England: England Hockey AGM Update – results of Membership proposal

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England Hockey AGM Update – results of Membership proposal and other AGM votes Over the past few months, we have engaged with clubs across the country to discuss the proposed changes to England Hockey’s Club Membership model. We are incredibly grateful to the nearly 500 clubs that took the time to participate in discussions leading […]

England: Premier Division Review – 15th March 2025

england premier division review 15th march 2025 67d93d6b1b389 - England: Premier Division Review - 15th March 2025 - It wasn’t unlucky for Old Georgians who extended their winning streak to 13 with a 4-2 win at Hampstead & Westminster. Sam Ward netted all four of OGs goals to leave them seven points clear at the top of the Top 6. Surbiton sit second after they beat Holcombe 4-0 with Struan Walker scoring two of their goals. Wimbledon took advantage of Holcombe’s loss to go above them into third after winning 3-0 at Oxted. Beeston head the Lower 6 after their 4-2 win at bottom of the table Bowdon. They turned around a 2-1 half time deficit and Henry Croft added two more to his goal tally in the process. East Grinstead had an important 4-2 win, over Cardiff & Met, in the battle for a play-off spot. They also came from behind having been 2-0 down after 30 minutes with skipper Simon Faulkner leading the way with two set piece goals. Richmond’s Scott Wall’s 63rd minute corner cancelled out Jack Middleton’s opener for Southgate but leaves them in the relegation spots, five points behind their North London rivals. 

It wasn’t unlucky for Old Georgians who extended their winning streak to 13 with a 4-2 win at Hampstead & Westminster. Sam Ward netted all four of OGs goals to leave them seven points clear at the top of the Top 6. Surbiton sit second after they beat Holcombe 4-0 with Struan Walker scoring two […]

England: Week 17 Review of the England Hockey League

Women’s Division One North leaders Durham University made short work of third placed Buckingham winning 5-0. Scarlett Spavin (2), Elena Baggett, Ava Wadsworth and Evelyn Wilson scored the goals that keep Durham three points clear at the top. Second placed Beeston, the only team to have taken points off Durham, beat relegated Wakefield 6-1. Leicester […]

England: Week 16 Review of the England Hockey League

england week 16 review of the england hockey league 67d97cad0e169 - England: Week 16 Review of the England Hockey League - Women’s Division One North leaders Durham University made short work of third placed Buckingham winning 5-0. Scarlett Spavin (2), Elena Baggett, Ava Wadsworth and Evelyn Wilson scored the goals that keep Durham three points clear at the top. Second placed Beeston, the only team to have taken points off Durham, beat relegated Wakefield 6-1. Leicester City kept alive their hopes of avoiding the drop too with a 1-0 win at Olton & West Warwicks. They are level on 15 points with Pendle Forest, who lost 3-0 at Repton. Ben Rhydding, who went down 4-1 at Gloucester City are three points further ahead. Gloucester have only lost once since the mid-season break to move clear of the relegation places.

Women’s Division One North leaders Durham University made short work of third placed Buckingham winning 5-0. Scarlett Spavin (2), Elena Baggett, Ava Wadsworth and Evelyn Wilson scored the goals that keep Durham three points clear at the top. Second placed Beeston, the only team to have taken points off Durham, beat relegated Wakefield 6-1. Leicester […]

England: England Hockey Championships

england england hockey championships 67d82b3425ae3 - England: England Hockey Championships - The England Hockey Championships are reaching the final stages. It semi-final time in the Tiered Championships and the Over 35s and 55s competitions.  This includes the new Plate competitions for early round losers in the Tiered Champs and Shield competitions in the Masters giving more teams the chance to progress to a final. Best of luck to all teams 

The England Hockey Championships are reaching the final stages. It semi-final time in the Tiered Championships and the Over 35s and 55s competitions.  This includes the new Plate competitions for early round losers in the Tiered Champs and Shield competitions in the Masters giving more teams the chance to progress to a final. Best of […]

England: Nick Pink steps down as CEO of England Hockey and COO of GB Hockey

england nick pink steps down as ceo of england hockey and coo of gb hockey 67d436b10815d - England: Nick Pink steps down as CEO of England Hockey and COO of GB Hockey - After five and a half years in the role, Nick Pink has decided to step down as Chief Executive of England Hockey and Chief Operating Officer of GB Hockey.

After five and a half years in the role, Nick Pink has decided to step down as Chief Executive of England Hockey and Chief Operating Officer of GB Hockey. Throughout his time as CEO and COO, Pink has seen a number of changes across the sport including the introduction of the new strategy, success on […]

England: News – Week 14 League review 25

england news week 14 league review 25 67d14d610c340 - England: News - Week 14 League review 25 - Having looked like they’d brought an end to the Mens Division One South title race by beating challengers Indian Gymkhana a fortnight ago, Old Loughtonians did the same to leaders Reading to open things up again. It was an emphatic 5-2 win for Loughts who lead 5-0 before late consolation goals in the final quarter. Indian Gymkhana took advantage with a win over Bristol University to move within four points of Reading  who they play this weekend. However they were made to work hard for the win by struggling Bristol who came back from 4-1 down, with Ajaz Ahmad scoring a hat-trick, to 4-3 and a nervy last ten minutes for Gym.  Bristol slip to bottom place as Canterbury moved above them and Team Bath Buccaneers, who lost 3-0 to Exeter University, off the back of a fine 4-2 win at Havant.

Having looked like they’d brought an end to the Mens Division One South title race by beating challengers Indian Gymkhana a fortnight ago, Old Loughtonians did the same to leaders Reading to open things up again. It was an emphatic 5-2 win for Loughts who lead 5-0 before late consolation goals in the final quarter. […]

England: Update on Face Mask Regulations for Penalty Corners

england update on face mask regulations for penalty corners 67d15b6dbba16 - England: Update on Face Mask Regulations for Penalty Corners - England Hockey are aware that the FIH announced that it was now mandatory for all players to wear a face mask when defending penalty corners in all FIH competitions (indoor and outdoor) involving international teams.

England Hockey are aware that the FIH announced that it was now mandatory for all players to wear a face mask when defending penalty corners in all FIH competitions (indoor and outdoor) involving international teams. England Hockey is currently seeking further clarification on this from the FIH on how they see this impacting different parts […]

England: Premier Division Review – 8th March 2025

england premier division review 8th march 2025 67d0341edd7c2 - England: Premier Division Review - 8th March 2025 - At the top of the Mens Top 6 Old Georgians’ 100% record was maintained with a 3-1 defeat of their nearest rivals Holcombe. Alex Pendle gave Holcombe an early lead before goals from Chris Proctor and Alan Forsyth made it 2-1 at the break. Sam Ward sealed the win with a minute to go and keep up OGs record of scoring three or more in every game to date. The result ended Holcombe’s six match winning streak. They drop to third below Surbiton who beat Oxted 5-3 at Sugden Road.  Surbiton conceded three for the third successive game although they never trailed on Saturday.  The Wimbledon – Hampstead & Westminster game saw the lead change hands before Wimbledon ran out 4-3 winners. Jonathan Lankfer gave Wimbledon an early lead but a strong period after the break saw Hampstead 3-1 up with 15 minutes to go. Wimbledon then also responded in triplicate inside seven minutes securing the win with an Ed Horler stroke in the 63rd minute.

At the top of the Mens Top 6 Old Georgians’ 100% record was maintained with a 3-1 defeat of their nearest rivals Holcombe. Alex Pendle gave Holcombe an early lead before goals from Chris Proctor and Alan Forsyth made it 2-1 at the break. Sam Ward sealed the win with a minute to go and […]

England: International Women’s Day – Jean Fitch’s lifelong love of hockey

england international womens day jean fitchs lifelong love of hockey 67d0342330045 - England: International Women's Day - Jean Fitch's lifelong love of hockey - The theme of the 2025 International Women's Day is Accelerate Action. Jean Fitch from Bedford Hockey Club has spent the last 30 years involved in the club and was integral to the launch of the successful walking hockey sessions while playing in goal and fundraising for the club. We invited her to share her love of hockey and the positive changes that have been made at the club and the sport.  

The theme of the 2025 International Women’s Day is Accelerate Action. Jean Fitch from Bedford Hockey Club has spent the last 30 years involved in the club and was integral to the launch of the successful walking hockey sessions while playing in goal and fundraising for the club. We invited her to share her love […]

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