The Club's commitment to Youth Hockey is based upon a structured approach, as shown in our Youth Development Program, together with a close working relationship with Access Sport to promote the game of hockey to as many local children as possible.
Youth Development Program
Stage 1: Age 6 >
Open to both Boys and Girls across the local community
Saturday morning introductory coaching sessions on Astoturf
Approved HWHC player/coaches
Stage 2: Age 8 >
Mini Hockey format for both Boys and Girls
‘Stix’ Awards
Approved HWHC player/coaches
Stage 3: Age 10 >
Mini tournaments
‘Stix’ Awards
Approved HWHC player/coaches
Stage 4: Age 12 >
Structured Tournaments
County Hockey links commence
Approved HWHC player/coaches
HWHC Commence interface to local schools
Stage 5: Age 14 >
U14 Mercian League
County Hockey
HWHC Development Team / Senior players
Stage 6: Age 16 >
U16 Mercian League
County Hockey
HWHC Development Team / Senior players
Coaching the ‘Minis’
Stage 7: Age 18 >
Regular Senior hockey
Club tours
County Hockey
Encouraged to achieve coaching qualifications
Encouraged to achieve umpiring qualifications
Access Sport
Encouraging the youth in High Wycombe to take part in Hockey......
Access Sport exists to encourage youth participation in sport through the nation's network of clubs, in partnership with companies and charitable partners investing in local communities.
Access Sport's mission is to increase sports participation opportunities for young people in sports clubs, thereby contributing to improved levels of fitness and well-being in the UK.
High Wycombe Hockey Club has been selected from the world of hockey to work with Access Sport to increase the participation in hockey within the local area.
The programme is endorsed by ex-HWHC, England and Great Britain captain, Jon Wyatt.
For more information click the Access Sport logo.