Migrating a field hockey store from WooCommerce to Shopify (2026)
How to migrate a field hockey or hockey equipment WooCommerce store to Shopify — stick specifications, protective equipment, pitch surface types, club kit, and hockey retail Shopify setup.
Field hockey equipment retail serves a dedicated community — school, university, club, and national-level players. Hockey England and Hockey Wales promote grassroots participation; schools are a major sales channel. The equipment is technically specific — stick composition (fibre ratios), bow profile, and pitch surface all affect product suitability. Migrating to Shopify is well-suited for hockey retail.
Product categories
- Hockey sticks: Beginner, intermediate, advanced. Composition (fibre ratios), bow profile, length.
- Goalkeeping kit: Helmet, chest guard, hand/body protectors, kickers, leg guards. Safety ratings.
- Protective equipment: Shin guards, mouthguards, gloves (left hand), face masks.
- Balls: Training, match (dimpled), wet/dry surface suitability. FIH approved.
- Footwear: Hockey astroturf shoes (2G pitch), moulded rubber stud (3G), socks.
- Bags: Stick bags, holdalls, goalkeeping bags.
- Kit clothing: Match shirts, shorts/skorts, socks, training tops. Club kit printing.
Hockey stick specifications
product.metafields.hockey.composition = "100% Carbon / 70-30 Carbon-glass / 50-50 / Glass / Wood"
product.metafields.hockey.carbon_percentage = "70" // higher = stiffer, more power
product.metafields.hockey.aramid_percentage = "10" // dampens vibration
product.metafields.hockey.bow_profile = "Midi / Maxi / Low bow / X-bow"
product.metafields.hockey.bow_height_mm = "24" // FIH limit 25mm
product.metafields.hockey.stick_length_in = "36.5" // measured in inches (36-38")
product.metafields.hockey.weight_g = "545"
product.metafields.hockey.head_shape = "Mega / Hook / Shorti"
product.metafields.hockey.level = "Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced / Elite"
product.metafields.hockey.fih_approved = "true"Bow profile selection guide
The bow (curve) of a hockey stick significantly affects playing style. A guide on product pages reduces returns:
- Midi bow (20–22mm): Versatile all-round bow. Good for beginners and midfielders. Easier hit and push technique.
- Maxi bow (23–24mm): More curved for drag flicking and 3D skills. Preferred by forward/drag flickers.
- Low bow (high flex point, 24–25mm near base): Specialist drag flick bow. Harder to control for beginners.
- X-bow / extra low bow: Maximum curve at lowest possible point. Elite drag flickers only.
- FIH maximum bow: 25mm — any stick over 25mm is illegal for competition
Goalkeeping kit safety
product.metafields.hockey.gk_helmet_standard = "FIH approved"
product.metafields.hockey.gk_chest_protection = "Hard shell / Soft foam"
product.metafields.hockey.kicker_size = "S / M / L / XL" // foot size based
product.metafields.hockey.leg_guard_size = "Junior / Senior"
product.metafields.hockey.hand_protector_type = "Right blocking / Left stick glove"Pitch surface compatibility
Hockey is played on natural grass, sand-based 2G astroturf, and water-based 3G/4G pitches. Equipment suitability varies:
- Balls: dimpled balls for water-based pitches (faster surface); smooth training balls for grass/sand
- Shoes: 2G/sand-based astroturf → multi-stud turf shoes; water-based 3G → bladed cleats or flat-soled astro; natural grass → short metal or rubber studs
- Note pitch surface suitability on shoe and ball product pages — reduces wrong purchase for type of pitch used
product.metafields.hockey.pitch_type = "Water / Sand / Grass / Multi-surface"
product.metafields.hockey.shoe_sole = "Astroturf multi-stud / Short stud / Flat"Club and school kit
Hockey clubs, schools, and universities order kit annually:
- Club jerseys: sublimation printing for club colours and logos; minimum 10 units per design
- School PE: sticks, balls, cones, and shinpads in volume at budget price points
- Stick sets: beginner stick packs for school trials (6 or 12 sticks per set)
- Club wholesale: 15–20% discount for verified club and school accounts
Post-migration checklist for field hockey stores
- Sticks: carbon percentage, bow height (mm), bow profile type, length (inches), and level as metafields
- Bow guide: midi/maxi/low bow description on product pages or dedicated guide
- GK kit: FIH approved status on helmets; safety standard noted
- Balls: FIH approved and pitch surface suitability (wet/sand) as metafields
- Shoes: pitch surface compatibility noted (astroturf vs water pitch vs grass)
- Club kit: B2B quote process for sublimation jersey orders; minimum quantities noted
- School accounts: trade pricing configured for PE department bulk purchases
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