Start Playing Hockey at HC Eindhoven’s Talentencampus


For children aged 5 to 16 – a playful introduction to the sport!

Is your child full of energy, loves to run and play in a team? Then the Talentencampus at HC Eindhoven is a fantastic way to start hockey in a safe and fun environment. Here, children learn the basic skills step by step and discover whether hockey is the sport for them.


🎯 What is the Talentencampus?

The Talentencampus is specially designed for beginning hockey players aged 5 to 16. Under the guidance of an experienced head coach and enthusiastic youth trainers, children learn the main techniques and game rules in a playful way.

  • Training sessions: Every Saturday morning from 09:00 – 10:00
  • LocationField 3 (green field) at our club
  • Head coach: Richard Dingemans
  • Coordinator: Miranda Jansen – talentencampus@hceindhoven.nl


✅ How can my child join?

It’s simple – just follow these 4 steps:


1. Sign up

Fill out the registration form on our website.

  • No registration fee
  • You won’t receive an invoice right away
  • Your child can try 3 sessions for free

2. Download the app

After signing up, you’ll receive login details for the HC Eindhoven app (available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store) from our membership administration.

The app contains the training schedule and the latest updates.


3. First training session

The coordinator will email you the date your child can start.
Good news: 
You can join at any time during the season, there is no waiting list.


4. Make a decision

After 3 training sessions, you decide whether to continue or stop.

⚠️ Note: After the third session, cancellation is only possible before June 1st. After that, you are obligated to pay the full contribution.

💰 What does it cost?

There is no registration fee.
The contribution for the 
2025–2026 season:

Period Amount
Quarter season € 40,-
Half season € 80,-
Three-quarter year € 120,-
Full season € 160,-

PeriodAmountQuarter season€ 40,-Half season€ 80,-Three-quarter year€ 120,-Full season€ 160,-


Also see: www.hceindhoven.nl/contributie


📆 Training Dates 2025–2026

Training sessions take place on the following Saturdays:

Fall 2025

  • August: 30
  • September: 6 - 13 – 20 – 27
  • October: 4 – 25
  • November: 1 – 8 – 15 – 22 – 29

Winter break

Spring 2026

  • March: 7 – 14 – 21 – 28
  • April: 11 – 18 – 25
  • May: 9 – 30
  • June: 6 – 13
Training sessions are always held unless the field is covered in snow or too slippery. Check our website for updates: www.hceindhoven.nl

🏑 What should your child bring?

During the trial period:

  • Sportswear and sturdy sports shoes
  • Warm clothing in cold weather (gloves, thermal wear)
  • A stick will be provided by us for the first 3 sessions
  • Shin guards and a mouthguard are not yet mandatory, but are welcome


🚀 Moving on to a competition team

After half a season (or longer), your child can move on to one of our competition teams, once the basic skills are well developed.

Entry moments:

  • At the start of the season: September 2025
  • Mid-season: March 2026
Earlier or later transitions are always possible in consultation with the coordinator.

❓ Questions?

We’re happy to help!

📩 talentencampus@hceindhoven.nl

See you soon on the field!


With sporty regards,
Miranda Jansen

Coordinator Talentencampus – HC Eindhoven