SportsSpecialist programme

Hockey

A fast team game of stick skills, passing and team play, played on turf or ground.

Who can startFrom Grade 1, by readinessAdults on request

FormatsAcademy groupsPrivate sessions on request

AvailabilitySpecialist programme, on requestIn person

Next stepTell us about the learnerA programme advisor confirms timing, venue and fees.Enquire about Hockey →

Who it's for

Children can begin training from Grade 1. Every child develops differently. Our coaches assess each learner's interests, readiness and abilities to recommend the right starting level and training pathway.

Shin guards and mouthguards are used where the programme requires them, and stick safety is taught from the first session.

School BasicInside the school timetable or after school, in school groups

Academy AdvancedAcademy groups for learners ready to progress further, placed by coach assessment

AdultsClasses and private sessions on request

Specialist programmes are offered where demand, qualified coaches, venue, equipment and safeguarding are confirmed.

What they learn

Taught through stick-handling and passing drills, small-sided games and coached team play.

Grip and stick handling

Passing, receiving and hitting

Tackling and positions

Small-sided games and match play

What children gain

Stick skills

Controls and moves the ball with the stick.

Spatial awareness

Reads space and team-mates on the field.

Teamwork

Plays a role in attack and defence.

Training formats

Academy groupsGroup training for learners who want to progress further.

Private trainingOne-to-one coaching on request.

Learning journey

Foundation

Holds the stick safely and moves the ball under control.

Developing

Passes and receives accurately and tackles legally.

Proficient

Applies positions and tactics in match play.

Assessment

In Hockey, coaches assess:

Stick handlingPassingTacklingPositional play

Defined criteria

An activity-specific standard for every skill.

Coach rating

The coach observes and rates each criterion.

Written feedback

Scores explained in plain language, AI-assisted where the activity's assessment runs in our school app.

Coach confirms

Nothing reaches parents without coach sign-off.

Curriculum depth and assessment readiness vary by activity. Not every activity has identical curriculum maturity yet.

Coaches

Every Hockey coach is recruited, verified and trained by 4CHAMPZ, and monitored session by session.

Recruit & verifyQualified, experienced coaches. ID, background and reference checks before any session.

TrainTrained on the 4CHAMPZ curriculum, child safeguarding and school conduct rules.

GuideLesson plans, drills and assessment criteria for every session, in the coach app.

MonitorSession logs, attendance and lead-coach observation, with regular performance reviews.

About our coaches

Questions

Who is Hockey for?

Learners in schools, academies and communities where the programme runs. Children can begin training from Grade 1. Every child develops differently. Our coaches assess each learner's interests, readiness and abilities to recommend the right starting level and training pathway. Shin guards and mouthguards are used where the programme requires them, and stick safety is taught from the first session. Adult classes are arranged on request.

How is progress measured?

Coaches assess stick handling, passing, tackling and positional play against defined criteria. Progress is shared with families through coach feedback and term reports.

Where does it run?

At partner schools, academies and communities. Tell us where you are and we will confirm what runs near you.

Is this available everywhere?