About

Norwich Dragons have a Youth section that train regularly and enter tournaments throughout the year. The sessions are run by qualified coaches and helpers from the adults club. All ages and all standards welcome.

Since our move back to the centre of Norwich, we have experienced a huge influx of Young Dragons to the Club! So much so that we have been forced to introduce a waiting list system for membership requests, at all age groups.

Any new enquiries for membership of Dragons Training sessions, need to be made in writing to the Club, in the first instance.  Unfortunately we are not able to allow new members to simply 'turn up' to the Den, without having contacted us first.  New members will be prioritised to those that are not currently a member of another hockey club, to ensure that we are able to grow the number of hockey players.

If you would like to join Norwich Dragons Hockey Club, we will take note of your interest - please send details to nat_beal@hotmail.comwith your child's name, date of birth and school year.

We hope this process is clear to you all and that new members understand we need to have a maximum to reflect 'child to coach' ratio and to enable us to deliver safe / quality coaching sessions.

Any questions please to not hesitate to contact us

When?

Boy's Development (age 12-18): Thursdays 18.30 - 19.45
Girl's Development (age 12-18): Fridays 18.15 - 19.30
Under 10s & 12s: Tuesdays 18.15 - 19.30 (during term time only)
Under 8s: Sunday 10.00 - 11.00 (during term time only)

Where?   

The Dragons' Den
Hall Road
Norwich

What to bring and wear?

  • Sports kit with trainers
  • Shin pads are essential
  • A drink
  • Waterproof clothing
  • Warm clothing

How much does it cost?

u8   - £2 per session
u10 - £2 per session
u12 - £2 per session
u18 - Annual Subscription of £35

Contact Natalie on Nat_Beal@hotmail.com


What do 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


Match Fixtures
  
The table below lists the 2011/12 fixtures for Youth teams in Norfolk for u10s and u12s

 Date 

  Location     Age Group    Match Reports   
  18/09/2011   Taverham    u12 Boys  Click Here
  30/10/2011   Kings Lynn      u10 Boys  Click Here

  30/10/2011

   Kings Lynn    u12 Boys  Click Here
  30/10/2011   Kings Lynn    u12 Girls  Click Here
  05/12/2011   Greshams    u12 Boys  Click Here
  12/02/2012   North Walsham    u10 Boys  
  12/02/2012   North Walsham    u12 Boys  
  12/02/2012   North Walsham    u12 Girls
  19/02/2012   Harleston    u10 Boys  
  19/02/2012   Harleston    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  
  11/03/2012     Kings Lynn    u10 Girls  

  11/03/2012

   Kings Lynn    u12 Girls  
  18/03/2012   Greshams    u10 Boys        
  18/03/2012   Greshams    u12 Boys

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The table below lists the 2010/11 fixtures for Youth teams in Norfolk.

 Date  Location  Age Group  Match Reports 
 17/10/2010       Taverham               u12 Girls          Click Here
 17/10/2010    Taverham    u12 Boys    Click Here
 06/11/2010    Harleston    u12 Girls    Click Here
 21/11/2010    Harleston    u12 Boys    Click Here
 13/02/2011    Cromer    u12 Boys    Click Here
 13/03/2011    Harleston    u12 Girls    Click Here
 20/03/2011    Watton    u12 Boys    Click Here
 27/03/2011    Dereham    u12 Girls    Click Here
 27/03/2011    Dereham    u12 Boys    Click Here
 16/04/2011    Kings Lynn    u12 Girls    Click Here
 16/04/2011    Kings Lynn    u12 Boys    Click Here

The table below lists the 2009/10 fixtures for Youth teams in Norfolk.   

 Date             Location        Age Group     Match Reports 
   22/11/2009    Harleston    u11 Girls     Click Here
   06/12/2009    Norwich City         u11 Boys           Click Here
   17/01/2010    Dereham    u11 Girls     Cancelled
   24/01/2010    Kings Lynn    u11 Girls     Click Here
   24/01/2010    Kings Lynn    u11 Boys     Click Here
   24/01/2010     Kings Lynn     u13 Boys     Click Here
   21/02/2010    Taverham    u11 Girls     Abandoned
   21/02/2010    Taverham    u13 Boys     Abandoned 
   07/03/2010    Watton    u11 Girls     Click Here
   07/03/2010    Watton    u11 Boys     Click Here
   07/03/2010    Watton    u13 Boys     Click Here
   21/03/2010    Greshams    u12 Boys     Click Here
   18/04/2010    Dereham    u13 Boys     Click Here
   09/05/2010    Norwich City    u11 Boys     Click Here


For further details on the NHA Boys competition click here and for the Norfolk Hockey mini tournaments click here


Young Dragon Playing and Non-playing Development 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. 

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 through links with the schools will be given.

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 following this link:

 

http://www.englandhockey.co. uk/youth/


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. 

When do you know if something is wrong? 

Something is wrong if someone: 

  • Constantly teases you, shouts at you or calls you names
  • Threatens, hits, kicks or punches you
  • Touches you or does anything that makes you feel uncomfortable
  • Damages or steals your belongings
  • Does anything that makes you feel lonely, upset, worried, unsafe, hurt or embarrassed. 

If any of the above happens to you, do not wait for it to happen again, act immediately 

What to do? 

If you are being bullied or abused, it is not your fault. If this is happening try to:

  • Be firm and tell the person to stop. Make a lot of noise to attract attention
  • Tell your parents/carers, your Welfare Officer or an adult you can trust what has happened as soon as possible, so they can help you
  • Keep a note of the date, time and place, what happened, how you felt and the name of anyone who may have seen what happened 
  • Use the 24 hr free telephone helplines
    • Childline 0800 1111 or  www.childline.org.uk  
    • NSPCC 0808 800 5000  or www.nspcc.org.uk
      Keep trying if you can't get through straight away. 

      Don't ignore what is happening.  Always tell someone you trust. Police stations and Social Services offices will have staff who are specially trained to support young people who have been bullied or abused. Don't give up until someone helps you and you feel safe.

      To keep safe always:

      • Tell someone you trust, so they can help you
      • Trust your instincts about the people you meet
      • Avoid being alone or with just one other person
      • Travel with a friend, avoid travelling in someone else's car by yourself
      • Avoid going to other people's homes by yourself
      • Carry a mobile phone, phone card or change
      For more information about England Hockey's Safeguarding & Protecting Young People click here

      For advice on how to find out more about abuse and what you can do about it visit www.donthideit.com       

      For anti-bullying advice and guidance visit www.bullying.co.uk 

      For advice aimed at teenagers (12-16yrs) on a range of issues such as abuse, bullying, exams, drugs and self-harm visit http://www.thereforme.com/

       
      NDHC believes it is never too early to introduce hockey to youngsters, particularly in an area that has little or no ensure to hockey currently.  Thanks to the volunteering work of Hazel Medler and Mike Banham, hundreds of school children in the Hewett School catchment area are being given hockey lessons using the Quicksticks equipment purchased through the Norwich School Sports Partnership.