Under 15 Development
Training to train and learning to compete. Athletes will see themselves to improve their technical skills and develop tactical understanding.
Learning to Compete
Phase Three, "Training to Train," in the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model is a crucial period for hockey players, typically ranging from ages 12 to 16. During this phase, athletes transition from simply learning and enjoying the sport to focusing on developing the foundational skills and physical capacities essential for future high-performance play. The emphasis is on consolidating technical skills, enhancing tactical understanding, and building a solid fitness base, including strength, endurance, and speed. Players are introduced to more structured and intensive training sessions that balance skill development with physical conditioning. This phase is critical for instilling discipline, refining technical abilities, and developing game sense, setting the stage for athletes to progress to higher levels of competition with a well-rounded skill set and physical ability.
Important Information
In order to register for the 2024 Wellington Hockey U15 In-Season Development Programme, players must be under the age of 15 years old as at 1st January of the year in which the tournament is played. They must also be in Year 9 or above (those eligible for U13 tournament are ineligible).
The U15 In-Season Development Programme will be run in Term 3.
Registration Opens: 5th June
Information Evening #1: 9th June
Information Evening #2: 2nd July
Registration Closes: 16th July
Development Days: 21st & 28th July
Training Block: 4th Aug - 22nd Sept
Under 15 Training Sessions are on Sundays at the following venues at the set times listed below.
Fraser Park
NHS
Kapiti
10:30am - 12pm
10:30am - 12pm
5pm - 6:30pm
