WELCOME TO NORWICH DRAGONS HOCKEY CLUB
Welcome to Young Dragons
Founded in 2008 the Young Dragons Hockey Club is the newest Youth Hockey club in Norfolk. We offer fun and safe sessions on Norfolk's newest hockey pitch, right in the middle of Norwich and welcome everyone of all abilities.
Training
Teams & Fixtures
Cost
Club Branded Kit
RESPECT Code of conduct
What to bring
Young Dragons Committee
What we expect from you
Young Person Playing & Non Playing Opportunities
Young Persons Guide to Child Protection
Quicksticks
Training
We provide training for those aged 5-18 as below:
Mixed u8 Sunday 10.00 - 11.00 Mixed u10 & u12 Tuesday 18.15 - 19.30 Boys 12 - 18 Thursday 18.30 - 19.45 Girls 12 - 18 Friday 18.15 - 19.30
Teams & Fixtures
We have three u15 Development League Teams, 2 Dragons teams and Tango Titans who are a combined team between Dragons and Watton Hockey Club.
Click on the teams below for fixtures and results....
Norwich Dragons Development Boys
Norwich Dragons Development Girls
Tango Titans Development Boys
Throughout the season there are many u8, u10 and u12 tournaments held around the County for both boys and girls and we participate in as many of these as possible. This season will also see us hosting our tournament on March 4th 2012. More details will be available on this nearer the time. Date
Location Age Group Match Reports 18/09/2011 Taverham u10 Boys 18/09/2011 Taverham u10 Girls 18/09/2011 Taverham u12 Boys 18/09/2011 Taverham u12 Girls 16/10/2011 Kings Lynn u10 Boys 16/10/2011 Kings Lynn u10 Girls 16/10/2011 Kings Lynn u12 Boys 16/10/2011 Kings Lynn u12 Girls 05/12/2011 Greshams u10 Boys 05/12/2011 Greshams u12 Boys 04/03/2012 Dragons' Den u10 Boys 04/03/2012 Dragons' Den u10 Girls 04/03/2012 Dragons' Den u12 Boys 04/03/2012 Dragons' Den u12 Girls
Cost
In order to cover costs (such as pitch hire), we have to make minimum charges. If you have any concerns regarding the cost of hockey, please do not hesitate to talk to us
u8, u10 & u12s = £2 per session.
Development League = £35 per season and £4 per match. The £35 covers training.
Club Branded Kit
Click here to go to our club shop for NDHC branded kit. There's lots of kit to choose from scarves to beanies to tracksuits. Clothing can be initialled for that personal touch.
RESPECT CODE
All members of the club, new or long standing, old or young, sign up to the Norwich Dragons' code of conduct:
| RESPECT | myself, other players, coaches, equipment, supporters and officials |
| EFFORT | put effort into all activity at Dragons hockey, including listening to others, getting to sessions on time, and personal play during matches and practice, regardless of winning or losing. |
| SUPPORT | other players, coaches and helpers at Dragons hockey to make it enjoyable for all involved. |
| PLAY | to the best of your ability at all times. |
| ENJOY | help everyone to enjoy hockey at Dragons by contributing to a positive atmosphere. |
| COMMIT | to RESPECT and you will help Dragons hockey to be a better place and achieve more. |
| TEAM | do your best for the club and team to make others feel part of it. |
What to bring
You will need the following:
- A hockey stick (we do have a supply that can be lent out)
- Shin pads – the very nature of the game means that some protection is essential
- Water bottle and drink
- Suitable sports clothing and footwear including water proofs and warm clothing
- Gum shield/mouth guard.
- Any medication required
The following are optional but a good idea and highly recommended
- Astro turf glove
- Astro turf boots. They are safer and give better grip than normal trainers.
Other rules regarding use of the pitch are:
- Studs, blades and spikes are not permitted on the pitch
- All footwear must be clean.
- No chewing gum will be permitted on the pitch
- Strictly no football
- No smoking at the facility
- No food inside the playing area
- Spectators/Parents to remain in the spectator area
Young Dragons Committee
The Young Dragon's Committee is a sub committee of the main NDHC committee. If you have any ideas about what you would like to improve or maybe a social idea, please let us know. The following people are on the committee:
Youth Development Officer: Nat Beal Young Dragons have been recommended to attend Junior Development Centres, Goalkeeper Coaching Days and will be put forward to the annual Young Umpire Day. Young Dragons are also encouraged through their schools to take part in the Sports Leaders scheme, and any assistance the Club can provide to this though links with the school will be given.
Deputy Youth Development Officer: Spike
Young Dragons' Kit Officer: Kerri White
Young Dragons' Social Secretary: Amelia Dawson
Coach Representative: Steve Woodward
School Club Officer: Hazel Medler
Fundraising Officer:
Young Dragons: Pedro Goss, Sam Harvey, Connor Adams
What we expect from you
Norwich Dragons Hockey Club will do all it can to safeguard and protect all Young Dragons, however in return we will expect Young Dragons to abide by the rules of the Young Dragons Club, and parents/guardians/carers of Young Dragons will be expected to abide by the NDHC Code of Conduct for Parents/Carers/Spectators.
Young Dragons Club Rules
Code of Conduct for Parents/Carers/Spectators
Young Dragons Playing & Non Playing Opportunities
NDHC will always be looking to encourage Young Dragons to develop both from a playing, but also coaching, umpiring, and managing viewpoint and is committed to alerting Young Dragons to any local opportunities to attend relevant courses.
England Hockey have a great website for young players and umpires with lots of interesting and fun stuff on it, you can find the website by clicking here:
A YOUNG PERSON’S GUIDE TO CHILD PROTECTION
You have rights – Sport should be fun. You should feel safe and enjoy your sport. You can’t do this if you feel unhappy – if someone is bullying or abusing you. Read the guide on Child Protection here
QUICKSTICKS coaching in Primary Schools
NDHC believes it is never too early to introduce hockey to youngsters, particularly in an area that little or hockey currently. Thanks to the volunteering work of Hazel Medler, Mike Banham and John Butler hundreds of school children in Hewett catchment area are being given hockey lessons using the Quicksticks equipment purchased through the Norwich Schools Sport Partnership.
