JOINING the Academy

Am I eligible?

All members of the academy programme must be enrolled as a student at Oaklands College. Students must be 16 or 17 years old on 1st September of the year of entry.

Places may be offered on the programme subject to successful application and trial.

Students who wish to join the Academy need to be registered on a course with Oaklands College for the academic year starting September.

In order to be eligible for the Oaklands Wolves Hockey Academy, it is desirable that they have a strong level of previous hockey experience and it is prefered that they have some experience at County Level.

Am I suitable?

Students applying for the academy programme are expected to have a real dedication towards improving as hockey players, students and as people.

A deep-rooted passion for the sport is the starting point for any successful academy player, accompanied by a willingness to work hard on all aspects of their game.

Students on the programme are expected to be self-motivated, and will be guided to become independent and self-organised in all aspects of their life.

The programme constitutes a significant time commitment on top of your academic studies. Learning to balance all aspects of the academy programme and day to day college life are key to success.