It has been wonderful to see everyone back on the pitch again these last few weeks. We are due to conclude junior training on Sunday June 6th, with some of the older groups then participating Blitzes or matches, as permitted after June 7th. Your coach will notify you of this where relevant.

On behalf of all our junior coaches I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank everyone for their support and for working with us on Covid-19 requirements during this stop-start season that we had.

As we wrap this season and start to prepare for the new season in September I appeal to parents to consider getting involved with either coaching or administration of our junior section. As you know our hockey club is run by volunteers without whose support we would not survive. It is a very rewarding experience and I can assure you that you will get more out of it than you can ever imagine!

We are currently looking for a few parents to help with some admin and communication roles with junior hockey. No hockey expertise is required for these roles! In addition, if you would like to get involved with coaching on the pitch we would love to hear from you, particularly for the younger age groups :). 'Fundamentals' Coaching courses are run regularly by Hockey Ireland which is a great starting point for new coaches.

If you think you may be able to help in some way and/or would like further information you can send me a message on ClubZap or email the junior section on north.kildare.hockey.club@gmail.com .

many thanks

Fionnuala O Malley

Junior Coordinator NKHC