Notts Sport has announced the renewal of its long-standing partnership with England Hockey, continuing a collaboration that has supported the development of hockey facilities across the country for more than 14 years. As the only official facilities partner of England and GB Hockey, the renewed agreement will run until January 2029.
Since the partnership began in 2012, Notts Sport has worked alongside England Hockey to provide clubs, schools and facility providers with specialist technical advice and independent guidance, supporting the planning, design and development of hockey facilities nationwide.
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, Notts Sport will also once again sponsor 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, Notts Sport and England Hockey aim to create better places to play, increase participation and ensure the sport continues to thrive at every level.
