Development
Hockey Development Officer
There are nine hockey development officers throughout Wales. The Development Officer for North East Wales is Lee Ible. Working in partnership with Flintshire, Denbighshire and Wrexham County Councils and Glyndwr University, his role is to promote and grow the sport across the region. Lee works closely with the Dragon Sport Officers, 5X60 officers and local clubs to develop all levels and aspects of the game. If you would like any further information or to see how Lee can help you with any hockey needs you may have, then please contact him.
Lee Ible
North East Wales Regional Hockey Development Officer
Glyndwr University Wrexham
Prifysgol Glyndwr Wrecsam
Mold Road, Wrexham, Wales. LL11 2AW.
Tel: +44(0)1978 293275
Fax: +44(0)1978 293423
hockey@glyndwr.ac.uk
www.glyndwr.ac.uk
DRAGON SPORT
Dragon Sport is a Sport Wales initiative funded by the National Lottery, designed to offer 7-11 year olds fun and enjoyable sporting opportunities.
Hockey is one of the eight modified dragon sports.
Visit the Dragon Sport Website for more details.
Dragon Sport hockey festivals for schools are held each year for primary schools. The following festivals will be taking place in 2011 (all dates TBC):
Flintshire
Mold and Buckley - Wednesday 16th March 2011
Connahs Quay - Thusday 17th March 2011
Hawarden - Monday 14th March 2011
Holywell - Friday 18th March 2011
Denbighshire
Rhyl and Prestatyn
Denbigh
Wrexham
TBC
TRANSITION CLUBS
Transition clubs are held at High School facilities, for pupils from years 5 and 6 of the local feeder primary schools and pupils from year 7 of the high school.
Check to see if there is one going on in your area!
- Mold Alun High School- Mondays, 3.45-4.45pm
- Castell Alun High School- TBC
- Connahs Quay High School- TBC
- Hawarden High School- TBC
DEVELOPING CLUB-SCHOOL LINKS
For clubs to grow and attract new members, especially young players, it is vital that they have a presence in local schools.
The document, linked below, is designed to give a simple step by step guide on how to gain access to schools in order to deliver hockey sessions.
How to Develop a club-school link!
Click here to contact your local Dragon Sport Officer