Talent Development
KLHC’s most famous daughter to date: Fiona Crackles – 2020 Olympic Bronze medallist!
At KLHC we have been very successful in promoting our more talented players through the EH Single system at all levels including EH U15 & U17 HiPAC and at U16 Futures Cup.
The single system starts with District training (JDC) at U13-U17 level before Christmas with those selected progressing through Cumbria Academy Centre (JAC) in the New Year. At each age group the Junior Academy centres then select a team to represent them in Competitions against other JACs (equivalent to the old County level), these competitions take place in March/April. Talented players are then selected for Regional training during the Summer months (usually at Durham) and, if selected from these sessions, take part in competition representing their Regional Performance centre (JRPC Tier 1) usually for Durham Pumas. After further selection players from this team can represent the North region (Pennine Pumas) at JRPC Tier 2 level by attending either U15 or U17 HiPAC or playing at U16 or U18 Futures Cup for the Pennine Pumas against the 3 other regions.
Kirkby Lonsdale HC Players in England Hockey Single System (above JAC level)
| Year | EH Single System Level |
Players |
| 2012/13 |
U15 NAGS Train Camp |
Fiona Crackles |
| 2012/13
2011/12
|
U16 NAGS Train Camp U15 NAGS Train Camp |
Rachael Harkness |
|
2012/13 |
Futures Cup |
Sally Scott |
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2012/13 |
|
Amy Cordukes Beth Cordukes Esme Kilshaw |
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2012/13 |
U16 Futures Cup |
Alice Clews-Smith Sasha Cotton Tania Coxon Rosie Dale Rachael Harkness Lauren Challis Ben Scott |
|
2012/13 |
U15 HiPAC |
Lucy Brierley Fiona Crackles |
| 2012/13 |
U17 JRPC Tier 1 |
Kat Lovell Ellie Thompson |
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2012/13 |
U15 JRPC Tier 1 |
Scarlet Dale Laura Hayton |
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2011/12 |
U17 HiPAC |
Sally Scott |
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2011/12 |
U16 Futures Cup |
Amy Cordukes Beth Cordukes |
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2011/12 |
U15 HiPAC |
Alice Clews-Smith Lauren Challis Rosie Dale Rachael Harkness Ben Scott |
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2010/11 |
U15 HiPAC |
Beth Cordukes Esme Kilshaw |
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U18Player Pathway
Cumbria Junior Development Centre (JDC)
A Junior Development Centre (JDC) is a training centre for the U13 to U17 age groups. JDCs are open to any hockey player who has been nominated by a Junior Club or School coach.
What is a Junior Development Centre? A Junior Development Centre (JDC) is a training centre for the U13 to U17 age groups. JDCs are open to any hockey player who has been nominated by a Junior Club or school coach. A JAC is the first step on hockey’s player pathway.
What happens at a JDC? A JDC will provide regular training sessions where players will receive coaching on the core skills of hockey from appropriately qualified coaches. As well as training, there may be competition between local JDCs. The combination of training and competition allows players to develop in a variety of situations and ensures that they are assessed in more than just the competition environment. Following JDC, players may be nominated to attend JAC (see below).
Where and when are the JDCs? Players will attend whichever JDC is closest to where they live (or in the case of boarding pupils, where they attend school). There will be a minimum of 2 JDCs in every county. Information about the location of JDCs is available from clubs, schools, your County Association or England Hockey Regional Office. Cumbria have 2 JDCs – North & South. South Cumbria is based at pitches such as Kirkbie Kendal school and the Lakes School. The training sessions for 2012/2013 take place from September to November and are 4 sessions on weeknights followed by 2 sessions at weekends, combined with the North JDC.Cumbria Junior Academy Centre – for those selected from JDC or previous JRPC. A Junior Academy Centre (JAC) is a training centre for the U13 to U17 age groups. JACs are open to any hockey player who has been nominated by a Junior Development Centre (JDC) coach.
What is a Junior Academy Centre? A Junior Academy Centre (JAC) is a training centre for the U13 to U17 age groups. JACs are open to any hockey player who has been nominated by a Junior Development Centre (JDC) coach. After attending a JDC, a JAC is the next step on hockey’s player pathway. A JDC coach can nominate a player to attend an assessment for a JAC if and when they think it is appropriate for the player’s development.Players who have previously been involved in Junior Regional Performance Centre (JRPC) Tier 2 activity may also attend JACs.
What happens at a JAC? A JAC will provide regular training sessions where players will receive coaching on the core skills of hockey from appropriately qualified coaches. As well as training, there will be competition between local JACs. Initially, the type, level and frequency of localised competition may vary across the country as the Single System is still at the early stages of implementation.The combination of training and competition allows players to develop in a variety of situations and ensures that they are assessed in more than just the competition environment.
Where and when are the JACs? Players will attend whichever JAC is closest to where they live (or in the case of boarding pupils, where they attend school). There will be a minimum of one JAC in every county. Information about the location of JACs is available from clubs, schools, your County Association or England Hockey Regional Office and at www.englandhockey.co.uk/jaclocations. Cumbria JAC commences after Christmas and is usually on weeknights. It involves competitions in March with other JACs leading to selection to attend JRPC.
Junior Regional Performance Centre – for those selected from JAC
A Junior Regional Performance Centre (JRPC) is a training centre for the U13 to U17 age groups. JRPCs are open to any hockey player who has been nominated by a Junior Academy Centre (JAC) coach.
What is a Junior Regional Performance Centre? A Junior Regional Performance Centre (JRPC) is a training centre for the U13 to U17 age groups. JRPCs are open to any hockey player who has been nominated by a Junior Academy Centre (JAC) coach. After attending a JAC, a JRPC is the next step on hockey’s player pathway. A JAC coach can nominate a player to attend an assessment for a JRPC if and when they think it is appropriate for the player’s development.
What happens at a JRPC? A JRPC will provide regular training sessions where players will receive coaching on the core skills of hockey from appropriately qualified coaches. For those selected to JRPC Tier 1, as well as training, there will be competition between local JRPCs. The combination of training and competition allows Tier 1 players to develop in a variety of situations and ensures that they are assessed in more than just the competition environment.
Where and when are the JRPCs? Players will attend whichever JRPC is closest to where they live (or in the case of boarding pupils, where they attend school). There are 12 JRPCs in England, 3 in each of the 4 Regions, North, South, East, West. Information about the location of JRPCs is available from clubs, your County Association or England Hockey Regional Office. In the North JRPCs are located in Durham, Leeds & Manchester. JRPCs offer 6 days of training over the Summer, and for those selected for Tier 1, 2 competition dates in September. Playing in these competitions against other JRPCs can lead to selection for one of the 4 Regional teams. In the North- Pennine Pumas.
If you have any questions about the England hockey Single system player pathway- please contact the Club’s development officer- Jill Dale via [email protected]