Beginner and Development PLAYER Pathway

Wapping Hockey Club is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for players who are new to or unfamiliar with hockey. We aim to provide a clear and supportive pathway for beginner and development players to join our entry-level competitive teams, the W8s and M8s.

What is the pathway?

It provides new players with support to develop the skills and confidence to participate safely and enjoyably in training and matches. The pathway works alongside B2H. While B2H is recommended for complete beginners, attending B2H is not a prerequisite for joining the pathway.

Who does this impact?

This pathway applies to new joiners who are beginner or development players who would benefit from further support in their development. The aim is to support their progression towards W8s or M8s.

A beginner or development player is typically identified as someone who possesses no prior experience in the sport, has extremely limited history with the game, or has played previously but never within a formal league structure.

How does it work?

When a player expresses a desire to play league hockey, the player can attend W8/M8 training, alongside B2H if they wish. The player will enter the pathway and purchase a Development Membership.

As a guidance, players should commit to attending around four W8 or M8 training sessions before being considered for matchday selection.

The Development Membership fee is:

• £30 for players joining prior to the first league fixtures of the season; and

• £40 for players joining following the commencement of league fixtures.

Where a player becomes a full playing member of the Club, the value of the Development Membership will be deducted from their annual membership fee.

Where can I get more infomation?

Please email our Club Captains at wappingmcc@gmail.com or wappinglcc@gmail.com for questions, to get involved with the pathway, or for any help.