Hockey: Millfield Hockey Camps with Susannah Townsend
Susannah Townsend is excited to be releasing new Millfield Hockey Camps during October Half-Term in 2023 and Easter and Summer holidays in 2024!
You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills and improve your game. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, our expert coaches will provide you with individualised instruction and training to help you reach your full potential.
ABOUT SUSANNAH TOWNSEND
Double Olympic medallist, Susannah Townsend, MBE
Susannah Townsend is a former International Hockey Player who recently retired representing Great Britain and England 188 times over her twelve year career.
She is a double Olympic medallist winning Gold at the Rio Olympic Games in 2016 and Bronze in Tokyo in 2021.
Susannah Townsend clapping to the crowd while representing Great Britain
Susannah has been recognized as a driver for the successful growth of women’s sports worldwide and in 2017 was awarded MBE for her contribution to the sport! From working in elite sport, Susannah’s coaching philosophy and values aim to inspire and develop players through innovative and intimate technical pitch sessions, strength & conditioning, nutritional talks and much more.
Susannah Townsend talking to a group of junior hockey players at a Millfield Hockey Camp
During her extensive twelve-year career, having represented Great Britain & England 188 times, Susannah's coaching philosophy and values aim to inspire and develop players through innovative and intimate technical pitch sessions, strength & conditioning, nutritional talks and much more.
Susannah will be supported by Millfield Hockey coaches along with accompanying coaches.
CAMP INFORMATION
The Millfield Hockey Camps with Susannah Townsend are focused on bring the best out of every player attending, whether they are at the top of their game or for new players, the camp tailor for all abilities.
Most meals are served in the dining hall with a range of options to promote a healthy and balanced diet. Our fantastic in-house catering team are experienced in catering for different dietary requirements and lifestyle preferences.
Refreshments will be provided throughout the day, with fruit, snacks and drinks also provided in our modern on-site accommodation in the evenings for campers choosing the residential option.
The residential option includes a programme of evening activities, from team building to down time including a movie night for example.
CAMP STRUCTURE
Millfield Hockey Camps with Susannah Townsend will focus on technical pitch side drills, game scenarios or matches.
Strength & Conditioning and Track sessions will also take place throughout the camp ensuring players are experiencing a diverse range of activities to further their development.
In the residential option, participants can enjoy free time in the boarding houses with evening activities including movie nights and BBQs.
Example day is subject to change
Please note, Monday (start day) and Friday (end day) are half days and have different day structures.
FACILITIES
During the Millfield Hockey Camps, participants will be using the Butleigh Astros.
The Butleigh Astros are all-weather astro pitches with a water-based synthetic turf system, shock-pad technology and LED floodlights. The astros are located next to the Mantell Pavilion which contains eight changing rooms with showers, visitor toilets and an upstairs function room with a kitchen and viewing balcony.
UPCOMING HOCKEY CAMPS
OCTOBER HALF TERM 2023
SENIOR HOCKEY CAMP
Ages: 10-17 years old
Dates: 23rd – 27th October 2023
Residential Option: £645
Non-Residential Option: £380
Non-Residential Option: £380
Campus: Millfield Senior School
(Street Campus)
(Street Campus)
EASTER 2024
SENIOR HOCKEY CAMP
Ages: 10-17 years old
Dates: 8th – 12th April 2024
Residential Option: £645
Non-Residential Option: £380
Campus: Millfield Senior School
(Street Campus)
SUMMER 2024
JUNIOR HOCKEY CAMP
Ages: 5 - 9 years old
Dates: 5th - 7th August 2024
Non-Residential Option: £210
Dates: 5th - 7th August 2024
Non-Residential Option: £210
Campus: Millfield Prep School
(Glastonbury Campus)
(Glastonbury Campus)
SUMMER
SENIOR HOCKEY CAMP
Ages: 10-17 years old
Dates: 12th – 16th August 2024
Residential Option: £645
Non-Residential Option: £380
Campus: Millfield Senior School
(Street Campus)