Why Join Sutton Coldfield Hockey Club?
We are friendly and welcoming club who look to support our junior Mini Mighty Pinks to ensure they have a positive experience and can reach their potential. The club actively participates in both England and Midlands Hockey league and Cup competitions. We are proud of our teams achievements and compete in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 competitions to provide the right level of competition for all.

Sutton Coldfield Hockey Club is recognised as:

*ClubsFirst club. (a national recognition for clubs that can demonstrate they are working towards minimum operating standards).
*Clubmark (a nationally recognised award for sports clubs)
*An England Hockey Talent Centre (A Talent Centre club is a club that provides high quality provision for players at early talent development level (Talent Foundations). This provision will be embedded within the club’s junior programme)

Please see below some quotes from our junior members / parents;

“I learned a lot. Thank you”

"The girls really look forward to every training session. The coaches are fabulous, and we're always made to feel very welcome"

"A very enjoyable first year for us - excellent, looking forward to next season"

"I enjoy making new friends and learning more about Hockey"

“The junior section is excellent, both in terms of training and coaches.”

Training Locations
Due to the size of the club, we split training between both Wyndley Leisure Centre and Bishop Vesey Grammar School and offer dedicated goalkeeper training for the junior section
Addresses:
Bishop Vesey: Boswell Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B74 2NH
Wyndley: Clifton Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B73 6EB

Training: Sunday mornings, 9.00am till 13.30pm

Training at Wyndley Leisure Centre, B73 6EB
GK’s 09.00am - 10.30am Coach: Nick Mills
U10 Boys 09.00am - 10.30am Coach: Becky Florida-Hopson
U10 Girls 09.00am - 10.30am Coach: Paul McAdam
U12 Boys 10.30am - 12.00pm Coach: Nick Mills
U14 Boys 10.30am - 12.00pm Coach: Nick Mills
U16 Boys 12.00pm - 13.30pm Coach: Phil Cole
U18 Boys 12.00pm - 13.30pm Coach: Steve Russell

Training at Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School, B74 2NH
U8 Boys & Girls 09.00am - 10.00am Coach: Lee Medlicott
Beginners Skills 09.00am - 10.00am Coach: TBC
U12 Girls 10.00am - 11.30am Coaches: Lisa Little, Rachel Allen
U14 Girls 10.00am - 11.30am Coach: Chris Douglas
U16 Girls 11.30am - 1.00pm Coaches: Emily Peers, Daniel Branch
U18 Girls 11.30am -1.00pm Coaches: Emily Peers, Matt Clancy

Age Groups
If you are unsure of what age group your child will fall into the please use the following as a guide:
Under 8s - Reception to year 3
Under 10s - year 4 and 5
Under 12s - year 6 and 7
Under 14s - year 8 and 9
Under 16s - year 10 and 11

Key Dates for the diary

Training is between the following dates:
1st September 2024 to 15th December 2024 & 5th January 2025 to 27th April 2025
Please note, training continues over the half term school breaks, additional sessions after Easter and during the Summer will be communicated separately

Membership Fees

Fees are paid via the club website either by monthly direct debit or as a lump sum. Fees for 2024/25 are currently being assessed.

New Juniors
Each new player will get four trial sessions to see if they wish to continue. Should they want to join, we can then sort out membership however if hockey is not for your child, there is nothing to pay, we just ask you to let us know so we can remove you from our system. If you are interesting in joining the club, please email us at membership@suttoncoldfieldhc.co.uk

Social Media
Don't forget, you can also follow us via Twitter (@sutcolhockey) and Facebook (Sutton Coldfield Hockey Club).

As we post updates on social media regarding any cancelled training sessions due to adverse weather, we advise that parents follow us on one form of social media. Information will also be sent via Pitchero so it is important that notifications are allowed if possible.