National Conference for Heads of Hockey in Schools
(In association with England Hockey)
Dates & Venues
This new event is a collaboration with England Hockey. It is intended to ensure that Heads of Hockey in schools are familiar with new directions and initiatives, and also have the opportunity to provide feedback to the National Governing Body.
9.30 am
Conference assembles, Refreshments
The Great Hall
1000
The Landscape of Modern School Hockey
1030am
Update on the future of school Hockey
Rich Beer – CEO England Hockey
1100 am
New Game Formats and initiatives
Sam Beveridge & Ian Sloan – Coach Developers England Hockey
1140 am
Refreshment Break
1200
DISCUSSION FORUM with England Hockey
12.45pm
Lunch
Great Hall
1330
School Competitions: what will be new in 2027-28?
Kieth Carder, Jo Thomas Ellis & Treena Partridge – Head of Sport & Competition Operations Manager & Competitions Development Manager
1400
Talent Identification
Mark Nicholls & Gary Johnson – Talent Partnerships Manager & Talent System Delivery Manager
1430
What are national coaches looking for?
Brett Holland & Mark Bateman – Lead Talent Development managers and England Age Group Head Coaches
1530
Conference Disperses
Prices
1 place £239
2 places £379
3 places £485
Individual £85
School Subscription £179
(allows up to 5 members of staff)
All prices exclude VAT
Don’t forget schools can now reclaim the VAT on all our courses
Conference runs 10am – 3.30pm. Prices include catering and resources. Should you need to cancel a booking you have made for a particular course you need to give us a minimum of 14 days' notice.