JUNIORS

Here at Newbridge Hockey Club were are dedicated to creating an environment which is friendly, fun and supportive for young people aged between 6-16 years old. We aim to make training fun for all players developing basic skills from an early age while creating healthy competitiveness.  We strive to develop our young members in all aspects of hockey and sport in a friendly supportive environment. 

We work closely with the IHA to ensure best practice is followed in childrens sport. Our club policies and procedures which are available to view and download under our Children First section. 

MEMBERSHIP

Membership Costs:

Membership is paid through the app, Clubforce. If you have any issues with this, please contact the club. 

• €95 for one child

• €155 for two children (same family)

• €225 for three children (same family)

• €265 for four children (same family)

• €295 MAX per family.

• €55 per child of a fee-paying adult.

• €15 per child of a full-time volunteer to cover insurance.

Subs can be paid over three monthly installments.

We are using the Clubforce app for all payments. You can download the app for both iOS and Android. Register and search for the club. 

TRAINING

Our junior section runs from September through to March. Training takes place on Sunday mornings. 

U8's mixed - senior infants, 1st, 2nd class

U10's separate boys & girls teams -  3rd and 4th class

U12's separate boys & girls teams - 5th and 6th class

U14 girls - 1st & 2nd year

U16 girls - 3rd, 4th & 5th year

​

9.45 AM to 10:45 Am
U8's (Back Pitch)
U10 Girls (3rd/4th class Main Pitch)
U12 Girls (5th/6th class Main PItch)

11 AM to 12 pm
1st Year Girls (Main Pitch)

U10 - U14 Boys (Back Pitch)

​

12:15 PM to 1:30 pm
U16s  (Back Pitch)

Second Year Girls (Main Pitch)

EQUIPMENT

As well as a good attitude and enthusiasm, a gumshield and shinguards are essential for training and blitzes!

​

If your child is trying hockey for the first time we have sticks that you can use for your first couple of sessions to test the waters. Once they decide they are continuing to play, it is really important they get a stick that fits them! Andrew & Dave in G Sports can assist in this. 

​

What do I wear to a blitz?

Kids should wear black tracksuit bottoms or shorts, and a maroon hoodie or polo, this doesn't have to be the club ones. Shinguards and mouth guards are compulsory. 

​

What do I wear to a match? (U14s/U16s)

Boys should wear black shorts, club socks, and club polo.

Girls should wear black skort, club socks, and club polo or club jersey. Shinguards and mouth guards are compulsory. 

WHERE TO BUY?

As a club from Newbridge we try to support local, we have some amazing branded gear: hoodies, socks, beanies, rain jacket, polo shirts, full club tracksuit, and ladies fit jerseys. All Newbridge HC Kit can be purchased from GSports Newbridge.