The Kings Hill Hockey Club Five-Year Development Plan sets out a bold, structured roadmap for transforming the club into a leading force for hockey participation, performance, and community engagement in Kent. Building on the club’s established foundation, currently three men’s teams, three ladies’ teams, and a small junior section—the plan leverages the move to Kings Hill Sports Park and a full rebranding as Kings Hill Hockey Club to unlock substantial new growth and opportunity.

Kings Hill and the surrounding area present a significant market opportunity, with a catchment of nearly 10,000 residents and approximately 900 children aged 5–12. The club’s new home at Kings Hill Sports Park offers high-quality facilities, including a 3G pitch, multiple grass pitches, and excellent amenities. There is proven demand for youth sport, as evidenced by the success of Kings Hill FC and the area’s vibrant community infrastructure.

The plan is directly informed by successful models from other ambitious English hockey clubs. These examples demonstrate the scale and sustainability achievable through a phased, community-driven approach, strong school partnerships, and progressive professionalisation.

The plan is fully aligned with England Hockey’s vision for grassroots growth, talent development, and club sustainability. It draws on the practical, phased approach outlined in the Kings Hill Junior Hockey Coaching & Development Programme business case, emphasising progressive, age-appropriate coaching, inclusive access and removal of barriers, structured pathways from entry to excellence and community and school engagement as core drivers of growth.

By 2030, Kings Hill Hockey Club aims to be a model of best practice, offering lifelong hockey opportunities, developing future coaches and leaders, and serving as a vibrant hub for sport and community in West Malling. The plan’s phased, evidence-based approach ensures that growth is sustainable, inclusive, and delivers lasting benefit to both the club and the wider community.

Vision Statement

"To become the leading hockey club in Kent, providing exceptional opportunities for players of all ages and abilities to enjoy, develop, and excel in hockey within a vibrant, inclusive, and community-focused environment."

Kings Hill Hockey Club will serve as a beacon of excellence in hockey development, fostering lifelong participation while maintaining strong community connections and achieving area recognition for our innovative approach to player development and community engagement.

Mission Statement

"To deliver high-quality hockey experiences that inspire, develop, and unite our community through excellence in coaching, inclusive participation, and unwavering commitment to player welfare and development."

Our mission encompasses:
• Providing progressive pathways for all players from grassroots to elite level
• Building strong partnerships with local schools and community organizations
• Maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and player welfare
• Creating sustainable financial models that ensure long-term viability
• Developing coaches, officials, and volunteers to support our growing programs.

Kings Hill Hockey Club exists to be a Club:
• Focussed on social and competitive hockey that caters for players of all abilities and ages
• That is a friendly and social organisation where people know each other and enjoy their membership
• That supports the aspiration for all members to participate to the best of their ability and at the top level for the best Senior and Junior players – whether through playing, coaching or umpiring.