These clinics are led by our head coach - Lindsey Wright, FIH Elite Coach and Double Olympian 200+ International games assisted by Senior International and Premier League players will challenge your skills and gameplay at the clinics.

The 8-week programme commences on 6 February 2024 for all Junior age groups.   Venue for all sessions - Lemnos (Shenton) Turf, Stubbs Terrace, Shenton Park.  

Tuesday 6 February 2024: 5pm – 6:30pm 
Tuesday 13 February 2024: 5pm – 6:30pm 
Tuesday 20 February 2024: 5pm – 6:30pm 
Tuesday 27 February 2024: 5pm – 6:30pm 
Tuesday 5 March 2024: 5pm – 6:30pm 

Saturday 24 February 2024: 7:30am – 9am 

Why should I join the clinic?

The Academy will continue to develop the core skills required to play your best game regardless of your ability level. The more you train a skill, the better you will understand it and be able to perform it at a game pace.

What will I learn at the clinic?

The Head Coach, Lindsey Wright, will plan each Academy session around enhancing the core technical skills needed to advance your gameplay, as well as small game contests to help & nurture decision-making.

Who can attend the Clinic?

The Academy is for all Suburban Lions Junior Hockey Members who already have a basic understanding of how to play the game of hockey and want to improve on their current ability in an unpressurised environment alongside players of the same capacity. The Academy will also accept registrations from surrounding hockey clubs' junior members who would like to take advantage of the 8-week program.

Minkey players

We welcome year 4 players who have 2+ years minkey hockey experience.  They will need to be able to concentrate for 1.5 hrs.  

What will the Clinic Coaches expect from all attending players?

The Academy Coaches will want you to use the full one and a half hours to listen and give your best effort at all times. The Coaches will encourage & challenge you to discover & persist in improving your overall game at your own pace & ability.

Do I need to attend all 8-weeks?

It is recommended you attend all 8 sessions.  If you are unable to you can participate in intermittent sessions. Please see the registration website for varied payment options.

What do I need to bring?

Water Bottle, mouth guard, shin guards, hockey stick, shoes for artificial turf & a great attitude!

Goalkeepers Training

Either Tuesday or Saturday.  Will be decided once we have a better idea of when members are available. 

Please note the minimum numbers are required for clinics to go ahead.   If we do not get the numbers, we will cancel and refund your registration.

Family Discount

If you have more than 1 family member registering, please get in contact with our secretary Helen at secretary@suburbanlions.org.au for the discount code. 

Refund Policy

Any person/player who registers with SLHC to participate in an Event or Clinic and is unable to attend due to any reason/situation will not be eligible for a refund.