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National Conference for Heads of Hockey in Schools

(In association with England Hockey)

Conference

Tuesday 10 November 2026 Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre

Conference Description

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

Booking options

National Conference for Heads of Hockey in Schools

From £215.10

Tuesday 10th November 2026
Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre
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Frequently Asked Questions

: Cancellations require a minimum of 14 days' notice. Cancelling within 14 days of the event incurs a fee, £30 per person for online courses and webinars, or £100 per person (per day, for multi-day events) for in-person courses. Cancelling within 48 hours of the event is charged at the full price. If ICE Education has to cancel or change a course, we'll try to rebook you onto the same or a similar course, if that's not possible, you'll be refunded in full.
: The same cancellation policy applies (see above) — let us know as soon as possible. Cancelling with at least 14 days' notice avoids a cancellation fee.
: Recordings of webinars remain available to book attendees for 48 hours after the live session, after which they're no longer accessible.
: A School Subscription gives up to 5 colleagues from your school access to the course from 5 separate devices, for one discounted rate rather than booking individually.
: Yes, schools can reclaim the VAT on all ICE Education courses. VAT invoices are provided regardless of which payment method you choose.

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