Player Pathway

An environment that helps all junior players realise their potential, whether that means they are the best club player they can be, seek a lifelong commitment to the game through coaching or volunteering or perhaps go on to represent their country.

Our playing squads cover age groups (boys and girls):  U12, U13, U14, U15 & U18

Northumberland Hockey run Academy Centre groups for players aged 11 to 17, providing 8 training sessions and 3 or 4 competition days per season. 

Players attend high quality coaching environments learning a range of skills in a competitive but fun environment.
Regular competition against Durham, North/South/West Yorkshire and Humber, provides excellent age appropriate match experience for players.  

How to get involved

Players are usually nominated to attend an Academy Centre by their school or club coaches, they will be asked to participate in a pre-season open trial.

Players can be nominated from the ages of 11-17

Players who consistently demonstrate strong skills and commitment are invited to the Academy Centre

If you are not selected for an Academy Centre do not worry, you should continue to develop your hockey through school, club and Development Centre activity. You may be nominated to attend an Academy Centre later in the season and can be nominated at any age group.

2024/2025 Season

Registration for the U12, U13, U14, U15 and U18 age group trials has now closed.

County trial dates

29/11/2024 U12G (6:30-8pm) & U12B (8-9:30pm) trials.  Registration is closed but please confirm that your child can attend this session through the Teamo app.

Northumberland County Hockey  Association is a voluntary organisation,  we will endeavour to respond to emails and questions as soon as possible.