England: England squads ready for European challenge
The 18-strong men’s and women’s squads with a mix of youth and experience have been announced to compete at the EuroHockey Championships in Mönchengladbach. The EuroHockey Championships run from 8 – 17 August and is one of the most competitive continental competitions in the calendar with some of the world’s best teams coming from Europe. […]
England: England Hockey set to take Junior hockey to the next level
Over the last 12 months, England Hockey have been working to create a unified approach for junior hockey aimed at giving every young person the opportunity to participate in hockey, in an environment that is right for them. The Junior Hockey Framework provides a national solution with local flexibility – built from feedback, research and […]
England: Bisham Abbey Pitch Relocation
In 2019, England and GB Hockey’s elite training venue at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre was replaced using the carpet from the ‘Big Stadium Hockey’ FIH Pro League matches at the Twickenham Stoop (home of Harlequins Rugby). This carpet is the same specification as the surface used at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. UK Sport and […]
Great Britain: Great Britain Hockey appoints Rich Beer as new COO
Great Britain Hockey is please to announce the appointment of Rich Beer as its new Chief Operating Officer. Beer will step up from his current role as Sport and Development Director and will take on his new role from 1 September 2025. Alongside this, Beer will also become Chief Executive Officer of England Hockey. Beer […]
England: England Hockey appoints Rich Beer as new CEO
England Hockey is pleased to announce the appointment of Rich Beer as its new Chief Executive Officer. Beer will step up from his current role as Sport and Development Director and will take on his new role from 1 September 2025. Alongside this, Beer will also become Chief Operating Officer of Great Britain Hockey. Beer […]
England: Men’s and Women’s squads unveiled ahead of FIH Hockey Pro League Belgium and Germany series’
The England men’s and women’s squads for their last two matches of the FIH Hockey Pro League seasons have been announced. The matches will see the men’s team competing against Belgium in Antwerp and the women’s squad competing against Germany in Berlin. Fixture details: Saturday 28 June 12:00 Belgium v England – Men 15:30 Germany […]
England: South Berkshire Hockey Club Crowned EuroHockey Institute Club of the Year 2024!
We’re thrilled to announce that South Berkshire Hockey Club has been crowned one of two winners of the prestigious EuroHockey Institute Club of the Year 2024. This incredible recognition from EuroHockey celebrates the club’s exceptional dedication and outstanding work throughout the past year. As part of this fantastic achievement, South Berkshire Hockey Club will receive […]
England: New Summer Coaching Courses Aim to Elevate Standards Across UK Clubs
This summer, developing hockey coaches will have the chance to sharpen their skills and gain formal qualifications as eight Level 2 Certificate in Hockey Coaching courses roll out across the country. Delivered in a blended format, the courses are designed to help club coaches build practical knowledge and confidence, combining on-pitch sessions with reflective online […]
England: Gordon Nurse Awarded Member of Honour Recognition
As Gordon steps down from his role at England Hockey it would be remiss of us not to recognise his invaluable contribution to England Hockey over several decades. A leading commercial and chancery practitioner with a particular interest in sports regulation, Gordon has provided advice for England Hockey and other sports organisations in many sporting […]
England: Mike Stoddart Awarded Member of Honour Recognition
Mike served as a Member-Elected Non-Executive Director on the England Hockey Board from March 2012 through to March 2019. His professional career, as a Director and Company Secretary for Civica, is in finance and technology and bringing financial expertise, Mike also played a role in the Finance and Audit Committees and chaired the Facilities Committee, […]
