Junior Hockey Camp
Hockey World Cup Camps
This August, our very own Wimbledon Hockey Club heroes are heading to Belgium and the Netherlands to compete at the FIH Hockey World Cup representing England, Scotland and Wales on the biggest stage in world hockey. And while they're out there chasing glory, our junior players have their own World Cup adventure right here at home!
Join us this summer for our World Cup-themed Junior Hockey Camps where you'll train like a pro, compete for your nation, and follow your heroes' journey in real time as the tournament unfolds.
Camps are open to WHC junior members and players from other clubs and schools, from U7 to U12. Players choose the stream that suits them best:
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Fun Skills & Matches — perfect for younger or less experienced players looking to build confidence and enjoyment
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Pro Skills — for older, more advanced players ready to be challenged and pushed further
The Hockey World Cup
Monday 17 to Thursday 20 August
9:00am to 12:00pm
Raynes Park High School
The tournament is live as we get into the FIH World Cup atmosphere at our very own mini World Cup.
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Day 1 – Opening Ceremony: Players are allocated to their national teams with fun skills challenges to kick off the week.
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Day 2 – Group Stage & Knockouts: Skills-based mini games and challenges, with points awarded for each nation, followed by knockout challenges including 1v1s, shooting competitions, and goalkeeping tests.
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Day 3 – Semi-Finals: Small-sided matches between the top nations as the competition heats up.
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Day 4 – World Cup Final: Mini tournament final and medal ceremony
The Hockey World Cup
Monday 24 to Thursday 27 August
9:00am to 12:00pm
Raynes Park High School
The race for glory continues. More matches, more moments, more magic as the real World Cup reaches its climax.
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Day 1 – Opening Ceremony: Players are allocated to their national teams with fun skills challenges to kick off the week.
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Day 2 – Group Stage & Knockouts: Skills-based mini games and challenges, with points awarded for each nation, followed by knockout challenges including 1v1s, shooting competitions, and goalkeeping tests.
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Day 3 – Semi-Finals: Small-sided matches between the top nations as the competition heats up.
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Day 4 – World Cup Final: Mini tournament final and medal ceremony
Pre-Season Camp
Monday 31 August
9:00am to 12:00pm (U7 to U11)
1:00pm to 4:00pm (U12 to U16)
Raynes Park High School
Round off the summer with a full day of hockey as we gear up for the new season ahead.
1-to-1 Coaching
Want dedicated time with one of our professional coaches? We're offering 1-2-1 coaching sessions on every camp date, running from from 1:00pm to 7:30pm for the perfect complement to your players hockey development.
Whether your player wants to sharpen a specific skill, accelerate their development, or simply get more time on the pitch, our coaches will tailor every session to them individually.
1-to-1 Coaching with Alex Salmon
Alex brings over 18 years of National League playing experience, having represented Bournville, Cheltenham, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells at the highest club level. Now focused entirely on coaching, Alex has spent the last four years working with Sevenoaks Talent Academy and as a penalty corner specialist coach,
Alex combines elite playing knowledge with a proven ability to develop players at every level. This season Alex joins Wimbledon Hockey Club as Assistant Coach to the Men's 1st XI.
1-to-1 Coaching with Jonny Sturch Hibbitt
Jonny is one of the most exciting young forwards in English hockey best of all, he's one of our own, a Wimbledon HC homegrown talent who has been part of the club since his junior days.
As a homegrown forward with senior international and Junior World Cup experience, Jonny offers players a rare insight into the attacking skills and mindset needed at the very top of the game.
1-to-1 Coaching with Joe Tait
Joe has been a popular and valued member of the Wimbledon coaching team for the past two years, building a strong reputation for bringing out the best in younger players from U5 through to U14.
Joe specialises in the technical skills that make the difference on the pitch: drag-flicks and PCA skills, ball carrying and elimination, goal scoring and attacking principles, and core skill consolidation.