Junior Development Centre's are the first step on England Hockey’s Single System –representative player pathway. All junior players of potential can be nominated by their school or club to attend a JDC in their age group from which the JAC/County development squads will be selected.

Key dates:

U14s/U15s: Sundays: October 2nd, 9th.16th. Assessment: Nov 6th

U16s/U17s: Fridays (evenings): October 7^th,14^th, 21st. Assessment: November 11th.

U14s: born 1998

U15s born 1997

U16s born 1996

U17s born 1995

(High potential U13s (born 1999) can access the U14 sessions

JDC nomination forms

available from Jean Walker.

jeanrwalker@hotmail.com

England Hockey have ceased funding their development network and therefore Clive Nelson is no longer their development officer, He is still responsible for the Single system and coach development in the county at the request of Dorset Hockey Association. His contact details are cne70bl@aol.com Tel 07771658846

Details and information on the Single System for Hockey

( and all other things hockey-related): www.englandhockey.co.uk

Quicksticks

The primary school introduction to hockey game is taking place all over the county and is specifically designed for players up to the age 11 ..the game now has its own designated website….

www.playquicksticks.co.uk