If you're in the U18s or U16s and interested in playing senior Saturday matches, please get in touch with the Club Captains for more information: Gray Vinnicombe for the men, and Ann Hart or Kath Fry for the ladies.

Training

U8 Mixed - Saturday 08:30-09:30 – Royal Agricultural University, Stroud Rd, Cirencester, GL7 6JS
U10 Boys and Girls Saturday 08:40-09:55 - Deer Park School, Stroud Rd, Cirencester, GL7 1XB
U12 Boys and Girls Saturday 10:00 -11:20 - Deer Park School, Stroud Rd, Cirencester, GL7 1XB
U14/U16 Boys** and Badgers - Monday 19:00-20:30 - Deer Park School, Stroud Rd, Cirencester, GL7 1XB
U14 Girls - Friday 18:00-19:30 - Deer Park School, Stroud Rd, Cirencester, GL7 1XB
U16 Girls** - Friday 19:00-20:30 -Deer Park School, Stroud Rd, Cirencester, GL7 1XB

*Parents/guardians must stay on site during U8s training sessions for safeguarding reasons.
**Older boys and girls will be invited to join adult training if considered appropriate by the coaches.

Dates – Subject to Change

Season Start
Saturday juniors - 6th September 2025
U14/U16 girls - 5th September 2025
U14/U16 boys and Badgers - 1st September 2025
Christmas Finish
Saturday juniors - 13th December 2025
U14/U16 girls - 19th December 2025
U14/U16 oys and Badgers - 15th December 2025
January Restart
Saturday juniors - 10th January 2026
U14/U16 girls - 9th January 2026
U14/U16 boys and Badgers - 5th January 2026
Easter Finish
Saturday juniors - 28th March 2026
U14/U16 girls - 27th March 2026
U14/U16 boys and Badgers - 23rd March 2026

At the end of training, parents or guardians must ensure that children are picked up promptly and have a backup plan in case of any issues. Club coaches and volunteers often have matches or other commitments, which may be disrupted if they are required to stay behind to supervise a child who has not been collected.

Age Groups
In Line with the England Hockey Board Junior Competitions Framework the qualifying date is
for them to be under the age on 31st August for each age group in Juniors, i.e., it is based on
school year. For the 2025/26 Season:
U8- Years 2 & 3, Born 1st September 2017 to 31st August 2019
U10 - Years 4 & 5, Born 1st September 2015 to 31st August 2017
U12 - Years 6 & 7, Born 1st September 2013 to 31st August 2015
U14 - Years 8 & 9, Born 1st September 2011 to 31st August 2013
U16 - Years 10 & 11, Born 1st September 2009 to 31st August 2011
U18 - Years 12 & 13, Born 1st September 2007 to 31 August 2009

Annual subscription

New members may attend two trial training sessions, following which, annual subscription is payable.

U8s, U10s, U12s £130 1st child; £105 2nd, 3rd, 4th child - No Tournament or Match Fees
U14s, U16s, U18s £110 1st child; £50 2nd, 3rd, 4th child - Match fees £8.00/match

Registration

Please note: All Junior members (under 18 on 1st September 2025) need to be registered with the club by their parents or guardians before the season starts.

Please make sure all the information you provide about yourself and your child is complete and up to date. Coaches will use this information to get in touch if there’s an emergency.

Many other documents and polices can be found in the Information section of the website.