Hockey

From mini-sticks to Olympic gold — discover hockey clubs and programmes for young players across the UK.

Your Hockey Journey

England Hockey provides pathways from MiniHockey to international competition through its Club Excellence Programme.

5-8

MiniHockey

Ages 5-8

Small-sided games (4v4) with modified rules, lighter sticks, and foam balls to develop fundamentals.

After School Hockey Club - Westover Primary School

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After School Hockey Club - St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School

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After School Hockey Club - St Helen's Catholic Primary School

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8-11

Junior Club Hockey

Ages 8-11

Club membership, 6v6 and 8v8 games, developing stick skills, passing, and spatial awareness.

After School Hockey Club - Westover Primary School

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After School Hockey Club - St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School

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After School Hockey Club - St Helen's Catholic Primary School

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11-14

Youth Development

Ages 11-14

Full 11v11 hockey, county junior leagues, and England Hockey talent identification.

After School Hockey Club - Westover Primary School

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After School Hockey Club - St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School

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Phoenix Reading HC

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14-16

Regional Talent

Ages 14-16

Regional performance centres, U16 national championships, and squad selection.

Phoenix Reading HC

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University of Reading HC

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Sonning HC

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16-18

Elite Pathway

Ages 16-18

England Hockey U18 squads, EHL junior competitions, and potential full international selection.

Phoenix Reading HC

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University of Reading HC

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Where Hockey Can Take You

The skills developed transfer to many careers in and around the field.

Professional Hockey Player

Playing field hockey at national and international level

Key Skills

Stick skillsFitnessTactical awarenessTeamwork

Typical Route

Junior clubs → Regional → National league → International

Hockey Coach

Coaching hockey from mini hockey to elite level

Key Skills

Technical knowledgeSession planningCommunicationPlayer development

Typical Route

England Hockey Level 1 → Level 2 → Level 3 → Performance coaching

PE Teacher

Teaching PE with hockey specialism in schools

£40.9kmedian salary

Range: £30.4k - £49k

Source: ONS ASHE 2024

Key Skills

CommunicationLesson planningSafeguardingMulti-sport knowledge

Typical Route

Sports degree → PGCE → NQT → Head of PE

Salary data from Office for National Statistics, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024

Hockey Heroes

These stars started at local clubs just like yours. Their journeys show what's possible.

Kate Richardson-Walsh

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Olympic gold medallist 2016, England captain, OBE

Started atAge 9

FromHertfordshire

“Harpenden hockey club gave me my first stick. Grassroots hockey builds champions.”

Alex Danson

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Olympic gold medallist, FIH Player of the Year

Started atAge 10

FromHampshire

“Trojans HC in the south gave me my foundation. England women's hockey is world-leading.”

Barry Middleton

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Most capped England player (412 caps)

Started atAge 8

FromPeterborough

“Peterborough City Hockey Club was my home. Dedication and club loyalty pays off.”

Sam Ward

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Olympic bronze medallist, England's top scorer

Started atAge 7

FromStaffordshire

“Cannock Hockey Club developed me. The Midlands hockey scene is brilliant.”

Featured Hockey Providers

These organisations offer structured programmes for young people across the UK.

Premier Education

840 programmes

Premier Education is the UK's leading provider of sport and physical activity programmes for primary school children aged 4-12. They deliver after-school clubs, breakfast clubs, wraparound care, holiday camps, and curriculum PE in over 2,500 schools nationwide. Activities include multi-sport, football, dance, gymnastics, cricket, tennis, and more — all designed to build confidence, develop skills, and inspire a love of being active. 20,000+ five-star parent reviews.

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Sample Programmes

After School Hockey Club - St John's Angell Town CofE Primary School

📍 SW9 7HH

Ages 5–10

After School Hockey Club - St John's Angell Town CofE Primary School

📍 SW9 7HH

Ages 5–10

After School Hockey Club - St Helen's Catholic Primary School

📍 SW9 0TQ

Ages 6–10

England Hockey

635 programmes

England Hockey provides a directory of hockey clubs across England offering youth and adult hockey programs.

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Sample Programmes

Wigton HC

📍 CA7 9BN

Ages 5–99

Durham City HC

📍 DH1 3SE

Ages 5–99

Hild Bede HC

📍 DH1 3SE

Ages 5–99

Tower Hamlets Council - Sports

8 programmes

Tower Hamlets Council promotes community sports activities for children and young people across the borough, including cricket, hockey, BMX, cycling, and athletics.

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Sample Programmes