Turkish Hockey Federation

Turkish Hockey Federation (Türkiye Hokey Federasyonu, THF) is the governing body of the field hockey and indoor field hockey sports in Turkey. It was established on 6 February 2002. It is a member of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) since 5 December 2002. The THF is based in Ankara, and it has been chaired by Sadık Karakan since 23 October 2016.

History
The Turkish Hockey Federation, initially named "Turkish Grass Hockey Federation" (Türkiye Çim Hokeyi Federasyonu), was established on 6 February 2002. Administrative and financial autonomy was granted to the Federation on 5 April 2006 with approval of the Minister of State and Deputy Prime Minister. Federation's first and founding chairman was Ali Aytemiz, a businessman in oil trade, who served until 23 July 2003.

Current chairman of the federation is Sadık Karakan, in office since 23 October 2016.

Domestic events
The federation organizes tournaments and leagues for both gender in the U10, U12, U14, U16, U18, U21 and senior categories.


 * Men
 * THF Men's Indoor Hockey Super League,
 * THF Men's Indoor Hockey First League,
 * U18 Boys' Indoor Hockey Turkish Championships
 * U16 Boys' Indoor Hockey Turkish Championships,
 * THF Men's Field Hockey Super League,
 * THF Men's Field Hockey First League,
 * U18 Boys' Field HockeyTurkish Championships (18 teams)


 * Women
 * THF Women's Indoor Hockey Super League,
 * THF Women's Indoor Hockey First League,
 * U18 Girls' Indoor Hockey Turkish Championships
 * U16 Girls' Indoor Hockey Turkish Championships (8 teams)
 * THF Women's Field Hockey Super League,
 * THF Women's Field Hockey First League,
 * U18 Girls' Field HockeyTurkish Championships (16 teams)

International participation
Turkey national teams of men and women participate in EuroHockey competitions in the U18 (youth), U21 (junior) and senior categories.


 * Men
 * Eurohockey Men's Indoor Club Challenge I
 * Eurohockey Men's Indoor Junior Championship II
 * Eurohockey Men’s Club Champions Challenge III
 * Eurohockey Boy's Youth Championship II
 * Eurohockey Men's Championship III


 * Women
 * Eurohockey Women's Indoor Club Challenge I
 * Eurohockey Women's Indoor Junior Championship II
 * Eurohockey Women’s Club Champions Challenge III
 * Eurohockey Girls' Youth Championship III
 * Eurohockey Women's Championship III