England: Commonwealth Games 2026 Statement
We are disappointed that hockey will not be included in the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, a decision that overlooks a sport with a proud history and strong presence across Commonwealth nations. We do however understand that the organisers had to make some tough choices for the event due to the financial restraints put on them. […]
Great Britain: Jones announces retirement from Great Britain
Olympic medallist Sarah Jones has announced her decision to retire her GB shirt after six years which have seen her compete at the highest level of the sport. Having realised her long-term goal to be the first Welsh outfield athlete to represent Great Britain since 2012, Jones made her debut for Great Britain at the […]
England: Hockey Takes Centre Stage in School Games
England Hockey is thrilled that hockey has been chosen to be part of the Youth Sport Trust ‘wave one’ launch for School Games activity. The inclusion has allowed the national governing body to share the new School Games offer to help make hockey more visible, relevant and accessible to young people in education. England Hockey […]
Great Britain: GB team ready for action at the Sultan of Johor Cup
An 18-strong men’s squad of Under 21 players are putting the finishing touches to their preparations for the Sultan of Johor Cup. The five-day competition starts on 19 October as the GB team takes on the likes of India, Australia and New Zealand. The squad features 12 players who have competed at this Sultan of […]
England: AOC HOCKEY REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS
The National Hockey AOC Representative trials have been launched for 2024-25. Full member colleges and associates are encouraged to nominate players who they consider to be of an appropriate standard for national representation. Our representative teams have been operating for over 25 years providing unique and exciting opportunities for talented male and female players to […]
England: Review of week four of the English Hockey League
Barnes top the table in Womens Division 1 South by continuing with winning ways with an impressive fourth win over Slough 2-0 with Alice Huddlestone finding the net to score both of their goals. Guildford pickup up their first win of the season beating University of Exeter 1-2 with Lauren Martin scoring twice for Guildford […]
England: Holcombe Release Nick Bandurak Statement
CLUB STATEMENT Holcombe Hockey Club confirm that, following the departure of Nick Bandurak in his playing capacity for the Men’s 1XI, after a Committee meeting, careful consideration and much deliberation, the Club has further decided that Nick will be asked to leave his role as Head Coach of the Women’s 1XI, effective immediately. The Club’s […]
England: Premier Division Review Week Four
Men’s Premier Division leaders, Old Georgians, continue to maintain their 100% winning record with another 5-2 win over Holcombe this weekend, Old Georgians are currently on a eight game winning streak against Holcombe in Premier Division, with Holcombe last beating Old Georgians in September 2020, with a score of 3-2 to Holcombe. Surbiton were on […]
England: Tickets on sale for Super 6s
After a successful move to the east midlands in 2024, the England Hockey Super 6s Finals will be returning to Derby Arena on Sunday 26 January 2025. The Finals are the culmination of the national indoor hockey championships with the top four men’s and women’s teams going head-to-head to try to reach the final and […]
Nick Bandurak’s Forced Departure from Holcombe: A Disappointing End to a Decade of Excellence
In a move that has sent shockwaves across the hockey world, Nick Bandurak, one of the sport’s biggest stars, has been left out of the men’s first-team squad at Holcombe Hockey Club against his will. After ten years of remarkable service, over 200 goals, and becoming the face of the Kent-based club, Bandurak’s departure is […]
