Hockey’s Single System is the development pathway for players, coaches and officials of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential.  It is based on a set of principles that puts the participant at the centre and is based on scientific research that has been widely accepted by the majority of other major sports within England.

Junior Development Centres (JDC) and Junior Academy Centres (JAC)

These centres will provide coaching for young players aged 12 - 17 at sub county level (JDC) and 13 - 17 at county level (JAC). These centres will provide more coaching closer to home. 

Junior Regional Performance Centres (JRPCs)

Players will receive regular coaching from both RHA and England Hockey Centrally Contracted Coaches (CCCs) leading to a High Performance Assessment Camp for U15 and U17s and inter JRPC competition at U16 and U18 age groups which will replace the current regional tournaments from 2008.  You can find more information on the competition in the competitions pages on the England Hockeywebsite. 

By utilising 12 centres and England Hockey coaches, young people will be given the opportunity to access elite coaching closer to home which will also improve the selection process. 

U16 and U18 international teams

England run international teams at both U16 and U18 age groups.  Players will be identified from the JRPCs who have the potential to play at international level and will be given the opportunity to attend assessment and development camps to be selected to represent England at junior level.  More information on England junior international teams can be found on the international pages of the website.

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