It’s all up from here
Huge congratulations to the mighty Men’s 2s, Dockers and Women’s 5s who have smashed their seasons and secured league wins with 2 games to go! All three teams have dominated their respective leagues and should be incredibly proud of the performances they’ve put in this season, so let’s get celebrating and get ready for a big one!
This weekend marks the beginning of end of season festivities so head on down to the Moretown Belle for a packed evening full of fun and prizes at the 1’s club fundraiser. A note (because someone asked me this week) that the annual 1s fundraiser is an event organised by our 1s as thanks for the club’s support and all funds raised benefit the whole club (not just the 1s 😅)
Roll up, roll up!
Our Men’s and Women’s 1s have outdone themselves this year having organised quite possibly the most exciting raffle in the history of the club including THREE getaways and heaps of amazing other prizes, so make sure you’ve got your event ticket, raffle tickets, and submitted your bid for the silent auction.
❤️ MASSIVE thanks to all the very generous donors for their support ❤️
Here’s just a taste of what you could win... 👀 🎟️
🍾 Drinks & Spirits 🍾
🍸 Tickets to Hayman’s Gin Distillery Tour & a bottle Portobello Gin
🥃 Bottles of Grey Goose Vodka, Suntory Yamazaki Plum Whisky Blend, Jack Daniels, Famous Grouse, Taylor’s Port and a bottle of Pommery Champagne!
🍹 £500 worth of Feeney’s bar / Moretown Belle vouchers
🍻For those less enticed by the finer spirits –> a Mix Crate of Brewdog Beers
🏃🏻 Sports & Fitness 🏃🏾
🏑 Hockey Stick + 2x Gloves donated by our own Matt Bowen from his up and coming brand (watch this space 👀)
🏑 Blaze Hockey Stick
🤩 Women’s Team GB Paris 2024 Olympics shirt signed by the ENTIRE team
🎽 Tess Howard signed England shirt & vest
🇬🇧 GB Training Top & LFC Training Top
🏋️ Eastside Fitness: 2x 10 class passes+ £50 voucher to spend in store!
🧖♀️ Hackney Rooftop Sauna Session for 4
🙆♀️ Physio session w/ Bethany Sharp
🎁 Luxury & Lifestyle 🎁
💎 Beautiful Simon Wright Diamond Earrings
🏔️ 2-Day Getaway in the Peak District
🔪 Bespoke Chopping Board from Borg Woodwork Designs
🏩 Stay at Moretown Belle Hotel
🍰 Afternoon Tea at Luton Hoo Spa
🥳 Extras & Goodies 🥳
🥦 Hello Fresh (4 free boxes + shipping)
🍩 Urban Legend Doughnut Easter Hamper
🍯 Farmshop Hamper from Birchden Farm
🧼 Wild Products: Body Wash & Deodorant Bundle
✨🌿Luxury Week in the Lake District? 🌿✨
Have you ever dreamed of escaping to a breathtaking Lake District retreat? Now’s your chance! As well as the many great raffle prizes, the 1s are hosting a Silent Auction for an unforgettable 7-night stay at Lowfield House – a stunning luxury holiday home in Little Langdale, complete with five ensuite bedrooms, panoramic views, and a private hot tub.
Whether you want to take your family, or pool together as a team to get a week of team bonding during your slip week, or just fancy a touch of luxury in the heart of Cumbria's UNESCO World Heritage Site to yourself, this stay can guarantee an unforgettable week for up to 10 people - with 2 Super King Room, 1 King Room and 2 Twin Rooms equipped with Queen Sized Beds each with their own high spec ensuite.
If this hasn't convinced you to enter, take a look at the website to take a look at what’s on the table yourself!
This incredible getaway is open to everyone – you don’t need to be a Wapping Hockey Club member to enter, so spread the word! 🎉
How to Enter:
📩 For online entries, email your bid to wappingfundraiser@gmail.com before 6 PM on March 29th
🎟️ If you are attending the fundraiser event on Saturday, March 29th there is a chance to bid in person.
Key Details:
📅 Your stay will be between Nov 1, 2025 – Mar 30, 2026 (excluding school holidays)
🏡 Luxury accommodation for up to 10 guests
💆♂️ Unwind in the hot tub, explore scenic trails, and experience world-class dining & wildlife
This is an exclusive opportunity to experience the Lake District like never before. Bid high, bid early, and make this dream stay yours! 🌟
Tell your family & friends – Spread the word - anyone can enter!
U14 and U12 boys doing us proud! 🏆
Sunday the 16th saw a huge day at Lee Valley for our U14 boys - a team which included a number of our U12s - who took part in the Tier 3 London Hockey Cup final, winning 3-2 against Old Cranleighans in a truly exciting game. We’re so proud of you all and are currently organising where we can display the trophy 👀
Thank you as always to Grant for his dedication to our juniors, coaching on Fridays and providing matchday support.
Last Sunday, our U12 boys took part in the Tier 1 London Cup competition at Southgate against the strongest teams in London. A fabulous team performance saw them topping their group after beating Wayfarers and Hampstead & Westminster en route. The semi final play off took them against Blackheath, where the final score was 1-1 and, after some debate, proceeded to penalty shuffles, where Wapping lost out 2-1. The eventual winners of the competition were Wayfarers, who Wapping beat 3-1 in the group stages. The performance of this young team shows just how much talent we have at Wapping.
Umpires
Congratulations to Women’s 1 skipper, Izzy Montgomery, who passed her Level 1 umpiring assessment shortly before leading her team to a juicy victory against East London in the National League.
Eoin Robinson of M1 fame was also successful in passing his Level 1 assessment before locking in a 3-1 victory for M1 against Teddington.
It’s great to see members taking on umpiring, a reminder that we always need more umpires - the more we have, the less that individuals need to do. Please consider signing up here.
End of season drinks
We had a stormer at The Northcote celebrating the W1s brilliant derby victory and M2’s promotion. Our friends at The Northcote are throwing us a bash on April 5th to celebrate the end of the season, grab your teams and head down!
Dates for the diary
29th March - 1s club fundraiser (Moretown Belle)
5th April - Last game drinks (The Northcote)
12th April - End of Season Dinner (Underglobe)
19th April - 25/26 season early registration deadline
22nd April - AGM (online)
28th April - CAWHL starts
9th August - Club Day
This week’s fixtures
Last week’s results
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)