Lewes Hockey Club

Bringing your children to mini hockey at Lewes is a great way to introduce them to hockey.

Training for the 2024-25 season starts on Sunday, 1st September where we offer qualified coaches, structured training sessions and full on fun! But most importantly we aim to provide the best environment to give children every opportunity to fulfil their potential and create a life long relationship with one of the greatest sports in the world.

Mini hockey information
Mini hockey coaching sessions run from September to March/April on Sunday mornings and we welcome all new and returning children in school years 3-7 to the club.

Please make sure you register in the club house each week before going to the pitch.

NEW TIMES
SESSION 1 is 10.00 - 11.15:
U8’s mixed (years 3 and below) & Girls and Boys U10’s (years 4&5)
SESSION 2 is 11.15 - 12.30:
Girls and Boys U12’s (years 6&7)

Tea and coffee can be purchased in the club house for thirsty parents in need of a warm drink and some peace and quiet. For further information please contact Junior Chair on our Contacts Page

Equipment
Hockey sticks are provided for those who need them and children should wear sports clothing and trainers. They also need to be equipped for the weather, including warm rainproof clothing and gloves if necessary. Please ensure that your child has shin pads and gum shields – these are essential.

Extreme weather
Training will continue unless the pitch is frozen or waterlogged. If you are unsure whether training is on please phone the Southdown Club on 01273 480630 after 9.15am on Sunday morning – a notice will be given to the reception.

Why bring my children to Lewes?

• Fun, friendly, family atmosphere
• Top quality coaching from experience coaches including goal keeper coaching.
• We have one of the best astro pitches in Sussex.
• You can grab a coffee and slice of cake in the club house for a peaceful chance to read the Sunday papers.
• There is a clear path of progression from Junior mixed to Lions and Lionesses hockey, and on into adults.
• We have specific leagues, festivals and tournaments for all youngsters in Sussex and beyond with England Hockey.
• Further progression into the 11 adult teams. Currently we have ex-lions and lionesses players contributing to every team in the club.
• As a club with aim to run hockey camps during the school holidays with exceptional current and past players.

We are very lucky to have been sponsored with some new goalie helmets for the mini section of the club by Guardian Pro Mouthguards. Many thanks to them!

For information about this season's tournaments please see the individual team pages for u10 girls, u10 boys, u12 girls, u12 boys. For the U8s please see fixtures section below.