How do I become a qualified coach?
Coach Education courses are held regularly around each of the IHA's branches. This includes the IHA's Pathway Courses which are the Introductory Coaching Course for Volunteers, the Introductory Coaching Course for Teachers, the Level 1 Coaching Course, the Level 2 Coaching Course and the Level 3 Coaching Course. Outside of pathway courses, the IHA also runs Stepping Stones Courses, which are classroom based sessions that provide continuous professional development. To see a schedule of courses and to find more details on each course, click here.

How do I find out more information about the Youth Leader Programme?

The IHA has launched a dedicated website to the Youth Leader Programme which has all of the information on the programme that you need. This includes resources for Youth Leaders to download as well as news and events. The website can be accessed by clicking on Youth Leader Website.

How do I become a Qualified Umpire?
Umpiring courses are run by the individual branch associations which operate at a local level. The IHA does not run any umpiring courses. In order to find information on umpiring in your area or to find out about courses, you will need to contact your branch association. Contact details can be found by clicking here.

Where can I learn to play or watch hockey?
Most clubs and schools cater for a variety of playing abilities and many different ages. For more details of clubs and schools in your area, follow the links below. You can go along and learn to play or ask for details on when the next matches are scheduled to go and watch. The Club List and School List are both available on the IHA website.

Where can I get the up to date rules of hockey?
Rules are updated every two years or so by the International Hockey Federation. The latest version is available by clicking here.

Where can I buy Irish Hockey merchandise?
Canterbury is the official Irish Hockey kit sponsor and the range of merchandise can be viewed and purchased by clicking here. Coaching resources can also be bought in the online shop as well as paying for summer camps.

When and where is the next scheduled Children Code of Ethics workshop in my area?
Children must enjoy hockey in a safe and fun environment, to that end the Irish Hockey Association is committed to the Code of Ethics and Best Practice in Children's Sport. Please click here to find out more information..

Who is on the IHA's development team and how do I contact them?

Full contact details of the IHA's development team and their roles can be found by clicking here. If you wish to get some information on how a Development Officer can help your club or school, click here.

If you have a question you would like answered - please contact the office on +353 1 716 3265 and a member of the development team will be happy to help.