When studying in Further Education there are range of traditional, informal and social hockey opportunities to fit your aspirations, experience and lifestyle. Whether you want to represent your college or school or just want to try something new and meet likeminded people for a friendly knockabout each week, hockey is open to all.
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Many institutions offer a varied hockey programme and along with competing in AoC Sport events, they may also compete in local and regional hockey leagues and competitions. A social hockey offering is becoming more popular to allow you to take part in sport with less commitment, in a more relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Students can usually find out about opportunities to join sports clubs when they begin their studies or through their Student Unions.
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Association of Colleges Sport (AoC Sport) is the membership organisation for colleges, supporting the development of sport and physical activity in 16+ education. They have a number of AoC Sport leagues and cups that are open to member colleges as well as associates.
To find out more about AoC Sport, and to see the range of sports and competitions your school or college can participate in, visit their website by clicking here.
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An ever-growing number of institutions are offering alternative ways for students to play hockey with smaller sided versions of the game becoming increasingly popular.
Small sided hockey is hockey’s version of 5-a-side football, with flexibility on the number of players in a team. With only a few simple rules that are easy to understand, and no need for goalkeepers, the game is quick to set up and play.
It aims to provide a more relaxed offering, and give players a fun and social hockey experience where they have more touches of the ball and more opportunities to learn, develop and practise their skills. It is also a good way for players to continue playing hockey on a more flexible basis when other commitments increase.
Small sided hockey can be delivered in a number of ways, as both the size of the playing space and the number of players in a team is flexible. Also, players of mixed experience and gender can easily play together and still have a great experience.
If your institution doesn’t currently offer small sided hockey, you can speak to them to see if they will consider it. To help, check out our delivering small sided hockey page.
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Whilst studying you can also consider a local hockey club, who might offer a different level of hockey or one of our many participation programmes that are a better fit for you. A local hockey club is also a great option if college hockey clashes with your studies or other sports and societies that you take part in. More and more clubs are offering flexible memberships, so don’t forget to ask if there is a student option.
You can use the Find a Club search to locate your nearest club.
