— EGHC Juniors

Junior Hockey

From first taster sessions at Under 6 to national titles at Under 18, East Grinstead Hockey Club runs one of the most complete junior programmes in the country. We are a certified England Hockey Talent Centre and one of only 24 England Hockey licensed Talent Academies, with more than 20 coaches delivering fun, development and performance hockey for 5 to 18 year olds.

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2026/27 season is under way — weeknight, Sunday and indoor sessions for every age group. New players are always welcome, whatever their experience.

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Accredited by England Hockey

Talent Centre and Talent Academy — under one roof

EGHC is certified by England Hockey as a Talent Centre and licensed to run an England Hockey Talent Academy — one of only 24 in England and the only one in Sussex. It means every junior, from their first Sunday session to MiniStars, the TDA and the Talent Academy, is coached in an environment the sport's governing body has assessed and approved.

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Junior news

17 September 2026

EGHC ACADEMY 2026/27 – FULL SCHEDULE!

We're delighted to announce our FULL EGHC Academy calendar for the 2026/27 season!

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1 September 2026

DOUBLE SILVER AT THE MIZUNO CUP 2026!

Our U14s kicked off the new season in style at the Mizuno Cup & Plate, hosted by Surbiton Hockey Club across the August Bank Holiday weekend.

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25 August 2026

2026/27 Ministars & Talent Development Academy Applications

Applications are now open for the 2026/27 East Grinstead Hockey Club Ministars and Talent Development Academy (TDA) programme.

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25 August 2026

East Grinstead Hockey Club Announces New Men’s and Women’s Club Captains

With the new season just around the corner, East Grinstead Hockey Club has announced changes to the Club Captaincy for both the Men's and Women's sections.

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— Your route through the club

The EGHC Player Pathway

From Junior / Minis to Premier League sides, England age groups and Great Britain – with our Junior Bolt On Programmes, Further Bolt On Offerings and the EG Talent Academy along the way.

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Everything Juniors

Timetables, dates, the player pathway and our indoor programme, all in one place.

Accreditation

Talent Centre

What England Hockey Talent Centre accreditation means, and why it matters when you choose a club.

About the Talent Centre

Performance

EG Talent Academy

England Hockey's licensed Talent Academy for the South-Central region: trials, programme phases and the TA Cup.

About the Academy

Weekly

Training Schedule

Weeknight, Sunday and indoor timetables for every junior age group in 2026/27.

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Dates

Club Calendar

Club events, camps and Talent Academy dates in calendars you can subscribe to.

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Indoor

Junior Indoor

Learn the indoor game at England's most successful indoor club, in our own on-site hall.

Indoor programme

Membership

Join as a Junior

Monthly membership from Under 6 to Under 18, covering training, matches and tournament entry.

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Ages

5 to 18

Seven age groups, from mixed Under 6s to separate boys' and girls' squads at Under 18.

Coaching

20+ coaches

Qualified, DBS-checked coaches, including Premier League players and internationals.

Pathway

1 of 24

England Hockey licensed Talent Academies nationally, and the only one in Sussex.

Results

National champions

EG Talent Academy boys won the England Hockey TA Cup in July 2025, first of 24 academies.

Age groups

A place for every young player

Junior hockey is organised by English school year. Players generally play within their own age group so they develop rounded skills, including leadership, with MiniStars, the Talent Development Academy and the EG Talent Academy offering extra stretch for those who want it.

School Year 1 · Mixed

Under 6

First steps into sport: games, fun and friendship on Sunday mornings.

Years 2 & 3 · Mixed

Under 8

Small-sided games that build coordination, confidence and team play.

Years 4 & 5 · Boys & Girls

Under 10

Separate squads, first fixtures against other clubs, and the option to apply for MiniStars.

Years 6 & 7 · Boys & Girls

Under 12

Real skills and real matches, with MiniStars as a stepping stone towards the Talent Development Academy.

Years 8 & 9 · Boys & Girls

Under 14

One step from Talent Academy age. Ambitious players can apply for the Talent Development Academy.

Years 10 & 11 · Boys & Girls

Under 16

Talent Academy age, with growing involvement in adult hockey.

Years 12 & 13 · Boys & Girls

Under 18

Most players now train with adult teams, and some with our Premier League 1st and 2nd XIs.

All ages

Goalkeepers

Dedicated Monday-night goalkeeper sessions for U6–U12 and U14–U18, with their own membership.

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Memberships, programmes & kit

Core membership runs September to April and is paid monthly. Members get member pricing on camps, clinics and programmes, a 20% discount on Grays products, and EG Points on every pound spent to redeem against EGHC Academy products.

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Junior Membership

Monthly subscriptions for Under 6 to Under 18 and junior goalkeepers, covering outdoor training, matches and tournament entry.

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EGHC Academy

Academy Camps & Programmes

Day camps, clinics, masterclasses, 1:1 coaching and multi-week programmes, open to members and friends of EGHC.

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Indoor Programme

U16 and U18 indoor training blocks, indoor tournaments and summer indoor masterclasses.

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Grays Hockey

Grays Club Shop

Official EGHC kit, plus sticks, shoes, protection, bags and accessories from our kit partner Grays.

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Never picked up a stick? Perfect.

Our coaches meet every child at their own level. Join online, or drop us a line and we'll help you find the right group.

Join as a junior Email info@eghockey.co.uk