Cambridge South Hockey Club’s junior section trains weekly during the hockey season between September and March, with the younger groups on Saturday mornings and older groups on midweek evenings. Training sessions are led by professional coaches assisted by club player-coaches.
The sessions are for boys and girls, aimed at players from year 2 to year 9 (ages 6 to 14). Training is based around the ‘Quicksticks’ (for younger children) and In2Hockey (for older players) forms of the game played in schools. The junior sessions are focused on teaching and developing basic skills and team play, ultimately providing a pathway towards senior team hockey. Junior players can start to train and play with the club’s senior teams, alongside their age-group based hockey, from age 13 upwards.
Each age group play matches at different levels to make sure there is competitive hockey for all our players. Development tournaments are very friendly occasions that enable new or less experienced players to play matches against similarly skilled opposition. Stronger players from U10 upwards also play against local clubs at a higher level. This gives our players excellent opportunities to develop their hockey. Note that fixtures are almost always on Sundays and are in addition to training.
We offer a free 3 session taster for new players to try out without commitment. The subscription fee is due your fourth session - if you decide not to continue beyond your first 3 sessions there is nothing to pay!
| Location | Long Road Sixth Form College |
| Time |
U8 - U10 (years 2 - 5): Saturdays, 8:45am - 10am U12 Girls (years 6 & 7) and U14 Girls (years 8 & 9): Tuesdays, 6:15pm - 7:30pm |
| Location | St Mary's & Homerton Sports Ground |
| Time | U12 Boys (years 6 & 7) and U14 Boys (years 8 & 9): Tuesdays, 6:15pm - 7:30pm |
| Dates |
2024/25 Autumn term (12 weeks)
U8 - U10: 7 September - 7 December (half term break 26 October & 2 November) U12 & U14 Boys: 10 September - 3 December (half term break 29 October) U12 & U14 Girls: 10 September - 3 December (half term break 29 October) Spring term (10 weeks)
U8 - U10: 11 January - 29 March (half term break 15 & 22 February)
U12 & U14 Boys: 14 January - 25 March (half term break 18 February) U12 & U14 Girls: 14 January - 25 March (half term break 18 February) |
| Cost |
Season subscription
£120 (£60 due September, £60 in January).
25% discount for players starting after the October break (£30 due on joining; £60 in January).
50% discount for players starting after the winter break (£60 due on joining).
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| Kit |
Each child who has completed their taster and paid subs receives a free club playing T-shirt! Navy shorts and purple socks are also available to purchase at training. Other kit, including navy skorts as well as tops, hoodies and rain jackets may be ordered from our kit supplier, Y1, via the online club shop. |
New members receive a
free club T-shirt
No previous hockey experience is necessary and beginners are welcomed. All sticks, balls and equipment are provided, but players may bring their own stick if they have one (please label clearly). Players require comfortable sportswear and trainers with grippy soles, and should bring a water bottle. Mouthguards and shinguards are strongly recommended for all players.
Junior players who are eligible and also wish to play or train with the club’s senior section (age 13+) are not required to pay separate senior membership subs. Usual senior match fees will be payable.
To apply for a place, or for more information, please fill in the contact form on this page. Following confirmation of a place, a Registration and Consent form must be completed and returned before a player may attend a session.
If you're interested in Juniors hockey at Cambridge South, just fill in this form and we'll get back to you!
One form per child. We can't train your child without it! Please email the completed form to secretary@cambridgesouthhockeyclub.co.uk.
England Hockey’s policy on protecting young people. We enjoy our hockey but we take our responsibilities with minors seriously.
Please see for information on:
Cambridge South has adopted the England Hockey Safeguarding Policy, Reporting Procedures and Good Practice Guidance.
Policies and procedures for dealing with concerns.
England Hockey’s guidance on photographing and videoing of junior hockey, which Cambridge South follows.
The England Hockey code of ethics and behaviour.
The latest version of the junior handbook at Cambridge South HC. This will help new players and parents get up and running.
Ellie has played for South since 2005 and has two kids in the junior section. She works with age group leads to coordinate hockey across the junior section and is happy to be contacted via Spond with any enquiries. Ellie loves seeing the kids develop in their confidence playing hockey and is working hard to improve access to age and skill appropriate training and competition across the age groups.
Chelmsford 1 – 3 Cambridge South On Sunday 20th October, Cambridge South HC Boys played their first competitive fixture as an 11- a-side team in the opening round of the England Hockey U14 Tier 2 Championships Cup. It was a superb team performance by CSHC winning 3-1 against a strong and disciplined Chelmsford side. ...
An excited group of Cambridge South Under 12 and Under 14 girls travelled to the exotic destination of Bury St Edmunds for the inaugural CSHC junior’s hockey tour last weekend, 2nd and 3rd March. The fun started with a mini-golf tournament where both golf and counting skills were put to the test. The kids’ ...
Sunday 25th February 2024 was a remarkable day for Cambridge South HC Juniors. We hosted an important tournament featuring some high quality hockey sides. And one thing greatly stood out: quite how far the club has come! Two South U12 Boys teams competed in respective tournaments – the prestigious Cup and Plate ...
