Whatever your plans or ambitions for your club development, England Hockey is committed to help you achieve them through access to a wide range of staff, resources, and advice.
Whether you have aspirations to grow, retain or diversify your membership, develop the people who are pivotal to the running of your club, invest in developing your facilities or looking at future financial sustainability, we are here to support your club develop and thrive.
Look at our infographic below to see how we can start helping you, your club, your members and your community:
Club Support
Click on the links below to find out further information about the range of national and local forums along with registration links.
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A comprehensive club support programme giving clubs the opportunity to attend national forums and local club networks to discuss national initiatives, programmes and local themed topics strengthened by online content, resources and support from England Hockey and partners.
National Forums
England Hockey runs a series of on-line national forums which all clubs can attend. The last forum before Christmas is listed below. Please sign up via the link shown.
Introductory Governance Forum - Monday 15th Dec 7.00-8.00pm https://tinyurl.com/Governance151225
Junior Hockey Framework Forums
England Hockey will be running their second wave of Junior Hockey Framework Forums after Christmas. Details are below with the links to sign up
Introduction to Junior Hockey Framework Forum - 9 Feb – 7.00-8.00pm- https://tinyurl.com/JHF90226
Introduction to Junior Hockey Framework Forum - 12 Feb – 12.00-1.00pm - https://tinyurl.com/JHF120226
Hockey Intelligence/IQ Forum - 19 Feb – 7.00-8.00pm - https://tinyurl.com/JHFHIQ190226
Hockey Intelligence/IQ Forum - 11 Mar – 12.00-1.00pm – https://tinyurl.com/JHFHIQF110326
Game & Competitions Format Forum – 24 Feb – 7.00-8.00pm – https://tinyurl.com/JHFGFC240226
Game & Competitions Format Forum – 26 Mar – 7.00-8.00pm – https://tinyurl.com/JHFGFC260326
Local Club Networks 2026
The Local Club Networks will be starting again in January 2026. Find out more about the Junior Framework and how to implement it within your club. The January Local Club Networks by area are shown below with sign up links. Further Local Club Networks will be added from February onwards.
Monday 5 Jan Cornwall 7.00pm-8.00pm here Thursday 8 Jan Somerset 7.00pm-8.00pm here Monday 12 Jan North 7.00pm-8.00pm here Monday 12 Jan Wiltshire 7.00pm-8.00pm here Thursday 15 Jan Berks, Bucks, Oxon 7.00pm-8.00pm here Monday 19 Jan Devon 7.00pm-8.00pm here Monday 26 Jan Avon 7.00pm-8.00pm here Any queries for West and South Central Areas please contact Barbara.reynolds@englandhockey.co.uk
Any queries for the North Area please contact Andrew.dale@englandhockey.co.uk
Buddle
Buddle provides free learning and support resources for clubs. Here is the link to their learning opportunities and workshops https://buddle.co/learning-opportunities
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Do you have a specific query or project that needs specialist input? Contact the right person, first time by using the contacts provided.
If you’re not sure who is best to contact, either get in touch with your Club Development Manager or the Clubs Team at England Hockey: clubs@englandhockey.co.uk or call 01628 897500.
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Several clubs will have the opportunity to work more closely with their Club Development Manager to shape the future development of their club.
Following a process of assessment and analysis, clubs will be identified which have a strong focus around future potential and commitment in either:
- Junior Growth
- Increasing Diversity & Inclusion
Please contact your Club Development Manager for more information.
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We recognise that every club is different and often you need something a little more bespoke to fit your needs, which is why we offer more tailored support through our England Hockey Coaching* and Talent* offerings.
In addition, Buddle from Sport England are also able to tailor their workshops to offer a bespoke session which fits more specifically with the needs of your club.
* Please note, there will be a fee chargeable for these services.
Club Case Studies
We love hearing about the fantastic initiatives and successes clubs have. We have started developing a library of case studies to help generate ideas and share best practice across all areas of the hockey world.
- St Helens Hockey Club - Hockey for All
- COYHC – HockeyFest – Launching the Season in Style
- Herne Bay Hockey Club – Not Just a Winter Sport
- Redditch Hockey Club – Understanding your Members
- Stourport Hockey Club – Club Day – Bringing the Whole Club Together
If you have a story you would like to share with us, drop the Clubs Team at England Hockey: clubs@englandhockey.co.uk or call 01628 897500 a message.
Questions?
If you have any further questions about support for your club, please get in touch with the Clubs Team.
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