Training
Training is held during the playing season (August to March) and is organised
into a number of sessions that support different areas of the club. Currently all
training sessions take place at Knutsford Leisure Centre where changing and shower
facilities are availiable. There is a small charge for Ladies and Junior sessions
(to support the hire of the pitch). Mens training fees are included in the weekly
match fees.
Senior Training
This season Mens training runs from 7pm to 8pm every Thursday night starting
16 August 2007 and ending in March. The training is taken by Mat Hodge and consists
of basic hockey skills aimed at all 3 senior teams. The session usually consists
of a warm up, basic skills, set pieces, a game or an activity, often directly related
to the previous weekend's games. The training is a fine balance between individual
improvement (both skill and fitness) as well as bringing the club together to make
it a fun occasion.
The effort put into training by the club is also supported by a quiet drink in
town to discuss the forthcoming fixtures. This season's training is going
to be measured in order to look at ways of improving training and also to assist
in the selection process of players for the various teams.
This season we'll also throw in a couple of surprises and therefore ensure that
at every training session you have your full hockey kit as if you were playing a
game, a different coloured shirt and at least a litre of water for every session.
And finally some cash for beer and crisps for afterwards.
Ladies training is held on Wednesday nights from 7pm to 8pm. Training starts 15
August 2007 and runs through the whole season with a short break over Christmas.
Ladies training is geared specifically to the Ladies 1st Team with drills based
to cover specific issues identified by the Captain and other interested parties.
However this shouldn't discourage those who are new to the sport or returning after
a break as the skills and knowledge are available to bring on new players and all
are welcome.
Junior Coaching
This year specific Junior coaching takes place on Wednesday nights from 7pm to
8pm and starts from 12 September 2007. This year it is open
to all juniors (boys and girls) aged 9 to 14.