— Why join EGHC

Hockey for everyone. Since 1897.

Six or seventy. First-timer or comeback kid. Premier League dreamer or Saturday social star. There's a place for you at East Grinstead – and a club that feels like home from day one.

8.6 out of 10 – how likely our families are to recommend EGHC (2026 parent survey, 57 families).

1897

Founded – and still going strong

5 decades

National titles won in each of the last five

20

National indoor titles (14 men's · 6 women's)

1 of 24

England Hockey Talent Academies

— Four ways in

Find your hockey

Wherever you're starting from, there's a team, a squad and a warm welcome waiting for you.

New to hockey

Start at 6. Or 70.

Never picked up a stick? Perfect. Our coaches will have you hooked in no time – skills, fitness and a whole lot of fun.

Back 2 Hockey

Dust off those shin pads

Been away from the game? Our B2H programme eases you back in with friendly sessions, matches and mixed hockey.

Club & social

Your level. Your team.

Teams for boys, girls, men and women at every level – from league battles to social hockey, with a club house buzzing on match days.

Performance

Chase the top flight

Titles in each of the last five decades. Premier League sides, a Talent Academy and a clear pathway for rising stars.

— The EG difference

Performance. Grassroots. Inclusive.

Founded in 1897 and at home at Saint Hill since the 1960s, EGHC blends elite ambition with family values. We chase trophies – and we cheer every first goal just as loudly.

Expert coaching

World Cup, Commonwealth Games and Premier League experience at every level. 89% of parents rate our coaching good or very good.

Olympic-standard pitch

A water-based surface in a natural amphitheatre, under LED floodlights. Club hockey doesn't get much better.

A clear pathway

MiniStars to Talent Academy to Premier League. Every young player can see their next step.

Indoor hockey on site

Our own indoor hall – home of 20 national indoor titles and year-round indoor programmes.

Family at heart

Volunteer-run and famously friendly. Kids, parents, grandparents – the whole family belongs here.

A club house to call home

Licensed bar, barista coffee, big screens and post-match dining. Come for the game, stay all afternoon.

— In their words

Don't just take our word for it

88% of families are satisfied or very satisfied with EGHC. Here's what they told us in our 2026 parent survey.

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A lovely friendly atmosphere

“It now actually feels more like a complete club… it's a great club with a lovely friendly atmosphere!”

Parent · U14 boys

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Supportive and encouraging

“This is a great club. Very supportive and encouraging to the kids.”

Parent · U10 girls

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Amazing first year

“Overall our first full year at EG has been amazing. Thank you.”

Parent · U12 girls

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High performance meets fun

“Coaching is excellent, good mix between high performance culture and fun. Tour to Eindhoven was the highlight of the year.”

Parent · U14 girls

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Loved every part

“[He] has loved every part of his journey with EGHC so far. He is looking forward to this coming season already.”

Parent · U10 boys

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Coaching superb

“We were new this last season and [it] has been really good. Coaching superb… really looking forward to this season.”

Parent · U16 girls

Ready to join the EG family?

Pick your membership, grab your stick and come and find us at Saint Hill Road, East Grinstead, RH19 4JU. We can't wait to meet you.