See it off
As the season comes to an end this weekend, there are still big relegation fights happening with all to play for as well as a shot at promotion for the L1. There’s details about pizza and support for the M1 on Sunday, your last chance to sign up for the EOSD and the social media teams of the year are announced!
Note from the Co-Chairs
Our End of Season Awards are just around the corner so make sure you get your votes in via your captain by Sunday so we can recognise all the amazing people at the club (captains should have received an email from our Secretary, Issy, so give them a nudge if you haven’t been asked for your votes yet).
M1 support on Sunday
The M1's season has come down to one massive game this Sunday. It would be great to provide some sideline vibes to help them keep their very deserved spot in the National League. I know you all probably have a big Saturday night planned, but this is one of the biggest games in recent Wapping history! So please try and encourage as many of your team down.
As a reward for all those who come down we will be running a raffle sponsored by the Mens 1s to win 2 bottles of wine for your table at the end of season! We have also been given the all clear by Lee Valley to order pizzas in entice you into spectating even more.
Game is 2:00pm at LV1
Team social media winners
As the season ends the press team are also happy to announce the winners of team takeovers and overall social media winners for the second half of the season. These points will go towards Team of the Year, the winner of which will be announced at the End of Season Dinner.
Best ladies’ takeover: L3
Best mens’ takeover: M9
Best second half of the season socials: L1
Kidds round up and need for summer coaches
Throughout the year we have been giving updates on the Kidds section who have grown in numbers and has some fantastic results over the season. It's been great to see participation of both boys and girls at all age groups. The U10 boys in particular deserve a shout out as they have been excellent and genuinely competitive at the top level.
The Kidds section also want to give a huge thanks to volunteers - we've had 35 adult coaches, 15 junior coaches, 7 parent managers, 5 people help at the desk and numerous parents who have driven people all over the place.
Wapping Kidds is delighted to run summer hockey camps at John Orwell again this summer. To make it work, lead and assistant coaches are needed. The camps will run for 2h, twice a week in the morning, every week during the summer holidays, beginning the week of 24 July 2023. The coaching roles are paid, and all admin will be done separately.
This would suit students, or full-time coaches. Lead coaches must have coaching qualifications and all coaches will need DBS checks. The camps are fun and engaging, with a focus on games. Coaches have licence to develop the camps as they desire. The kids absolutely loved them last year. If you are interested, or know someone who might be, please drop us a line at wappingkidds@gmail.com
L1/M1 Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who attended the L1/M1 fundraiser at the end of February. As well as the L5 proving they were the smartest team in the club, the event raised £2,200 towards the club so thank you everyone who attended and brought tickets. Please do get in touch by replying to this email or contacting Dan Verity if you have not yet received your prize.
EOSD tickets
A final reminder to buy tickets for the EOSD if you haven’t already which takes place on the 22nd April. The deadline to buy tickets is the 7th April so make sure you don’t miss out. Tickets can be bought on the website here.
Umpiring congrats: James Holmes!
Congratulations to James Holmes who has passed his L2 umpiring qualification. He umpired Richmond W1 in their 2-1 win over Eastcote.
Win a stick!
It would be great if people could fill out this form to win, and increase the club’s chance of winning 1 of 3 JDH Hockey Sticks signed by Jamie Dwyer (1 of the 3 will be sent at random to winning clubs). It’s a quick form and if sticks are won they can be used as awards or to raise money for the club.
Fixtures this week
Lee Valley
10:00 - L3 v East London 3 (pitch 2)
11:30 - L4 v Spencer 5 (pitch 2)
13:00 - L1 v Wayfarers 2 (pitch 1)
14:30 - M2 v West Herts 1 (pitch 1)
16:00 - M5 v West Hampstead 4 (pitch 2)
John Orwell
11:10 - M9 v East London 8
12:30 - M7 v Spencer Titans
14:00 - L6 v London Gamblers 2
Away
10:00 - L2 v Wimbledon 3
10:30 - M3 v Wanderers 1
10:30 - L5 v London Edwardians 3
10:30 - M6 v Wanderers 3
12:00 - M8 v Wanderers 8
15:30 - M4 v Southgate 3
16:30 - M10 v London Wayfarers
Sunday @ Lee Valley
14:00 - M1 v Spencer 1 (pitch 1)
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
