Setting up a new hockey club is so much more than just creating a place to play; it gives you an opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives and leave a lasting legacy in your community. Whether you have experience of setting up other clubs or groups or are a first-time organiser, we’re here to help you through every step of the journey ahead.
Ready to Begin?
Follow the steps below to get your new club up and running.
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- Hockey club name
- Hockey club bank account
- Constitution
- Committee with a chair, secretary and treasurer as a minimum
- Insurance that meets England Hockey’s minimum requirements
- Become an England Hockey member
- Adhere to the England Hockey policies, rules and regulations
- Venue for home matches
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- What Makes a Great Club – Running through the heart of every great club are seven strands… They support your club to be the best it can be, help you provide the best experience to all involved and in the right combination will help your club become sustainable and succeed.
- Sport England’s Buddle – this provides a range of tools, guidance and resources that cover all aspects of running a club.
- ClubMark – England Hockey’s minimum operating standards for a hockey club.
- Hockey Hub – England Hockey’s online training hub, providing a range of resources for coaches, umpires and teachers.
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Next steps
- Please complete this set-up form. Once this is completed by your club, we will set you up as a hockey club and you will receive a welcome email outlining what you need to do next.
Questions
If you have any further questions, please contact:
- The Clubs team –clubs@englandhockey.co.uk
- Your Local Club Development Manager
