Leicester City Hockey Club and Leicester Grammar School Announce Exciting Partnership

‍Leicester, UK – June 13, 2023 –Leicester City Hockey Club and Leicester Grammar School are pleased to announce a new partnership that will provide young people with the opportunity to play hockey at various levels, train as coaches and umpires, and volunteer in the community.

The partnership sees Leicester City Hockey Club provide coaches and hockey services to Leicester Grammar School. The club who are England Hockey Clubmark accredited, will also offer young people (both male and female) the chance to play hockey at various levels, including recreational, competitive, and elite. In addition, the club will offer opportunities for young people to train as coaches and umpires, and to volunteer in the community.

“Although we have played at the site for many years, we are really excited to formally partner with Leicester Grammar School” said Leicester City Hockey Club Vice-President, Sarah Treanor. “This partnership will provide all young people at Leicester Grammar School the opportunity to learn and grow with us in the sport. We are committed to developing the next generation of hockey players, coaches, and umpires, and this partnership is a step in the right direction.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Leicester City Hockey Club,” said Leicester Grammar School Director of Sport, James McCann. “This partnership will provide our pupils with the opportunity to learn from some of the best hockey players and coaches in the country. We are committed to providing our pupils with a well-rounded education, which includes enhancing the sporting and physical ambitions too. This partnership with an established National League Club will help us achieve that goal.”

The partnership will launch in June 2023. For more information, please visit the websites of Leicester City Hockey Club and Leicester Grammar School.

About Leicester City Hockey Club

Leicester City Hockey Club is a leading hockey club in the United Kingdom. The club was founded in 1894 and has a long history of success. Leicester City Hockey Club currently has teams competing at all levels, from recreational to elite. The club is committed to developing the next generation of hockey players, coaches, and umpires.

About Leicester Grammar School

Leicester Grammar School is a leading coeducational independent school for 3 –18-year-olds, situated on the outskirts of Leicester. It offers a wide range of academic and co-curricular activities, including hockey. The school is committed to providing its pupils with an outstanding well-rounded education.

For enquiries, please contact

Leicester City Hockey, sarah.treanor@leicesterhc.co.uk

Leicester Grammar School, Marketing huntn@leicestergrammar.org.uk

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