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WELCOME to BHC

Get to know the historic Bedford Ladies HC, with 6 men's and 6 ladies' teams, Masters, Academy, and a vibrant junior section. Discover the coaching team and junior league participation guidelines. Learn how to support your child's hockey journey.

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WELCOME to BHC

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  1. WELCOME to BHC Season 2017-18

  2. Overview • About the club • Who’s who • Juniors playing league games • Coaching • Welfare • What you can do as a parent • What doesn’t help! • Kit and other odds & ends

  3. About the Club… Bedford Ladies HC was one of 8 Ladies Hockey Clubs from around the country that established the All England Women's Hockey Association way back in 1896 • 6 men’s teams • 6 ladies teams • Masters (035 & O45), • Academy (U16 & U18) • and a fantastic junior section www.bedfordhockeyclub.com

  4. Juniors • Sue Peppiatt • Timings • U8s 9.30-11am • U10s 9.30-11am • U12s 11-12.30pm • U14s 11-12.30pm

  5. Coaching Coaches & Helpers • U8s Lead: Liv Tew and Emma Brown-Bolton • U10s Lead: Kira Woolterton and Cheryl Harding • U12s Lead: Debbie Wilson and Ruaridh Nicolson • U14s Lead: Josh Fisher and Steph Canfield

  6. Who’s Who?

  7. New Youth Liasons Alex & Charlotte

  8. Juniors playing league • Must be 13 or older

  9. Welfare • Take welfare of our juniors very seriously • Make sure they feel welcome and involved • Usually start off in the men’s or ladies 6s - Jenny puts them to work • 6s, 5s and 4s have great mix of youth and experience

  10. Jenny’s list…

  11. What can you do? • Join in • Talk to and work with the captains • Make sure you (or they) mark their availability by Tuesday night • Be flexible – many play club and school • Don’t push – it isn’t a race! • Ensure they have safe transport – e.g. no walking across to Biddenham

  12. What doesn’t help • You may think your kid is the next Alex Danson, but don’t push for them to move up too quickly • Coaching from the sidelines • Telling the coaches which position they should be playing your kid in

  13. Selection • All players to let their captains know by Tuesday night. • PITCHERO at bedfordhockeyclub.com • Captains/ Coaches select on Wednesday pm • Personal communication if a player is asked to play down (or to parent if u18) with feedback • Teams subject to change depending on availability … “doing what is best for the club”

  14. What we need from your kid? • COMMITMENT - to training and matches as much as they can • PUNCTUALITY – early is on time • COMMUNICATION - availability as far in advance as possible • CLUB PLAYER not just a Team player • PARTICIPATE as fully as possible off the field … socials etc

  15. Subs: • £70/£90 for junior/student members • £10 per game match fees (all players) Family membership discounts available • Contact us if you have any problems – we can help!!

  16. Kit • New Adidas kit now available via the No Limitz online store (not compulsory) • Squad numbers will be given to all new players by the club captain • Socks, shirt and skort or shorts advised • Also BHC tracksuits, hoody’s, training wear available

  17. Any Questions?

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