The Talent System structure shows Junior County (Sub-Area) Hockey and Talent Centres all at Talent Foundations level. What are the relationships between these and how do these link to Talent Academies

Talent Centres offer regular, high-quality provision within a club setting. Junior County Hockey or representative hockey offers a different opportunity, which includes the recognition of ‘playing for your county’. Similarly, there are many other clubs and schools that offer excellent training and competitive opportunities for these age groups.

To encompass all these development opportunities within the Talent System, a player will be able to choose which to attend, with each providing equal opportunity to progress. Therefore, County Hockey and Talent Centres in clubs are shown at Talent Foundations level alongside other clubs and schools.

There is no formal link between different entities at Talent Foundations level, however, a player centred approach can only be achieved through collaboration around the best interests of the individual.

England Hockey are working to establish Talent Development Forums that would provide an open opportunity for regular and facilitated conversations between those in the game who have an interest in putting the player at the heart of talent development.

For more information on Talent Centres visit: Talent Development | Talent Centres

For more information on Junior County Hockey visit: Talent Development | County Hockey