Olton & West Warwickshire HC

We believe that the success of a Junior Section is epitomised by the number of juniors who transition from junior training, into the Badgers side and ultimately into the adult sides. Every adult side at Olton has a player who has completed that journey.

We provide junior training at Olton on Sunday mornings for boys and girls aged 5 to 14, although these ages are not set in stone and we are willing to incorporate anyone who wants a go. Aside from junior training, we enter a number of mixed junior tournaments for U8s, U10s and U12s which take place on Sundays throughout the season.
There is also a Badgers side, which plays other local teams on a Saturday. This a mixed side of 10-15 year olds which plays with an adult, who helps to promote team play and positioning to enhance what has been taught on Sunday mornings. As the juniors develop, we enter national competitions for U16 and U18 girls and U18 boys.

Every junior develops at their own pace and the step up to the adult sides is taken when the junior and parents believe that the time is right. There is a close relationship between the coaches on Sundays and the adult captains to ensure that the transition is a smooth one as the junior’s welfare is paramount.

Any queries in relation to juniors can be raised with James Harms or any members of the committee, who are always willing to help.