Sometimes it is just easier to have everything in one place. Below you will find all you need to know about the junior section and where to find more information if you need to.
The Junior section was established in January 2010 to encourage the development of hockey in boys and girls. It now boasts a membership of more than 800 young people and goes from strength to strength each year. London Wayfarers Hockey Club has an inclusive ethos and we aim to enable everyone to enjoy their sport, have fun, learn new skills and make new friends.
How to join
Please register if your child is interested in playing hockey. We have spaces available for the 2023-24 season. For further information, visit our how to join – juniors page. The Junior section takes children from Year 1, with a small number of players in Reception (from existing Wayfarers families with a volunteer hockey coach parent).
Volunteering
The hockey section is run by volunteers with some paid coaches. We are also delighted to have current International players as part of our coaching team. As a member of the club, we hope that you will embrace the club’s ethos by donating your time and skills to help our children enjoy the best possible sporting experience. Some of our parents are more comfortable on pitch, helping coach the minis, while others prefer to get involved off pitch – from helping with the newsletters, to baking cakes for hockey events. It’s up to you! Find out more on the volunteering page.
Junior Autumn MIDWEEK Training 2024/25 Season
Details of our 2024-25 season mid-week programme will be published here shortly. In the meantime, you can use last year’s schedule as a guide.
Junior Autumn MIDWEEK Training 2023/24 Season
Dates for the diary:
Sunday 1st September: Junior Club Open Day at Battersea Park (schedule will be posted here shortly).
Sunday Training schedule Juniors 2024/25
Training and matches are held on Sundays.The Junior section fields teams from Under 8 up to Under 18 in local festivals and London and Regional leagues.
Sunday Sessions
Minis (Reception and Yr1) : 09.00 – 10.00 at Battersea Park – Near Pitch. Parents MUST stay for this session, it is not a drop-off.
Mixed U7 (Yr2 only) : 09.00 -10.00 at Battersea Park . Parents MUST stay for this session, it is not a drop-off.
Mixed U8 (Yr 3 only) : 09.00 – 10.00 at Battersea Park – Far pitch. Parents MUST stay for this session, it is not a drop-off.
Girls U9 : 09.00 – 10.30 at Blagdons Sports Ground, KT3 4PU
Girls U10 : 10.30 – 12.00 at Blagdons Sports Ground, KT3 4PU
Girls U11 : 12.00 – 13.30 at Blagdons Sports Ground, KT3 4PU
Girls U12 : 13.30 – 15.00 at Blagdons Sports Ground, KT3 4PU
Girls U14 : 12.00-13.30 at Battersea Park
Girls U16 : 13.30-15.00 at Battersea Park
Girls U18 : 16.30 – 18.00 at Dulwich College – Main pitch
Boys U9 & U10 : Kennington Park 9-10.30am
Boys U11 & U12 : Kennington Park 9-10.30am
Boys U14 : 15.00 – 16.30 at Dulwich College – Main pitch
Boys U16 : 15.00 – 16.30 at Dulwich College – Main pitch
Boys U18 : 16.30 – 18.00 at Dulwich College – Main pitch
Junior Goalkeeper Academy : regular training Friday evenings at St Francis Xavier College . Please email [email protected] for further info
2024/25 Junior Dates
Junior Club Day Sunday 1st September 2024
Junior season starts Sunday 8th September –regular training as above
Half Term – 20th & 27th October
3rd November – normal training for MXU8s,U9s ,U10s,U11s and U12s. For U14s,16s and U18s this is a training break but many boys and girls will have league matches
Last session before Christmas – 8th December 2024
Starting again – 12th January 2025
Half term break – 16th and 23rd February 2025
Final session – 23rd March 2025
Summer hockey starts – TBC
Summer hockey ends – TBC
Junior Membership Fees 2024/25
Child Membership – £200 for MXU8s £240 for U9s,U10s,U11s,U12s and U14s,U16s & U18s
Performance mid-week training (invite only) – TBC
Summer term hockey training – TBC
For the 2024/25 season all renewals , registrations and subs will again be managed through Teamo . If you have not already done so then please register asap — you will have received an email in June with instructions sent by [email protected] –do check your spam if you can’t find it !!
London Wayfarers is keen to offer hockey for everyone. We are delighted to be able to offer bursaries to encourage more children to pick up a hockey stick and join our hockey family. Please email [email protected] if you would like to find out more.
2020-21 saw the exciting launch of our Flyerz programme and we hope to again be offering our schools outreach programme this season. Please contact us if you would like us to visit your school.
In the event you are looking to register the interest of a younger sibling for the first time, please click here.
Club Kit
Please have a look at our extensive club kit range for our junior members at our online store. All members playing in official competitions are required to play in official club kit. This does not apply to festivals, although representing the London Wayfarers colours is always encouraged!
Order your junior club kit via the web shop.
Mark, our Director of Hockey, has produced important kit guidance for protection and cold weather. Have a look and check that your children have what they need to keep them safe and warm!
If you need any more information or have any questions you can also call The Online Sports Shop on 077 7558 2233 or 020 8505 3388 or email them.