England Hockey is able to negotiate deals on behalf of affiliated clubs. There are also a number of initatives ClubsFirst accredited clubs and others can tap into with a number of benefits.
A summary of ClubsFirst initiatives to date
Nestle Get Set Go Free scheme will launch later in the year, with the EHB taking the decision to allow accredited clubs only to offer their services. To have a look at how it was run last year, click here http://www.nestle-gofree.co.uk/ It’s a fantastic opportunity to get hockey up and running in national initiatives against sports such as cricket and rugby. To be involved, click here to download an application form. Send the form back to clubsfirst@englandhockey.org
Sainsburys Active Kids is due to launch on the
18th February, and is a good opportunity for accredited clubs to be
able to collect vouchers to exchange for hockey equipment. http://www2.sainsburys.co.uk/activekids/
Reciproc8 Recycle for Hockey Equipment including
Quicksticks kits! The EHB has teamed up with
Reciprocate to help clubs to use their recyclables to generate points to
exchange for hockey equipment. Most excitingly, your club can save up points
for Quicksticks equipment – the first scheme to make this offer. Recycle electronics and printer
cartridgesfor items such as sticks, balls and bibs. The Quicksticks items are being added as you read, so keep checking back. Set up a scheme and get
your club collecting! Click here and get started!
