MAY HALF TERM 2026 HOCKEY CAMP

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THG Hockey Camps are designed to give young players a fun, positive hockey experience while helping them develop their skills, confidence, and understanding of the game.

Our May Half-Term Camp is a two-day hockey camp for players in Years 5, 6 & 7, suitable for all abilities. Whether players are new to hockey or already play regularly for school or club, the camp provides a fun and supportive environment for everyone.

The focus of the camp is on skill development, gameplay, and enjoyment of hockey, with lots of touches on the ball, small-sided games, and match play.

Dates: Thursday 28th & Friday 29th May 2026

Venue: St Hugh's School Astro Pitch

Registration: From 09:30

Camp Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Open To: All players in Years 5, 6 & 7, from any school

Pricing: £60 per day, or £100 for both days.

A 10% early booking discount is available if booked before 1st May.

Camp is now finished and closed.

This camp is designed for players in Years 5, 6 & 7 who want to play more hockey, improve their skills, and build confidence in a positive environment. It is suitable for players who play regularly for school or club, as well as those who are still developing their experience and confidence in matches.

Year 7 players preparing for sports scholarship assessments are especially welcome, see below.

Across the two days, players will work on core hockey skills including passing and receiving, ball control, attacking skills, defending, movement off the ball, and shooting. Sessions will be delivered through a mixture of drills, small-sided games, and match play.

For players in Year 7 who are considering applying for sports scholarships at senior independent schools, Year 7 is the ideal time to begin building the foundations that assessors look for. Most 13+ scholarship assessments take place in January or February of Year 8.

For players beginning to think about senior school sport scholarships or higher-level hockey opportunities, coaches can provide additional guidance around:

• Tactical understanding and game awareness
• Technical execution under pressure
• Physical habits and decision-making at pace
• Leadership, communication, and coachability
• What scholarship assessors and performance coaches typically value

This isn't a separate group, Year 7 players are part of the main camp environment, with coaching designed to develop everyone while giving those with scholarships in mind the depth of detail that makes the difference.

Goalkeepers are very welcome at the camp. Goalkeepers will take part in specialist goalkeeper practice sessions as well as joining in with match play and game situations throughout the camp.

Throughout the camp, players will take part in individual and team challenges, with points earned across the two days. The camp competition usually includes skills challenges, small games, and match play, finishing with an overall winner at the end of the camp receiving a brand new Grays MB6 Hockey Stick.

The coaching environment is positive, encouraging, and focused on helping players improve and enjoy their hockey. Players are encouraged to try new skills, make decisions, and play with confidence.

We aim to create an environment where all players feel comfortable, included, and supported. Players are encouraged to work hard, be respectful, and enjoy playing hockey.

The May Half-Term Camp is a great opportunity for players to play more hockey during the school holidays, improve their skills, and gain more match experience before the summer term.

This camp is open to players in Years 5, 6 and 7.

Year 4 players may be considered with prior approval, but places are limited and priority is given to Years 5 - 7.

Please refer to our Eligibility & Booking Policy for full details.

Spaces are limited to ensure good coaching ratios and a positive experience for all players. If you would like to book a place on the May Camp, please complete the booking form via the button below.