Register for 2024/25

New Members

Sign up to our player platform on TEAMO

*Register on our player platform on TEAMO via the link below (or using the link on the home screen) – please read the following instructions/information before using the link.

• I am already on SWHC TEAMO. If you are already on SWHC TEAMO (you are an existing SWHC player or coach, or already have a young person with the club), and would like to register a child(ren), DO NOT use the link. Family members are added from within your profile in the TEAMO App.
• I am already on TEAMO but with a different sports club. If you already have a TEAMO account with a different club, register using the SWHC link, BUT, make sure you use the same contact details (mobile number and email) that you used previously. Once registration is complete, you will be able to toggle between clubs in your profile in the TEAMO App.
• Registering an U6-U14 player. If you are a parent/guardian registering an U6 - U14 Age Group player, please do not enter a mobile telephone number or email address for your child on the first registration screen. Please leave those fields blank – communication in these age groups is with parents/guardians only.

You will be asked to choose a 'Club Section/Team'

• Adults - please select all sections of interest, so we can add you to the correct teams and put you in touch with the right people. For example 'Senior 2022/23 - New Registration' and 'Umpires' if you will be playing senior league hockey but would also like to umpire for the club.
• U18s - please select ‘Youth 2022/23 – new registration’ (apologies, it is right at the bottom of the list!)

Once you have submitted your details, CCHC will be in touch to confirm whether your registration has been accepted - our admins are all volunteers, but we will try and get back to you within 24 hours..

*For our youth section, some of our age groups are very popular, and have a waiting list, so we may not be able to confirm a place immediately.

Once membership is approved, please go to your 'Payment' area in your profile (top left ):

1. Under 'Membership Options' select the 'Club Membership' of the person you are registering - there will be more than one if you are a player with children at the club, or a parent/guardian with more than one child.
2. You will see a list (alphabetical) of the membership types available to that person.
3. Select the membership you want, and then choose either full membership or a concession rate if applicable
4. 'Buy'.
5. If payment is successful, Teamo will confirm (big tick!), and your paid membership invoice will be available in the 'History' tab.

Subs must be paid before you can participate in league matches for the club. This is to ensure compliance with league rules and also that the club’s insurance is valid.

Additional information on how to pay, either through Teamo or via BACS, can be found here.

Playing Membership Options - 

• Playing membership for Adults (£200.00), Concessions (£80) and Juniors (£100) Under 8s (£80)
• Goal Keepers with their own kit (£25)
• More than one Juniors in same family (£100 for first child and £80 for each subsequent child) - discounts also apply to children of committee members and coaches
• There is provision for anyone who cannot afford subscription fees and these are dealt with on a case by case basis - please contact the membership secretary or anyone on the committee

Saffron Walden Hockey Club offers bespoke financial assistance to any members that are unable to pay some / all fees. We repeatedly state that we do not want anyone to not play because they cannot afford it and all are encouraged to talk to the Treasurer (treasurer@saffronwaldenhockey.co.uk) who will agree an arrangement that suits both parties.

Fees for the 2024/25 season (as approved at the June 2024 AGM) are:

·     Adult membership fees (2024/25) - £200 per season and £10 match fee

·     Adult goalkeeper with own kit (2024/25) - £25 per season and £10 match fee

·     Match fees are discounted for students / unemployed / juniors by 50% to £5

·     Junior membership fees (2024/25) – U10 to U18 - are £100 for a first child and £80 for all other siblings

·     U8s, who train for shorter periods, all pay £80 per season

·     Junior Coaches’ children (EH qualified and key managers) pay 50% of standard fees

Types of agreement that have been reached previously:

·     Discount of some / all fees

·     Extended instalment schedule

·     Club bank details are given to a member who wishes to pay something when they can

The details of these arrangements remain strictly confidential and the record on our membership system will be marked as paid.Temporary Membership Options - 

• Juniors are offered temporary membership to allow them to try out training before committing
• Juniors and Adults are offered temporary membership (no voting rights) for events such as Additional Junior Training, Back to Hockey and Summer Hockey, if they are not already members of the club and temporary subscription costs are set by the committee nearer the time

Social members can join without paying a fee and apart from playing, can be involved in all other aspects of the club

Information for Members (and prospective members)

This page details information for members, including policies, procedures, governance and organisation of the club and the ways in which members may participate and volunteer. Additional details may be held elsewhere on this website, and relevant links will be included. This page will be maintained and is publicly available.

Leadership and Development

Constitution - SWHC Constitution

Committee Governance - SWHC Committee Governance

Updated AGM Invite - link being created

Latest AGM Report and AGM Minutes - links being created

Regular Committee Minutes - Details are available on request

Adoption of Policies - It was agreed by the committee on 10th Jan 2022 to continue to adopt England Hockey policies and procedures – specifically England Hockey safeguarding, Equality, Ethics and behaviour policies. 

• Duty of care in Hockey
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

These include – Safeguarding, Mental Wellbeing, Safe Hockey, Insurance, Injury Reporting, Equality Policy, Transgender Guidance.

Further details can be found on the England Hockey website (opens in a new window) - https://www.englandhockey.co.uk/governance

Safety

The Club has appointed a Safety Officer, who can be contacted by emailing safety@saffronwaldenhockey.co.uk and details of the policy are here - SWHC Safety Policy

The Policy covers the following - 

• General Advice and EH Guidelines - https://www.englandhockey.co.uk/governance/duty-of-care-in-hockey/safe-hockey
• Role of the Safety Officer
• Regular Risk Assessments
• Accident Reporting
• Coaching
• First Aid Provision

Link to EH Injury reporting here

Download Session Risk Assessment Form and Accident Form below