Following the England Hockey School Competition Framework and in partnership with West Hockey, who offer Area Finals in wide range of school competitions for both boys and girls from U11 through to U18 some of which progress to National Finals. DHA responsibility is to assist the schools in organising the County rounds to achieve finalists to progress into the Regional rounds.
England Hockey is responsible for organising the Under 18 (Tier 1, 2 & 3) and Under 16 (Tier 1 & 2) competitions. Entry details and further information can be found on the England Hockey Schools Championships page.
Links to the proposed competition dates and the Schools Competitions Regulations (outdoor & indoor) can be found below:
| School Competition | West Competitions /2022/23 | West Venue | England Hockey Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girls 14 T1 prelim South | Tuesday 18th October | Blundell’s | NA |
| Girls 14 T1 prelim North | Thursday 3rd November | Marlborough College | NA |
| Girl 18 T4 | Friday 7th October | Clifton College | Monday 6 February |
| Girl 16 T3 | Tuesday 15 November | Clifton College | Monday 6 February |
| Girl 14 T2 | Thursday 17 November | Clifton College | Monday 6 February |
| Girl 14 T1 Final | Tuesday 22 November | Clifton College | Tuesday 28 February |
| Girl IN2 – 13 | Wednesday 8 March | Clifton College | Friday 5 May |
| Girls in2 – 12 | Monday 13 March | Clifton College | NA |
| Girls and Boys in2 11 | Thursday 23 March | Millfield | NA |
| Girls indoor 16 | Wednesday 30 November | Taunton School | Thursday 12 January |
| Girls indoor 18 | Wednesday 7 December | Taunton School | Friday 13 January |
| Boy 18 T4 | Tuesday 7 February | Millfield | Monday 20 March |
| Boy 16 T3 | Thursday 9 February | Millfield | Monday 20 March |
| Boys 14 T prelim North | Wednesday 1st February | Marlborough College | NA |
| Boys 14 T prelim South | Tuesday 21 February | Blundell’s | NA |
| Boy 14 T2 | Wednesday 1 March | Millfield | Monday 20 March |
| Boy 14 T1 Final | Tuesday 28 Feb | Millfield | Tuesday 25 April |
| Boy IN2 – 13 | Tuesday 7 March | Millfield | Friday 5 May |
| Boys in2 – 12 | Tuesday 14 March | Millfield | NA |
| Boys and Girls in2 11 | Thursday 23 March | Millfield | NA |
| Boys indoor 16 | Wednesday 9 November | Wellington | Thursday 12 January |
| Boys indoor 18 | Thursday 24 November | Wellington | Friday 13 January |
| Club Competition | |||
| Boys indoor 16 | Sunday 4 December – | Wellington | Saturday 14 January |
| Boys indoor 18 | Sunday 4 December | Wellington | Sunday 15 January |
| Girls indoor 16 | Sunday 11 December | Cheltenham Ladies College | Saturday 14 January |
| Girls indoor 18 | Sunday 11 December | Cheltenham Ladies College | Sunday 15 January |
| In2hockey 10 | Sunday 16 April | Clifton College | NA |
| in2hockey 12 | Sunday 2 April | Clifton College | Saturday 6 May |