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*Midlands PC - Covid Guidance - Update 25 Mar*
Update - 25 Mar 2021 - The Government have announced today that sports activities are possible from 29 March. We have received specific guidance from England Hockey about how this will affect Midlands Performance Centres hockey activities and we are pleased to announce that our intended restart date is 18 Apr.
More details will be sent out to players in due course once we have had a chance to review all the guidance.
Please take a look at the England Hockey webpage here for any updated information and also the EH Covid section here for current covid guidance relating to hockey activities.
Midlands Performance Centres have adopted all the England Hockey practices and procedures to secure a safe return to Performance Centre hockey. This page gives all our Midlands PC players and parents all the information they should need to comply with our new procedures.
Midlands PC Covid Officer
Julie Airey
admin@midlandsperformancecentres.co.uk
07894 205131
Risk Assessment
Midlands PC have completed a risk assessment for our Midlands Performance Centre hockey activities. It is vital that all players and parents read the full document prior to attending PC sessions. The document can be viewed here.
Player Participation Agreement
All players and staff participating in any PC activities must complete the England Hockey Player Participation Agreement before before allowed on the pitch. This form MUST be completed at least 24 hours before the first session but more time should be given to allow the necessary internal checks to be made.
Each player will be assigned a training squad to sign up to and instructed to complete the form by a set date prior to the first PC training session.
Click here to access the England Hockey Player Participation form.
England Hockey Guidance Documents
The following summary documents are available on the England Hockey website but for ease they have been uploaded here for our PC members. The full documents and further guidance are available at England Hockey - please click here.
England Hockey Player Pathway Guidelines - please see the summary document here.
Covid Officer Guidelines - please see the summary document here.
England Hockey Guidance - Getting back on the pitch Step 4 - 5 March 2021 - please see the summary document here.
England Hockey Advice for Coaches - please see the summary document here.
England Hockey Advice for Participants - please see the summary document here.
England Hockey Advice for Facility Operators - please see the summary document here.
England Hockey Advice for Umpires - please see the summary document here.
England Hockey's selection guidance for Performance Centres states that Performance Centre players should be able to demonstrate that they are well developed in the following competences:-
Fast - Demonstrate the necessary speed of body, mind and/or stick to compete in a fast, dynamic game
Physically, Mentally and Emotionally Durable - Regularly perform over time in training and competition when needed without injury
Physically Literate - Demonstrate the fundamental physical movement skills to be able to perform increasingly complex hockey specific skills
Intelligent Trainers - Effectively adapt, manage and optimise physical preparation and recovery to meet specific performance needs when away from the training environment
Self-Managers - Demonstrate resourcefulness in managing time and tasks and in balancing hockey life and home life
Motivated and Driven - Be clear on what they want to do, how to do it, and is prepared to do what it takes
Able to Cope with Pressure -Demonstrate a range of mental qualities and techniques consistent with elite performance at the required moment
Self-Aware Learners - Demonstrate good self-awareness, realistically reflect on own performance, engage in purposeful practise, and access appropriate support from others to master skills in increasingly challenging training and competition situations
Able to Work with Others
Ability in these competences will suggest that players will gain benefit from the Performance Centre environment and experience an appropriate level of stretch without excessive struggle. The competences apply to both outfield players and goalkeepers.
Ability in these qualities does not mean a player is automatically selected for a Performance Centre.
All PC players must wear the full official playing kit to all PC activities. The kit list can be found here.
Compulsory kit is as follows:
Girls Outfield
- official numbered blue Adidas playing shirt
- official numbered white Adidas playing shirt
- official blue Adidas skort
- official blue and white Adidas socks
Boys Outfield
- official numbered blue Adidas playing shirt
- official numbered white Adidas playing shirt
- official blue Adidas shorts
- official blue and white Adidas socks
Goalkeepers
- official numbered light blue GK smock
Extra (non-compulsory) kit
Coats (ideally waterproof), tracksuit bottoms, sweatshirts, leggings, goalkeeper over-shorts and goalkeeper socks must be either official Adidas PC kit or dark in colour, and plain with no school, club or county branding.
All additional official PC kit can be purchased from the online shop. For other non-PC items please ensure they have no branding as players will be asked to remove them.
Lost Property - Please remember to clearly name all your PC clothing and other items you bring to PC sessions. We will collect items after every session and if these are named we will endeavour to return items. If items are unnamed we will keep hold of them for 6 weeks and then dispose of them.
Jewellery Update - There is no need to wear jewellery to any PC sessions, it could easily get lost and if worn may cause injury to yourself or other players, especially if it catches on clothing or equipment. We also cannot guarantee that items will be safe if stored in kit bags. Please leave all jewellery at home.
2020-21 Dates
Performance Centre Dates for 2020 - 21 have been finalised as per the England Hockey Centralised Calendar. However, dates may change at short notice following current government guidance and are therefore intended as a guide.
All PC dates are listed in the 'Training and Match Dates' section below.
Training & Match Dates
2020-21 Season
Please note that these dates may change at short notice.
Sunday 13 September 2020 – Trent College - U15 Boys Only
East Mids U15 Boys - 10am - 12pm (register at 9.45am prompt)
South Mids U15 Boys - 1pm - 3pm (register at 12.45pm prompt)
West Mids U15 Boys - 4pm - 6pm (register at 3.45pm prompt)
Sunday 20 September 2020 – Trent College - U15 Boys Only
East Mids U15 Boys - 10am - 12pm (register at 9.45am prompt)
South Mids U15 Boys - 1pm - 3pm (register at 12.45pm prompt)
West Mids U15 Boys - 4pm - 6pm (register at 3.45pm prompt)
Monday 5 October 2020 – Training Evening - U17 Boys Only - 7 - 9pm - (register at 6.45pm prompt)
East Mids U17 Boys - Trent College
South Mids U17 Boys - Southall Hockey Pitch, off Eastern Road (King Edwards School) Birmingham B29 7JX
West Mids U17 Boys - Lilleshall
Monday 19 October 2020 – Training Evening - U17 Boys Only - 7 - 9pm - (register at 6.45pm prompt)
East Mids U17 Boys - Trent College
South Mids U17 Boys - Southall Hockey Pitch, off Eastern Road (King Edwards School) Birmingham B29 7JX
West Mids U17 Boys - Lilleshall
Monday 9 November 2020 – Training Evening - U15 and U17 Boys - cancelled
Monday 16 November 2020 – Training Evening - U15 and U17 Boys - cancelled
Sunday 3 January 2021 – Training Day - cancelled
Monday 18 January 2021 – Training Evening - cancelled
Monday 1 February 2021 – Training Evening - cancelled
Monday 22 February 2021 – Training Evening - cancelled
Monday 15 March 2021 – Training Evening - cancelled
All future dates are subject to covid restrictions and may be cancelled at short notice.
Sunday 18 April 2021 – Training Day - Registration 2.00pm prompt. Depart 6.00pm.
East Midlands U15 and U17 Boys - Pitch 5 (second on left as you enter the site) Nottingham Hockey Centre, Highfields Park, University Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 2PS
South Midlands U15 and U17 Boys - Pitch 6 (first on left as you enter the site) Nottingham Hockey Centre, Highfields Park, University Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 2PS
West Midlands U15 and U17 Boys - Abbotsholme School, Rocester, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5BS
Sunday 2 May 2021 – Training Day - venue and times to be confirmed.
*New Date* Sunday 30 May 2021 – Training Day - venue and times to be confirmed.
Sunday 20 June 2021 – Training/Competition Day - venue and times to be confirmed.
Sunday 4 July 2021 – Training Day - venue and times to be confirmed.
Sunday 11 July 2021 – Training/Competition Day - venue and times to be confirmed.
Sunday 22 August 2021 – Future's Cup Training - invite only - venue and times to be confirmed.
2020-21 Season
Please note that these dates may change at short notice.
Sunday 28 February 2021 – Training Competition Day - cancelled.
25 - 28 August 2021 - Futures Cup - invite only - venue and times to be confirmed.
2020-21 Season
Please note that these dates may change at short notice.
Sunday 13 September 2020 – Abbotsholme School - U15 Girls Only
West Mids U15 Girls - 10am - 12pm (register at 9.45am prompt)
South Mids U15 Girls - 1pm - 3pm (register at 12.45pm prompt)
East Mids U15 Girls - 4pm - 6pm (register at 3.45pm prompt)
Sunday 20 September 2020 – Abbotsholme School - U15 Girls Only
West Mids U15 Girls - 10am - 12pm (register at 9.45am prompt)
South Mids U15 Girls - 1pm - 3pm (register at 12.45pm prompt)
East Mids U15 Girls - 4pm - 6pm (register at 3.45pm prompt)
Monday 28 September 2020 – Training Evening - U17 Girls Only - 7 - 9pm - (register at 6.45pm prompt)
East Mids U17 Girls - Trent College
South Mids U17 Girls - Southall Hockey Pitch, off Eastern Road (King Edwards School) Birmingham B29 7JX
West Mids U17 Girls - Lilleshall
Monday 12 October 2020 – Training Evening - U17 Girls Only - 7 - 9pm - (register at 6.45pm prompt)
East Mids U17 Girls - Trent College
South Mids U17 Girls - Southall Hockey Pitch, off Eastern Road (King Edwards School) Birmingham B29 7JX
West Mids U17 Girls - Lilleshall
Monday 2 November 2020 – Training Evening - U15 & U17 Girls Only - 7 - 9pm - (register at 6.45pm prompt)
East Mids U15 & U17 Girls - Trent College
South Mids U15 & U17 Girls - Southall Hockey Pitch, off Eastern Road (King Edwards School) Birmingham B29 7JX
West Mids U15 & U17 Girls - Lilleshall
Monday 23 November 2020 – Training Evening - U15 & U17 Girls Only - cancelled
Sunday 3 January 2021 – Training Day - cancelled
Monday 25 January 2021 – Training Evening - cancelled
Monday 8 February 2021 – Training Evening - cancelled
Monday 8 March 2021 – Training Evening - cancelled
Monday 15 March 2021 – Training Evening - cancelled
Monday 22 March 2021 – Training Evening - cancelled
All future dates are subject to covid restrictions and may be cancelled at short notice.
Sunday 18 April 2021 – Training Day - Registration 9.45am prompt. Depart 1.45pm.
East Midlands U15 and U17 Girls - Pitch 5 (second on left as you enter the site) Nottingham Hockey Centre, Highfields Park, University Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 2PS
South Midlands U15 and U17 Girls - Pitch 6 (first on left as you enter the site) Nottingham Hockey Centre, Highfields Park, University Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 2PS
West Midlands U15 and U17 Girls - Abbotsholme School, Rocester, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5BS
Sunday 2 May 2021 – Training Day - venue and times to be confirmed.
*New Date* Sunday 30 May 2021 – Training Day - venue and times to be confirmed.
Sunday 20 June 2021 – Training/Competition Day - venue and times to be confirmed.
Sunday 4 July 2021 – Training Day - venue and times to be confirmed.
Sunday 11 July 2021 – Training/Competition Day - venue and times to be confirmed.
Sunday 22 August 2021 – Future's Cup Training - invite only - venue and times to be confirmed.
2020-21 Season
Please note that these dates may change at short notice.
Sunday 28 February 2021 – Training Competition Day - cancelled.
25 - 28 August 2021 - Futures Cup - invite only - venue and times to be confirmed.
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If you need to contact our Welfare Officer Julie Fenwick, please do so using the details below in confidence.
If you have a general query about Midlands PC please go to the 'Contact Us' section.
Email: welfareofficer@midlandsperformancecentres.co.uk
Phone: 07740 610079
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