Havant Hockey Club

What Havant Hockey Club does

Havant Hockey Club is an amateur, volunteer-run community field hockey club established around 1905 in Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom. The club operates as an unincorporated non-profit and serves players of all ages and skill levels through a structured multi-section programme: eight men's teams (M1s through M6s plus Masters/Veterans), five women's teams (W1s through W5s), a junior section of 300+ members aged 5-18, and a Minis programme for U8/U10 players. The Men's 1st XI competes in England Hockey's National League Division 1 South; the Women's 1st XI plays in South Central Premier Division 2. The club holds England Hockey Talent Centre accreditation (one of 33 nationally) and is the licence holder for the South Coast Talent Academy for players aged 15-18.

The club's underlying technology is limited to operational and administrative tooling rather than proprietary systems. It runs on Pitchero for membership management, fixtures, communications, and payment processing; uses England Hockey's Game Management System for player registration; streams and archives home games via Havant Hockey TV on YouTube; deploys Podium Analytics' SportSmart for injury reporting; and operates a website designed by digital agency boxChilli. The community outreach arm — Havant Hockey in the Community — delivers in-curriculum coaching in local state schools, after-school clubs, holiday camps, and Summer Performance Workshops, reaching 750+ children in the 2024-25 academic year with bursaries and hardship funding to remove financial barriers.

Havant generates revenue through a diversified mix of annual and seasonal membership subscriptions (minis £155/season, with term blocks at £39 each), one-time fees for hockey camps (£30/day) and workshops (£20/session or £70 for four sessions), Official Supporters Club subscriptions (£130/season, 60+ members), club merchandise sales through a co-branded Grays Hockey online shop, charitable fundraising (£5,468 raised in 2023/24), and a tiered sponsorship portfolio anchored by JCL Group and Lalys Pharmacy as main sponsors. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via the club website and Pitchero platform, supplemented by community-led acquisition through school outreach and word-of-mouth from existing members.

Name

Havant Hockey Club

Legal name

Havant Hockey Club

Website

https://havanthockeyclub.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Havant Hockey Club is a volunteer-run amateur field hockey club in Hampshire, UK, founded circa 1905, serving 300+ junior members and 20 senior teams across men's, women's, junior, minis, and masters sections — from beginner to England Hockey National League level — with an England Hockey-licensed Talent Academy and a community coaching programme reaching 750+ children annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Sports Club (Field Hockey)

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Community hockey club
• Amateur field hockey
• Hockey training
• Youth hockey development
• Hockey league teams

Headquarters

HQ city

Havant

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: The club generates primary revenue from annual and seasonal membership fees paid by players across all sections (men's, women's, junior, minis). Fees vary by section and are processed via the Pitchero platform. Discounts are available for siblings and full-time university students.
2. Hockey Camps and Workshops: Revenue from holiday camps (Junior and Development camps during school holidays) and Summer Performance Workshops, charged at £30/day, £50 for two days, or £20 per workshop session / £70 block booking.
3. Official Supporters Club Membership: Annual supporters club membership at £130 per season (reduced to £90 for a spouse/partner), providing a fleece, pre-game luncheons, matchday programme mentions, and free entry to social events.
4. Club Merchandise and Kit Sales: Sales of club playing kit, training gear, and accessories via the Havant HC x Grays Shop and clubhouse (e.g., club socks). Grays Hockey is the official kit partner.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Havant Hockey Club is an amateur, volunteer-run community field hockey club that delivers club membership, league competition, training and coaching across men's, women's, junior and minis sections, supported by a community coaching programme in local schools, school holiday camps, performance workshops and an Official Supporters Club. Revenue is generated through annual section-based membership subscriptions, camp and workshop fees, kit and merchandise sales via the Havant HC x Grays Hockey shop, commercial sponsorship, charitable fundraising and donations.

Product overview

Havant Hockey Club operates as a multi-section community sports club offering a comprehensive hockey programme from beginner to National League level. The club's portfolio includes men's (7 teams), women's (5 teams), juniors (ages 5-18, 300+ members), and minis (U8-U10) sections, plus masters/veterans hockey. Community engagement is delivered through school outreach coaching programmes, holiday camps, and performance workshops. Supporting infrastructure includes membership management via Pitchero, Havant Hockey TV streaming on YouTube, a club shop partnered with Grays Hockey, an Official Supporters Club, and SportSmart injury reporting via Podium Analytics. The club holds England Hockey Talent Centre and Talent Academy accreditations, positioning it as a leading provider of junior hockey in the South Coast region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Havant Hockey in the Community: Community Coaching Programme focusing on engagement of young players, providing inclusive and accessible sport for all children through schools, camps and coaching initiatives.
• South Coast Talent Academy
• Havant Hockey TV

Products and services

• Men's Hockey Teams Membership-based subscription access for adult male players to compete in the club's men's teams, ranging from National League Division 1 South (M1s) down through M2–M6s, plus masters/veterans teams (The Bees over-40s, The Cavaliers over-50s), training and fixtures at the Havant College All-Weather Pitch.
• Women's Hockey Teams Annual subscription membership for adult female players to compete across 5 women's teams (W1s–W5s) and a development squad in South Central league play, with the W1s aspiring to National League status.
• Junior Section Membership Annual subscription membership for junior players (ages ~11–18) providing weekly training, league and cup matches, tournament play, and a clear pathway to senior 1st XI teams and the England Hockey Talent Academy.
• Minis Programme Subscription programme for U8s (school years 1–3) and U10s (school years 4–5), delivered Sunday mornings with qualified DBS-certified coaches via term-based blocks with a free September taster session.
• Community Coaching Programme Outreach service delivering in-curriculum PE coaching, after-school clubs, a Monday Night After School hockey club and holiday camps to local state schools in the Borough of Havant, with bursaries and hardship funding to remove financial barriers; reached 750+ children in 2024-25.
• School Holiday Hockey Camps Pay-as-you-go school holiday camps at Havant College for the Junior Camp (ages 5–13) and the Development Camp (U14–U16, county level), priced at £30 per day or £50 for two days with qualified coaches, sibling discounts and hardship funding.
• Summer Performance Workshops Evening performance coaching sessions for ages 14–18 and current/aspiring England Hockey Talent Academy players, designed to prepare for Talent Academy trials, charged per session or via block booking.
• Masters/Veterans Hockey Over-35 veterans hockey membership covering The Bees (over-40s) and The Cavaliers (over-50s), competing in the South Masters League and Wessex Supervets Alliance with representation at England Masters level.
• Back to Hockey Sessions Free, informal social sessions for beginners or those returning to field hockey, with equipment provided by the club, designed to reintroduce players to the sport and feed conversion into ongoing membership.
• Havant Hockey TV YouTube channel streaming live and archived Men's and Women's 1st XI home matches, plus selected coaching development content, providing the club's digital matchday viewing experience for members, supporters and prospective players.
• Havant HC x Grays Hockey Club Shop Online and physical shop (via Grays Hockey partnership) selling club playing kit, training gear, accessories and personalised shirts to members and supporters.
• Official Supporters Club Membership Annual subscription for non-playing supporters at £130 per season (£90 for spouse/partner) providing a zipped fleece, pre-game luncheons, matchday programme and online mentions, and free entry to club social events.
• South Coast Talent Academy England Hockey Talent Academy-licensed high-level development programme for ages 15–18, delivered by the club on behalf of England Hockey and providing a clear pathway to elite adult and representative hockey.
• Umpiring Development Programme Structured training pathway for aspiring hockey umpires, including introduction courses, mentorship, England Hockey Level 1 qualification and development workshops led by guest experts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 junior members and 20 senior/social teams demonstrate the breadth of the club's community reach.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Grays HockeycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGrays Hockey is the official kit partner of Havant Hockey Club, creating a new era in hockey wear with the launch of a new Performance Range in partnership with the club. The partnership includes a dedicated Havant HC x Grays online shop and Sarah Robertson (Great Britain) as club ambassador attending Junior Club Day.
• England HockeycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngland Hockey is the national governing body. Havant HC is one of 33 clubs nationally accredited as a Talent Centre and holds a Talent Academy licence to run the South Coast Talent Academy. The club participates in England Hockey's ClubMark scheme, Game Management System (GMS), and the SportSmart injury reporting programme.
• Lalys PharmacycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLalys Pharmacy is a main sponsor of HHC covering both the Men's and Women's 1st XIs, as well as juniors and the community programme. Lalys is a 40-year community pharmacy brand in the Portsmouth area, operating under parent company JCL UK Ltd. Lalys also partnered with AccessU for private healthcare services.
• JCL GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJCL Group are main club sponsors at all levels from 1st XI through to juniors and the community programme. The third generation of family members are now playing in the club's juniors. JCL Group has built its portfolio around everyday living – healthcare, property, and business – for 40 years.
• Eight Wealth ManagementsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerEight Wealth Management is a premier partner of St James's Place and a sponsor of Havant Hockey Club. The sponsor has a personal connection to the club, having played hockey from a young age. Eight Wealth supports club members with financial planning services.
• Picketts and PurserssecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerA long-time sponsor and supporter of Havant Hockey Club. Established in 1850, Picketts and Pursers are one of Hampshire's oldest family firms of jewellers, goldsmiths, and silversmiths, based in Petersfield.
• RJM InternationalsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerRJM International supports the club's Community Coaching Scheme around local schools. RJM is an award-winning specialist provider of innovative products and services for the power, industrial plant, biomass, and Waste to Energy sectors.
• boxChillisecondaryTechnology or IntegrationboxChilli is a digital marketing agency that designed and developed the Havant Hockey Club website. Founded in 2006, boxChilli specialises in SEO, PPC, web design and development, and social media marketing.
• AccessUsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccessU is a private healthcare provider in Portsmouth partnered with Lalys Pharmacy. This partnership enables Lalys to offer specialised services including Travel Clinic and private healthcare options. AccessU operates from a clinic at 1 Guildhall Walk next to the Guildhall Lalys Pharmacy.
• Eight FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEight Foundation is a charitable trust and key partner in Havant Hockey's Community programme, enabling the club to provide sports activity to those who previously would be unable to take part. Founded in 2017, it supports causes in health, poverty, and education through financial grants.
• FatFace FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe FatFace Foundation is a key Community Partner enabling the club to deliver hockey coaching and activities to those previously unable to take part. Founded 2009, FatFace Foundation has raised over £2.3 million for charities. The foundation supports bursaries, equipment provision, and community outreach.
• Prostate Cancer UKsecondaryOthersProstate Cancer UK is one of the club's chosen charities for the current season. Each senior team is tasked to raise funds for it. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men (1 in 8), with double the risk for Black men.
• Sarcoma UKsecondaryOthersSarcoma UK was the club's charity of the year for 2023/24, chosen due to support given to a member's family. The club raised £5,468.44 for it in 2023/24 including Gift Aid.
• Podium Analytics (SportSmart)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationPodium Analytics runs the SportSmart injury reporting and monitoring programme, partnered with England Hockey. Havant HC was one of 20 clubs nationally piloting the scheme in 2022/23. England Hockey has now rolled SportSmart out to all clubs.
• PitcherocoreTechnology or IntegrationPitchero is the club's primary digital platform for membership management, fixtures, results, news, and communications. The Pitchero app allows members to manage availability and receive updates. Membership payments are processed through Pitchero.
• Life Skills Through SportssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLife Skills Through Sports works alongside the club's existing community programme partners (RJM International, FatFace Foundation) to extend school outreach activity and community coaching clinics.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• England Hockey: National governing body for field hockey in England that accredits Havant's Talent Centre status, granted the South Coast Talent Academy licence, and runs the ClubMark and SportSmart programmes. Relevant as the upstream regulator and ecosystem enabler rather than a competitive operator.

Direct peers

• East Grinstead Hockey Club: Established amateur field hockey club with National League men's and women's teams and a strong junior section. Comparable to Havant in competitive tier, multi-section offering, and emphasis on junior talent development.
• Reading Hockey Club: Large amateur field hockey club with multiple men's and women's teams competing at National League level and a sizable junior section. Comparable multi-section offering, talent pathway, and community-led operating model to Havant.
• Wimbledon Hockey Club: Large, multi-section amateur field hockey club with a broad men's, women's, and junior offering founded in the 19th century. Comparable to Havant in operating history, multi-section structure, and pursuit of National League participation across sections.
• Hampstead and Westminster Hockey Club: Historic London amateur field hockey club with National League men's and women's teams and a strong junior development programme. Comparable to Havant in operating history, multi-section structure, and Talent Centre-style junior pathway operations.
• Old Loughtonians Hockey Club: National League Division 1 South rival of Havant's Men's 1st XI (per fixture: Havant vs Old Loughtonians listed as 2026 home game). Directly comparable as an amateur hockey club competing at the same tier in the same league, with similar junior development programmes.
• Holcombe Hockey Club: Long-established amateur field hockey club in Kent operating multiple men's and women's National League sides with a structured junior pathway. Direct peer to Havant in scale, multi-section structure, and National League men's ambitions, and a similarly broad community coaching footprint.
• Trojans Hockey Club: South Coast/Hampshire-based amateur field hockey club that previously ran the South Coast Talent Academy under England Hockey's direct operation before the licence transferred to Havant in 2023. Direct peer in geography and former Talent Academy competitor, now effectively replaced at the regional elite pathway level.
• Canterbury Hockey Club: National League field hockey club referenced as a Men's 1st XI opponent in Havant's 2025-26 fixtures. Comparable peer given shared National League participation, multi-section amateur structure, and junior development pathway.
• Surbiton Hockey Club: One of England's premier amateur field hockey clubs with multiple National League men's and women's teams and a large junior section. Highly comparable in operating model (community-led, multi-tier teams, extensive junior academy, sponsorships) and in competitive level to Havant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/havanthc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCe8hcSbMxdS7hwzMdnEHTJg
• Facebookfacebook.com/HavantHockeyClub
• Instagraminstagram.com/havanthockeyclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/havant-hockey-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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