Questions & Answers

How much is it to watch?
All our games are currently free entry to promote and build women’s sports.

 

When/Where do Solent train?
SWIHC are based at Planet Ice, Gosport. Training is every Wednesday at 8.15pm and lasts one hour 15 minutes. During peak season we split our teams, where Amazons will train Wednesdays and Valkyries will have a Saturday evening training session. 


How do I join the club?

Solent Amazons are our Women’s National Ice Hockey League team, and Solent Valkyries are our second Women’s team who play friendlies with teams of similar abilities. To register your interest of signing or learning to play please contact our Club Manager on clubmanager@solentamazons.co.uk


Can I just come to train?

We require new players to request attendance to training via email to clubmanager@solentamazons.co.uk. 


I am a complete beginner, do you cater to me?

We require you to have basic skating ability, including forwards, backwards, crossovers and stopping. General skating sessions and skating lessons are a good starting point for this. Once you are ready to skate, you will be able to request joining Solent Valkyries for training.


How much is it to play?

New players will have one free training session, followed by two PAYG sessions at £10 per session. After this players will need to register and start a £52.50 per month direct debit which includes games.
EIH Registration/Insurance is usually around £80-£90.

How old do I have to be to join the team?
To train with the club you need to be at least 14 years old, and to play games you need to be over 15 years old.


Where can juniors learn Ice Hockey?

In juniors males and females compete in mixed teams. At Planet Ice Gosport, this is the Solent Junior Devils.