Parent and player handbook can be found here

New members

We currently have 400 juniors, and before applying you should consider whether your child would be better off playing local hockey in a smaller club (England Hockey recommends this for most players below the age of 14). With up to 50 players in some age groups it’s going to be tough to get in the first team at Isca! Many other Devon clubs have capacity to take players, for example Exe HC and East Devon HC (now Exeter HC)  also offer training in Exeter, and there are many other clubs in the surrounding area.

Links to other clubs can be found here

At U14 the focus moves towards more competitive hockey.  Everyone will have a chance to play matches, but there is selection for A and B team places, and we are aiming to produce teams which will be competitive in local, regional, and national competitions, so experience is necessary for participation.  Beginners would be encouraged to join other local clubs or start with the younger age groups.

For older players, there may come a point when a smaller club may not be able to provide the best environment, or offer a high enough standard of competition. England Hockey’s Right Athlete, Right Environment RARE resource provides some guidance about the questions to ask and areas to consider.

 

Junior Training Times 

Saturday mornings at Exeter School

U10 9:00 - 10:30 (yr 4&5)
U8 9:15 - 10:20 (yr 1,2,3)

 

Tuesdays at Exeter School

U12 boys 6 - 7.15pm (yr 6 & 7)
U14 boys 7.15 - 8.30pm (yr 8 & 9)

Access to Exeter School is from the Cricket Pavilion entrance  at the bottom of Victoria Park Rd. Gate code is 869478

 

Tuesdays at Exeter University (sand astro, car park B)

U12 girls meet 5.45 for 6-7pm
U14 girls meet 6.45 for 7- 8.10pm

 

Thursdays at Exeter School

U16 girls meet 5.45 for 6-7pm
U16 boys meet 6.45 for 7-8pm

U18s will be integrated into adult training:
Girls on Tuesdays@Exeter University (sand) 8.15-9.30pm
Boys on Thursdays@Exeter School 7.30 - 9pm 
or the higher league teams as appropriate

 

Training dates 2023/24

Autumn Term
Starts: Tues 5th September
Half term: No training 24th, 26th or 28th Oct
Ends: 9th December

Spring term
Starts: Sat 6th Jan 
Half term: No training 13th, 15th or 17th Feb
Ends: 28th March

 

Things to bring

• Shin pads, mouth guard, left hand protective glove. Beginners can borrow a stick to start with
• Water bottle
• Players on Saturday mornings will appreciate a small snack
• Enough warm clothes! Waterproof coat, hat, gloves, lots of warm layers.....

Any lost property from training sessions or Summer School, etc, will be taken to the reception at Exeter School / University.

 

GK training

Alternate weeks, dates tbc

 

About Isca Juniors

Isca have a thriving junior section with around 400 boys and girls. There are teams for the Under 10s, Under 12s, Under 14s, Under 16s and Under 18s, for both boys and girls, competing regularly in competitions and festivals.

All age groups receive excellent coaching from the dedicated coaches - Anne Baker is in charge of the girls section and Graham Skinner looks after the boys - who are helped out by enthusiastic volunteers.

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