IHA plan spells out ‘three key ‘visions’

The Irish Hockey Association yesterday laid out its blueprint for the sport — and stated its aim to grow participation levels by 20% over the next four years.

Releasing the long-awaited Irish Hockey four-year strategic plan 2014-2018 yesterday, the national body said they aimed to “deliver a programme that is progressively self-sufficient”.

They highlighted three key visions they wish to have achieved by 2018 — the 20% participation increase, plus qualification for the 2016 Olympics in Rio and the 2018 World Cup, underpinned by eight strategic goals.