What is the Talent Centre accreditation?

Talent Centre accreditation recognises clubs which offer high quality early talent development environments.

Clubmark is the ‘gold standard’ mark for clubs who provide a good, safe environment for children and young people, Talent Centre accreditation is this with added talent development requirements.

Talent Centre accreditation is all about developing and recognising what a club can provide for youth and junior players, with a particular focus on those aged 12-15 years, who are showing potential and aspiration to progress their hockey. It isn’t about a defined squad or players. 

It is critical that all youth and junior environments provide safe, enjoyable, and inspirational environments for our young hockey players. We recognise the fundamental role clubs play as the bedrock for initiating a lifelong love of the game and providing strong development opportunities. 

A Talent Centre will provide all these things which is why Club Mark is a prerequisite. But it will also offer safe challenge and support for talented players and pro-actively prioritise its junior system to optimise the opportunities for further development.