What happens?

Players take part in 10 evening sessions, five day sessions and up to four competition days at one of 17 performance centres. Performance Centres are run by the Regional Hockey Associations.

Contact details for your Regional administrator are:

• North - Ann Marshall
• Midlands - Julie Airey
• East - Chris Townson
• West - Jo Thomas
• South - Tony Hilton

How do I get involved?

Players are nominated to attend a Performance Centre by their Academy Centre. Players can be nominated from the U15 and U17 age groups. Players who consistently demonstrate strong skills are invited to Performance Centres

If you are not selected for an Performance Centre do not worry, you should continue to develop your hockey through school, club and Academy Centre activity. You may be nominated to attend a Performance Centre later in the season.

What are the entry and exit points?

Players enter Performance Centre in September. There are transition points during the year where players may be selected for a Performance Centre.

• Further information about U15 selection can be found here
• Further information about U17 selection can be found here
• Information about Academy Centre to Performance Centre transition can be found here 
• Information about Performance Centre to Academy Centre transition can be found here

Do National Age Groups Squads attend Performance Centre? 

Any player in the NAGS squads will not attend Performance Centre.

However, subject to agreement with the Junior Talent Development Manager and the regional Performance Centre a NAGS player may attend Performance Centre as an additional training environment.

Can I attend more than one Performance Centre in order to manage my school commitments?

For more information about being a guest player at a Performance Centre, Please click here. 

Who is it run by?

Performance Centres are run by Regional Hockey Associations.