Residential Camp
Summer 2024 Residential Hockey Camp
CAMP - Sunday 11 August - Friday 16 August
Advanced Camp for county academy hockey players and above, aged 13-18. To reserve a place please email liz@shcentre.co.uk Day camp options are available
Why Are Southgate Residential Camps Different?
We know there are a number of hockey camps out there, but here is why we believe ours is a little special!
Our residential camps are an all encompassing, hockey extravaganza designed for dedicated, driven and talented juniors who want to develop their tactical and technical games both on and off the field.
Whilst staying at our incredible facilities, you’ll be immersed in a program that delves into tactical knowledge of the game, challenges technical ability, explores physical and mental preparation for hockey and SO much more!
On departing at the end of the week you won’t just be technically better at hockey, you’ll have a MUCH better understanding of the game, the skills involved, how and when to use the most effectively as well as how to be mentally and physically prepared for our tough and demanding sport.
What's A Residential Camp Really Like?
We could tell you ALL about our camps and what they're like, but we figured we'd SHOW you instead!
The Coaching Team
Our coaching staff is still being finalised for 2024, but information so far:
Chris Pearce – Chris is Southgate’s Director of Hockey, Head Coach of Southgate Juniors and Southgate Mens 2s coach. Previously he coached Canterbury Women in National Division One South, the Men’s 1st Team at Tunbridge Wells HC to the National Club Championship Tier 2 Final and the men’s squads at the University of Kent. He has also coached the South O45’s Masters squad and the Kent Men’s squad.
Matt McDonnell – An England Hockey Centrally Contracted Coach who has lead both boys and girls squads at HiPAC and Future Cup over the last few years, and in 2016 was an England Hockey Coach Developer within the Saxon Tigers cluster. Matt has is also heavily involved with the junior coaching at Southgate Hockey Club, currently heading up our U14 girls teams. Matt previously was also Southgate Hockey Club’s Ladies 1st Team coach. Matt’s involvement at HiPAC and Futures Cup means he brings valuable insight into what the selectors are looking for and how to nest get it out of each player at our camps.
Kwan Browne – Kwan is Men’s 1s coach at Southgate HC. His international career has included playing more than 300 times across a 17 year career with Trinidad and Tobago, He was appointed as assistant coach to the England and GB senior men’s squad in September 2019. Previously we was assistant coach for England’s U21s at the 2016 Junior World Cup and worked with the GB Elite Development Programme (EDP). Kwan has also enjoyed an illustrious domestic playing career in England with Hampstead & Westminster HC, East Grinstead and Canterbury HC. In Sept 2020 he was appointed as ‘Head of Hockey’ at Mill Hill school. Kwan will join the coaching team during the week
"We would just like to thank you and the team for the fantastic hockey week our son has just completed. He has said what a fantastic time he’s had, learned lots and has been shown how to do things properly. I think this will make a big improvement to his season. He made some good friends. We as parents can’t thank you all enough."
Some Things You Might Want To Know
We Expect High Ability & High Expectations
This is a high level hockey camp. To apply you will have played county or regional hockey or have been nominated by your coach as being capable of training and playing at this level. We will be bringing together dedicated and talented players and we will expect the work rate and ability to be high.
You’ll Get Quality Coaching
The player to coach ratio will be kept low (1:12) to ensure that all players benefit from individual attention. All coaches are fully insured, HA qualified and CRB checked.
We’ll Be Looking After You
A physiotherapist and first aider will be on site during the course. Staff will be on site at night, in tents along side you. And there is no point in working you hard if we do not feed you properly. Our kitchens will be providing a range of nutritionally balanced meals to keep you in top form during the week (There will also be a snack shop in case you are still hungry).
You’ll Get A Welcome Buffett
Welcome buffett for players and parents. We know many of you will have travelled a long way and so we open the camp with a welcome buffett where parents and players will be able to relax after their journey, see the facilities and chat to coaches. We will also use this time to ensure that all the administration, form filling etc is completed.
Where Do Players Stay?
Obviously one of the key ingredients to any residential experience is accommodation, and we know you've got questions about that for this camp, here's the stuff you most likely want to know!
Each player will be allocated a space in a 6-8 person tent (boys with boys, girls with girls) of a similar age.
Tents are located on the fields next to the pitches (60 second walk to the clubhouse), and encased in fencing for added security.
There is 1 night coach per 12 players, who will be camping in the fenced area alongside the player’s tents, to allow access to the clubhouse at all times and in case of any emergencies during the night.
What Does A Typical Camp Day Look Like?
Because we often get asked, we'd thought we'd give you an idea of how we like to run our camps.
- 14:00 Welcome buffet – where the players and parents get to meet and mingle with each other and meet the Camp staff.
- 15:30 Accommodation – the players are shown where they will be staying for the week and introduced (if they haven’t been already) to their tent mates.
- 16:00 Pitch – The first of many sessions out on the pitch where players will get their first taste of what’s to come over the week and a chance for our coaches to get to grips with each player and their specific needs.
- 18:00 Shower – Players freshen up and ready themselves for their first evening on camp.
- 19:00 Dinner & free time – does exactly what it says on the tin!
- 22:00 In tents – All campers in their tents ready to rest up for the first full day of training.
- 08:00 Breakfast – Start the day off with a fully prepared breakfast giving you all the fuel you need to get you through the morning.
- 09:30 Pitch – Players get onto the pitch and go through the morning training session, typically focussing on basic skills and situations dependant skills.
- 12:30 Lunch and rest – recharge from the mornings training with a nutritious and delicious meal prepared on site.
- 14:00 Pitch – Back out onto the pitch for the afternoon training session, typically focussing on game like scenarios and game play.
- 17:00 Shower & free time – Refresh and relax before the evening meal.
- 18:00 Dinner – Another freshly prepared meal to replenish all the nutrients you would have used up throughout the day of training.
- 19:00 Activity and free time – Relax and unwind with a variety of activities including pool, table football and connect 4 tournaments or watch some of the summer matches being played at the club.
- 22:00 In tents – Hit the tents to get some shut eye to ready yourself for the next action packed day!
- 08:00 Breakfast – Start the day off with a fully prepared breakfast giving you all the fuel you need to get you through the morning. Wednesday run a little different to any other day, in that we like to give the players a break from hockey and into something different to let them blow off some steam. Last year saw the campers take a trip to our local TeamSport Karting Venue to put their speed to the test! Previous years have seen us take trips to Go Ape (located in Trent Park) and to Trent Park Golf Club driving range. Timings and activities can differ from year to year, you’ll receive more information about this years activities in your information pack closer to your camp.
- 18:00 Dinner – Another freshly prepared meal to replenish all the nutrients you would have used up throughout the day of activities.
- 19:00 Activity and free time – Relax and unwind with a variety of activities including pool, table football and connect 4 tournaments or watch some of the summer matches being played at the club.
- 22:00 In tents – Hit the tents to get some shut eye to ready yourself for the next action packed day!
- 08:00 Breakfast – Start the day off with a fully prepared breakfast giving you all the fuel you need to get you through the morning.
- 09:00 Pitch – Competition time. Some of the skills learnt and practiced during the week are chosen for a series of individual and teams competitions.
- 12:00 Lunch and rest – recharge from the mornings training with a nutritious and delicious meal prepared on site.
- 13:00 Pitch – Back out onto the pitch for competition games
- 14:15 Shower, change, tidy up and pack up
- 15:00 Awards Ceremony – Various awards are presented for achievements both on and off the pitch.
- 15:30 Camp Closes – Campers say goodbye to the coaches and staff at the club, taking with them a whole host of new and improved skills, ideas and tactics for their hockey, some new friends and a load of great memories!
What's The Cost Of The Camp?
£475
(Early bird bookings before 28 February 2024 are £450.00)
Payment is by bank transfer. Details of payment will be provided once your application has been submitted.
What's Included?
Top quality coaching all week
Exclusive use of the pitch during camp hours (we still have games and training sessions during the evenings)
All equipment, balls, bibs, cones, rebound boards etc
All meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner, which will be taken in the club house or in the BBQ area alongside.
All activities (and transport if required) on the Wednesday
Qualified first aid and Physiotherapist on site each day
24/7 Supervision
Camp T-shirts
An unforgettable experience!
For more information and to reserve a place please contact liz@southgatehockeycentre.co.uk
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