Outfield players:

• Gumshield

• Shinpads

GKs:

• Full goalkeeper kit

All players:

• Astroturf shoes or suitable trainers (no studded footwear)

• Lunch and snacks for the day

• Water bottle

• Appropriate clothing for the weather

• (If weather is sunny / hot) Suncream, a hat and a towel

• (If weather is raining / cold) Waterproofs and layers

We would NEVER advise playing hockey without gumshields and shinpads, at any age. If your player does not have these, you will need to email a consent in writing for them to participate and recognise the risks of doing so

We are unable to lend out equipment

There is no 'typical' day, but we do have a guideline format, as follows:

Registration - players sign in and assigned groups

Camp opening - players introduced to EVO, the camp and the coaches

Morning training - 2 1/2 hrs technical training & gameplay

Lunch (players bring own)

Afternoon training - 2 1/2 hrs technical training & gameplay

Camp closing - players debrief/prizes

Across a camp, players should experience some/all of: skills and drills, assault courses, penalty shootouts, Q&As and coaches skill challenges. And, of course, matches - where you can put what you learned into practice!

No! Within each camp, every day has different coaching themes we work on with the players.

Players can attend all days, a single day, or any combination of days.

Yes! When you book your place online, you can tell us your level in the registration form.

Yes! Our camps focus on individual skill development, so, while you will be working within a group, there is huge scope to develop and be challenged in the course of our camps.

If you are a more experienced player looking to push further with a dedicated program, including mentoring, strength & conditioning, technical and tactical development, consider applying for our Emerging Talent Program.

We consider both player age and playing level / experience.

We keep players under review at camps and can move them into different groups, if our coaches consider that would be best for the player’s development. Our coaches views on this are final.

Sometimes it is the right call to move a talented player up a level, to challenge them to deal with faster / stronger / bigger / more experienced players.

Sometimes it is better to keep them within their age group, in order that they can 'stretch their wings' and continue to develop their talent. It is often a fine balance, but one our coaches are well placed to make.

Although we cannot offer refunds, we can sometimes offer you a credit for a future date. No-shows cannot be credited after the event. See our Cancellations & Returns policy for more information.

This is the UK and we are made of strong stuff! We play on all-weather pitches, so expect the camp to run, rain or shine! Please ensure your children have sufficient clothing for the vagaries of the British weather!

Fear not, however. If the weather gets too bad, most of our venues have some indoor space that we can use for cover if needed.

The only thing that can scupper us is if the pitches are unplayable, because they are frozen. Therefore, for camps in December and February, we operate an Adverse Weather policy, which sets out what will happen in the event of bad conditions, when any decisions will be made, how they will be communicated to you and what will happen to any bookings.

No. Please provide a packed lunch and drinks / refreshment for the day. Our camps will always have access to water taps on-site, for players to re-fill water bottles.