Grace O’Malley Kumar: A Life Celebrated in Sport and Beyond

Grace Kumar, at Southgate Hockey Club

Grace Kumar, a promising sports star and beloved member of her community, is being remembered by many for her outstanding talent and vibrant personality. Tragically, O’Malley Kumar, who was a 19-year-old university student, was killed in the recent Nottingham attacks. A gifted athlete, O’Malley Kumar’s passion for sports was evident in her achievements on both […]

England: Hockey Writers’ Club Announce Player of Year Awards

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Maddie Hinch, of HC Tilburg HC, and Holcombe’s Nick Bandurak have been named UK women’s and Mercian men’s players of the year for 2022 by the Hockey Writers’ Club. The award was made at the Hockey Writers’ Club (HWC) Annual Awards Presentation Lunch on Wednesday, 8th February 2023, at the Royal Thames Yacht Club, Knightsbridge. Next […]

HOCKEY WRITERS’ CLUB ANNOUNCE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

ALM 3831 Edit - HOCKEY WRITERS’ CLUB ANNOUNCE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD - The Hockey Writers’ Club is proud to announce Hampshire's Rob Jenkins as the inaugural recipient of the Volunteer of the Year award, sponsored by Hockey World News. 

The Hockey Writers’ Club is proud to announce Hampshire’s Rob Jenkins as the inaugural recipient of the Volunteer of the Year award, sponsored by Hockey World News.  Rob is a true representative of the sport, having officiated 500 England Hockey League outdoor games over 19 years as an umpire and officiated five indoor finals nights for […]

England: England Hockey & Hockey Wales Miss Out On FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup 2026 Bid

2022 1386 16531 001 c4 03 - England: England Hockey & Hockey Wales Miss Out On FIH Hockey Men's World Cup 2026 Bid - England Hockey and Hockey Wales have today expressed disappointment that both countries will not get the opportunity to host a home World Cup after the International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced that the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup 2026 will take place in Netherlands and Belgium. They will also host the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup at the same time.

England Hockey and Hockey Wales have today expressed disappointment that both countries will not get the opportunity to host a home World Cup after the International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced that the FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup 2026 will take place in Netherlands and Belgium. They will also host the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup at […]

Great Britain: Ward – “I’ve Given My All and It’s My Time to Call It a Day”.

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Becky Ward retires from international hockey After 179 caps for Scotland and 14 years playing in the senior women’s squad, Becky Ward has retired from international hockey. During a tremendous international career Becky has represented Scotland at three Commonwealth Games, several EuroHockey and FIH tournaments, and been a key part of Scotland women’s programme. Becky […]

England: The Thriving Heart of Stafford Hockey Laid Bare

image 5 - England: The Thriving Heart of Stafford Hockey Laid Bare - England Hockey state that one of their ambitions is to double the number of hockey players from 140,000 to 280,000. Their aim is to do this by supporting clubs to grow participation year on year and by encouraging a wide participation of hockey in schools. England Hockey also intend to develop hockey’s infrastructure by implementing their facilities strategy to secure better long-term arrangements for clubs. It is our intention to continue to be a significant part of this ambition within the Staffordshire area. With 5 mens teams, 4 ladies teams, a mixed team, veterans teams and multiple junior players, Stafford Hockey Club provides opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities to stay fit and healthy whilst having fun and meeting new people. We currently play a significant role in the hockey ecosystem in both the Staffordshire and Midlands areas and our intention is to continue to do this, despite the significant challenges that currently face us as a sporting organisation. 

Following on from the announcement from Beacon Sport and Fitness that they are re-laying their artificial pitch and turning it into a 3G surface, Stafford Hockey Club are looking for support from their local community and further afield in securing a new playing pitch surface in the local area. After 30 years at Beacon Sport […]

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