Train
Important for teams, for coaches and for your time at the club. Our approach to training, mirrors our approach to matches and we offer a balance to make sure you get the most and the best out of the training we have available
Training Times
Introducing #TheAcademy
Re-launched in September 2017, our Junior Academy offers regular training sessions and organised competition for boys and girls aged 7 to 14. Open to all abilities and running from our home venue of St Margaret's Pastures Sports Centre in the heart of the city U8’s – U14’s are offered training every Sunday. U16-U18 Teams receive specific squad training by arrangement. Our First Team players and coaches from the club take an active involvement in the Junior Academy, assisting and running specific coaching sessions.
Our aim is to make Leicester Junior Academy the most exciting, successful and fun place for Junior and Age Group hockey in the area. Every boy and girl who wants to play hockey will be given the opportunity to do so at Leicester. With our wide variety of squads and training, there's something accessible to everyone, from total beginners to players with International Caps and National League players.
Highly skilled coaches from throughout the club will complement some of our brightest new coaching talent and ensure that all age groups and competition teams are able to tap into years of experience and hockey knowledge. Whilst the players are making the most of the facility, the Cafe at St. Margaret's offers a variety of refreshments and you can sit and relax in the pavilion while you wait!
under 13's
Players under 13 who are not yet eligible for Saturday club league matches, have a regular weekly programme of training and competition which is published and sent out once confirmed.
over 13's
Players over 13 and under 18 automatically have academy membership as part of their package.
If you have any questions or queries, regarding the Academy or membership options, please contact us at junioradmin@leicesterhc.co.uk.
Session Times for Training U8-U10-U12-U14 - Sundays 10am-11.30am at St Margaret's Pastures LE1 3EA. Matches and competition times may vary and the team managers and coaches will update you as these are published.
Joining our Club
To join and be part of Leicester Hockey Club, there are a few things you need to know before you sign up. This also forms our main terms and conditions for membership:
Become a coach
Ever thought about being a coach or getting involved to help the club or support your subs? We have a variety of positions in the club that allow you to develop, grow and support you on your coaching journey.
We are happy to support the costs of coaching qualifications and courses in return for a commitment towards the club. This commitment may then provide the necessary experience to enable you to undertake further roles and even apply for specific jobs with additional benefits and allowances within our structure.
All coaches must have a valid DBS check, do a first aid course and do the online safeguarding courses from England Hockey.
For more information on the courses available, please visit the hockey hub and for further information on the opportunities and vacancies within the club, please contact sarah.treanor@leicesterhc.co.uk
Become an umpire
Our sport cannot operate without the goodwill and support of Umpires, and we recognise that as a club our umpires are one of our most valuable assets. If you are a club umpire for Leicester City, you can expect free parking for the time you are helping us out, £20 expenses towards your support of the game, hot and cold drinks during your time at SMP umpiring and post match teas to say thank you for your help.Playing members who also umpire can discuss expenses or offset against their subs and we are very happy to support members and our club umpires with additional courses, further assessment and a bit of club kit to help keep them warm when they are out on the pitch! For more information please contact umpires@leicesterhc.co.uk
Please join us as an associate member and we will add you to our mailing list and keep you updated.
