Training for senior sections of the club commence the first week in August, with a short break for Christmas and ends in March or April, dependent on playing any postponements and structure of the EH leagues. The weeks leading up to mid-September are classed as pre-season and will involve a collaborative approach across various teams whilst selection takes place. Usually there will be a number of pre-season matches in the Saturday's running up to the start of the season for all teams too.

Our training schedule for 24/25 is as follows:

Ladies 1s
Tuesdays 7-8pm, Academy Sports Hall
Thursdays 7-8.30pm, Academy pitch

Ladies 2s
Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm, Academy Sports Hall
Thursdays 7-8.30pm, Academy pitch

Ladies 3s
Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm, Academy pitch

Ladies 4s
Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm, Academy pitch

Ladies 5s (Development)
Thursdays 6:30-7.7-p, Academy pitch

Mens 1s, 2s & Development
Tuesdays 7-8:30pm, Academy pitch

Junior training and Back2Hockey is almost all year round and runs each Thursday from 17:30-18:30pm at the Academy pitch.

Juniors (boys & girls aged 5-13) & Mixed Back2Hockey
Thursdays 5:30-6.30pm, Academy pitch
Back to Hockey is £4 a session, Junior sessions are covered with monthly subs of £15 per child.

Prospective Members
If you'd like to start training with us, fantastic!

To book a place on your first session please email us at garstanghockeyclub@gmail.com with your name, the session you are interested in and if you have played before, an idea of the level.

Kit
Training kit, shinpads, gumshields and astroturf trainers should be worn.
Strictly no football or blade type boots. Footwear must be free of dirt before entering the pitch; please use the brushes provided.

A small number of club sticks are available to use if you are just starting out.

Official club kit must be worn on match day and reasonably priced, is available via our Kit Manager, Emma Whiteside. Playing shirt, skort/shorts and sock bundles cost £50 for adults and £40 for children.

We also have a range of leisurewear including t-shirts, hoodies, tracksuit bottoms, and jackets - great ideas for the Christmas list. Please visit John Roberts Associates to view and purchase our new Canterbury leisurewear.

Weather
During the winter, the pitch can freeze making it unsafe to play. We will endeavour to update team/section on Pitchero and social media if it is unplayable or indeed confirm that it is. If players/parents are ever in doubt, players can also contact their Captain on their WhatsApp group before leaving home.

Definition of Junior: 5-13 yrs
Other sessions: 13+ (NB With parental permission, players aged 12+ may participate in Development training and matches).

Updated: 30/09/2024