Ben Rhydding Hockey Club

What Ben Rhydding Hockey Club does

Ben Rhydding Hockey Club (BRHC) is an amateur, community-led field hockey club based at Ben Rhydding Sports Club on Coutances Way, Ilkley, West Yorkshire (LS29 8AW). It operates approximately 19 competitive teams organised by gender and age, spanning U10 colts through to SuperVets for both men and women, with the senior sides competing in regional leagues including Men's Conference North and Women's Division 1 North under the England Hockey umbrella. The club was formally re-constituted under a new constitution in July 2023 (amended in July 2025) and is governed by a volunteer Management Board chaired by Andrew Musgrave, with section committees for Men's, Women's and Colts operations, and a dedicated safeguarding and welfare function.

The club's core products are participation-based hockey services: structured training sessions across multiple weeknights (performance squads on Tuesday and Thursday evenings; club training on Wednesday evenings), competitive league fixtures, a junior development pathway from U10 to U18 in the Yorkshire Youth Hockey League, and Masters competitions for Over 35s, Over 45s and Over 55s. It runs on community infrastructure including two astroturf pitches, an online pitch-booking system (Hallmaster), a club management platform (Teamo), and email newsletters (Mailchimp), with match reports distributed through the England Hockey GMS platform.

Commercially, BRHC is a not-for-profit community organisation that monetises through membership subscriptions, weekly match fees collected by team captains, branded kit and merchandise sales (currently via long-standing supplier Dobson & Robinson Ltd, transitioning to a new supplier and brand identity on 30 June 2026), and a portfolio of approximately 25 small local business sponsors. Customer acquisition is community- and referral-led via coaches and captains, with no paid advertising; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled by membership secretaries. England Hockey Clubs 1st Accreditation (held since November 2006 and most recently renewed in early 2013) underpins its health-and-safety and safeguarding credentials.

Name

Ben Rhydding Hockey Club

Legal name

Ben Rhydding Hockey Club

Website

https://brhc.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ben Rhydding Hockey Club is an amateur, non-profit field hockey club in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, operating ~19 men's, women's and junior teams from U10 colts to SuperVets in England Hockey regional leagues, funded by memberships, match fees, kit sales and local sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Sports Clubs / Community Hockey

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF), Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Amateur hockey club
• Field hockey participation
• Youth hockey coaching
• Community sports club
• League hockey competition

Headquarters

HQ city

Ben Rhydding

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: The club generates revenue through membership fees paid by adult and colt players on a seasonal basis. Weekly subscriptions are also collected by team captains.
2. Match Fees: Players pay match fees as required, collected by team captains before or after games.
3. Kit and Merchandise Sales: The club sells branded kit items including shirts, socks, and club merchandise through kit supplier Dobson & Robinson Ltd, with an end-of-season sale running until 30 June 2026.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ben Rhydding Hockey Club is an amateur community field hockey club that provides competitive and recreational hockey participation across approximately 19 teams spanning men's, women's, and junior/colts programmes. Core offerings include league competition in Yorkshire & North East Hockey leagues, structured training sessions, a youth development pathway from U10 through U18, Masters competitions, and pitch and facility rentals. Membership is offered on a seasonal subscription basis to individual community members.

Product overview

Ben Rhydding Hockey Club is a community sports organization offering field hockey participation across multiple levels. The club operates approximately 19 teams ranging from Under-10 colts through to SuperVets, organized into men's, women's, and junior programmes. Core services include competitive league play in Yorkshire & North East Hockey leagues, structured training sessions, masters competition, and facility access. The club is transitioning to a new kit supplier and brand identity for the 2026 season.

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Products and services

• Men's Senior Hockey Teams Six men's senior teams (Mens 1st through Mens 6th) competing in Yorkshire & North East Hockey leagues, from Conference North level down to local divisions. Open to adult male players via seasonal membership.
• Women's Senior Hockey Teams Six women's teams (Womens 1s through Womens 6s) competing in various Yorkshire leagues, including Women's Division 1 North and Yorkshire Premier Division. Open to adult female players via seasonal membership.
• Colts / Junior Hockey Programme Coaching for young players from Under 10s through Under 18s, including separate boys and girls programmes with training sessions and competitive league participation in the Yorkshire Youth Hockey League, National Cup competitions, and In2Hockey tournaments.
• Masters Hockey Teams Competitive opportunities for veteran players including Women's Over 35s, Women's Over 55s, Men's Over 35s, Men's Over 45s, and Men's Over 55s.
• Structured Training Sessions Weekly training including Tuesday evenings for Men's Performance Squads (1st and 2nd team), Wednesday evenings for Men's and Women's Club Training, and Thursday evenings for Women's Performance Squads.
• Pitch and Facilities Booking Pitch rental and facility bookings through the Hallmaster online scheduling system for matches, training, and events at Ben Rhydding Sports Club.
• BRHC Branded Kit and Merchandise BRHC-branded kit and merchandise (shirts, socks, accessories) sold to members and supporters via the club's kit supplier, with end-of-season sale.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

37 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Grill and EmberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant sponsor of Ben Rhydding Hockey Club, appearing on the club's partners section. Listed as a sponsor for Men's 1st Team player George Gamble.
• COSMOS FlowersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFlower shop sponsor appearing in the club's partners section. Listed as sponsor for Women's 1st Team player Jodie Bridger.
• BROD Sandwich BarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSandwich bar sponsor appearing in the club's partners section. Listed as sponsor for Men's 1st Team player Will Musgrave.
• Dip and Dales Co.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal sponsor appearing in the club's partners section.
• DF LandscapesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLandscaping business sponsor appearing in the club's partners section.
• Over the HillsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDog walking service sponsor appearing in the club's partners section.
• Wharfe Valley ActiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFitness/active lifestyle business sponsor appearing in the club's partners section.
• BoothsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional supermarket chain sponsor appearing in the club's partners section.
• Dobson & Robinson LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing kit supplier to the club. The club has benefited from Duncan's dedication and support over generations of players. The relationship is concluding on 30th June 2026 with Duncan retiring and the club moving to a new brand and supplier. End-of-season sale running until June 2026.
• England HockeycoreOthersNational Governing Body for hockey in England. The club is affiliated with England Hockey and uses its GMS (Game Management System) for league registration, fixture management, and player/club accreditation (Clubs 1st).
• Dobson & Robinson LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKit supplier and club store operator. Sells BRHC-branded items including shirts, socks, and accessories. Relationship concluding on 30 June 2026 ahead of a new brand and kit supplier.
• Tarn Wealth ManagementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWealth management firm and sponsor of Men's 1st Team Captain Rob Ramsden.
• ApexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Men's 1st Team Vice Captain Ross McMillan.
• Warwick Smither ConsultingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Men's 1st Team player Matt Birch.
• Gurmit Singh Notay & FamilyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFamily sponsor of Men's 1st Team player Ed Snelling.
• Propel TechminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology company sponsor of Men's 1st Team player Wil Jones.
• Beyond DevelopmentsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDevelopment company sponsor of Men's 1st Team player Neil Sugden.
• ci2i communicationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunications firm sponsor of Men's 1st Team player Myles Locke.
• Desi Tiffin BoxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFood business sponsor of Men's 1st Team player Jez Notay.
• Steve King Fitness (Army Fit)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFitness coach/brand sponsor of Men's 1st Team player Luke Lambert.
• Elecsafe ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerElectrical services company sponsor of Men's 1st Team player Tom Kendall.
• Harrison RobinsonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecruitment/firm sponsor of Men's 1st Team player Archie Normington.
• Harris + Co Executive SearchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExecutive search firm sponsor of Men's 1st Team player Tom O'Toole.
• Fat Badger HarrogateminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHospitality business sponsor of Men's 1st Team player Aaron Brompton.
• Bini BrewminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrewery/drinks brand sponsor of Men's 1st Team player Chris Borrett.
• C PhysiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhysiotherapy clinic sponsor of Men's 1st Team player Harrison Carter.
• Albert KingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Women's 1st Team Captain Charlotte Smith.
• K G FitnessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFitness business sponsor of Women's 1st Team player Kirsty Goodbold.
• The Joyful Bean CollectiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoffee/collective business sponsor of Women's 1st Team player Zoe Hall.
• ShotbowlminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports facility sponsor of Women's 1st Team player Michelle Morris.
• Unit One GymminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGym sponsor listed for Women's 1st Team squad.
• PFM DentalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDental practice sponsor of Women's 1st Team player Millie Jeavons.
• Rosh Pinah ZincminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMining/metals company sponsor of Women's 1st Team player Harriet Mayrick.
• Botanical HueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBotanical/beauty business sponsor of Women's 1st Team player Alice Midgley.
• Mega Tennis CoachingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTennis coaching service sponsor of Women's 1st Team player Megan Roberts.
• Rid-it Pest ControlminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPest control service sponsor of Women's 1st Team player Lois Nevison.
• my silver sandsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel/lifestyle brand sponsor of Women's 1st Team player Rachel Scott.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wakefield Hockey Club: Wakefield Hockey Club is a Yorkshire-based amateur hockey club offering men's, women's, and junior teams. It is a comparable community club operating in the same regional competitive tier as BRHC with a similar multi-section structure.
• Sheffield Hockey Club: Sheffield Hockey Club is a long-established amateur hockey club in the region offering multi-tier men's and women's teams as well as a significant junior section. It is directly comparable to BRHC in terms of structure, scale, and community focus.
• Beeston Hockey Club: Beeston Hockey Club is one of the most prominent hockey clubs in the East Midlands, fielding multiple men's and women's teams in the England Hockey league system. It is explicitly referenced as an opponent of the BRHC Women's 1st team and operates a comparable multi-tier club structure.
• Doncaster Hockey Club: Doncaster Hockey Club is a community hockey club in South Yorkshire providing men's, women's, and junior programmes. It competes in similar regional leagues and shares the same amateur community sports operating model.
• Bradford Hockey Club: Bradford Hockey Club is a Yorkshire-based amateur hockey club with men's, women's, and junior sections. It competes in similar regional leagues and shares a community-based operating model with BRHC.
• Leeds Hockey Club: Leeds Hockey Club is a leading Yorkshire hockey club competing in England Hockey's national leagues. It is referenced in BRHC fixtures and is geographically close, making it a direct competitor in the regional hockey landscape.

Broad incumbents

• Holcombe Hockey Club: Holcombe Hockey Club is a top-tier English hockey club competing in the Premier League. While larger than BRHC, it serves as a benchmark for the highest level of amateur hockey club operations in the UK and shares a community-driven identity.
• Bowdon Hockey Club: Bowdon Hockey Club is a well-established English hockey club in the North West with extensive men's, women's, and junior programmes. It is broadly comparable as a leading hockey club in Northern England with a similar community ethos.
• Surbiton Hockey Club: Surbiton Hockey Club is one of the leading hockey clubs in England with multiple men's and women's teams including Premier League squads. It is broadly comparable in terms of club structure and scale of multi-section hockey operations.

Others

• Durham University Hockey Club: Durham University Hockey Club is a university-affiliated hockey club in the North East of England. While it is a student-based club, it represents an adjacent regional hockey operating model and competes in overlapping league structures.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/BenRhyddingHC/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ben-rhydding-hockey-club

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

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