THG camps are primarily designed for players in Years 6, 7 and 8, with sessions tailored to this age group. We may introduce camps for other age groups in the future.
Players in Year 5 may be considered if they regularly train or compete with U12/14 groups at their club. All Year 5 applications must be approved in advance by a coach.
Year 5 players may request a place, which will initially be held on a provisional basis. Year 5 places are subject to coach approval, taking into account the age range and composition of the group.
Where a camp reaches capacity and there are Year 6–8 players waiting, provisional and unpaid Year 5 places may be released to accommodate players within the camp's primary age group. If this happens, the Year 5 player will be moved to the waiting list and offered a place if one subsequently becomes available.
Once a Year 5 place has been approved, a payment link will be issued. Once payment has been received, the place is confirmed and is no longer considered provisional.
Places for Year 6 - 8 players are secured on a first-come, first-served basis upon receipt of payment.
For Year 5 players, payment will only be requested once a place has been confirmed.
Where a camp is full, players may be added to a waiting list. Priority is given to Year 6–8 players while any Year 5 places remain provisional.
Confirmed and paid Year 5 places will not be released to accommodate players subsequently joining the waiting list.
Within the same priority group, places will normally be offered in the order players joined the waiting list.
Camp capacity is set with player safety, coaching quality and appropriate supervision in mind.
THG follows England Hockey guidance for the supervision of young players. For players over the age of 8, England Hockey recommends a ratio of one adult to every 12 children, with a minimum of two adults present.
As a result, we cannot exceed the safe capacity of a camp, even where additional players are waiting for a place.
We reserve the right to refuse or adjust bookings where necessary to maintain appropriate groupings, safety, and overall session quality.