Hockey. Camera. Action.
Last weekend saw a massive 9-1 win for the L1 (match report below), a very big win for the M2, 4-3 against Chiswick, a 4-2 win for the M6 against Tulse Hill and a 2-0 win for the L4 as well as some good draws for the L3, L5, M5, L7 and M10. The Kidds also dominated on Sunday, particularly the U10 boys with both their A and B team being unbeaten!
Note from the Co-Chairs
This weekend we’re very lucky to have founder of Wapping HC, Tim Poeton (pictured below in 2016 with then Chair Stuart Burnside), in town along with ‘former tea lady’ Suzi, and daughter, Alix (also Wapping alumni!). Tim lives in the US but follows Wapping very closely and has been instrumental in helping us set up a foundation for Kidds this year. They’ll be in the Moretown Belle from around 4:30pm (and perhaps pitch side at JO beforehand), so do say hi if you see them!
New club video!
This week we launched a brand new promo video to help this year’s recruitment drive. It’s now live on the website and will be released on social media later today. Please do check it out and share if you can. A HUGE thanks to Jenna MacLaren, James Budgen and James Sweetman for all the footage and an extra special thanks to Budgen for the many hours spent editing it all together. I think you’ll all agree we’re very lucky to have such talented and dedicated members in the club.
M1 and L1 fundraiser reminder
A reminder that the L1 and M1 will be running a quiz and raffle on Saturday 25th February at Hackney Bridge to raise money for the club. All teams, friends and families welcome so get inviting and keep your eyes peeled on social media for some raffle prize teasers!
City and Wharf Hockey league
CAWHL is a corporate summer league run by the club through the Spring & Summer. The league starts in late April and runs until August, it includes a 6-a-side tournament and a black tie EOSD. All experience levels are welcome so please get in touch with CAWHL (cityandwharfhockeyleague@gmail.com) if you or your company would like more information!
Also see the links below to sign up:
L1 v Kings and Alleyns 1 match report
Despite the 3pm push back ruining everyone’s pre-match routines, thanks to some motivation from Cher in the changing room, Wapping 1s were ready to dominate.
Pippa got the L1 off to a good start by converting a short corner, which was followed by a lovely passage of team play by Lucia, Tash and Nicole, which led to Nicole expertly finding the back of the net. Tash also found the back of the net with an expertly taken p flick, while Sarah got her first goal of the game thanks to a lovely ball in from Shears that she tapped in on the back post.
Despite the dominant performance from Wapping, the opposition exploited a lack of concentration from Wapping and converted a short corner to get themselves onto the score sheet.
Not letting this affect the L1’s play, throughout the game Lucia gave Kings’ defence a headache down the baseline, as did Sarah and Pippa who both got two further goals each (including a particularly ridiculous backhand from Pippa, and a textbook deflection from Sarah). Not to be left out, Jenna also nabbed herself a stunning tap in on the post, taking the total goals to 9.
Result: 9-1
MOM went to Lucia for her tenacious play running through the opposition left, right and centre.
DOD was this week won by Pippa for her questionable 5m despite being 9-1 up…Special shout out to Nicole, who is taking time to recover from the disappointment of having her request for “a spin in the midfield” denied by Matt.
The L1 now sit 3rd in an incredibly tight London Prem league, just 1 point off the top spot. This weekend they play Southgate who are sitting in 7th.
Matches this weekend
Lee Valley
10:00 - M10 v East London 8 (pitch 1)
11:30 - L3 v West Herts 2 (pitch 2)
13:00 - L1 v Southgate 2 (pitch 1)
14:30 - M2 v Spencer 2 (pitch 1)
John Orwell
11:10 - L5 v London Academicals 2
12:30 - M5 v Harrow 1
14:00 - M7 v Wanderers 3
15:30 - M9 v London Royals 2
Away
10:15 - L4 v West Hampstead 3
11:00 - L7 v London Edwardians 5
12:15 - M8 v Bromley and Beckenham Harriers
12:30 - M6 v Wanderers 5
13:30 - M4 v Southgate 4
14:00 - M3 v Croydon and Old Whitgiftian 1
14:30 - L2 v PHC Chiswick
17:00 - M1 v Surbiton
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
