| Suitable for Boys and Girls aged 10 to 16 years of age |
This course will be under-pinned by the The Intense Hockey Challenge and the Foundation Umpiring Award |
The Intense Hockey Challenge
The Intense Hockey Challenge is an England Hockey Award Scheme specially designed by our own highly qualified coaches. It comprises six skill tests, focusing on the basic skill levels of players. Students are awarded points based on their speed and skill performance. Depending on the score, the student will be presented with a bronze, silver or gold Challenge Award. The student can continue to improve their award in the future. |
| • PLAYER ASSESSMENT Where applicable to the course, each student will be individually assessed on Generic Skills, On Ball Skills / Passing & Receiving / Shooting / Individual Defending / Games Awareness / Decision Making / Team Skills |
The Foundation Umpire Award
The camps have the support of the Yorkshire Umpires Hockey Association, who are keen to assist with the delivery of the award to encourage more young umpires into the sport. Extending their knowledge of the sport, all students will be given the option of taking the final exam for the full Foundation Umpire Award during the course. |
