HV launches Get JSC Ready program

Get JSC ready is a great opportunity for U13 and U15 athletes that would like to develop their hockey skills and confidence in preparation for Grassports Junior State Championships zone trials.   

This is a 4-week program open to any athlete (2022 Hockey Vic athletes excluded) and combines individual skills development in small groups, modified games, match play and penalty corners practice within a range of 4 two-hour sessions. This program will provide athletes with the opportunity to improve their skills and techniques under qualified and experience coaches, allowing them to get a better preparation for their Grassports JSC trials.  

Get JSC Ready is not part of any selection process, sessions will be focused on athlete development. The main objective is to raise players as individuals, providing opportunities that enable them to develop their talent and skills so that they can play at their best. 

During the program we will cover individual skills, game awareness and set plays, valuable tools for athletes to bring into play not only at their JSC zone trials but also at their club training and winter competition.

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2022 Get JSC Ready Information 

Times, age group and venue information 

Age Groups 

Registrations are open and limited to 50 athletes per age group per gender (44 field players and 6 goalkeepers). 

U13 boys – born 2011, 2010 & 2009  

U13 girls – born 2011, 2010 & 2009  

U15 boys – born 2008 & 2007 non-Hockey Vic Rep players 

U15 girls - born 2008 & 2007 non-Hockey Vic Rep players 

Dates and venue 

Venue: State Hockey Centre, Parkville 

Dates: 

Friday 4th of March 

• 1st timeslot: 5:00pm – 7:00pm – U13 boys and girls 

• 2nd timeslot: 7:00pm – 9:00pm – U15 boys and girls 

Friday 11th of March  

• 1st timeslot: 5:00pm – 7:00pm – U15 boys and girls 

• 2nd timeslot: 7:00pm – 9:00pm – U13 boys and girls 

Friday 18th March 

• 1st timeslot: 5:00pm – 7:00pm – U13 boys and girls 

• 2nd timeslot: 7:00pm – 9:00pm – U15 boys and girls 

Friday 25th March 

• 1st timeslot: 5:00pm – 7:00pm – U15 boys and girls 

• 2nd timeslot: 7:00pm – 9:00pm – U13 boys and girls 

 Fees 

The fee to participate in the Get JSC Ready program is $160. This must be paid by credit card when completing this registration.  

Nominations 

All zones are welcome to participate in this pilot program. Regional zone athletes are welcome to attend.  

There is a waiting list available once we reach maximum capacity. To access the waiting list please register using ‘waiting list age group ticket. Once registered, please note that Hockey Victoria will contact you when spaces become available to join the program  

Training Schedule  

Each station focuses on different skills applicable to a hockey game. After warming up, players rotate through the stations. This allows for coaches to give better feedback to players while keeping everyone moving and practicing. 

- A focus on basic skills development (passing, receiving, ball carrying)  

- PCA and PCD 

- Shoot Outs 

- Game Development (decision making, awareness, positioning) 

- GK specific training - will get the opportunity to receive specialist training as well as participating in some of the drills and match play with the Field Players. 

High Performance coaches will be supervising the sessions delivered by qualified and experience coaches. Assistant coaches will be participating in the program as part of their ongoing coaching development.  

Feedback 

Athletes can expect feedback from coaches throughout the program, however there will be no formal written feedback at the conclusion of the program.  

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