins | higgs.cj@virgin.net07542496295 |
| EyemouthFjordhus Reivers | Eyemouth High School | Wednesday | 5pm – 6pm | Frazer Pickering | frazerpickering@hotmail.com |
Our Approach
- All players play 6-a-side mini-hockey at Festivals
- Emphasis is on fun, safety and trying out skills
- There are no winners or recording of results
- Rules of Mini Hockey apply – rules are sympathetically applied
- Teams are mixed
Who we play against
- Players have the opportunity to play in Participation Festivals organised by the Borders Hockey Development team
- The Programme of Festivals can be found on the Borders Hockey development website
Selection and Organisation
- The Coach will request availability 1-4 weeks in advance and you will be emailed on the timing and location early in the week before each Festival.
- Any changes in the final week should be sent to your Coach
- Contact your coach with any problems or questions on the day of the match or tournament.
- Players should arrive ready to play at least 15 minutes before the start
Travel and Directions
- Parents are encouraged to come to training and to Festivals to support
- Travel is direct
- Advise the coach if children are being taken or collected by someone other than a parent
- Directions will be provided by links to other clubs’ websites
What to Bring
- Mouth guard and shin pads (strongly recommended)
- Club kit should be worn to all training and Festivals where possible
- Warm and waterproof clothing for between matches
- Plenty to drink
- Healthy Snacks
