Redditch Hockey Club offers a range of ways to play to suit individuals age, experience, ability, fitness levels and motivations. Our sessions are perfect for children or adults wanting to experience a fun, skilful, exciting sport in a safe, inclusive environment. All of our sessions are held at Redditch Hockey Club astroturf and are run by our team of experienced, fully qualified coaches. Our coaches have years of playing and coaching experience within club, school, community, and talent / high performance environments. They are all DBS checked, safeguarding trained and hold relevant first aid qualifications
2024/25 Season Training Dates:
Junior Training
We are proud to say that Redditch Hockey Club is a friendly, safe and social environment for children of all abilities from the age of 5 up to 18 to play hockey in Redditch. Here are details of our training sessions for the coming season:
| U8’s – Current Members | Wednesdays | 6:00-7:00pm | 11th September – 11th December 2024
8th January – 2nd April 2025 |
| U8’s New Players – HOCKEY HEROES | Wednesdays | 5:00-6:00pm | Dates to be confirmed |
| U10’s, U12’s, U14’s+ | Wednesdays | 6:00-7:30pm | 11th September – 11th December 2024
8th January – 2nd April 2025 |
| Badgers / Junior Development (Invite Only) | Mondays | 6:00-7:00pm | 9th September – 9th December 2024
5th January – 31st March 2025 |
Please visit our Junior Hockey pages (links to https://www.redditchhc.co.uk/juniors/) for more information.
Senior Training
Senior training sessions are available for all players over the age of 16 or for Junior players ages 13+ playing in Senior teams. Here are details of the available sessions for the coming season:
| Men’s 3’s & 4’s and Ladies Development | Tuesdays | 7:00-8:30pm | 3rd September – 10th December 2024
8th January – 1st April 2025 |
| Men’s 1’s & 2’s (Invite Only) | Wednesdays | 7:30pm-9:00pm | 4th September – 11th December 2024
7th January – 2nd April 2025 |
| Ladies 1’s & 2’s | Wednesdays | 7:30pm-9:00pm | 4th September – 11th December 2024
7th January – 2nd April 2025 |
| Dedicated Goalkeeper Session | Wednesdays | 7:30pm-9:00pm | Last Wednesday of the month |
If you are unsure which session is best for you or your child, please drop us a message on social media or via the Contact Us (links to https://www.redditchhc.co.uk/contact-us/) page.
Social Hockey
Throughout the season we also run:
- Back to Hockey – for new / returning players
- Family Hockey – get active as a family
- Rock up and Play – No commitment, just come and have a game
And we are working towards bringing new sessions of:
- Walking Hockey – like hockey, but walking
- Flyerz – disability hockey for all ages
- Community Hockey – working with Community Partners
Please drop us a message if you are interested in attending one of these sessions and keep an eye on social media for updates on when the sessions are running.
2022/23 Season Training Dates:
JUNIORS
TBC
SENIORS
TBC
For more information please contact a member of the coaching team.
Meet our Coaching Team
Redditch Hockey Club training sessions are lead by our team of fully qualified coaches.
Wayne Beard
“I started playing Hockey for Redditch as a youngster in 1983. In the following year, I played in the Under-15s team that reached the national finals. I went for England trials in 1986 and represented the midlands at both junior and senior level. In 1993, I moved from Redditch to Olton & West Warwick to play in the national league. Whilst at Olton, I started coaching and when I returned to Redditch in 2007, I had just achieved my level 3 coaching badge. Since returning to Redditch I have managed all teams throughout the club, achieving promotion as champions with the Mens 1st XI in 2009/10. I’ve also acted as head coach of the JRPC Under-16s girls and boys. Currently I’m club head coach and captain of the Mens 3rd XI with a strong focus on youth development. I am also representing the Midlands Over 45s and back involved with the Player pathway as assistant coach to the JRPC Under-15s Boys and Under-17s Girls.”
Becki Clarke
I started playing hockey at 12, playing mostly at school before later joining Redditch Hockey Club. I was a member of the successful U19 Redditch girl’s team who were crowned county club champions, I represented Worcestershire U21’s, had Midland trials and played for many years in the Midland and North Hockey leagues. In 2004, I gained my Level1 coaching badge and started coaching junior hockey in the local area. I returned to Redditch Hockey Club in 2011 and have been a junior coach for the last 3 years. I currently look after the beginners, teaching the fundamentals in a fun and engaging way, with lots of little games. For me there is nothing more rewarding than helping children progress and develop new skills. Additional courses – BSc. Hons Sport & Exercise Science, Good Practice and Child Protection, Equity in Coaching and Coaching Disabled People in Sport.”
Benjamin Haresign
Lee Williams
Kayleigh Young
Martin Clake
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