BYAS ACADEMY HOCKEY
Byas Academy Hockey Camps offer quality, fun and inclusive coaching for players aged 7–17, from complete beginners to experienced club players.
Based at Pocklington School (& Scarborough College) on high-quality astro-turf pitches, our camps focus on skill development, confidence, teamwork and enjoyment - all delivered by experienced coaches in a supportive environment.
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Ages 7–17
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Ability-based groups (not age-based)
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Coach to player ratio 1:8
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Beginners welcome
Meet Our Hockey Coaches
Tap on the coaches photos to find out more info
David Byas
Founder of Byas Academy, former Junior International and County hockey player, Level 2 coach, and Director of Sport at Pocklington School.
Ben Byas
Lead Hockey Coach at Byas Academy, Wakefield Men’s 1st Team player and 1st Team Coach at Pocklington School, with a background in high-performance university and school hockey.
Katie Birch
Scotland Women's Senior International.
Wimbledon HC 1st XI Player.
Scotland Women's Senior International.
Bowden HC 1st XI Player
Becca Birch
Ben Rhyming Mens 1st XI Player.
Former Ben Rhyming Women's 1st XI Head Coach.
Matt Birch
Experienced hockey coach and former national league player with a strong background in youth development and club coaching.
Martin Sutherland
Wakefield HC Men's 1's.
Director of Coaching at
Wakefield Hockey Club and Head of Hockey at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School/Wakefield Girls High School.
Matt Anderson
Camp Options
We generally offer two types of hockey camps throughout the year:
4-Day Summer Residential Camps
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Residential and non-residential options
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Full summer camp experience
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Ages 7-17
Hockey Performance Summer Camp
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Ages 14+
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Residential and non-residential options
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4-Day camp
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Designed for experienced players
All Byas Academy hockey camps are based on ability rather than age, creating a positive and challenging environment for every player.
👉 Dates, availability and prices are listed on the Bookings page.
2-DAY CAMPS
Our 2-day camps are hugely popular and ideal for both beginners and experienced players.
Players are grouped by ability rather than age, ensuring everyone is challenged and supported at the right level.
Key details:
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Time: 10am–4pm
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Ages: 7–17
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Coach to player ratio: 1:8
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Packed lunch and drink required
What’s included:
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Skill rotations & core technique work
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Speed testing
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Video analysis
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Match play and game scenarios
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Individual prizes for attitude, teamwork & development
4-DAY SUMMER CAMPS
Our 4-day summer residential camps combine high-quality hockey coaching with the full summer camp experience, all within safe and friendly surroundings.
Options available:
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Residential:
Arrival 12pm Day 1 → Departure 4pm Day 4
Boarding accommodation with all food provided -
Non-residential:
Day attendance with evening activities included
Flexible departure times available
Camp highlights:
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Goal scoring & attacking play
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Core & advanced skill development
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Tactical awareness
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Defending skills
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Conditioned games
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Evening entertainment programme
A full kit list is provided on booking (gum shield essential).
4-DAY SUMMER PERFORMANCE CAMP
Hockey Performance Camp
The BYAS Academy Hockey Performance Camp at Scarborough College is designed for players aged 14+ who are ready to be challenged and want to take the next step in their development.
This camp offers a high-intensity, performance-focused environment, with coaching aimed at refining technical skills, improving tactical understanding, and building confident decision-making under pressure. Players train in small groups, allowing sessions to be tailored by age, ability, and playing position.
With a 1:7 coach-to-player ratio, every participant receives individual feedback and clear guidance on how to progress. Sessions combine technical drills, conditioned games, and competitive match play to ensure skills transfer effectively into game situations.
The programme focuses on:
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Technical execution under pressure
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Tactical awareness and game intelligence
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Positional understanding
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Performance mindset and confidence
Delivered in a supportive but challenging academy setting, the Hockey Performance Camp is ideal for motivated junior players who want to push themselves, learn more about their game, and train in a professional environment.
