Devon County run age group teams at under 13, 14, 15 & 17 for both girls and boys. Trials for these teams will be in September of each year. Players should be fully committed to the programme, County Hockey practices and matches should take precedence over any other sport, training and activities such as the Ten Tors.
2026-2027 Cycle
U14 – School years 8 and 9. (May include exceptional year 7 players)
A training group of approximately 24 including 2 GK’s to field a squad of 16 players for county matches. Year 9 and existing players may go directly to trials in Sept, but any others in years 6, 7 or 8 MUST attend a DC (Development Centre).
U15 – School year 10
A training group of approximately 24 including 2 GK’s to field a squad of 16 players for county matches.
U17 – Combined U16 and U17 age group (Year 11 and 12).
A training group of approximately 24 including 2 GK’s to field a squad of 16 players for county matches.
Players who do not progress to Talent Academy either within the year or by the following summer should re-enter the system the following September at AC Assessment level but the next age group up. The only exception is if you become too old for the system and therefore must seek the best student or club representation to be selected for the National Development groups.
County Training 2026-2027 will cost £95 per person.
Competitions dates will have separate match fees as not all players will play in all competition dates. Matches are not guaranteed. Match fees will be £8 for two matches, £5 for one.
All payments should be made via Teamo Application.
