Pick Up a Stick Open Days are exciting events hosted by clubs and supported by England Hockey. Launched as part of the Summer of Hockey initiative, Pick Up a Stick Open Day events (also known as Club Days) are friendly and social events held over the summer. Designed to help clubs open their doors to new and existing players, bringing everyone together to have a great day.
The event can be big or small and any format you like. Some clubs host mini-tournaments, skills challenges and workshops for on-pitch fun. You can have BBQs, bake sales or picnics. You can use it as a fundraising event or as a welcome to the new season event. It’s entirely up to you.
The event highlights the best aspects that the sport has to offer, including an equal split between men and women playing and being inclusive to all ages and abilities. With many clubs seeing a range of generations taking part, it really is a family affair.
Start planning your club’s Pick Up a Stick Club event and access a whole host of support materials, including a series of ready-made marketing templates.
Support Available to Clubs
- Talk to your local Club Development Manager - they are able to provide hands-on support and share great examples of how Pick Up a Stick has worked at other clubs
- Activation Packs with digital assets, top tips and guidance to help you kickstart your activity. You’ll also find an event planning document which will support you in the planning stages of your event
- Marketing Portal – Summer of Hockey branded marketing templates and assets to help kickstart your activity. You can personalise marketing items like posters and social media content to support you promoting to the local community.
- ClubSpark – Add your event to ClubSpark for extra exposure - England Hockey will help promote, and you’ll benefit from national marketing. You’ll also get training and guidance to support your Pick Up a Stick Open Days.
Start planning your event. Add it to ClubSpark, open your doors to club members and the local community, and Pick Up a Stick. England Hockey can’t wait to celebrate your success stories.
