As hockey's largest stakeholder, clubs form the foundations of the game, from grassroots right through to elite-level hockey
Supporting Our Clubs
England Hockey is dedicated to supporting the development of hockey clubs in this country and these pages will provide you with a range of information, services, downloadable templates and examples of best practice.
The Club Environment in England
Have you ever wondered just how much hockey is played in England? In the 2008-09 season the following information was submitted by England Hockey's affiliated clubs. These figures relate to members of clubs in England only, they do not include participation in Schools and Colleges.
Total Clubs in England - 990
Total Teams in England - 6739
Including:
Men's - 2488
Women's - 1969
Boys' - 1042
Girls' - 966
Mixed - 274
Total Club Participants in England - 113,650*
Including:
Senior players - 67,300*
Junior players - 33,300*
Umpires - 6,660*
Coaches - 4,610*
*estimated figures
