THE ROAD TO 2012 AND BEYOND…

AGENDA Introductions UTHF reminder Setting the scene Audience participation The pathway to success Timeline Q & A

UNITING THE HOCKEY FAMILY SIX STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: More young people Develop clubs International success Broaden income base Improve communications/profile Effective/efficient governance/operations

SETTING THE SCENE 2005 ROAD SHOW KEY ACTIONS: –Communications –Provide resources and information –Make difficult decisions –Promote hockey 2012 & GRASS ROOTS HOCKEY; UNIQUE TIMING

WE ARE IN THE JOB OF INSPIRING PERFORMANCE INSPIRES DEVELOPMENT & DEVELOPMENT DELIVERS PERFORMANCE Consistent success requires systematic grass roots processes across the country We have an opportunity and duty to install such processes for 2012 and beyond-LTAD is that framework

A SINGLE SYSTEM FOR HOCKEY Principles –Utilising the science of growth and maturity as it relates to sporting performance –Individual emphasis to achieve potential long term - platform for systematic, not occasional, success –Common philosophy & consistency –Training culture – more opportunities closer to home –Openness & transparency –Effectiveness – clarity on roles & responsibilities MORE YOUNG PEOPLE THRIVING CLUBSINTERNATIONAL SUCCESS n What the LTAD research tells us…

A SINGLE SYSTEM FOR HOCKEY What does this include? Clear and consistent pathway Coaching syllabus & TID protocols & coach development Structuring & extending the season Clear roles and responsibilities Changes to competitions

NATIONAL SQUAD U16 + U18 REGIONAL ACADEMY U14, U15, U16, U17 only, 10 centres nationally SCHOOL – CLUB LINK Approx 400 nationally LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE 1 U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U17 only Approx 126 centres nationally LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE 2 U13, U14, U15, U16, U17 only Approx 42 centres nationally NATIONAL SQUADS U21 + SENIOR NATIONAL ACADEMY U19, U20, U21, SENIOR 5 nationally U19-U21; Seniors at elite clubs LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE 3 U18, U19, U20, U21 Approx 20 nationally FE/HE – CLUB LINK Approx 80 nationally CLEAR & CONSISTENT PATHWAY U18s 18 +

COACHING SYLLABUS & TID PROTOCOLS AGE 6 - 8/9 yrs AGE 8/9 - 11/12 yrs AGE 11/ /16 yrs AGE 15/16 – 21 yrs 21+ yrs FUNda mentals Intro to core hockey skills Hockey FUNdam entals Developed approach to team tactics Game play refinement Maintenance of core skills Basic application of core skills in games Core hockey skills Hockey FUNdame ntals Applying basic tactics in games Application of core skills in games Core hockey skills

STRUCTURING & EXTENDING THE JUNIOR SEASON JFMAMJJASOND CYCLE 1CYCLE 2 PreparationCompetit- ion RestPreparationCompetit- ion Rest

SCHOOLS U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 STRUCTURING & EXTENDING THE SEASON LDC 2 LDC 2 LDC 2 LDC 2 LDC 1 CLUB LDC 1 LDC 1 LDC 1 CLUB RA NAT U16

2 x Regional Academies 6 – 10 local development centre 2 Approx. 3 local development centre Club-school links ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

CHANGES TO COMPETITIONS Age date - January 1st No school competition above County at u14 & below Regional tournaments No u13, u14 & u15 regional tournaments Introduction of u14 & u15 High Performance Assessment Camps Introduce u16 & maintain u17 tournament No juniors in adult leagues (U15G / U16B)

CHANGES TO COMPETITIONS CTD. Move away from traditional season for young people Indoor Season Only play in one age group – one way, once up stay up in any cycle Changes to u19 – u21 competitions (BUSA and regional) Changes to senior domestic competition

A SINGLE SYSTEM FOR HOCKEY What does this include? Clear and consistent pathway Coaching syllabus & TID protocols & coach development Structuring & extending the season Clear roles and responsibilities Changes to competitions

WHY OUR OTHER OBJECTIVES ARE VITAL BROADENING INCOME BASE EFFICIENT GOVERNANCE IMPROVE PR & COMMS. Host international events Hockey on TV Media relationships Role models for sport International player ambassador scheme Supporters Club R U Ready? Campaign National Hockey Day – club open days sponsorship generation

KEY MILESTONES-2006 Performance Plan School club link plan More international events & TV Supporters club launched Level 4 coaching launched Funding for HDOs

KEY MILESTONES Host European championships Launch of volunteer awards scheme Tiered club system & player development syllabus launched Structured calendar introduced Start of no u13 in adult competitions & introduction of u13 inter- club competitions Changes to junior regional competitions & regional academy starts Local Development Centre 3 starts

KEY MILESTONES-2008 Adult domestic league changes National club hockey day No u14s in adult competitions & introduction of u14 junior competitions 2 cycle season for juniors including junior indoor season Coach licensing scheme launched Local Development Centre 1 & 2 start 2008 Beijing Olympic Games

KEY MILESTONES-2009/12 & BEYOND R U ready for 2012? Campaign launched Host major international events – JWCs, WCs, CC/CTs? & Pre test event No Juniors in adult leagues & introduction of u15 & u16 junior competitions County and Regional roles change Beyond 2012 – LTAD firmly embedded throughout sport