Scottish Hockey Union

What Scottish Hockey Union does

Scottish Hockey Union, doing business as Scottish Hockey, is the national governing body for the sport of hockey in Scotland, headquartered at 8 King's Drive, Glasgow. The organization operates as an independent nonprofit, delivering national and district league competitions, club affiliation, safeguarding governance, and a full player pathway from schools through masters level. It sanctions Scotland's men's and women's national teams (the 'Blue Sticks') for international competition, including EuroHockey Championship Qualifiers and the FIH Nations Cup.

The organization's core technology infrastructure comprises four interconnected digital platforms: the Sport:80 membership and engagement system (launched 2024) enabling direct member self-registration, profile management, and course/event access; the Hockey Hub online training portal for coaches and umpires delivering video resources, modules, and workshops in partnership with GB Hockey; the Club Hub learning platform (via Brightspace) supporting club committee training in governance and safeguarding; and an 8-step PVG application system integrated with Disclosure Scotland for background vetting. The technology stack is digital-first and self-serve, removing administrative burden from volunteer club committees.

Scottish Hockey's revenue is generated through four primary streams: mandatory annual club affiliation fees (subscription/recurring), individual membership subscriptions via Sport:80, coaching course fees (one-time licenses ranging £15-£460 depending on course and membership status), and event revenue from ticketing and competition entries. The organization is funded in part by the National Lottery and sponsorships from Arnold Clark, One Sports Warehouse, and Clayton Hotel Glasgow. GTM is community-led through the affiliated club and schools network, with event-driven engagement via the Scottish Cup Finals, Youth Cup Finals, National Junior Aspire Festival, and annual Scottish Hockey Awards. Customer segments span schools, club hockey, performance/elite pathways, walking hockey, disability hockey (Flyerz), and masters hockey.

Name

Scottish Hockey Union

Legal name

Scottish Hockey Union

Website

https://scottish-hockey.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scottish Hockey Union is the nonprofit national governing body for hockey in Scotland, headquartered in Glasgow, operating club affiliation, league competitions, coaching education, safeguarding (PVG), and the Scotland national teams program across schools, club, performance, walking, disability, and masters segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Governing Body / National Hockey Federation

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

National Governing Bodies (NGBs) (MPAKAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability & Adaptive Sport Governing Bodies (Paralympic & Sport-Specific) (MPAKAFAL), Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF), Professional Sport Governing Bodies & League Sanctioning Authorities (MPAKAFAE)

Keywords

• National hockey federation
• Sports governing body
• Hockey coaching qualifications
• Club affiliation services
• Safeguarding training

Headquarters

HQ city

Glasgow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Club Affiliation Fees: Mandatory annual affiliation fees from hockey clubs required for entry to Scottish Hockey and District competitions. Clubs must complete compliance documentation including constitution, safeguarding policy, and PVG agreements.
2. Coaching Course Fees: Revenue from coaching qualifications and workshops at various levels. Introduction to Hockey Coaching, Coach Qualification, Sessional Coach Qualification, and GB Coaching Club Programme workshops generate fees ranging from £15 to £460 depending on course type and membership status.
3. Individual Membership: Individual members join through Sport:80 platform, receiving member benefits including reduced pricing on courses and access to member-exclusive resources and events.
4. Event Revenue: Scottish Hockey Awards tickets (individual and table bookings) at Tynecastle Stadium. Competition entries and event registrations for various tournaments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Scottish Hockey Union is the national governing body for hockey in Scotland. It runs national and district leagues and competitions, delivers coaching and umpire qualifications, manages safeguarding (PVG scheme) for the sport, and represents Scotland in international competitions (EuroHockey, FIH Nations Cup, World Cup Qualification). It supports a player pathway spanning schools, clubs, masters, walking hockey and disability-inclusive Flyerz Hockey.

Product overview

Scottish Hockey Union operates as the national governing body for hockey in Scotland, offering a suite of interconnected platforms and programmes. The core infrastructure includes Club Hub for club affiliation management, Hockey Hub for coaching and umpire education resources, Sport80 for membership and engagement, and Club Excel for club development. These are supported by specialized programmes including Walking Hockey, Disability (Flyerz) Hockey, and Schools Hockey for inclusive participation, alongside comprehensive training offerings such as Coaching Qualifications, Hockey Leaders Course, and GB Coaching in Clubs workshops. The organization also manages the PVG Scheme in partnership with Disclosure Scotland for safeguarding, and coordinates international competition participation and the annual Scottish Hockey Awards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Club Hub

Quantifiable outcome

• Scotland men's team finished sixth at FIH Nations Cup 1 in Cape Town, above world ranking, beating a top 10 side for second successive tournament

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• InspiresportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership offering hockey tours for schools and clubs across Scotland. Inspiresport provides tailored sports development tours to the UK and beyond with professional coaching at world-class clubs and federations. Scottish Hockey receives access to international training venues and fixtures for member clubs and schools.
• Access SportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting disability-inclusive Flyerz Hockey programs. Access Sport works to build inclusive environments for individuals with disabilities to feel comfortable playing hockey.
• Scottish Disability SportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership working together to provide quality experiences for disabled participants. Scottish Disability Sport provides resources and support for creating inclusive hockey environments adapted to individual needs.
• Disclosure ScotlandcoreOthersScottish Hockey is enrolled directly with Disclosure Scotland for accessing PVG disclosure records. Partnership enables processing of Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme applications for individuals in regulated roles working with children and protected adults.
• UK Anti-Doping (UKAD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UKAD ensures Scottish Hockey's anti-doping rules comply with WADA, UK Anti-Doping and FIH Regulations. UKAD provides testing services, education resources, and policy guidance.
• World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational federation compliance with WADA World Anti-Doping Code ensures Scottish Hockey's anti-doping rules meet global standards for clean sport.
• GB Hockey (England Hockey and Hockey Wales)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership across England, Scotland, and Wales under GB Hockey banner. Jointly developed GB Coaching Offer with shared digital resources, coaching philosophy, and coach development opportunities including Advanced Coaching Programme.
• Great Britain HockeycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Great Britain Hockey for online resource site (Hockey Hub) providing coaching and umpiring resources, video footage, and access to development opportunities across the home nations.
• Arnold ClarkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Scottish Hockey. Arnold Clark is displayed as a sponsor on the Scottish Hockey website.
• One Sports WarehouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Scottish Hockey. One Sports Warehouse is displayed as a sponsor on the Scottish Hockey website.
• Clayton Hotel GlasgowminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Scottish Hockey. Clayton Hotel Glasgow is displayed as a sponsor on the Scottish Hockey website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Scottish Badminton: National governing body for badminton in Scotland, sharing sportscotland ecosystem, club affiliation structure, and inclusive participation programmes with Scottish Hockey.
• Hockey Ireland: National governing body for hockey in Ireland, operating an analogous club affiliation, league, and national team structure on the island of Ireland. Comparable in mission and scale to Scottish Hockey.
• Scottish Football Association: Governing body for association football in Scotland. A fellow sportscotland-recognised NGB with parallel club affiliation, safeguarding, and national team structures, although operating a much larger sport.
• Scottish Rugby Union: Governing body for rugby union in Scotland. Comparable in terms of being a Scottish NGB running club affiliation, leagues, and national teams, although at substantially larger scale.
• Camanachd Association: Governing body for shinty in Scotland. A small Scottish NGB with a similar club-affiliation and grassroots development model, led by a former CEO who is now on the Scottish Hockey board.

Others

• Access Sport: UK charity that builds inclusive community sports programmes and is a strategic partner of Scottish Hockey for the Flyerz disability hockey offering. An enabling partner rather than a competitor.
• sportscotland: National sport agency for Scotland, providing funding and policy oversight to Scottish Hockey and other Scottish NGBs. Acts as a funding partner and ecosystem coordinator rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• England Hockey: National governing body for hockey in England, with the same mission, club affiliation model, and partnership through GB Hockey. Operates the same sport under a parallel governance structure in the adjacent UK home nation.
• Hockey Wales: National governing body for hockey in Wales, co-partner in the GB Hockey umbrella with Scottish Hockey. Runs the same club affiliation, coaching, and competition model as the Scottish counterpart.

Broad incumbents

• Great Britain Hockey: Umbrella body coordinating elite-level hockey across England, Scotland, and Wales. Scottish Hockey is a partner through GB Hockey's coaching offer and Hockey Hub content. Serves as the high-performance layer above the home-nation NGBs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ScottishHockey

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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