Hockey Futures partner with hockey clubs to create outreach programmes to connect with young people through schools and community organisations. The aim is to encourage hockey for all, with particular emphasis on inner city deprived neighbourhoods. This helps young people improve their life skills, allowing them to positively develop. Hockey is introduced into schools using the game of QuickSticks. This is fun, exciting and safe and can be taught by anyone regardless of previous hockey experience.
Hockey Futures provide grants and support to hockey clubs who meet the outreach criteria and match the values and aims. We advise on target areas, schools and delivery to create sustainable inclusive programmes.
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To create a nation where every young person can play hockey
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We believe that every young person should experience the values that playing hockey exemplifies
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Engaging in teamwork allows a young person to experience cooperation and common purpose which encourages loyalty and responsibility.
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We teach young people to respect themselves and others. This builds self-esteem and pride regardless of wins, championships or goals.
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Our programmes, coaches and leaders inspire young people to try hockey, play hockey and thrive through hockey.
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Enjoying hockey with friends gives a young person the sense of belonging, companionship and ultimately self- worth.
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Playing hockey on a regular basis will promote a young person’s positive physical, social and mental state.
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Everyone has the right to be involved. The nature of hockey allows players of all ages and genders to enjoy the game together for a significant length of time.
Fundraising
Every pound counts and will help us provide coaches, equipment and programmes to the most deprived inner city areas in the UK.
- £10 will provide a stick and a ball for one young person
- £100 will provide a complete team with essential equipment
- £350 will provide a Quicksticks equipment pack to encourage ongoing delivery in the school
- £500 ensures a 6-week programme, including coaches and resources during curriculum time for one year group
