ClubsFirst is England Hockey Board’s accreditation scheme for clubs.It is a national recognition of clubs that can demonstrate that they are working towards minimum operating standards. ClubsFirst is aligned with the Sport England Clubmark accreditation, recognised nationally by NGB’s, local government, education and the sporting industry.  In its simplest terms, the process will ensure that your club has a “safe effective and child friendly” club environment.

All clubs achieving ClubsFirst also achieve the Sport England Clubmark accreditation, a nationally recognised award for sports clubs.

Why do ClubsFirst?

Clubs achieving the ClubsFirst award are recognised as working towards providing a Safe, Effective and Child Friendly hockey Environment. They also receive the CLUBMARK award.  County Sports Partnerships and Funding agencies are increasingly recognising these clubs and choosing to work with them as a priority. There are also a range of benefits, priority bookings and other services available to ClubsFirst clubs.

Thirsk Hockey Club and ClubsFirst

We at Thirsk Hockey Club are working tirelessly to ensure we continue to exceed the Sport England minimum operating standards, giving your child the safest of environments to enjoy their hockey in.

Please feel free to visit the club during the Junior training sessions to experience this great environment for yourself and we are sure you will be more than happy for your child to have a fulfilling hockey career at Thirsk.