Hockey Camp

Event Date: 28 Aug 18

Tuesday 28th – Thursday 30th August

Clitheroe Blackburn Northern are holding an exciting 3-day hockey camp at Westholme Senior School, starting Tuesday 28th August to Thursday 30th August 2018, inclusive. The total cost is £30 for the full three days.

Clitheroe Blackburn Northern is one of the largest hockey clubs in the North West running 4 ladies’ teams, 2 men’s teams and 4 junior teams catering for all abilities with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
The camp will begin at 8.30am each day and run until 4.00pm; all abilities are welcome as there will be coaching drills and games tailored to every player’s needs; boys and girls from Years 6 -10 are welcome to attend and the camp is for Westholme students, as well as those from other schools. The camp promises to be an exciting and fun summer break to gain some great hockey tips and make new friends!
What do the children need to bring?
• Packed lunch and plenty of fluids
• Gum shield and shin pads
• Sun cream and waterproof coat (we will be on the astro turf whatever the weather!)
• Hockey stick (optional, sticks can be provided)

About the coaches
Lucy Horsfield will undertake the role of ‘Head Coach’. Lucy is credited with an England Hockey Level 2 coaching qualification. Over the past season 2016/17 Lucy coaching the Hull University 3rd team, Driffield Junior Boys, Brigg Ladies and the Humberside Junior Academy Centre U14 and U13 boys. For the coming season 2017/18 Lucy will be back in Lancashire playing for Clitheroe Blackburn Northern 1st team.
Emily Winter will be the ‘Assistant Coach’. Emily began playing hockey at Westholme and plays for Clitheroe Blackburn Northern, as well as representing the county at U16 and U15 level. She plays for the University of Birmingham Medical Society 1st team, as well as Clitheroe Blackburn Northern 1st team in the University holidays.
Both coaches began their hockey careers at Westholme, hold first aid qualifications and have met all the relevant safeguarding checks.
This is an exciting sporting innovation and we are delighted to promote it.
If you would like your child to attend the hockey camp please return the reply slip and payment (cash and cheques are accepted). Please make cheques payable to ‘Clitheroe and Blackburn Northern Ladies’. Unfortunately, this payment is non-refundable in the event of cancellation. There are a limited number of places available and these will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. For any more information on the camp or any queries please email Lucy Horsfield: lucyhorsfield@live.co.uk

If you would like to register your son or daughter to attend, please contact the Senior School Reception on 01254 506070.