Hockey

England Hockey are keen to To grow participation in college hockey activity across England working with the College network using a small sided festival format.

•An ever-growing number of institutions are offering alternative ways for students to play hockey with small sided versions of the game becoming increasingly popular.

•Small sided hockey is hockey’s version of 5-a-side football, with no set rules about the number of players in a team. Team sizes and playing space can be adapted to suit the number of players and the size of the playing area you have available.

•It provides players with an enjoyable experience of the game, more touches of the ball and more opportunities to develop and practice their skills.

•It’s a great way to deliver hockey to those who are new to the sport or wanting an informal experience. It can be played indoors or outdoors, using a bigger, lighter ball, which new players find easier to control and less intimidating than traditional hockey balls.

•With a few simple rules that are easy to pick up and no need for goalkeepers the game is quick to set up and play.

•It's great for players who want to get their hockey fix but are unable to commit to 11-a-side or new players or those who are returning to the sport after time away.