Sometimes it is just easier to have everything in one place. Below you will find all you need to know about the junior section and where to find more information if you need to.
The Junior section was established in January 2010 to encourage the development of hockey in boys and girls. It now boasts a membership of more than 900 young people and goes from strength to strength each year. London Wayfarers Hockey Club has an inclusive ethos and we aim to enable everyone to enjoy their sport, have fun, learn new skills and make new friends.
How to join
Please register if your child is interested in playing hockey. We have spaces available for the 2022-23 season. For further information, visit our how to join – juniors page. The Junior section takes children from Year 1, with a small number of players in Reception (from existing Wayfarers families with a hockey experienced coach parent).
Volunteering
The hockey section is run by volunteers with some paid coaches. We are also delighted to have current International players as part of our coaching team. As a member of the club, we hope that you will embrace the club’s ethos by donating your time and skills to help our children enjoy the best possible sporting experience. Some of our parents are more comfortable on pitch, helping coach the minis, while others prefer to get involved off pitch – from helping with the newsletters, to baking cakes for hockey events. It’s up to you! Find out more on the volunteering page.
Junior AUTUMN Training 2022
Mid -week training is provided as an additional option to standard membership to allow players to further improveSome sessions are by invite only, some are open to anyone in that age group.Schedule being finalised – please email [email protected] with any queries or to book.
Goalkeepers – invites will be sent for midweek Wed/Fri sessions.
Summer hockey is open to all members and non-members so please invite any friends you think would like to join for the summer.
Training schedule Juniors 2022-23
Training and matches are held on Sundays. Additionally, midweek performance and development training may be offered during the regular season running from September to March. The summer schedule is announced separately. The Junior section fields teams from Under 8 up to Under 18 in local festivals and leagues. All sessions below are on Sundays, unless stated otherwise. Please note that where a group has more than one training session indicated, each player will be allocated a specific session by the Group Captain.
Sunday Sessions
Minis (Reception and Yr1) – 09.00 – 10.00 at Battersea Park – Near Pitch. Parents MUST stay for this session, it is not a drop-off.
Mixed U7 (Yr2 only) – 09.00 -10.00 at Battersea Park – Near pitch. Parents MUST stay for this session, it is not a drop-off.
Mixed U8 (Yr 3 only) -09.00 -10.00 at Battersea Park – Far pitch. Parents MUST stay for this session, it is not a drop-off.
Girls U9 – 09.00 – 10.30 at Nursery Road, Wimbledon High School
Girls U10 – 10.30 – 12.00 at Nursery Road, Wimbledon High School
Girls U11 – 12.00 – 13.30 at Nursery Road, Wimbledon High School
Girls U12 – 13.30 – 15.00 Nursery Road, Wimbledon High School
Girls U14 – 12.00 -13.30 at Battersea Park astro
Girls U16 -13.30-15.00 at Battersea Park astro
Girls U18 – 11.30 -13.00 at Streatham and Clapham High School
Boys U9 & U10 – 10.00-11.30 – at Streatham and Clapham High School
Boys U11 & U12 – 10.00 – 11.30 at Streatham and Clapham High School
Boys U14 – 15.00 – 16.30 at Dulwich College – Main pitch
Boys U16 & U18 – 16.30 – 18.00 at Dulwich College – Main pitch
Junior Goalkeeper Academy
Wednesday and Friday evenings at St Francis Xavier College – invites sent to parents. Please email [email protected]
Junior Performance Training (invite only)
Invites sent to parents
2022-23 Dates
Season starts – 4 September 2022
Half Term – 23 and 30 October 2022
Last session before Christmas – 11 December 2022
Starting again – 8 January 2023
Half term – 12 and 19 February 2023
Final session – 19 March 2023
Summer hockey starts – TBC April 2023
Summer hockey ends – TBC June/July 2023
Junior Membership Fees 2022-23
Child Membership – £170
Performance mid-week training (invite only) – TBC
Summer term hockey training – TBC
For the 2022/23 season all renewals , registrations and subs will be managed through Teamo . If you have not already done so then please register asap — you will have received an email in June with instructions sent by [email protected] –do check your spam if you can’t find it !!
London Wayfarers is keen to offer hockey for everyone. We are delighted to be able to offer bursaries to encourage more children to pick up a hockey stick and join our hockey family. Please email [email protected] if you would like to find out more.
2020-21 saw the exciting launch of our Flyerz programme and we hope to again be offering our schools outreach programme this season. Please contact us if you would like us to visit your school.
In the event you are looking to register the interest of a younger sibling for the first time, please click here.
Club Kit
Please have a look at our extensive club kit range for our junior members at our online store. All members playing in official competitions are required to play in official club kit. This does not apply to festivals, although representing the London Wayfarers colours is always encouraged!
Order your junior club kit via the web shop.
Tim, our Director of Junior Hockey, has produced important kit guidance for protection and cold weather. Have a look and check that your children have what they need to keep them safe and warm!
If you need any more information or have any questions you can also call The Online Sports Shop on 077 7558 2233 or 020 8505 3388 or email them.