Hockey 11s

Hockey is the original and most widespread format of the game, and has been a sport on the Olympic programme since 1908.
A 50:50 Male:Female sport played in 140+ nations globally.

Game Duration

Players in a team

Nations
ABOUT HOCKEY

Hockey 11s

What are the top 10 facts about 11-a-side hockey
  • Olympic Sport
  • 11-a-side
  • Fast Action
  • 34+ million participants
  • 50:50 Worldwide
  • Family values
Want to know more, or test how much you know about hockey? Click below to try our free About Hockey E-Learning Course with information, a quiz, and completion certificate.
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FIH Rules of Hockey

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Coach Hockey

Click below to visit the home of FIH Coach Education and find a range of tools, courses and workshops.

Officiate Hockey

Click below to visit the home of FIH Officials Education and find a range of tools, courses and workshops.

Play Hockey

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Umpire Hockey

Click below to visit the home of FIH Umpire Education and find a range of tools, courses and workshops.

Run Hockey Events

Click below to visit the home of FIH Events Education and find a range of tools, courses and workshops.
HOCKEY RESOURCE CENTRE

Courses & Resources to support you to participate in Hockey. 

The FIH Academy, together with Continental Federations and National Associations, have a wide range of resources and programmes to support the development of individuals, clubs, schools and other organisations delivering hockey.

HISTORY OF HOCKEY

Where hockey began

Want to know more about the origins of the sport of hockey?
Please visit The Hockey Museum, the first and only museum of (field) hockey in the world.

Immerse yourself in the sport’s history and heritage, not only in Britain where the ‘modern’ game started, but from all around the world. Unveil our vision, mission, and ambitious goals. Meet the dedicated trustees and staff who help bring the legacy of hockey to life. Together with our partners, we preserve and promote the origins and evolution of our great sport. Prepare to be captivated by historical stories, absorbing oral histories and heartfelt obituaries that shine a long-overdue light onto hockey’s fascinating past.

Discover the latest news, ground-breaking research and their programme of exhibitions and events. Learn about their treasured collections and archives and how you can utilise them, or reach out to them with an enquiry.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Are your courses regularly updated?

Yes!  FIH Academy is committed to creating and continuously improving effective learning resources.

Do I get a certificate for your online courses?

Yes! You will get a certificate for the completion of all online and face to face courses and workshops as soon as you have marked all course units as completed and/or you have passed the course exams.

What if I have more questions that are not answered here? 

Please, send your questions to academy@fih.hockey and we will respond as soon as possible.
Our courses

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