Indoor Hockey UK is delighted to announce a new partnership with South Central Hockey, which will see IHUK organise and deliver the South Central indoor hockey clubs programme effective immediately.

The collaboration marks an exciting step forward in strengthening and streamlining the delivery of indoor hockey. South Central Hockey becomes the second governing area in England to join IHUK, following in the footsteps of East Hockey.

Under the new structure, Indoor Hockey UK will take responsibility for administering fixtures, venues, results, and competition logistics for South Central’s club competitions. South Central Hockey will continue to work closely with IHUK to support participating clubs and promote the growth of the indoor game across the area. Details for this seasons competitions are below.

Under 18 Boys & Girls

Date: Sunday 30 November 2025

Venue: King Edward VI School, Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5UQ

Entry Cost: £60.00

Entry Link: https://www.indoorhockey.uk/events/enter/area-sixes

Entry Closes: Friday 21 November 2025

Under 16 Boys & Girls

Date: Sunday 7 December 2025

Venue: King Edward VI School, Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5UQ

Entry Cost: £60.00

Entry Link: https://www.indoorhockey.uk/events/enter/area-sixes

Entry Closes: Friday 28 November 2025

Men's Indoor

Date: Sunday 14 December 2025

Venue: King Edward VI School, Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5UQ

Entry Cost: £60.00

Entry Link: https://www.indoorhockey.uk/events/enter/area-sixes

Entry Closes: Friday 28 November 2025

Women's Indoor

Date: Sunday 14 December 2025

Venue: Sir William Borlase's Grammar School, West Street, Marlow, SL7 2BR

Entry Cost: £60.00

Entry Link: https://www.indoorhockey.uk/events/enter/area-sixes

Entry Closes: Friday 28 November 2025

Entry & Eligibility

Clubs wishing to enter must be South Central Hockey Area teams and enter using the online system. Teams must be affiliated members to England Hockey and must have completed their 2025/26 indoor-season registration. Each club may register one Men’s side and one Women’s side. Entry invoices, fixture draws and team briefings will be sent to entered teams within 72 hours of the closing date.

As this is part of the England Hockey Indoor programme, these competitions will follow the England Hockey Super 6 Area regulations. These can be downloaded from the England Hockey website.

Officials & Volunteers

The South Central Area Officiating Committee will be appointing Umpires and Match Officials to each of the events. If you are interested in taking part, please enter your availability via GMS or contact the AOC for more information.

Looking Ahead

The South Central Area Indoor Sixes serve as a launch-pad for clubs heading into the national indoor season and provide valuable indoor match-practice. The winners of each tournament will be crowned South Central Area Indoor Champions and gain the promotion into England Hockey's National League in January.