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ABOUT THE WELSH HOCKEY UNION
The Welsh Hockey Union Limited is the Governing Body for hockey in Wales and covers all aspects of the game including clubs, schools, Universities, competitions, development, umpiring and International hockey.
Whilst the Welsh Hockey Union (WHU) was only established in 1996 following the merger of the former Welsh Women’s Hockey Association (WWHA) and the Welsh Hockey Association (WHA), Welsh Hockey can claim to be over 100 years old. The WWHA was established in 1897 and the WHA were formed one year earlier.
Since the merger the WHU has sought to be a progressive forward-thinking National Governing Body intent on achieving its Mission and Vision Statements.
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The Union’s Mission Statement is:
‘To
continue the development and promotion of hockey in Wales as an
exciting and successful family sport accessible to all.
The Welsh Hockey Vision:
Wide appeal
Strong development
Sustainable structure
High performance
The WHU seeks to work with the other National Governing Bodies in Great Britain (England Hockey and the Scottish Hockey Union) to the benefit of the game as a whole and in support of the Great Britain Olympic Teams via Great Britain Hockey Ltd. The WHU is a full and active member of both the European Hockey Federation and the Federation Internationale de Hockey.
The WHU also works closely with the Sports Council for Wales, the Welsh Sports Association, the Commonwealth Games Council for Wales, its member clubs and schools and associated organisations to the benefit of hockey in particular and sport generally in Wales. Every effort is also made to work with sponsors to the benefit of both parties.
As the National Governing Body for hockey in Wales, the WHU seeks to support hockey for males and females from schoolboy/girl age groups to veterans at international, club and social levels and provides a comprehensive development programme especially for youngsters. Competitive structures suitable for all levels of ability exist and are regularly updated to ensure that they are relevant to the requirements of the Union’s membership.
International teams for men and women exist at senior, under 21, under 18 and under 16 levels. The senior and under 21 teams play in European and World competitions, as well as in Celtic Cup competitions and the senior teams have competed in the Commonwealth Games. The under 18 and under 16 teams play in European and friendly international events. All these teams are heavily funded by the Sports Council for Wales and the Union are most grateful for this assistance. In addition to the above, a mixed international team plays in a match against the England mixed team on an annual basis.
Again with the support of the Sports Council for Wales, Senior and Junior Academies for men and women operate to ensure the development of elite performers and ensure the international future of Wales.
Structure of the Union
The
Welsh Hockey Union is a company limited by guarantee, but not
having share capital. This means that whilst the clubs are
nominally the members, in law the members are in fact
individuals who are named as trustees by their club or school
and carry the vote etc., of their club or school.
The members of the WHU are both clubs and schools who have equal voting rights at General Meetings.
At the AGM, the members elect Directors to serve on the Board as well as completing the normal business of a Limited Company.
The WHU does not have a constitution - it has a Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association and bye-laws.
Organisational Arrangements within Wales
Whilst the WHU promotes and develops hockey at international and
national level, regional organisations promote the game in their
own areas. Separate women’s and men’s regional committees work
in North and South Wales. The regional committees organise
domestic competitions for youth and senior players and run
regional teams as part of overall development and performance
structures.
The regional committees are autonomous bodies, but each work closely with the Union’s central organisation.
The Welsh Hockey Umpires Association (WHUA) is also an independent organisation working with the WHU. The WHUA manages all matters relating to umpire development and performance.
The Welsh Hockey Veterans Societies provide for national and international men’s and women's veterans hockey across the country. Members of the Society tend to play club hockey for the own clubs on a regular basis and then compete in veterans events on an occasional basis throughout the British Isles.
The Welsh Hockey Union Limited is a Company
limited by guarantee
Company Registered No:
4891518Registered Office:
Severn House, Station Terrace, Ely, Cardiff CF5 4AA
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