Can you believe it’s five years since England Hockey introduced the Single System? England Hockey believes it is now the right time to conduct a review and would value hearing views and experiences about the Single System.

The main objective of the review is to look at ways to develop and further improve the quality of the Single System for the benefit of talented young hockey players. If you want to find out more about the review please go to www.englandhockey.co.uk/SingleSystemReview

England Hockey will be consulting directly with players, parents, coaches, clubs, schools, administrators and county and regional committees to seek your feedback.  If you have been involved in the Single System you’ll be receiving a link to a survey this week*.  For players and parents, there’s also an opportunity to contribute through one of eight Review Working Groups - click here to find out more.

We really look forward to hearing your views about the Single System and, if you complete a survey before the 17th June, we’ll enter you into a prize draw to re-live the magic of the 2012 Olympic Games with hospitality and tickets for the Investec Hockey World League – from 22-30 June 2013.  You could win one of the following:

• Two full hospitality packages – a pair of top price tickets and free top-class hospitality throughout the day on 22 or 23 June. Click here to find out more about hospitality at the Investec World League.
• Five runners up prizes – each with a pair of tickets on 22 or 23 June

Thank you in anticipation, this is an important review for England Hockey and I also hope to see many of you at the Investec Hockey World League to see England women in action.

Sally Munday,
Chief Executive Officer, England Hockey

* If you have not received a survey by 5pm Wednesday 22nd May and feel that you should have, please check your spam mail box, if you still have not received a survey link, please email single-system@englandhockey.co.uk including your name and which survey you believe you should have received or call 01628 897500.

The new pitch features a brand new type of carpet manufactured by Edel Grasse of the Netherlands.  The 'H20 grass' has a formulation of plastic and re-designed substrate to maintain its playing characteristics without additional watering.  It is the first of this kind to be laid in Europe and is certified for International play.

The pitches are used by Norwich City Hockey Club, Broadland Hockey Club, Taverham High School and Taverham Hall Preparatory School.

Following an exhibition match (Ladies' match) starting at 11.15am, Norfolk's own Jake Humphrey, former BBC Formula 1 and Olympics presenter, will open the pitch at 1.00pm.  At 2.15pm there will be a Men's match featuring international stars Brett Garrard (ex GB and England captain with over 200 caps including World and European Cups and two Olympic Games) and Taeke Taekema (Dutch international, also with over 200 caps, renowned drag flicker and one of the world's most feared short corner specialists who won a silver medal at the Athens Olympics)

With new BMX facilities also being opened on the day there will be BMX riding and demonstrations from 10am before the track opening at 11.00am.

Refreshments, including a bar, will be available all day and will include a hog roast, BBQ and ice creams.

SAVE THE DATES IN YOUR DIARIES

Wednesday 10 July 2013
6:30p.m. to 9.30p.m.
Venue: Wimbledon Hockey Club

Church Road

Wimbledon London

 SW19 5AG

Monday 5 August 2013

6:6:30p.m. to 9.30p.m.
Venue:

Wallingford Hockey Club

Wallingford Sports Park

Hithercroft, Wallingford

Oxford OX10 9RB

The Time to Listen training gives individuals the opportunity to discuss hockey specific issues, challenges and good practice. It also provides an opportunity to meet and discuss the role with those in a similiar role in other clubs.

You should have already attended the Sportscoach UK Safeguarding and Protecting Children Workshop unless you have a professional background (social work, teaching etc) in child welfare or have attended basic child protection training within the last three years within your professional role (or within another sport).

Attendance at a Time To Listen Workshop is now a requirement of Clubs 1st and if you are a Clubs 1st club or a Club actively working towards it, it is important you attend.

To register and confirm your place on this course, complete the application form given below and return to Suzanne Reeve EHB South Office, Bisham Abbey NSC, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1RR together with your cheque for £15 payable to England Hockey.  Payment can also be made by credit card over the phone  on tel: 01628 897503 between 9a.m. to 5p.m. So registering at short notice can be accommodated.

Applications to be received 2 weeks before the workshop start date.

Should you need any further assistance please contact me on Tel: 01628 897503 or e-mail:south@englandhockey.co.uk

The day will run from 10.00 until 16.00 and the day is open to anyone, both currently qualified coaches and those looking to gain more experience in the game. Taking place at the biggest international hockey event of the year, it's sure to be an exciting day.

It will be a great opportunity to spend the day in the company of England Hockey's own Performance Director Danny Kerry, alongside other high quality presenters, to get their insights on the delivery of hockey.

The day will include the following:

• Contributions from Performance Director Danny Kerry including an insight into his Olympic Coaching Experience.
• Danny will be joined by other high quality presenters, more details to follow soon.
• Lunch, tea and coffee
• Information and goody bag

This incredible opportunity costs just £65. There is a reduced price of £49 for Gold Members and for anyone who buys 20 tickets or over there will be a further reduced price of £45.

The deadline for bookings and payments is Friday 21 June but we advise you to book on as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as there is limited availability and tickets are available on a first come first serve basis.

To confirm your place please complete the Booking Form and return to claire.williams@englandhockey.co.uk or call 01628 897500 to book over the phone.