The East Area Series returns this season on the 9th & 10th December at UEA SportsPark

The 2023 edition of the East Area Series will take place from Saturday 9th December until Sunday 10th December at UEA SportsPark, Norwich. Teams will participate across the 2 courts available, and all teams will need to attend BOTH days of the event. Overnight accommodation can be arranged through our new accommodation partner Esselle Sports. Please contact hotels@indoorhockey.uk if you'd be interested in working with them to find a hotel suitable for your team

Teams will play 5 full length games across the 2 days, as per the FIH Rules Book - 4 quarters of 10 minutes. The full schedules will be uploaded to the Indoor Hockey UK website approximately 1 month before the event starts.

There will be 3 rounds to each Men's and Women's Competition:

Round 1 - Groups

The 8 teams will be drawn into 2 pools of 4, with each team playing each other in their pool once. The draws will take place before the event, and will be based on a number of factors, including where teams finished last season, how much indoor hockey they've played, as well as how they do outdoors, to ensure a similar standard across both pools.

Each team will get 3 games in this round.

Round 2 - Playoffs

The top 2 teams from each group will go into the Cup playoffs with the bottom 2 teams from each pool going into the Trophy Playoffs.

Round 3 - Classifications

The Winners and Losers of each respective playoff will battle it out in one final game to determine their final positions for the weekend. The winner of the Cup Final not only gets to walk away with the East Cup, but also a nomination to England Hockey's National League - the Super 6's.

Unfortunately, as with most things recently, we have had to increase this years entry fee for the event to ensure we cover all venue hire and official costs. This year's entry fee will be £400 per team, and team entry is now available by clicking the button below:

Once again, the umpires and officials for the event will be appointed to by East Hockey Officiating. To be appointed, you'll need to be a member (either primary or secondary) of the area, and enter your availability on GMS. The East Officiating Committee, will then look to appoint approximately 1 month before the event. For more information on umpiring or officiating at East Indoor, please contact a member of the East Officiating Committee.

Additional volunteers will also be required and these will be appointed to the event by Indoor Hockey UK. If you're interested in volunteering at the event, please Contact Us for more information.