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YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES

FREE Tuesday Evening Training Sessions
4pm - 5pm - Open to ages 7yrs to 10yrs (Girls and Boys)
4.30pm - 6pm - Open to ages 11yrs to 16yrs (Girls and Boys)

funded through the Gravesham Schools Sport Partnership Coaching Programme

GRAVESHAM LIONS U14 Squad - Player Selection Tues 7th Sept (4pm - 6pm)

Gravesend Ladies Hockey Club have a vibrant youth section Players aged from 7 years plus enjoy high quality coaching with Ian Mitchell and Ollie Mitchell our Level 2 coaches who create fun training sessions for players of all abilities.

Contact: Andrea Kitchener, Club Captain for more details
Mobile: 07795035562
Email: aki@meopham.kent.sch.uk

HISTORY OF THE GAME

The game can be traced back to the earliest civilizations of the world, but the modern game of field hockey was developed in the British Isles. The modern game was started in England in the mid 1800's as an alternative to football for cricketers seeking a winter sport.  The first organised club was the Blackheath Football and Hockey Club, which dates back to at least 1861.

The game spread throughout the British Empire, largely due to the British Army and this is one reason why India, Pakistan and Australia are so formidable (all were British colonies). Today, field hockey is played all over the world by a variety of countries and field hockey is currently recognised as the second largest team sport in the world, after football.

Click here to find out more from England Hockey Youth website

YOUTH MEMBERSHIP AND POLICIES

Youth Policy
Youth Membership