{"id":292,"date":"2016-11-18T15:51:11","date_gmt":"2016-11-18T15:51:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flyingducks.ie\/new\/?page_id=292"},"modified":"2026-09-04T17:07:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T17:07:52","slug":"camps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/flyingducks.ie\/new\/camps\/","title":{"rendered":"Join us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<div id=\"sc_title_1000767864\"\r\n\t\tclass=\"sc_title sc_title_default\"><h6 class=\"sc_item_subtitle sc_title_subtitle sc_align_center sc_item_title_style_default\">Flying Ducks Hockey Club<\/h6><h3 class=\"sc_item_title sc_title_title sc_align_center sc_item_title_style_default\">Join our club<\/h3><\/div><!-- \/.sc_title -->[vc_empty_space alter_height=&#8221;medium&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Getting Started<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">All new players begin in the <strong>Learn To Play (LTP)<\/strong> programme, starting from age 4. Coaches decide when players are ready to progress to Development or Competitive teams (Under 11 through Under 18), so no need to worry about placement \u2014 the coaches have it covered.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">What We Play<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Inline Hockey<\/strong> \u2014 The main activity. Junior teams compete in the Inline Hockey Ireland league, with games held in Cork, Portadown, and Bangor. There are also Monday evening pick-up sessions (7\u20138pm) for extra game time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Registration \u2014 Two Steps Required<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Club Registration<\/strong> \u2014 Fill in the online form and download the <a href=\"https:\/\/spond.com\/invite\/YYPOZ\">SPOND app<\/a> (used for schedules, payments, and communications).<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Inline Hockey Ireland Registration<\/strong> \u2014 Required for all players; covers insurance. Register at <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"http:\/\/www.inlinehockeyireland.org\">inlinehockeyireland.org<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Ice Hockey Insurance (optional)<\/strong> \u2014 \u20ac50\/year via <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/iiha.justgo.com\">iiha.justgo.com<\/a>, only needed if your child is invited to ice sessions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Equipment<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The club rents out second-hand starter equipment so new players can try hockey before parents invest. Members are encouraged to bring their own inline skates if possible. Key points:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Helmets must be ice\/inline hockey specific \u2014 no Gaelic or other helmets<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Chest guards and neck guards are <strong>required for ice hockey<\/strong> but not inline<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Coaches are very happy to advise on purchasing the right gear \u2014 always ask before buying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Communication<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The club uses <strong>SPOND<\/strong> for all scheduling, fees, and team updates, plus a <strong>WhatsApp<\/strong> group for general club-wide communication.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Club Rules (highlights)<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Full safety equipment must be worn at all times<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Players should arrive ready to train at least 15 minutes before sessions start<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Zero tolerance for bullying; the club is fully inclusive<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Parents are asked not to coach from the sidelines during training or games<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Only players may enter changing rooms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Volunteering<\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Each family is asked to volunteer when they can \u2014 helping at games, managing teams, photography, fundraising, and more.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>New Member enquiry form<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f1935-o1\" lang=\"en-US\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"1935\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/292#wpcf7-f1935-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<fieldset class=\"hidden-fields-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"1935\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.1.2\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en_US\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f1935-o1\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/fieldset>\n<p><label> Your name<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-name\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" autocomplete=\"name\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"your-name\" \/><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> Your email<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-email\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" autocomplete=\"email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"your-email\" \/><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> Player name<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"member-name\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"400\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"member-name\" \/><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> Contact Phone number<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"contact-phone\"><input size=\"40\" maxlength=\"12\" minlength=\"8\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-tel wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-tel\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"tel\" name=\"contact-phone\" \/><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> Program<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"program\"><select class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-select\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"program\"><option value=\"Junior Learn to Play\">Junior Learn to Play<\/option><option value=\"League Team\">League Team<\/option><option value=\"Senior Learn to Play\">Senior Learn to Play<\/option><\/select><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> Do you have your own equipment or plan to use the equipment rental scheme?<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"rental-equipment\"><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-radio\"><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item first\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"rental-equipment\" value=\"Use my own equipment\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Use my own equipment<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item last\"><label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"rental-equipment\" value=\"Rental scheme\" \/><span class=\"wpcf7-list-item-label\">Rental scheme<\/span><\/label><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> Note (optional)<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"note\"><textarea cols=\"40\" rows=\"10\" maxlength=\"2000\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"note\"><\/textarea><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit has-spinner\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" \/>\n<\/p><div class=\"wpcf7-response-output\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space alter_height=&#8221;medium&#8221; hide_on_mobile=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Getting Started All new players begin in the Learn To Play (LTP) programme, starting from age 4. Coaches decide when players are ready to progress to Development or Competitive teams (Under 11 through Under 18), so no need to worry about placement \u2014 the coaches have it covered. 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