Junior Training takes place at Firebrands pitch in Failand. All participants are expected to have a gum shield to wear, protective ankle guards, footwear for an outdoor sport on an artificial surface and suitable clothing for an outdoor activity. Sticks can be provided if prior notice is given.
Training times
Monday 6pm - 7pm Boys academy training Yrs 9 and above, Mini training mixed. Yrs 6 and below.
Tuesday 6.15pm - 7.15pm Girls academy training Yrs 9 and above. Yrs 8 and below by invitation. Junior mixed training Yrs 7 and above
Academy training is available to talented young players aged 14 (yr 9) - 16 (yr 11). Players in year 9 and below by invitation only.Contact details:
To talk about training please contact:
Martin Reed 0117 968 1568 (H)
or David Atkinson 0117 940 0927 (H).
To have a chat about player development call
Teresa Simpson 07894867993 or email tlikeshockey@btinternet.com
Junior Kit Order Form. Please fill out the form and hand it to Teresa Simpson at Tuesday night training or email Teresa and ask for postal directions.
At Firebrands HC we recognize the need to develop talent through structured coaching and player mentoring in a safe and friendly environment. All our coaches are recognised by England hockey and are well experienced in positively encouraging junior players to develop and work on their core skills.
We provide competitive opportunities via Avon Junior Hockey Leagues at Under 11, U13 and U15 levels in which we have an impressive record with the U15 girls retaining the league title again last season and the boys finishing runner ups.
U15 league winners and runners up U15 Captain Holly Simpson, Player of the finals day Maddi Wilkiins and Top goal scorer Rebakah Walker. As a club we recognise the new England Hockey Single System and support players on the EH Player Pathway.
County representation (JAC) U14/U15/U17.
Lucy Gallop, Poppy Brooks, Annie Koehli, Henry Tancred-Holmes, Ben Mcgeoch, Conner Geibis, Ryan Bresnaham,
Regional representation (JRPC) U16/U18
Rebekah Walker, Holly Simpson, Jack Fairs
Wessex Leopards
Tom Atkinson
Wessex Leopards and National recognition
Emily Atkinson. Georgian Rawlinson, Dom Bowden, George Farrant, Chris Rea and Jess Orrett.
Firebrands academy players will be representing the U16 and U18 age groups in the England Hockey knockout competition and junior indoor events this coming season.