IT'S BACK!

Our biggest indoor hockey event is returning from 27 - 30 December 2023 but this year we're moving venues! More information about the event can be found below but remember to add to your calendars 19:00 on 22 September 2022 as team entry for the event will open, and we once again anticipate high take up from teams across all age groups. 

The 2023 Championships will take place from 27 December to the 30 December 2023. After having to be dropped from the event schedule last year, we're delighted to confirm that the Under 10's will be returning to the competition, meaning over 150 teams in 12 age groups will have the opportunity to take part in the biggest indoor hockey event we've ever hosted! All age groups will follow the England Hockey Club age brackets (from 1 September) and will take place on the following days:

Wednesday 27 December 2023

Under 10 Boys & Girls 

Warm Up 10:00 | Games Start 11:00 | Presentations 14:15 

Adults Men & Women 

Warm Up 14:15 | Games Start 15:00 | Presentations 21:10 

Thursday 28 December 2023

Under 12 Boys & Girls 

Warm Up 08:00 | Games Start 09:00 | Presentations 15:30

Under 18 Girls 

Warm Up 15:30 | Games Start 16:00 | Presentations 21:25

Friday 29 December 2023

Under 14 Boys & Girls

Warm Up 08:00 | Games Start 09:00 | Presentations 15:30

Under 18 Boys

Warm Up 15:30 | Games Start 16:00 | Presentations 21:25

Saturday 30 December 2023

Under 16 Girls

Warm Up 08:00 | Games Start 09:00 | Presentations 14:30

Under 16 Boys

Warm Up 14:00 | Games Start 14:45 | Presentations 20:05

All teams should arrive at the venue in time for the warmup session as this is the only time available to them for on pitch warm up and should stay until the completion of the Presentations.

Team sign in opens 90 minutes before the games start time stated for each age group and a team representative, ideally the manger or coach, must ensure they have signed in with the event command table at least 20 minutes before games start. 

The order of play (match schedule) and group draws will be published on Friday 1 December 2023.

This year we're heading to a new venue! We're delighted that K2 Arena, Crawley will host the 2023 Indoor Hockey UK Championships. Whilst we appreciate the Copper Box Arena is a spectacular and iconic venue the cost to host the event in the Stratford Area just proved too much this year. By moving to K2 Crawley not only are we able to freeze the entry fee at the same price as last year but we're also able to offer free parking to everyone attending the event, continue to offer free spectator entry into the event and not we're also outside the ULEZ charging area.

K2 Arena, Crawley allows us to continue to host the event across 3 indoor hockey pitches, whilst providing the option for extra entertainment, such as reaching the top of the climbing wall, heading for a dip in the pool, or relaxing in the sauna or steam room. Extra entertainment activities will incur an additional cost, payable direct to the venue. Not only that, but you can also grab a bite to eat or drink from the on site café and relax in the upstairs lounge area. Our new venue offers you more than just watching hockey.

Unlike most things recently, we haven't increased this years entry fee - this is mainly in part due to moving locations. Therefore, this year's entry fee will be the same as in 2022 at £250 per team, and you will be able to enter from 19:00 on 22 September 2023.

Not only is the entry fee frozen at last years pricing, but those attending will be able to enjoy free parking on site at the venue, and spectators can continue to enter the event for free.

If you wanted to keep up to date with entry information, including a reminder before entries open click the button below

The event schedules will be uploaded onto the website by Friday 1 December 2023.

As introduced in 2020, all games will consist of 10 minutes, either one way or two halves depending on the age group. This is to allow everyone to prepare for playing in 10-minute segments, mimicking playing in quarters of the official game. Teams will get the same amount of hockey they received at previous Championship events. 

Once again, we will be on the lookout out for our brilliant umpires, match officials and other workforce members. Those already registered will be able to enter their availability, and any new members will be able to sign up via My Hockey UK at the same time. Keep your eyes on our website and social media channels for more information!