Nottingham Hockey Centre

❌All games and training sessions at Nottingham Hockey Centre today have been cancelled due to heavy snow.
This does not include fixtures on pitch 4 against the University of Nottingham. Please contact them for further details. ❄️🌬

All bookings and matches this weekend (3rd and 4th March) at Nottingham Hockey Centre have been cancelled due to the adverse weather and heavy snow on all the pitches. ❄️

New Hockey Partnership puts Nottingham on the map!
A new exciting partnership between Nottingham Hockey Centre and The University of Nottingham will see a brand new £1M waterbase hockey pitch open at Nottingham Hockey Centre in February 2016.
The hockey centre, which is home to Beeston Hockey Club, already boasts one of the best hockey facilities in the country. The addition of a second waterbase pitch will put the city on the European map as one of the best hockey facilities... on the continent.
The new facility is a state of the art nylon AstroTurf pitch, identical to the other waterbase pitch at Nottingham Hockey Centre, which was relaid last summer.
Nottingham Hockey Centre Chairman, David Griffiths, commented, "The project has been a pipe dream for many years because we have always struggled to find the funding. This is fantastic news and we are extremely grateful to the University for their significant investment. Beeston Hockey Club and the University of Nottingham already have strong links and this new partnership will make these links even stronger. The new pitch will provide the University with access to one of the top hockey centres in Europe.
The City Council have always had a vision to create a 'Sportopolis' down University Boulevard and we have shared that vision for many years now. The wealth of quality sports facilities, which stretches down the road, must be envied by other big cities. We took our concept idea to develop a further world class waterbase pitch to the City Council in 2012, and then to the University of Nottingham. They have both been fully supportive since day one. The new project will be open for the community to use, will boost participation in the sport and will help the Hockey Centre attract major hockey events in to the City."
The Univeristy of Nottingham's Director of Sport, Dan Tilley, commented, "The University has a rich hockey heritage boasting a long line of Internationals such as George Pinner, Nick Catlin and Harry Martin, who are all vying for spots at the Rio Olympics, along with previous Olympians such as Anne Panter, Rob Moore, Robert Clift and John Land. The partnership with Nottingham Hockey Centre helps embed the existing strong links with the Centre, which were undoubtedly a factor in the Men’s side winning the British University (BUCS) National Championships last year. Having one of the best facilities in Europe will help maintain the University as one of the leading hockey institutions and with a joint scholarship package on offer with Beeston Hockey Club, this will no doubt help attract some of the best young players in the country to both the University and the Club."
The trust land at Highfields Park was bequeathed to the people of Nottingham for sport and recreation by Jesse Boot, founder of Boots. Nottingham City Council are now the sole trustee.
See More

The resurfacing work carried out on Pitch 1 is now complete and opens today!
The project costing £200,000 was completed thanks to funding grants from England Hockey and the National Hockey Foundation, along with sinking fund donations and savings.
The old waterbase pitch, supplied by AstroTurf in 2001, was considered to be the best surface in the country. The Hockey Centre chose AstroGrass from AstroTurf once again as the supplier for the new pitch.
... The new pitch, like the old pitch, is made from nylon. Nylon pitches are considered the best playing surface by international players because nylon absorbs water, meaning that the pitch stays wet longer than a polyethylene artificial pitch. The fibre of the pitch is soft and the pitch ensures flat, fast and consistent ball movement with a natural bounce.
Other big European Clubs such as HC Rotterdam and Pinoké in the Netherlands, Royal Antwerp, KHC Dragons and HC Braxgata in Belgium and Canterbury HC in Kent have all chosen AstroTurf on their recent pitch refurbishments.
Beeston Men's 1st team coach, Matt Taylor, said "The new pitch is a fantastic addition to the facility. We now have one of the best surfaces in the country to play on. The pitch is very true and very fast which will suit our style of play. AstroTurf were the inventors of synthetic grass over 50 years ago and are the 'Rolls Royce' of hockey pitches."
Carl Whelan, Sales Manager-AstroTurf UK & Ireland, commented "We are delighted with our continued relationship with Nottingham Hockey Centre. The new AstroGrass surface was chosen as a result of 14 years excellent service from the old AstroTurf pitch. Hockey plays a major role in our business, being associated with Nottingham Hockey Centre will add to our impressive portfolio of top level hockey venues throughout Europe.
David Griffiths, Chairman of the Nottingham Hockey Centre said "As well as the new pitch at the Hockey Centre, 36 new car parking bays have been built giving the site over 200 hard standing car parking spaces. A new, higher fence has also been installed on the main pitch at the Boulevard end to protect the new tram system which opens shortly. There has been a lot of hard work going on behind scenes to make all this happen and I'm delighted the new pitch is now ready for the hockey community to use".
See More

Central College Nottingham is launching a unique course for hockey enthusiasts.
Starting in September 2015 at Central’s Clifton Centre and Highfields Hockey Centre, the two year course will allow hockey-minded 16-18 year olds to undertake a sport course, get the chance to improve their hockey skills and gain coaching, umpiring and leadership qualifications.
Students will enrol on a level 3 BTEC Sport Development, Coaching and Fitness course. As well as studying subjects such... as sports events, fitness training and sports development, the course will also offer specific hockey-based qualifications which will allow students to get involved with coaching and officiating. The College will also be able to offer a fixture programme on Wednesday afternoons that will allow aspiring players to improve their game.
The Highfields Central College Hockey Academy will be run in partnership with England Hockey and Highfields Hockey Centre.
Simon Dowdy, England Hockey Regional Manager said: “England Hockey is delighted to be supporting this programme. Central College has an excellent reputation of building partnerships with local sports organisations and the link with Highfields means that students can expect a really worthwhile experience.”
Glen Read, Sport Academy Manager at Central College said: “Students who come onto this course will not only get gain a recognised and relevant qualification but also get the opportunity to get out into local schools and clubs as coaches and officials. Linking up with England Hockey and The Highfields Hockey Centre will ensure students get a really positive learning experience.”
For further information on the Central College Hockey Academy or to apply contact Glen Read on: 0115 914 6457 or glen.read@centralnottingham.ac.uk
http://www.highfields.org.uk/…/central_ college_hockey_acade…
See More

http://www.highfields.org.uk/…/hallowee n_haunt_and_firework…

http://www.highfields.org.uk/…/u16_and_ u18_international_to…

http://www.highfields.org.uk/…/highfiel ds_could_become_uks_…

http://www.nottinghampost.com/…/story-2 1169215-d…/story.html

Women's over 40s and 45s regional tournament at Highfields this weekend...

http://www.englandhockey.co.uk/news.asp?i temid=27362&itemTitle=Investec+Women %92s+KO+Finals+Weekend§ion=22#Sc hedule

http://www.highfields.org.uk/…/investec _ladies_cup_finals_w…

http://www.highfields.org.uk/…/football _and_education_devel…

Under 13 Boys and Girls Summer Leagues at Highfields starting in June. Book your team today!! http://ow.ly/tM9cf

Astroturf pitches for hire at Highfields from just £20... http://ow.ly/tvfVz

Men's 11 a side Summer League 'The Syd Baylis Trophy'- 2014 entries open!! http://ow.ly/tvdDm

Stick & Pitcher Bar available for exclusive hire for your function - Birthdays, Retirements, Weddings and more... http://ow.ly/tvelK

Great tournament and great experience for the Annadale U13 boys.

Great place to play great amenities and brilliant atmosphere to boot 😊👍👍

Great tournament and great experience for the Annadale U13 boys.

Great place to play great amenities and brilliant atmosphere to boot 😊👍👍

Great tournament and great experience for the Annadale U13 boys.

Great place to play great amenities and brilliant atmosphere to boot 😊👍👍