Scottish Hockey Launches New Fund! – Step into Hockey

This summer, it’s game on. The 2026 Summer of Sport presents a unique opportunity for communities across Scotland to embrace the excitement and energy that sport brings.

Following a successful Summer of Sport application, Scottish Hockey is delighted to launch the Step into Hockey Fund, offering clubs across Scotland the chance to access funding to help grow participation in the sport.

The fund aims to support clubs in creating and developing opportunities that align with the Summer of Sport objectives, encouraging new members to step onto the pitch and experience hockey for the first time. Clubs can apply for grants of up to £500 to deliver initiatives designed to attract and engage new participants.

 

Funding should be used to support activities and projects focused on the following key areas:

Opportunities: Deliver a range of safe, welcoming and inclusive opportunities that reduce barriers to participation

Pathways: Provide accessible pathways from short term activity into sustained participation in school, club and community sport

Growth: Grow the number of people playing hockey and diversity, particularly during the summer period and beyond.

Targeted: Introduce targeted initiatives where gaps exist, with a focus on long term engagement beyond the funding period

Workforce: Recruit, train and retain coaches, officials, volunteers and leaders, with the aim to increase diversity

Profile: Contribute to raising the profile of hockey within your community

 

Please note the project must provide a universal offer to all children and young people, aged 3-26 years.

 

For more information please see guidance notes Step into Hockey Fund 2026

To apply please click on the application link here.

 

Deadline for applications: Sunday 5th July 2026.

If clubs have any questions please get in contact with the Scottish Hockey Sports Development Team

 

 

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