This message has been received from Phil Thomas with the dates for the boys JAC assessment days. The Girls have yet to be confirmed.
“Hi All, the coaches have spoken!!
The U16/15 groups will work off the dates outlined below with all players attending the sessions.
As competition approaches the group will be reduced to a competition group.
Rob Leighton (U16) and Tom Smith (U15) are young enthusiastic Lead Coaches with past experience of JAC Coaching/Competition and JRPC preparation, they feel confident that all players will enjoy and benefit from what they have planned.
Development Days
Under 15/16 Boys
Sunday 28th February @ Slazengers Hockey Club – 2 – 5pm
Sunday 7th March @ Slazengers Hockey Club – 2 – 5pm
Sunday 14th March @ Wakefield Hockey Club – 2 – 5pm
The U17 Group are lead by Stuart Harrison and Satnam Khela who are both experienced Coaches, taking teams to National Finals, and Coaching National Leagues Teams, both have
experience with JAC Competition, JRPC perparation and HiPAC organisation and expectations.
Development Days
U17 Boys
Sunday 28th February @ Leeds University (Weetwood) 2 – 5pm
Sunday 7th March as above
Sunday 14th March as above
Sunday 21st March, possible addition
Competition Days:
Sunday 28th March U15 & U17 Boys – North East Competition
Sunday 25th April U15/U16/U17 Boys – North East Competition
Sunday 2nd May U15/U16/U17 Boys – North Finals if successful
Sat/Sun 8th/9th May U17 National Finals if North Champions
We are very fortunate to have these Coaches on board plus the Assistant Coaches who are making up the WY Coaching Team.
I hope the players will all enjoy and benefit from the experience and many will go onto bigger and better things.
The current weather situation is leading to rearranged Club League Fixtures, advice from England Hockey is that JAC activity should take priority over Club fixtures so make sure your Club Selectors/Coaches are aware of your JAC commitments.
Finally, if you have not received and completed a JAC Registration Form (ask your coaches for a copy) and complete and take with you to the first Development Session.
Can I ask parents to pay for all sessions in advance by cheque so that Coach do not have to deal with money. Any refunds necessary will be dealt with at the end of the JAC programme.
Cheques made payable to West Yorkshire Hockey Development Group for £22.50
Thank you for your cooperation
Good Luck and success to all.
Cheers
Phil”
