Hockey Index
A full programme of hockey coaching and matches are on offer from U12s to U18s. We compete against leading independent schools, both locally and nationally. Beechen Cliff School has joined forces with a number of organisations in the last few years which has increased the opportunities for all players.
University of Bath – Team Bath
This link has enabled us to benefit from the University’s coaching resources. Each year group team has a Team Bath coach who is responsible for the running of their team. Each coach monitors individual training for the players and quarterly reports are issued to players and parents. The cost is £50 or £150 depending on the level of performance.
School of Excellence
This is an unique programme run at the school. Players from all age groups are selected based upon current playing performance and their anticipated performance. Once the players are identified, the opportunity is offered to the player and the parents to work within a structured coaching programme that is tailored to the individual. At present players from Years 8 to 11 receive coaching twice a week. Performance analyses are carried out, reports are written and feedback is given to players and parents. The programme is run by James Kellock, Senior Lead Coach who is employed through Team Bath, giving us access to all the University based facilities. The university provides free of charge the use of pitches and other specialised resources. Such is the success of this programme that players from outside the school are now looking to ‘come on board’ and work under James Kellock. The cost for this programme will vary depending on the amount of time each individual can commit during the week and how many months they are able to play.
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Gray & Associates is the major sponsor of the School of Excellence. Their generous sponsorship enables the students to train to the highest standards using top quality equipment.
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Team Bath Buccaneers Hockey Club
The school has a long-standing relationship with Team Bath Buccaneers Hockey Club. This was enhanced in 2006 by the three way partnership agreement linking Bath Buccaneers, Beechen Cliff School and the Team Bath coaching programme. All of the coaches are players at the club, with many players being Old Boys of Beechen Cliff School, which provides a warm and friendly atmosphere for our players. The Team Bath Buccaneers Junior Academy membership fee is discounted for Beechen Cliff pupils, and as such the school plays in the club’s colours for matches.
At present we have many boys who represent the club at different levels. Some will, and do, go on to play at the highest level in the sport in England.
