Birmingham 2022 | commonwealth games legacy | clubs | communities | state schools | england hockey

Recognising a lack of hockey being played in schools in their local area, Bloxwich are working with four schools to provide pupils with an opportunity to play hockey. Through the provision

of after-school clubs, they have delivered hockey to nearly 200 pupils across all schools and have plans to widen their programme to cover more schools in the future. Working with a local

inner city primary school in an area of high deprivation, Harborne HC are providing pupils and staff with the opportunity to participate and integrate hockey into their school.  Through the

provision of an after-school club, pupils are having a go at hockey for the first time and enjoying their experience. To ensure that hockey becomes a sustainable part of school life, the

club are training staff and providing them with equipment, which will mean more children will gain exposure and experience hockey in the future. In addition, Harborne HC have extended their

popular Flyerz programme to local charities in Birmingham that support young adults with learning disabilities. People have the opportunity to participate in a tailored hockey experience in

a familiar environment with support from experienced deliverers. For those that want to continue playing hockey there is an opportunity to join the clubs well established Flyerz sessions.

With high levels of inactivity in the local area, North Stafford HC are engaging young people in Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme in hockey.  Working with three schools across the

area, hockey after school clubs have provided around 150 pupils from high deprivation areas with valuable sporting opportunities.  High inactivity and obesity levels in the local area,

coupled with a growing list of barriers to participation means that only 20% of schools in the Telford & Wrekin area play hockey. Working with several primary schools, Telford &

Wrekin HC have provided a mixed after-school session at their club which will see 175 children over the course of the project, learn to play hockey and put their skills to the test in a

mini-tournament.  The club will help pupils transition into their club with a 'Golden Ticket' initiative that will give children access to free sessions and additional support.