It’s getting chilly
With temperatures dropping who knows how many hockey matches will be played this weekend. There’s a big M1 v East London 1 derby on the cards so let’s pray for sunshine!
However, whatever the weather we still have the Christmas social to look forward to on Saturday. Bring your best team outfits to Forge from 7:30pm for some fun festive vibes.
Umpire assessments:
A big congratulations to three of our Wapping umpires who all successfully passed their Level 1 assessments this month. Isabel Ringrose, JJ Littlemore and Brad Quinn were all passed by Phil O’Hagan.
If you are interested in getting involved in umpiring, please do reach out to our ULO Jane by emailing wappingulo@gmail.com. Not only is it a great way to give back to the club, but you will also receive £15 for every game you umpire.
Movember update:
As Movember ends here are some final pics of the M3’s Movember attempt!
Please do continue to donate here.
Whitechapel Mission
A box is now at LV and there will be one at JO from tomorrow evening so please do donate any items you can. As a reminder the mission are in need of:
Clothes, Toiletries and Linen. More info on this here: https://whitechapel.org.uk/supporting-us
We will be looking to make the donation to Whitechapel Mission on the 18th December.
Printers match report - 3-0 Win
Last Sunday the Printers mixed team took on Havering in the first round of the England Hockey mixed club at Lee Valley. Despite some weary legs and even wearier heads, the team managed to arrive on time and even get out for a warm up, a rare occurrence for a mixed match.
Wapping held good possession and pinged the ball around, resulting in a corner that was converted by Jenna Maclaren despite the routine being slightly ‘unique’. Shears spent the first half running miles in the midfield and Smithy in goal had little to do. 1-0 at half time and my ears could hardly believe it when Matt Bowen said ‘we were doing well’ and ‘playing some nice hockey’. Not the half time talks I’m used to.
Into the second half and some great individual skill from Sam was converted by Dom into a second goal for Wapping. Katie and Gigi continued to press hard and Shears was still running circles around Havering mids. Matt was busy in the middle denying, delaying and dictating play as usual. DV sealed the game with a lovely hit to make it 3-0 to Wapping.
MOM to Shears for relentless running and great ambition.
Results update:
Last week in a line: LLWLWLDLDLL
Fixtures this week
Member discounts:
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20% off NuSmile dentists
A free Psycle session
Grubby: 50% off + free delivery on 1st box, plus 30% off for the rest of the month
2 weeks free trial of El Tab app giving members 4 free drinks in London nightly
20% off Sharp Movement
Discounted club trip to Leyton Orient on February 13th 2024
