Membership

Membership Types

An Adult member is an over 18 player that plays in a senior team (Ladies 1st, 2nd,  3rd Team or 4th Team and Men's 1st Team). An Adult member is registered on the England Hockey GMS to play in the North West Hockey League. They have an additional responsibility in attending the AGM and are expected to vote on Club matters.

A concession member is an over 18 student or unemployed, in receipt of universal credit, on maternity leave or part-time workers. A concession member is registered on the England Hockey GMS to play in the North West Hockey League. They have an additional responsibility in attending the AGM and are expected to vote on Club matters.

A Junior League member is an under 18 player that plays in a senior team (Ladies 1st, 2nd,  3rd Team or 4th Team and Men's 1st Team). A Junior League member is registered on the England Hockey GMS to play in the North West Hockey League. They have an additional responsibility in attending the AGM and are expected to vote on Club matters.

A Junior/Gator member is an under 14 player that plays in the junior teams (U8, U10, U12 or U14). They are not entitled to vote at the AGM; however, a parent/guardian can vote on their behalf.

Social membership entitles a person to vote at the AGM and stand for the Club Committee. An application to become a Social Member must be made in writing to the Lancaster & District Hockey Club Committee. If you have previously been accepted as a Social Member you do not have to reapply but membership fees are due each season.

It is expected that players playing in the Vets Team contribute towards the Club. There is a social membership of £35 which entitles the member to vote at the AGM or there is a Vets Player membership of £25 which allows the player to play for our Vets Team only.

Match Fees

Match fees are due before each game. Any player that has not paid on the day of a match is expected to resolve the outstanding match fee at training. Players will not be selected for matches if they have outstanding debt.

If a member chooses to pay for match fees via the Club bank account, please can this be completed in blocks of 5 to reduce administration (£30 Adults or £20 Students/Juniors).

If a member plays two fixtures in a day, they are only expected to pay for one match. The match fee should be paid at the first match before the game.

Training Fees

Training fees between August and April are included in each full membership package. Training fees apply for Social members or Vet members.

For further details on our membership or to discuss payment options please get in touch with our Finance and Membership Officer, Sarah Nottingham.

Membership fees pay for....

• England Hockey affiliation fees
• North West League affiliation & competition entry fees
• Club insurance - includes personal accident insurance for members
• Training - including pitch hire and coaching
• Club systems - website, Teamo subscriptions, Stripe transaction fees
• Kit purchases e.g. goalkeeping kit, balls etc
• Incidental expenses e.g. first aid kit

Why do we need to do fundraising too?

• Membership fees and match fees are not enough to cover all our costs
• Hence we need to raise funds through social events and sponsorship otherwise membership fees and match fees will have to increase.