Back at it.
Hockey is back! Hope everyone enjoyed the Christmas/New Year break and didn't miss hockey too much. Time to cancel out all the festive food and drink with some hockey!
A few teams played rearranged matches last weekend including the U14s with the girls getting two well deserved wins.
This Saturday 15 teams are back in action so lots to look forward to.
(A rather long) Note from the Co-Chairs
Firstly, thanks for all the feedback you shared during the break. It was really helpful to get a feel for how things are going across the club and gave us plenty of things to work on this half season.
Secondly, we want to share a message of support for Tower Hamlets Hockey Club and anyone who has been subject to racism playing hockey. Wapping HC stand firmly against discrimination of any kind and were saddened to read THHC’s club statement last week. We are lucky to be part of an open and inclusive club but that was a stark reminder that not everyone is made to feel welcome playing sport. Please remain vigilant against those perpetrating such behaviour so we can continue to make hockey a place for all.
And finally, a note on April’s End of Season Dinner.
As most of you know, the highlight of our social calendar is the WHC black tie dinner and dance. It’s one of the things we’re known for. It’s always a complete blast, and this year will be no different.
The club has always made a financial contribution to make the event accessible but with increased hospitality prices across the board we’re facing higher costs than previous years so need to think a little more creatively about how we use our budget. We felt that simply adding the increase in costs on to last year’s ticket price may make the event inaccessible for some, so after a lot of thought we’ve decided to offer two price points this year. One inline with last year’s event and one slightly higher to help cover the increase in costs. Members are free to pay whichever price they want and there’s the option to pay in instalments for both. Please do make the most of the flexed pricing as we’d love to have as many of you there as possible. More on the event below.
Grab your garms
A host of pretty exciting news from Rob our kit sec. The Moretown Belle sponsored home shirts have arrived, meaning all those teams playing at JO in collared skin tight shirts have some brand new adidas tops to start the year in. He’s also sorted us some serious new stash to make sure we’re starting the year looking fresh (including heaps of socks now colour matched to the new kit as modelled by Rob below).
On sale NOW in the shop:
Brand new Home and Away socks
Official Wapping HC bobble hats and scarves
Rob will also be selling stash in person at LV next week (at the M3/L1 Mon and M1/M2 Tues training sessions). If you train at JO and place an order by Tuesday night it’ll be delivered to the JO storeroom for collection by your captain from Wednesday evening.
Social dates for the diary!
We had lots of feedback requesting more inter-club hangouts so the social secs have been hard at work over the festive break to get socials confirmed for the second half of the season. Get these dates in your diaries now!
February 4th: 6 nations social + Lower Ladies Lovefest
Help ring in the second half of the season at the Moretown Belle. Come along for drinks from 4:30pm. The England v Ireland game will be showing for those who’d like to watch.
Should you be free earlier in the day, the L6 and L7 are playing back-to-back at JO (with the L5 in the stands supporting) so come along early for some better than Bestival, more glam than Glasto, vibes once you’re done with your game. First game PB at 2pm.
February 25th: M1 and L1 fundraiser
From 7pm the M1 and L1 will be running a fundraiser quiz and auction at Hackney Bridge to raise money for the club. All friends and family of the club welcome so get sending out invites - more details to follow shortly.
April 22nd: End of season dinner
The end of season dinner will take place on the 22nd April from 6pm to 1am at the De Vere Connaught Rooms. Expect good food, good drink, a great DJ, and exquisite company. It would be great to see as many of you there as possible to help round off the season. Tickets are on sale in the shop now including the option to pay in instalments. To pay in instalments, the first payment will need to be made by the 2nd of February.
Included with tickets are the following:
Sparkling wine reception drink
Two course dinner
Half bottle of house wine
Tea, Coffee and petit fours
Mineral water
Awards ceremony
DJ til 1am
Fixtures this Saturday
Lee Valley
11:15 - M2 v London Edwardians 1 (pitch 2)
13:00 - L2 v Tulse Hill and Dulwich 1 (pitch 1)
14:30 - L3 v Hampstead and Westminster 4 (pitch 1)
John Orwell
11:10 - M5 v West Hampstead 3
12:30 - M7 v Spencer 6
Away
10:00 - M10 v East London 7
12:00 - L4 v Eastcote 3
12:00 - L7 v Kings and Alleyns 4
12:15 - M3 v Bromley and Beckenham 2
12:15 - M6 v Spencer Titans
13:45 - L1 v Wimbledon 3
14:00 - L6 v HAC Sabres
15:15 - M9 v Bromely and Beckenham Hawks
16:00 - M4 v Hampstead and Westminster 4
Dragon Hockey Discount Codes
Must use THIS LINK and the following codes to receive discounts!
Sticks: 20% off with code WAPPING20
Bags & Accessories: 20% off with code 20CLUBBAGS
Clothing: 10% off with code 10CLUBCLOTHES
