I know a (South) Bank Where…
We’re back with another bumper edition, featuring important updates regarding next years’ membership and the details for EOSD that we know everyone’s been waiting for.
Membership for next year
We previously communicated that we are running a sign up scheme for next season’s membership. This is crucial for a growing club like ours as without a clear indication of numbers for the upcoming season, we run the risk of having over-subscribed teams or having to drop a team at short notice (both of which we’ve seen this season despite incredible planning from our VCPs and club captains). Ambiguity ultimately costs the club money at a time when we are working tirelessly to constrain costs and to think more carefully about how we can invest our money to make it go further.
So if you plan to play next season, please sign up now before the deadline of April 20th. Pay £20 now and get a £30 discount code to use on your membership in September. It’ll also save your captains the burden of having to chase you to do it 🙏
Reminder to buy socks / merch
We have some very exciting kit updates coming your way regarding next season, and in light of this we are clearing out stock we’ve acquired at sale prices, this includes a set of home & away socks for £15 (£5 off), and a discount on bucket hats.
There are also superb carbon sticks to purchase for a very reasonable price and other bits of stash that we have worked hard to make affordable. All merch we sell is crucial for club fundraising so please do look to treat yourself.
CAWHL volunteers and teams
CAWHL is officially set to return on April 28th, and with this we really need people to help with ad hoc jobs. The league caters to 28 teams and over 700 participants, which can be a lot for a small team to organise alone. Roles include things like noting down scores, ensuring games have umpires and coordinating ringers. Each one doesn’t take long but can relieve significant pressure off the organising team. Please drop a text (+447546354481) to our Secretary or email us if you can help.
I know a (south) bank where the wild Wapping blows…
Break out the black tie and join us on the 12th April for an incredible night celebrating another successful season! Social Secs, Hannah and Marti, have outdone themselves once again, negotiating an absolutely cracking deal at The Underglobe - an amazing central London venue on the South Bank for a night not to be missed.
For those who remember last year (probs not many of us ngl), we tried a more DIY event in Leyton, with separate after party to keep the ticket price as low as possible but ended up with a logistical nightmare on our hands (no speakers for the disco, a bar running out of drinks and after party dramas) so this year we’ve gone back to the all inclusive option, and thanks to some tough negotiating, at a steal.
This year, EOSD is themed 'A midsummer night’s dream' in a nod to the ethereal venue 🌸 ✨️
Details:
Date: Saturday 12th April
Time: 18:30pm - 1:00am
Where: Underglobe
Dress code: Black Tie (optional: ethereal twist)
Cost £85pp (50% discount if you’ve umpired 10 games)
Welcome drink, two course meal and 1/2 bottle of wine included!
Hope to see you there! 💃💃
🚀 Exciting Leadership Update from Aaron Fronda 🚀
Amid a season of tirelessly perfecting the art of mid-table mediocrity (avoiding relegation) for the M7s, I am humbled and honored to step into the role of Men’s Club Captain.
This is not just a title. It’s a calling. A chance to inspire, to lead, and, most importantly, to chase down availability to double up on a Saturday.
Working with fellow MCC, Chris Tipple, I will endeavour to strengthen team spirit through the strategic deployment of pints and exhibiting occasional competence on the pitch.
Stepping into this role also means attempting to fill the shoes of the great, and frankly beautiful, Craig Tuaine, who has been massive help to me, other captains and the wider club.
I look forward to working with everyone at our incredible club to drive Wapping HC forward, both on and off the field.
Here’s to a season of glory, graft, and groin strains.
#Leadership #Hockey #WappingHC #Captaincy #UnpaidInternship
Goalies take note
There will be a club-wide GK training session on Wednesday 5th March, between 8.30pm-10pm, at JO. The session will be taken by Aurora Mears, former Premier League and GB Development Squad GK. All Wapping GK’s welcome.
Please don’t bring your tinnies to LV
Please be reminded that it’s not permitted to bring alcohol from outside into Lee Valley as it’s a breach of their license - we’ve had a few near-misses recently which, if LV had pursued, could have landed teams with fines north of £100. Any fines will need to be paid by the team responsible.
(Also a reminder that our sponsor, Shandy Shack, have shandies available to purchase which are a fruity delight).
Pirates tour to Sonning
We’re now at capacity for the Pirates tour to Sonning, which is fab - it’s no doubt going to be fantastic. There’s normally a couple of drop outs closer to the time, so if you fancy being on a reserve list, please fill out the form:
Date: Friday 4th July - Sunday 6th July 2025
Location: Sonning Hockey Club
This week’s fixtures
Last week’s results
Dates for the diary
15th March - W1 vs East London derby match (LV @ 18:00 with afterparty at The Northcote).
29th March - 1s club fundraiser
12th April - End of Season Dinner
19th April - 25/26 season early registration deadline
9th August - Club Day - It’s gonna be a big one so get it in the diary now.
Member discounts:
Check out our Members' area (Password: whc1989) which has all of our available offers, including:
5% discount and 5% club kick back at the Moretown Belle
A free Psycle session
Grubby: 50% off + free delivery on 1st box, plus 30% off for the rest of the month
Balling: All members = 15% off, W1 and M1 = 25% off. We also get 25% off OTE sports (sports nutrition bars, etc)
