In Episode 2 Co-hosts Mark and Phil look ahead to the Super 6s Indoor Championships in Derby, just weeks away, as the Hockey Maker family prepares to reunite once again. Phil catches up with Neil and Vicki from England Hockey’s events team to talk about how Hockey Makers and the Event Assistant volunteers shape events, and the impact they have behind the scenes.

We also introduce a new half-time chat focusing on the value of volunteering — including why it’s worth shouting about on your CV — before heading back into the second half with a spotlight on Spectator Services, one of the biggest and most important functional areas. Plus, we look ahead to volunteering opportunities coming up in 2026.

It’s here — the first ever episode of Making It Happen!
Your co-hosts (and fellow Event Assistants) Mark MacKenzie MBE and Phillip Bootland kick things off by explaining why this podcast exists: to celebrate the incredible Hockey Makers who keep tournaments running, spirits high, and the occasional crisis under control.

In true Hockey Maker style, we dive straight into the action with mini interviews and voices from the field, plus a brilliant chat with new volunteer Alice, who shares her Super 6s debut story from Derby — nerves, excitement, and all the magic that comes with your very first event.

Mark and Phillip also tease what’s coming up in the series and give a cheeky nudge to subscribe, spread the word, and (if you’re a Hockey Maker yourself) maybe join us on a future episode to talk about your own volunteering adventures.

It’s fun, it’s honest, it’s heart-warming — and it’s just the beginning. Enjoy Episode One!