Topflight Hockey
We are proud to introduce fantastic new Hockey Train & Play programmes to Irish schools. We have organised special clinics in Hockey’s ‘top two’, Holland & Argentina where each coach works with the players to help nurture youngsters’ talents and further advance skills such as balance, speed and attitude. Regular matches will be pre-arranged against local sides of similar age and standard. If in Argentina, you may also consider participating in Uruguay’s top youth hockey tournament which takes place each October.
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HOCKEY IN ARGENTINA
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HOCKEY IN HOLLAND
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Hockey was introduced in Argentina by English immigrants at the beginning of the 20th century, and the first women's teams were officially formed in 1909. In 1997, Sergio Vigil, a former player for the men's national team, was appointed coach. Under his leadership, Las Leonas achieved their first World Hockey Cup title, their first Olympic medals, their first Champions Trophy medals, and many other achievements.
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Haarlem, 15mins from Amsterdam is the capital of the Provence of North Holland. The City is located on the river Spaarne, about 20km west of Amsterdam and near the coastal Dunes. It has been the historical centre of the tulip bulb growing district for centuries and bears the nickname (flower City) for this reason. The City is totally surrounded by a city wall and defensive moat. Beer brewing has remained a very important industry for Haarlem. |
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HOCKEY IN READING
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HOCKEY IN CHELTENHAM/GLOUCESTER
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 After a makeover lasting more thatn two decades, Barcelona has transformed itself into one of the most dynamic and stylish cities in the world. It is always on the biting edge of architecture, food, fashion, style, music and fun. Fantasitc buildings, especially the work of the eccentric genius Gaudi, and the endless art with significant collections by Picasso and Miro, ensure a most memorable, cultural trip to this wonderful city.
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Reading Hockey & Cricket Club is situated 45 mins from heathrow airport. It is a large, successful and friendly hockey club based in Berkshire. They have 22 senior and veteran sides offering elite, develpment and social hockey to all ages, and a thriving Colts section providing coaching and matches for children aged 4-18. Reading are the current Men's National Cup champions while their Ladies norrowly lost 2-1 in their final. Whatever your age, whatever your ability, whatever your ambition you can hone your skills with Reading Hockey Club. |
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 The Cheltenham / Gloucester area is well served with hockey clubs. Among those which are available to Topflight Sports for Schoolsclients are: The University of Gloucester; Balcarris Sports Centre (Cheltenham) and Oxstalls Tennis Centre (Gloucester)
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