Getting your club ready for the new season should be straightforward. Everything you need for your 2026/27 membership is available here, your fees, the process and all the key dates in one place.
At a Glance: The Membership Process
Follow these steps to complete and confirm your club membership for 2026/27.
| Action | Date | Detail |
| Step 1 - Review your fees | June 2026 | Read your club fee letter, sent to Chairs, Secretaries and Treasurers |
| Step 2 - Data query window | 10 June – 7 August 2026 | Email clubs@englandhockey.co.uk with any data queries |
| Step 3 - Complete Membership process | Mid-August – 30 September 2026 | Log in to the Club Portal to confirm your club's details and to generate invoice |
| Step 4 - Payment due | 31 October 2026 | Payment due in accordance with invoice |
See Your Membership Fees in Action
Your membership fees support a wide range of services across the sport, with these four areas acting as key priorities to build a sustainable future for hockey. Explore the links below to see how these initiatives are being implemented and their impact on the game:
- Learning and development opportunities - Investing in the development of coaches, umpires, and volunteers. Find out more
- Strengthening and supporting clubs - Supporting the volunteers and clubs who run our game. Find out more
- National Hockey Fund for State Schools & EDI - Ensuring hockey is more visible, relevant, and accessible. Find out more
- Free-to-air broadcast strategy - Creating a long-term opportunity for hockey through national exposure. Find out more
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The fee structure below was approved by members at the England Hockey AGM in March 2026. Fees have increased modestly to reflect inflation and rising insurance costs.
Fee element 2025/26 2026/27 Team fee (adult league teams) £170 £175 Teen & adult player fee (U13 and above) £15.50 £16.50 Junior player fee (U12 and below) £10.00 £10.50 -
Your individual club fee letter will be issued to your Chair, Secretary and Treasurer in early June. It will confirm your specific player numbers and team fees for 2026/27, calculated using your 2025/26 season data. It will include:
- Your 2026/27 player and team numbers
- Your 2026/27 total fee including PLI where applicable
- How your fees are calculated and what to do if you spot a discrepancy
- Next steps and key dates for completing the membership process
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The table below sets out all key dates for the 2026/27 membership process. Please share these with your committee and ensure the relevant deadlines are in your diary.
Milestone Date Action/Note Data queries open Wednesday 10 June 2026 Email clubs@englandhockey.co.uk with any data queries Deadline to submit data queries Friday 7 August 2026 All queries must be received by this date Membership process opens Week commencing 17 August 2026 Log in to the Club Portal to confirm your club's details and to generate invoice Membership process closes 30 September 2026 All membership confirmations must be completed Payment due 31 October 2026 Payment due in accordance with your invoice -
- How are my player numbers calculated?
Your numbers are based on your active 2025/26 records from last season's membership process and GMS playing data. If needed, you can query your data between 10 June and 7 August 2026. Please contact clubs@englandhockey.co.uk
- What if we have entered more or fewer teams this season?
Team fees will be reviewed before final invoicing to reflect your exact league entries for 2026/27. England Hockey does not charge team fees for newly established teams.
- Why do player numbers need to be accurate?
All playing members, juniors, teens and adults must be accurate to ensure they are properly insured. Inaccurate numbers could mean some members are not covered.
- Is public liability insurance compulsory?
PLI is optional to purchase through England Hockey, but provides comprehensive cover for your club's operations, committee, workforce and members every time they step on the pitch.
- What do I need to do to receive my invoice?
You must complete your club's membership process via the England Hockey Club Portal when it opens in mid-August. Invoices cannot be raised without this step being completed.
- Can I include a purchase order number on my invoice?
Yes. If you require a purchase order number on your invoice, please ensure this is raised prior to you completing the membership process and emailed to the Finance team.
- Where can I find out more about what my membership fees fund?
The full membership impact update and details of all club and individual benefits are available on the Club Membership page.
Contact and support
If you have questions about your fees or require assistance with the membership process, please contact the Clubs team on clubs@englandhockey.co.uk
