Friday, August 26th, 2011
The Higgins Youth Awards recognise the outstanding girl and boy in youth hockey in the UK at age 18 and under, and is not just for players but also for umpires and volunteers in the game as well.
The Awards were introduced by the late Derek Higgins, OBE, who sadly passed away in December 2004. A great supporter of hockey, and youth work, Derek initiated and sponsored these awards.
The Times Hockey Correspondent from 1st September 1971 until his death with his final piece of copy appearing on the day of his death - 26th November 1999 at the age of 84. 
