Field hockey in England
Field hockey in England is usually referred to simply as "hockey" instead of field hockey, whereas other variants of hockey, such as ice hockey, are referred to by their full name.
| Field hockey in England | |
|---|---|
| Governing body | England Hockey |
| First played | Early/mid 1800s. |
| Registered players | Estimate 30,000 |
| Clubs | 1050 |
National competitions | |
Club competitions | |
The sport is often played on astroturf pitches and occasionally grass pitches, although this is becoming increasingly rare. The sport is played on an amateur basis.[1][2][3]
See also
References
- Paper, The Hockey. "The growth of field hockey | The Hockey Paper".
- cycles, This text provides general information Statista assumes no liability for the information given being complete or correct Due to varying update; Text, Statistics Can Display More up-to-Date Data Than Referenced in the. "Topic: Hockey in the United Kingdom (UK)". www.statista.com.
- Gilmour, Rod (March 24, 2020). "Women's hockey talking points: English season in financial and league limbo" – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
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