Welcome to the Stockport Hockey Development Group (SHDG) website which aims to provide information and details of field hockey activities throughout the Stockport borough. This site is managed and updated by the Stockport Hockey Development Group on a regular basis.
The Stockport Hockey Development Group is a group of representatives and/or volunteers from local hockey clubs, leagues and associated organisations who are active in the development of hockey. Our prime objective is to promote hockey as a sport for the young people of Stockport by providing opportunities for enjoyment and achievement of the sport. Through qualified coaches, we encourage children to:-
• Learn new skills and hockey rules
• Use their skills playing competitive games
• Develop self-esteem, leadership and teamwork qualities
Latest News
Stockport Hockey Club have put Stockport on the map by becoming the 150th Club to gain the England Hockey ClubsFirst Accreditation!
Andrea Boulton, Club Development Officer at Stockport Hockey Club says, “We found working towards and achieving England Hockey ClubsFirst accreditation an enlightening and rewarding experience. It enabled us to build on what we do well at Stockport Hockey Club as well as identify areas that we needed to improve. We now have a clear vision of where the club wants to be longer term as well as a plan of how we are going to get there and I believe we are a better club as a result.”
To see the news article click here
Vision
Our vision is for Stockport to become a leader in developing superior
field hockey players.
Mission
To establish and develop a network of junior hockey initiatives within Stockport
to enable us to offer coaching and competitive playing opportunities in safe and
friendly environments throughout the borough.
Development Plan
Planned Action (Word Doc Format)
Planned Action
(pdf Format)
Strategy
Our Strategy for achieving our vision and mission includes:-
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Gaining unrivalled understanding of our potential players development needs.
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Recruiting, inspiring and developing outstanding coaches by encouraging
initiative and supporting new ideas.
• Providing regular and enjoyable coaching
sessions across Stockport increasing participation and achievement year on year.
The Stockport Hockey Development Group would like to thank the Sport Stockport for their financial award to the group for the development of junior hockey in Stockport.
The Stockport Hockey Development Group is open to anyone who has an interest in hockey, particularly junior hockey and welcomes new members. Our next meeting is September 2009 - date and time to be confirmed.