Hockey enthusiasts, mark your calendars!

The highly anticipated 2025 Showcase event is set to take place at iceSheffield from Friday 2 May to Monday 5 May, 2025.

This year promises to be even bigger and better, with an exciting schedule of competitive games, innovative testing, and educational sessions designed to support player development, both on and off the ice.

A packed weekend of hockey

The Showcase will feature teams across multiple age groups, starting on Friday 2 May, with the youngest participants – Mites and Mighty Mites.

The weekend will also include:

• England vs Scotland U19s series, with the first leg on Friday and the second leg on Sunday.
• Two England vs Scotland Girls’ games on Sunday and Monday.
• Full-length games for U12s, U13s, U14s, U15s, and U16s over the course of three days.

Scottish Ice Hockey players will once again join all Showcase age groups, creating a dynamic and competitive atmosphere.

Team compositions will include:

• U12s and U13s: four teams of 20 players, plus two goalies.
• U14s, U15s and U16s: three teams of 16 players plus two goalies.

Innovative player development

This year, the Showcase will feature a new off-ice testing process across all age groups.

The data collected will directly feed into selection camps for next season’s England squads, helping identify and nurture emerging talent. Additionally, Instat will return to provide professional data analysis for every game, giving players and coaches invaluable insights.

Mandatory player and parent educational sessions

As part of the weekend’s activities, all players and parents are required to attend educational sessions, led by industry experts.

These 45-minute sessions will cover essential topics for athletic and personal development, including:

• Nutrition and hydration for peak performance
• The importance of rest and recovery
• Mental health and wellbeing in athletes
• Strength and conditioning basics
• Concussion protocols and safety measures
• Properly fitted hockey equipment

These sessions are designed to provide families with the knowledge and tools needed to support young athletes in achieving their full potential.

Key dates and opportunities

Communication with clubs regarding player nominations will be sent out this month. Clubs are required to nominate players promptly to ensure their inclusion in this event.

In addition, the event organisers are once again welcoming expressions of interest from coaches, managers and off-ice officials.

Those who have previously held roles at the Showcase, as well as new applicants, are invited to express their interest, using the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/d3zefUT6kQ

Looking ahead

The 2025 Showcase event is more than just a weekend of hockey – it’s a celebration of talent, collaboration, and education within the hockey community.

With its focus on both competition and development, this event is set to inspire the next generation of players, coaches, managers and officials.

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