To find your local Back to Hockey programme please click the title.
Back To Hockey
Clubs are running Back to Hockey sessions for men, find out more here.
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Stories from our current Back to Hockey players on why they returned and how they got on.
Our national Back to Hockey Campaign has returned for 2017 and will be running between 8th May to 18th June!
Our first campaign since that fantastic night in Rio is even bigger and better than before and more people than ever have wanted to pick up a stick.
Our first campaign since that fantastic night in Rio is even bigger and better than before and more people than ever have wanted to pick up a stick.
What is Back to Hockey?
Back to Hockey sessions are fun, social and informal and aimed at people who either have not played for a number of years or are looking to play for the first time. Do not worry if you are nervous or cannot remember any rules; our Back to Hockey coaches will gently guide you through this series of fun and friendly sessions. We promise it is nothing like the old school days of muddy pitches and standing around waiting for a touch of the ball.
Find your nearest Back to Hockey session
Visit our Find a Club page here and in just a few clicks you can see all of your local hockey clubs and those specifically running Back to Hockey sessions.
Want a taste of what Back to Hockey is all about? Check out our video below
It is not too late to be involved!
If your club is interested in running Back to Hockey sessions during the campaign or over the summer please speak to your local Relationship Manager whose details can be found here. It does not cost anything to be involved and we will support you all of the way by providing:
- Marketing materials
- Guidance so you can maximise the promotion of your sessions
- Tips on how to create a great player experience
- Ideas for coaches and sessions plans
- Advice on retaining players after Back to Hockey
- Plus much more!
It is not just us who think Back to Hockey can be great for your club - here are some of the benefits you have told us about:
- More Club Players - 40 players have started to play regularly again in just 18 months (Prescot HC)
- More Casual Players - We can target players who just want to play for fun and do not want to commit to a club environment (Belper HC)
- Additional Income - The pitch is already booked for other teams and we are volunteers so all subs go straight into the club's funds (Wimbledon HC)
- Extra Publicity - It is an excellent opportunity to raise the profile of our family club in the local area (Gillingham Anchorians HC)
- New Volunteers - Around a dozen members have supported the sessions, which is great as it also helps promote the social side (Gillingham Anchorians HC)
- Feel Good Factor - This group have brought enthusiasm to our ladies section that, quite honestly, has turned it around (Keynsham HC)