Field hockey in England
| Field hockey in England | |
|---|---|
 A game of field hockey in progress | |
| Governing body | England Hockey |
| First played | Early/mid 1800s. |
| Registered players | Estimate 117,000 |
| Clubs | 1050 |
National competitions | |
Club competitions | |
East Region Hockey Association Midland Regional Hockey Association North Hockey Association Southern Counties Hockey Association West Hockey Association London Hockey League | |
Field hockey in England is usually referred to simply as "hockey" instead of field hockey, whereas other variants of hockey, such as ice hockey, are referred to by their full name.
The sport is played on astroturf pitches. The sport is played on an amateur basis.[1][2][3]
See also
- Field hockey in Great Britain
- England Hockey
- England men's national field hockey team
- England women's national field hockey team
References
- ^ Paper, The Hockey. "The growth of field hockey | The Hockey Paper".
- ^ cycles, This text provides general information Statista assumes no liability for the information given being complete or correct Due to varying update; Text, Statistics Can Display More up-to-Date Data Than Referenced in the. "Topic: Hockey in the United Kingdom (UK)". www.statista.com.
- ^ Gilmour, Rod (March 24, 2020). "Women's hockey talking points: English season in financial and league limbo" – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
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