These clinics are led by our head coach - Lindsey Wright, FIH Elite Coach and Double Olympian 200+ International games assisted by Senior International and Premier League players will challenge your skills and gameplay at the clinics.

The 8-week programme commences on 9 October 2023 for all Junior age groups.   Venue for all sessions - Lemnos (Shenton) Turf, Stubbs Terrace, Shenton Park.  Session Times: 4:30 - 6pm.

Why should I join the Academy?

The Academy will continue to develop the core skills required to play your best game regardless of your ability level. The more you train a skill, the better you will understand it and be able to perform it at a game pace.

What will I learn at the Academy?

The Head Coach, Lindsey Wright, will plan each Academy session around enhancing the core technical skills needed to advance your gameplay, as well as small game contests to help & nurture decision-making.

Who can attend the Academy?

The Academy is for all Suburban Lions Junior Hockey Members who already have a basic understanding of how to play the game of hockey and want to improve on their current ability in an unpressurised environment alongside players of the same capacity. The Academy will also accept registrations from surrounding hockey clubs' junior members who would like to take advantage of the 8-week program.

Minkey players

We welcome year 4 players who have 2+ years minkey hockey experience.  They will need to be able to concentrate for 1.5 hrs.  

What will the Academy Coaches expect from all attending players?

The Academy Coaches will want you to use the full one and a half hours to listen and give your best effort at all times. The Coaches will encourage & challenge you to discover & persist in improving your overall game at your own pace & ability.

Do I need to attend all 8-weeks?

It is recommended you attend all 8 sessions.  If you are unable to you can participate in intermittent sessions. Please see the registration website for varied payment options.

What do I need to bring?

Water Bottle, mouth guard, shin guards, hockey stick, shoes for artificial turf & a great attitude!

Goalkeepers Training

Either on a Monday or Tuesday, 9 or 10 October 4:30 - 6 pm.  Will be decided once we have a better idea of when members are available. 

Please note the minimum numbers are required for clinics to go ahead.   

Early Bird Registration is $360 p/p for all 8 sessions up until 15th September and then it will be $400 p/p for the 8 weeks.

Family Discount

If you have more than 1 family member registering, please get in contact with our secretary Helen at secretary@suburbanlions.org.au for the discount code. 

Refund Policy

Any person/player who registers with SLHC to participate in an Event or Clinic and is unable to attend due to any reason/situation will not be eligible for a refund.

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