Development centres are the first step on the England Hockey Player pathway into County hockey, they are set up for all boys and girls aged 9-14 (Years 5 and up) who would like to develop their skills beyond school and club hockey.
Easter coaching camps
Telford & Wrekin Hockey Club Junior Easter Hockey Masterclass II: International Lineup Returns!
Following the resounding success of our Christmas Masterclass, we are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Masterclass II, set to take place on Monday, April 14th. This exciting event will once again provide young hockey enthusiasts with the opportunity to learn from and be inspired by top-level international and England Hockey National Premier League players.
Building on the momentum of the previous Masterclass, this Easter edition boasts an impressive coaching lineup. Returning by popular demand is Scotland international Callum Mackenzie, fresh from his gold medal triumph at the Nations Cup 2 in Oman. Callum’s recent success adds an extra layer of excitement to the event, providing juniors with the chance to learn from a current international champion.
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Joining Callum is his sister, Lorna Mackenzie, a highly skilled England international player currently showcasing her talent in the Premier League for Reading Hockey Club. Lorna’s experience and expertise will undoubtedly be invaluable to the young players looking to improve their game.
Completing the exceptional coaching team is Ben Hooper, a former Great Britain U21/EDP and Wimbledon HC Premier League player. Ben, currently playing for Reading HC, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Masterclass as Head of Hockey at Bradfield College and Reading TA coach.
Masterclass II will be held at Telford & Wrekin Hockey Club, offering two-hour blocks tailored to different age groups. This format ensures that each participant receives focused coaching and maximises their learning experience.
The event is open to both club members and non-members, extending the opportunity to young hockey players from across the region.
Head of Juniors, Sunny Singh Sahota, “We are incredibly excited to host Masterclass II and welcome back Callum, alongside Lorna and Ben. The Christmas Masterclass was a huge success, and we’re confident that this Easter edition will be just as fun. We are committed to providing our juniors with access to top-quality coaching and inspiration, and this event is a testament to that commitment.”
This is a fantastic opportunity for young hockey players to develop their skills, gain valuable insights, and be inspired by some of the best in the game. Don’t miss out on this exceptional Easter hockey experience.
Below link to the online store:
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Once your ticket has been purchased, you will receive an online form via email to complete.
Any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch via email:
When: Monday 14th April
Where: Telford & Wrekin Hockey Club, St George’s Recreation Ground, Church Street, Telford, TF2 9LU
Cost: £20 per session
Time: 3x sessions split on age group. Please get in touch if you have any questions.
Masterclass Session 1: Under 10 & 12s
Time: 9.15am – 11.15am
Age: Under 11s
(School Years: 4s, 5s, 6s & 7s)
Masterclass Session 2: Under 14s
Time: 11.30am – 1.30pm
Age: Under 14s
(School years: 8 & 9)
Masterclass Session 3: Under 16s & 18s
Time: 1.45pm – 3.45pm.
Age: U16 and u18s
(School years: 10, 11 lower 6th & upper 6th)
All the best,
T&WHC Masterclass Team
Junior Master class – Monday 23rd December
Match reports 12-10-24
Triton Men’s 3s 4 Whitchurch Men’s 2s 3
Whitchurch were looking to build on the strong performance against Crewe 4’s. Travelling away to Alsager to play Triton was the task for the afternoon.
Whitchurch looked poor from the off, some poor marking and loose passing led to the first short corner of the game for Triton, who dispatched it straight into the bottom corner after only 2 minutes. Triton kept coming after Whitchurch and they struggled to get out of their own half and again Triton won another short corner which they dispatched again to put Whitchurch 2-0 down in about 5 minutes. Then straight from the pushback Whitchurch couldn’t settle and Triton played a nice ball across the Whitchurch back line which was tapped in at the back post to put Whitchurch 3-0 down before the 10 minute mark.
After a quick restructure of the team Whitchurch finally started to create some chances with some good wide play winning Whitchurch a short corner. This was the excellent finished off by Martin Beacher. Whitchurch kept coming but couldn’t get any more before half time.
The second half began and Whitchurch looked like the better team with some more great wing play from MOTM Oliver Edwards getting Whitchurch down the pitch. This then led to a fantastic run by Billy Edwards leading to Jamie Dodd putting the ball away to make the game 3-2.
With this newfound fight Whitchurch continued to attack leading to another short corner won. Which was then put away with fantastic precision by Craig Hockenhull. To pull the game level. Whitchurch then maybe became too eager as unfortunately they were then reduced to 10 men with a yellow card and shortly after reduced to 9 men. Whitchurch held on and defended bravely but unfortunately Triton then got a good break and their centre forward was able to dispatch the ball into the Whitchurch net.
Whitchurch kept searching for the equaliser but couldn’t find the breakthrough after Tritons defence frustrated Whitchurch and unfortunately couldn’t find the breakthrough they needed.
A lot of lessons learnt in that one for Whitchurch who hopefully can be stronger in their next game against Knutsford.
Whitchurch Men’s 1s 3 Deeside Men’s 5s 1
Whitchurch 1s came from behind to secure a 3-1 away victory over Deeside 5s in a hard-fought encounter.
Deeside struck first, catching Whitchurch on the break midway through the first half. A quick counterattack won them a short corner, which they expertly converted to take a 1-0 lead. Whitchurch pressed for an equaliser as the half wore on, and their persistence paid off just minutes before the break.
Ben Kimberley found himself in space inside the D, receiving the ball calmly and slotting it past the Deeside keeper to level the score at 1-1 heading into halftime.
The second half saw Whitchurch raise their intensity. Joe Thomson, who was later named Man of the Match, delivered a standout moment. Driving to the top of the D, he unleashed a fierce strike that flew into the top left corner, putting Whitchurch 2-1 ahead.
Shortly after, Whitchurch capitalised on another short corner. A powerful strike rebounded into the path of Jordan Chevins, who expertly volleyed the ball home to make it 3-1 and secure the victory for Whitchurch.
With solid defensive work and disciplined possession, Whitchurch saw out the game to take all three points