Richard “Ratman” Alexander is an international hockey player of repute. Considered to be “one of England/Great Britain’s most effective and consistent players,” he started his illustrious hockey career playing at Harleston Magpies in Norfolk. Now, you could have the chance to follow in his footsteps.

This September, the Norfolk Hockey Association together with England Hockey will be co-ordinating the Junior Development Centres for each age group and gender from Under-13 up to Under-17 for the 2010/11 season.

The Junior Development Centres are the first step in England Hockey’s Single System Pathway to County Level (JAC) hockey and above.

The two-hour sessions will be run by appropriately qualified coaches and at the end there will be a hockey festival, which will act as the assessment trial for the County Squad/Junior Academy Centre.

Who Should Attend?

– All young players, including last season’s JAC (County) players (except JPRC/Regional players) should attend a JDC if they wish to be considered for JACs.
– Players who were selected for JACs (but not involved with JPRCs)
– Players from clubs/schools who are of a standard below JAC (County)
– Players from clubs/schools who would benefit from coaching of JDC (sub-county) level
– Players in the older age groups who are late entrants to the sport or late developers

When & Where?

Training sessions will be held on 12th September, 19th September, 26th September and 10th October culminating in a hockey festival in November. Centres will be held at UEA Sportspark, King’s Lynn Lynnsport and Dereham Hockey Club.

Interested?

For more information and how to book, please logon to: www.activenorfolk.org/jdc and follow the links to the online booking form.