Executive Committee

Overview

The Committee is made up of between 8 and 10 permanent members, plus the President. The Committee can bring in additional members when needed to help with specific agenda items. Each person may hold only one role on the Committee.

The Committee is elected by the membership at each annual general meeting (AGM) to manage and represent the Club. All roles are served by members of the club on a totally voluntary basis.

Please get in touch with the relevant coaches and team managers for all matchday, coaching, and squad enquiries. Depending on the squad and age group, training takes place at different venues and at varying times. Please see the information on the relevant team page of this website. For all other subjects, please contact one of the key contacts listed below.

Safeguarding and wellbeing

Winchester Hockey Club is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of everyone involved in the Club. We expect all team Captains and Coaches to support the Club’s policies and aims and to always act with respect and care for the safety and welfare of our members.

The Club’s trained Welfare Officer (CWO), Louise Leyland, can be contacted via the special email addresses below and will respond as quickly as possible and confidentially. More information can be found here

Inclusivity and transparency

Winchester Hockey Club welcomes players of all abilities and backgrounds. Our approach is open, fair and inclusive. All Club information, rules and policies are available to view here

Membership: If you need any information not available on this website, please contact the respective Senior or Junior Membership Secretaries.

Organisational structure and executive roles

The Executive Members are responsible for the day‑to‑day running of the Club. Executive Members can make decisions without referring them to the wider Committee, unless the decision:

• involves spending Club funds
• proposes a change to published rules or policies, or
• could impact another Executive role

Be part of the Winchester HC team that can make things happen! We always welcome additional support, so please do get in touch, if you would like join the team. Volunteer opportunities: There are lots of roles to play within the team from coaching and assistant coaches to team management and administrative roles.

Guidance and roles, what is needed, can be found in the WHC21 Club Roles document - (see Club Info / volunteering) here, or ask any member of the Committee. Good handovers and a period of dual working ensure support, guidance and help as everyone takes on their new roles.

SPONSORSHIP

The Club hugely appreciates our sponsors and all support and sponsorship that enables us to continue to develop and thrive. If you are a Company or Organisation that would like to support our club and programmes, we would love to hear from you. Please contact the Chair or any Committee member to discuss the myriad of opportunities for mutual benefit.