WHAT IS A DEVELOPMENT CENTRE /b]
A Development Centre is the first rung on England’s elite player pathway and is a local county-based centre for players from U13 to U17age groups.
All players wishing to progress on the player pathway need to start at Development Centre stage.
[b]AGE GROUPS FOR 2020-21/b]
The Age groups used by the England Hockey Board (EHB) are based on birth year.[/size]
U13 Born in 2009 - some born in 2010 may be nominated by club or school coaches
U13 Born in 2008
U14 Born in 2007
U15 Born in 2006
U16 Born in 2005
U17 Born in 2004
PROGRAMME 2020
Details for this season programme can be found under Events on the website - due to COVID restrictions the program is fluid this summer and we will adapt it depending on level of training allowed by a England Hockey.
Email the player pathway coordinator Jess Grammer on jgrammersuffolkhockey@gmail.com for further information and to book a place.