Notts Sport and England Hockey Renew Long-Standing Partnership
We are delighted to announce the renewal of our long-standing partnership with England Hockey. As the only official facilities partner of England and GB Hockey, the renewed agreement will run until January 2029, continuing a collaboration that has supported the development of hockey facilities across England for more than 14 years.
Since the partnership began in 2012, we have worked closely with England Hockey to provide clubs, schools and facility providers with specialist technical advice and independent guidance. Our role supports the planning, design and development of hockey facilities nationwide, helping to ensure players at every level have access to high-quality places to play.
The renewed partnership aligns with the launch of England Hockey’s Pitch Together Fund and reflects a shared ambition to improve facility quality, increase participation and support long-term sustainability across the sport. As part of the continued collaboration, we are also once again sponsoring the Boys’ and Girls’ School Championships, England Hockey’s flagship national school competitions involving hundreds of schools and thousands of young players from across the country each year.
Rich Beer, Chief Executive of England Hockey, said: “Notts Sport renewing their partnership with England Hockey is a testament to the relationship we have with them and we are thrilled to have them back on board. As one of our most long-standing partners they have been a loyal and trusted partner for us for the last 14 years. Now with the new Pitch Together Fund in place we are looking forward to working together to help develop and improve more facilities that provide better places to play.”
Duncan Bennett, CEO of Notts Sport, added: “We are delighted to extend our partnership with England Hockey which began back in 2012.
Over that now 14-year period, the initial concept of offering clubs advice and support on their facilities has grown into a close working relationship at all levels of the sport.
Whilst the support we provide to England Hockey has grown and developed immensely since 2012, the original intention of offering free support and advice to clubs, schools and hockey players of all levels continues to be the core service and focus for us.
At a time where we are all increasingly aware of sustainability, environmental impacts, recycling and the use of plastics, it is clear that the specialist advice, services and support Notts Sport offer means that sustainable design has a key role to play in ensuring hockey is at the forefront of innovation and best practice.”
The renewed partnership will help deliver tangible benefits for the hockey community by improving the quality and sustainability of facilities nationwide. By combining technical expertise, independent guidance and a shared commitment to innovation, we and England Hockey aim to create better places to play, increase participation and ensure the sport continues to thrive at every level.
