Canterbury Hockey Club

Over the last few weeks, two new junior umpires, Sam and Isaac, have completed the EH Introduction to Umpiring Course. 👏🏽

Along with two of our other junior umpires, Izzy and Ava, (and with support from three of our more experienced umpires), they have been umpiring small-sided games for the younger age groups at our Spring Skills School. 🏑

The junior umpires have also watched some of the Pro-league and discussed the umpiring there, practised applying rules such as the aerial and learnt how to communicate with their partner using our new radio headsets, purchased with money from Teamo Rewards.

Well done Sam, Isaac, Izzy and Ava, a huge thank you to Chris, Les and Stu for giving up time to support the future.

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One of our juniors, Elena, was mascot for the vs Ireland game and also for the vs USA game at on Saturday in the

Elena ran out with and got to meet her favourite player

A wonderul opportunity and a day she won’t forget.

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🏑 EINDHOVEN TOUR 🧡🤍

Over the bank holiday 74 children and parents travelled to Eindhoven. 🚌 ⛴️

A team from the u12 Boys u14 Girls and u14 Boys were scheduled to play 3 games across 3 days.

Unfortunately due to delays on the Friday we missed the opportunity to play however across the Saturday and Sunday all games were played with 6 big wins.

More important that the outcome was the opportunity to be immersed in a different environment, socialising with each other and the opposition, making memories.

A fantastic experience for all invovled (children and parents)

A huge thank you to everyone that made this happen, organisers, coaches, managers, parents and host clubs 💚🤍

Men’s Club AGM set for Monday 15 July. Members see you there.

📣 WORK AVAILABLE

Are you leaving uni and looking for work or maybe you’re local and want to get involved with some coaching?

We would love to hear from you.

Drop us a DM

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MEN’S OVER 50s NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 🏆

Huge congratulations to this group of men on their 2-1 final win vs Reading at Lee Valley over the weekend.

Thanks to all those who travelled and supported the team. No doubt some broken bodies and sore heads still. 🍻

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🔥 It’s a gold medal and national trophy to close the adult season 🥇 🏆

Huge congratulations to our Men’s Over 50s on their 2-1 win over Reading

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WINNERS!

The u14 boys retained the Tier 1 National Plate with a 3-0 win over Trojans at Nottingham Hockey Centre.

Goals from Ollie B and Arthur A (x2) and a dynamic performance from Oly T in goal ensured the team got the prize. 🏆

Congratulations to all the players that have contributed to this success and a huge thank you to the coaching and management team; Bonnie, Lucy, Karen, Tom, Jamie and not forgetting the parents/supporters who travel all over the south (and midlands for a 16:00 start time) with the boys.

A great way to close the junior season.

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Canterbury Hockey Club held its Annual Easter Festival on Saturday 30th March. A great day was had by all in splendid weather, with team Pumpkins taking the honours.

All proceeds donated to CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)

Campaign Against Living Miserably is a charity taking a stand against su***de. That means standing against feeling miserable, standing up to stereotypes and standing together to show life is always worth living 💚

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Exciting news 🚨Hockey live in on the BBC red button 🔴📺🏑

Get the dates in your diaries!

Congratulations to the Western Rangers on winning this year’s Village Tournament sponsored by NFU Mutual Canterbury and Sittingbourne.

137 players, 9 teams, probably the best club day in the world.

Come and join us for a drink a social and some quality hockey.

It's now time for the 21st Villages tournament on Saturday 30th December.

Last year was a massive success, with 9 teams and over 120 people playing. As ever, we want to make this one larger and even more successful!

The tournament is open to all aged 14 and over, male or female, and for those who’ve not taken part before teams are loosely based around where you live.

It is a fantastic opportunity to play with and against all levels of hockey players from the 1st XIs through to the Friars - but most importantly, to have plenty of fun. Additionally, if you have a friend down for the festive period that plays hockey or are a former club member back from University/Work and want to say hello, all and any are more than welcome to join us.

If you would like to play please complete the sign up form ASAP by clicking:
https://forms.gle/o39MTUDfBtvHrszeA

The deadline to sign up for the tournament is 24th December. Don’t miss out, sign up now.
Any questions please get in contact with Andy Hurst or Ben Lawford.

🚨HALF TERM HOCKEY CAMPS SPONSORED BY THE PORT OF DOVER🚨

Members please check your TEAMO guests or to find out more information please DM or email [email protected]

We are delighted have have Port of Dover as sponsors for the camps as part of their campaign in championing a happy and healthy society for future generations, the campaign, which launched this year, promotes positive physical and mental well-being among young people in the Southeast.

As the league season opens we would like to say a huge thank you to all our main sponsors who make it possible for us to all keep healthy playing the sport we love.

Principal Sponsor: 1901 Patrons

1st XI Shirt Sponsor: Kent Sport

Holiday Camp Sponsor: Port of Dover

School Sponsors: Kent College Canterbury St Edmund's School Canterbury The King's School, Canterbury St Lawrence College Ramsgate

Coach sponsor: Quinn Estates

Business Promotion Sponsors: Burgess Hodgson LLP The Worthgate School Lenleys Home NFU Mutual Canterbury and Sittingbourne Mickle Creative Solutions Edward VinsonBrett, Batchelor Coop, Frontier Agriculture

Kit Supplier: Y1

Official Photographer: Umpire Cam

Also thank you to all our Banner and team shirt sponsors, your support is always appreciated.

If you are interested in learning more about all the packages available please DM or email [email protected]



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It's a 6 point weekend for our Men's and Ladies 1st XIs as they kick off their Division One South campaigns

6 point weekend 👌🏼

Check your TEAMO for details. New players please DM for details.

The first game of preseason is over and it ended with a 2-0 victory 👏💪

Thanks to everyone that showed up today and supported its back to training and working hard for our next preseason fixture against Canterbury 3’s next weekend on club day 💚🤍

2023/24 Season incoming!!! 🔜🚨

We are pleased to announce a new look to training sessions following member feedback at the end of last season!

Both 1st XIs have been working hard over the summer and from next Tuesday, the 5th of September training begins for the rest of the club!

Sessions have been added to Teamo so get signed up so coaches know how many to expect! The first few sessions will be used to ascertain the most appropriate session for you to attend before the leagues get underway (Saturday 23rd of September for most teams)! If you are unsure please get in touch with your captain!

If you are looking to join please get in touch and we can advise when would be best to attend and we can make sure someone can say hello when you arrive! For men, we recommend anyone new to hockey or returning after time away attend the 18:00-19:30 session on Wednesdays, this is aimed as a ‘Back 2 Hockey’ session - ladies looking to joint please get in touch!

We are located at Polo Farm Sports Centre Littlebourne Road, Canterbury CT3 4AF and AW1 is the pitch next to the clubhouse 😃

Graham Brown 1951 - 2023

Details for Funeral | Monday 31st July 13:20

Barham Crematorium, Canterbury Rd (A260) Barham, Nr Canterbury CT4 6QU

Afterwards at Polo Farm Sports Club, Littlebourne Road,Canterbury CT3 4AF .

Note: Family Flowers Only

Pat would like to try and get some idea of numbers for both the service and the wake. Please let her either, both, or one or the other. A short email to Pat would be a great help with arrangements.

Email: [email protected]

Donations: Pat would like to send any donations made in Graham’s memory to the organisation that deals with the research into Lewy Body Dementia.

We are delighted to announce our senior coaches for the 23/24 season

Our Director of Hockey, Ollie Lumley, will be leading the Ladies 1s. Ollie has a multitude of coaching experience to draw upon working in both a Men’s and Ladies National League setting, he will no doubt bring lots of energy to our Ladies program.

The coaching partnership of Craig Boyne and Alastair Brogdon OLY will continue into the 23/24 season with the Men’s 1s. Alastair will be taking on more responsibility to support the men in their push for promotion. Craig will continue with his dual player/coach role.

All three coaches bring varying playing and coaching experience to the club and we are extremely excited to have them on board for the forthcoming season.

It’s with great sadness that we share the passing of Graham Brown.

Graham was a true club ‘legend’ who famously played 50 straight seasons, retiring in 2019. For 12 of those 50 seasons he was top Goalscorer, an award now named after him.

We will share details of how Grahams life will be celebrated when they are known.

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🗣️Calling all Ladies hockey players 📣

🏑 Do you want to play National League?

🆙 Are you a junior looking to go to the next level in senior hockey?

👩‍🎓 Are you a student wanting to play weekend hockey?

💚Come and join Canterbury HC🤍

We have 5 Ladies teams that cater for all levels and are always welcoming new members.

Our performance squad preseason starts on Tuesday 4th July and is open to anyone with the ambition of wanting to play National League in our Ladies 1s.

If you’re keen to hear more please drop us a DM and we’ll put you in contact with the right person.

Canterbury Hockey Club Men’s section club supper & awards night complete ✅

🏆 Dick Laslett Club Man of the year - Michael Farrer

🏆Dominic Moon Young Player of the year - Alex Laslett

🏆Graham Brown Top Goalscorer - John Aikin

🏆Peter Brown Team of the Year - The Friars

**BACK TO HOCKEY 18:30 WEDNESDAYS** - DM for more info



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Back 2 Hockey | Canterbury

Back to Hockey is fun, social and informal. With sessions aimed at people of all ages and abilities.

B2H Starting in Canterbury on WEDNESDAY 17th May at Polo Farm Sports Club and it’s FREE

✅ Mixed and open to anyone over 18
📍Polo Farm Sports Club CT3 4AF
🏑All Weather Pitch 2 (Lower pitch, past tennis courts and indoor centre)
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Back to Hockey has inspired thousands of players to pick up a hockey stick and they have told us they love the social element of the session, it’s a great way to get fitter and the perfect opportunity to meet new people.

The sessions are fun, social and informal and aimed at people who either have not played for several years or are looking to play for the first time. Do not worry if you are a little apprehensive, unsure of the rules or worried that you won’t know anyone, Back to Hockey coaches will gently guide you through a series of fun and interactive sessions, all in a super-friendly and relaxed environment.

Check out linktree in profile for more information about the club or email: [email protected].

All players will be required to register on TEAMO ideally before the session but can be done when you turn up.

Simply register here to join Canterbury HC, Back to Hockey on teamo and get the app https://teamo.chat/club/team/EWVVV

Join Canterbury HC Welcome to Canterbury HC, follow these instructions to join Back to Hockey

Canterbury Hockey Club are looking for 2 coaches to join the elite coaching team.

We are looking for 2 individuals who have experience of the game and are looking to develop their coaching mentored by 1st team coaches and Director of Hockey.

Experience working with u18/u16 would also be desirable given these are breeding ground for future stars.

Possible opportunities to coach in junior program also available.

For a no obligation discreet chat please email [email protected]

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What a morning, former player James Oates not only makes his Great Britain Hockey🇬🇧 debut he scored in a 5-2 win vs New Zealand 🇳🇿



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News of former players overnight.

Congratulations to Lizzie Neal and Grace Balsdon who won their pro league game for 🇬🇧 Great Britain Hockey 1-0 vs New Zealand 🇳🇿.

James Oates is just about to start for 🇬🇧 Men.



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