Spring Camps 2025
Elite training opportunities to elevate your game this spring. Two specialised camps designed for developing talent and advancing performance.
To register for the U18 Skills Warrant of Fitness camp, please follow these steps:
- Sign up for an account:
- If you're 18+: Create a "Senior Player" account
- If you're under 18: Your parent/guardian needs to create a "Parent" account
- During checkout: Add the "Spring Camp" add-on option
- Complete payment: Full $300 payment required to secure your spot
Remember: Only 66 spots available (60 field players + 6 goalkeepers). Registration closes September 19 or when full.
18-25's Skills WoF - Expression of Interest
Your Skills Warrant of Fitness
Detailed assessment and tuning by top-level coaches. Fix the fundamentals and boost your skills.
U18 Skills WoF
Get your hockey skills professionally assessed and tuned up before the off-season, so you can start pre-season with a clear plan. Our top-level coaches will identify bad habits to sideline and give you good habits to take forward.
Program Focus:
- 2 x 2-hour intensive skills sessions daily
- Professional skills assessment and analysis
- Bad habits identification and correction
- Good habits implementation and practice
- Clear plan for your off-season and pre-season
- Final day gameplay to apply improvements
🎯 Limited to 60 field players + 6 goalkeepers
Registration closes September 19 or when spots are taken
18-25's Skills WoF
Elite-level skills assessment and development for players targeting Premier Hockey League and Junior Hockey League opportunities. Designed by Shea McAleese and Joe Hanks specifically for advanced athletes aged 18-25.
Program Focus:
- 2 x 2-hour elite skills sessions daily
- Advanced technical assessment by top-level coaches
- Elite-level habit correction and development
- Elite-level technical fundamentals
- Performance pathway guidance
- Competitive gameplay application
📝 Expression of Interest Only
Details and registration link sent early September
Camp Details
Eligibility & Registration
U18 Camp:
- At least 15 years old on 1 January 2025
- Eligible for U18 Representative teams in 2025
- Register via Senior Player (18+) or Parent account
- Add "Spring Camp" at checkout
18-25's Camp:
- Currently aged 18-25
- Targeting PHL/JHL opportunities
- Complete expression of interest form
- Details sent early September
Daily Schedule
Day 1: Registration at 8:30am
Daily Sessions:
- Session 1: 9:00am - 11:00am
- Session 2: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Arrive minimum 15 minutes before each session
- 4 hours intensive skills training daily
- Final day includes gameplay application
What's Included
- Professional skills assessment
- Bad habits identification & correction
- Good habits implementation
- Personalised plan for off-season and pre-season
- All coaching and facilities
- Access to club rooms & changing facilities
Pure skills focus - no classroom sessions, tactics, or S&C
Location & Facilities
Venue: Hawke's Bay Hockey
Address: Park Island, Taradale
- Professional turf facilities
- On-site parking available
- Club rooms and changing facilities
- All training conducted on turf
Investment in Your Development
Professional skills assessment and development at accessible pricing
U18 Skills Warrant of Fitness
3-day intensive skills development program
Registration Details:
• Full payment due with registration
• Register: Senior Player or Parent account
• Add "Spring Camp" option at checkout
• Registration closes September 19 or when full
• Limited to 66 spots total
18-25's Skills Development
Elite pathway skills program
Registration Process:
• Complete expression of interest form
• Details sent early September 2025
• Limited availability
• Designed by Shea McAleese & Joe Hanks
• Top-level coaching team
Frequently Asked Questions
The U18 camp is for players who were eligible for U18 representative teams in 2025 and are at least 15 on January 1, 2025. The 18-25's camp is for players aged 18-25 targeting premier and junior hockey league opportunities.
Just like a car WoF, our coaches will professionally assess your current skills, identify what's working well, spot bad habits that need fixing, and give you good habits to take forward with a clear training focus for the season ahead.
We have limited spots: 60 field players and 6 goalkeepers (66 total). Registration closes September 19 or when spots are taken - whichever comes first.
Bring your hockey sticks, protective equipment, training clothes, and water bottle. All training will be on turf. Club rooms and changing facilities are available on-site.
Yes, refunds are available if you cannot attend due to unforeseen circumstances. Please contact us as soon as possible if this situation arises.
For detailed questions about the camps, eligibility, or registration process:
Or phone Butch on 02102244212
Get Your Skills Warrant of Fitness
Don't waste your off-season on bad habits. Get professionally assessed so you can start pre-season with a clear plan.
Register for U18 Camp - $300U18 Registration: Senior Player or Parent account + Spring Camp add-on
Questions? Contact admin@insidehockey.co.nz or 02102244212