Wales Men's Hoci Masters over 35s
Wales Men's Hoci Masters are setting up an over 35s age group to enter this year’s Masters 35+ international tournament in Torino in August this year (2013) and to invite England, Ireland and Scotland to the first over 35's Home Nations. If you would like to, or know anyone who would like to be involved please contact the following with details including Current Club, DOB, preferred playing positions.
Over 35's Manager: Mark Shelton, Mark.SHELTON@admiralgroup.co.uk
Wales Masters Sec/Coordinator: Bernie Wheeler, thethreewheelers@aol.com
Do you qualify to play for Wales Over 35s? Visit the Wales Hoci Masters website at: www.waleshocimasters.co.uk
27th February 2013
Bobby Crutchley Appointed Men's Hockey Head Coach
Great Britain and England Hockey are delighted to announce that, following a comprehensive external recruitment process, Bobby Crutchley has been appointed to the role of head coach of the GB and England men's team.
25th February 2013
Cardiff & UWIC win again and Whitchurch gain a point
Fareham 1 Cardiff & UWIC 5, Whitchurch 1 University of Birmingham 1.
25th February 2013
Swansea smash 5 past Staines
After a difficult couple of games, Swansea City Spartans returned to winning ways with an emphatic 5-0 victory against Staines.
22nd February 2013
Performance Update
The purpose of this update is to provide clarity and a more detailed rationale regarding the structure of our performance programme over the next two years, and recent competition developments including qualification for the Commonwealth Games 2014 and the decision to withdraw from U21 events in 2014.
21st February 2013
Sarah Thomas announces her retirement!
Sarah Thomas, 32, announced her retirement from the Great Britain hockey team along with six other players today. Sarah, born in Merthyr Tydfil, has represented Great Britain 65 times and has played for the Great Britain team in the 2008 Olympics and most recently, at the London 2012 Olympic, where she won Bronze.
20th February 2013
Want to work for Hockey Wales?
Hockey Wales is seeking to appoint a Performance Coordinator based in Cardiff. Reporting to the Head of Performance, the Performance Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and administering the delivery of the Talent and Performance Development System (specifically Tiers 2 & 4) within Wales.
Full details on our 'Employment Opportunities' page
19th February 2013
WHUA members – have your say
The WHUA is currently in the process of reviewing its role and priorities for the future and we welcome all members' comments and ideas to help us with this. Your comments and responses to our online survey will help us to make sure the WHUA can deliver the services and support to umpires and officials required for the future.
Full story and online survey link
19th February 2013
Swansea take a point off 2nd placed Gloucester
Swansea City Spartans travelled to Gloucester on Saturday hoping to get back to winning ways.
14th February 2013
London 2012’s Welsh Legacy – Hockey features!
This week marks six months since the curtain came down on the London 2012 Olympic Games but have we really seen a legacy here in Wales? The statistics say 'yes'. Hockey Wales reports that 35 clubs have increased their membership in Wales during this season...
North Wales Sport Business Workshop
Does your club want advice or support on planning, membership and grants? Will your club fold without help? Denbighshire Leisure have organised a Sport Business Workshop at St Asaph LC on 26th Feb from 18:00 to 20:30. Entry is free to all with refreshments provided. To book a place or for further information please contact Matthew Hilliker at matthew.hilliker@denbighshire.gov.uk or 07798 742290.
11th February 2013
Cardiff & UWIC drop 2 points but Whitchurch win
University of Birmingham 2 Cardiff & UWIC 2, Whitchurch 2 Bristol Firebrands 1
11th February 2013
Swansea City 1 Trojans 2
In a close match Swansea lost at home for the first time since October to a Trojans team that now stand in 2nd place in the League.
8th February 2013
Carmarthen Athletic field a 2nd Xl for the very first time
Congratulations to Carmarthen Athletic Hockey club who this year for the first time in the club's history has fielded a second team and has entered into the South Wales Development league.
360° Hockey Centres
Hockey Wales has made the decision to start the 2nd block of 360° Hockey Centres on 17th March instead of 3rd March as originally planned. This means the block will conclude a week later with the final session taking place on 2nd June. The reason for this decision is due to the Girls U-15s Club Championships pools running on the same weekend. We were aware of this clash when the calendar was planned, however we are aware that many players who are a part of 360° will want to play for their clubs and we want to support them to do so as this level of competition supports their development and to also ensure our clubs can field teams. We have also released facilities to enable the competition to take place. In the event of any queries please contact hannah.john@hockeywales.org.uk.
Wales Grand Masters overcome English counterparts
In their first match since their trials Wales Grand Masters beat their English equivalents 3-1 in a convincing performance.
Full details available at waleshocimasters.co.uk
4th February 2013
Afan Nedd Tawe Win again!
Following in the footsteps from the Under 18s County finals last weekend Afan Nedd Tawe took this year's Champions title in the Under 14s age group.
Full story, results and pictures
4th February 2013
Jason Lee Appointed Women's Hockey Head Coach
Great Britain and England Hockey is delighted to announce that Jason Lee has been appointed to the role of Head Coach of the GB and England women’s team.
4th February 2013
Cardiff & UWIC win to go top
Bristol Firebrands 1 Cardiff & UWIC 2, Swansea City 6 Taunton Vale 0, Whitchurch 1 Fareham 3.
National Youth Finals (4th May) and National Age Group camp – (4th – 5th May)
In order for Hockey Wales to support our clubs and for our athletes to access as many opportunities as possible to develop, the decision has been made to cancel day 1 of the National Age Group planned for 4th May in order that all athletes involved with the Youth Finals may represent their respective clubs. Information regarding the following day (5th May) and possible rescheduled dates of this camp will be released after consultation with Head Coaches.
