Join Are you a parent looking for information on behalf or your child? Whilst you may find some information on this page of interest, there is more specific information in our Youth Hockey section. Whatever your age… Whatever your ability… Welcome We are delighted that you are interested in joining Firebrands Hockey Club. We aim to provide a social and development environment for hockey players of all ages and abilities. Whether you have never played hockey before, whether you are returning to hockey after a break, or whether you are a junior or senior international looking for a supportive club environment in which to perfect your skills and work towards your representative ambitions we hope to be able to meet your needs. I’m Still Not Sure Hockey/Firebrands is Right for Me That’s OK. We know that playing a sport is a commitment in time and money, and we know it is sometimes hard from initial impressions to judge whether a club with have the right feel and opportunities for you. We would invite you to get in touch with our club captains if you have any questions or concerns. Mens Club Captain - Dave Williams Ladies Club Captain - Claire Britten Get in touch to introduce yourself and request more information. You can also come along to one our general training or fitness sessions to have a look around, meet some of the other players and have a go before you need to commit yourself to signing up. Here’s why we think you will…. Why Hockey? You may have never played hockey before but as the sport’s exposure in the media increases you may have thought it looks like a fun competitive sport to try. You may have tried hockey at school but not pursued playing in a club before. Or you may have terrible memories of hockey from school on a cold muddy pitch that bear little resemblance to the fun fast sport hockey is today. We think hockey is great because:
Visit England Hockey for more information on the game. Why Firebrands?
To join Firebrands Hockey Club you need to complete a membership form and pay an annual membership fee. We accept playing and non-playing (social) members. Membership entitles you to use all the facilities at the club, attend training and playing in matches. Use of the club and training is included in your membership subscription as is the clubs liability insurance. Each game you play in will incur an additional match fee to cover pitch, travel and hospitality costs. We currently do not hold trials so new, existing and prospective members who want to play in one of our performance squads (1&2) you will need to get involved in the relevant training sessions. Please contact the Ladies and Men’s Club Captains to get involved. Fill in a Membership Form Download our Membership Form at the bottom of this page. Download and complete our membership form, then you can either 1. E-Mail it to Us Complete a soft copy version of the form and e-mail it to Firebrandshockeyclub@gmail.com and we’ll acknowledge receipt and send your further information on training, contacts within the club and who you can expect to welcome you. 2. Bring it to Training Prospective members are welcome to just come along and attend a general training session. You don’t have to contact us you can just turn What Happens After I Join? You club captain will get in touch and welcome you to the club. If you have attended trials then you will be included in selection and contacted by your team captain when you have been placed in an initial team pool. If you have e-mailed your form in or come along for training then we will welcome you at a general training session and place you in a team as soon as is possible – normally weekly. |
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