2. 60 + Junior Club Competitions 9,595 Junior Age Club Players
47 Clubs
24 Women’s Competitions
14 Men’s Competitions
60 + Junior Club Competitions
9,595 Junior Age Club Players
40 Boys Teams
271 Girls Teams
10 Inter-Provincial Squads
600 + players at Development Programmes
18 Secondary Schoolboy Competitions (134 teams)
80 + Secondary Schoolgirl Competitions (+ 520 teams)
Indoor Competitions for Junior & Senior Teams

3. OUR SPORT
Global reach
Family orientated
Gender diversified
Equal respect
Equal opportunities
Drug free
Volunteer driven

4. CLUB STRUCTURE Limited Company or Trustee?
Role of Directors and Trustees
Executive Committee
Playing Committees (Women, Men, Academy and Vets)
Social
Sponsorship/Funding

5. CLUB DEVELOPMENT
5 Year strategy
Resources
Sustainability
Recruitment
Youth
Hockey Ireland Development Officer
Social Media
Umpiring

6. Hockey Ireland coach development Obtaining Qualification
COACHING
Hockey Ireland coach development
Obtaining Qualification
 Importance of Coaching;
(Tactical, Physical, Technical & Mental preparation)
Costs
Garda Vetting and Child Safety Officers

7. FUNDING
Government Capital Grants (Pitches and equipment)
Local Authorities/Councils
 Sponsorship in Community building relationships
Subscriptions
Other forms

8. LEINSTER HOCKEY (LH)
Open and transparent to help you
Two way street, LH requires a representative from each club to sit on Board and committees
Commitment to communication excellence using latest platforms
Support and encourage your club development
Encourage integrity in our sport

9. Increased reach of our sport
THE FUTURE
Increased reach of our sport
Continued issues re fixtures due to FIH calendar
Best practice development of young people
 Full participation of all clubs
Full transparency to encourage greater engagement
A sport of equal respect and opportunity playing a full part in societal development

10. Trevor Watkins, LHA Chair – Chair@leinsterhockey.ie
Contact us
Trevor Watkins, LHA Chair –
Emily Jones, LHA Hon Secretary –
Claire Kelly, LHA Executive Officer –
Leinster Development Officer –
For more information about Leinster Hockey
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