Hockey

England Hockey is the National Governing Body for the sport. It has six offices throughout the Country which work within the regions to promote and develop hockey.

The game of Hockey is played widely across the world. In England it is a popular family orientated sport, played mainly in clubs by both men and women. The game is well-liked in many schools, particularly in the independent sector and offers a lifetime of both sporting and social opportunities for players, officials and administrators alike.

A whole host of information for players, officials, clubs, coaches and schools can be found on our website http://www.englandhockey.co.uk/ On the website you will also find information about the 30+ competitions which are run by England Hockey.

The Midlands Region covers Birmingham, Black Country, Derbyshire, Greater Warwickshire, Hereford and Worcestershire, Leicestershire and Rutland, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire.

The Midland Office is hosted by Loughborough University in the Hockey Pavilion.

Contacts

Simon Dowdy
Relationship Manager - Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire
T: 07718 980507
E: simon.dowdy@englandhockey.org

Elaina Leithead
Regional Administrator
T: 01509 228676
E: midlands@englandhockey.org

NGB Coaching Courses and Awards

These are run by sports National Governing Bodies (NGBs). There are a number of courses (mainly Level 1 and 2) offered in or close to Staffordshire.

Click here to find out about coaching courses in Hockey or to view coaching courses offered by a wide range of sports and SASSOT workshops, click here.