Movember. Mo’ male members.
Last weekend saw some great results for the club. The L1 beat Southgate 2-0, the L2 got their 1st win of the season (1-0), the M10 won 6-1 and the M6 continued their winning and unbeaten streak (more on that later). Equally as impressive as the hockey on display were the team outfits at the Halloween social, many thanks to the social secs for organizing a great night. This backpost has a shout out for male members, information about Movember, the Poppy Appeal, and an insight into the winning ways of the M6s. Matches this Saturday include a M6 v M7 clash and a L5 derby against East London.
Note from the Co-Chairs
We need more men! The ladies side of the club have availability levels any club would be envious of, but we’re finding ourselves short on the men’s side. So hit up your old team mates, current and past work colleagues, mates of mates you remember being vaguely sporty, and let’s see if we can plug some gaps. Reminder that all new joiners can attend three training sessions and play three games before having to pay membership fees, so that should be enough time to win them over with your Wapping charm. Also worth noting that should they wish to join (why wouldn’t they?) the ‘New Joiner’ subs are at the concessionary rate of £160. Any newbies please put them in touch with the MCC, Ben Bull (mcc.whc@gmail.com), and get them along to a session soon.
Cheers all! R&S
Movember: growing moustaches for good
Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health, aiming to take on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. The charity has funded over 1250 men’s health projects since 2003 by asking men to grow out a moustache during the month of November each year.
The M2 and M3 from Wapping will be taking on this annual Movember fundraiser and would love others to get involved by participating in the challenge or donating to their justgiving page here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/wappinghc23
Here are a few ‘before’ pics from the M2/3, keep your eyes peeled for updates and the final ‘after’ results at the end of the month on Wapping socials and in the backpost.
Royal British Legion: Poppy Appeal
The Poppy Appeal is the Royal British Legion’s biggest fundraising campaign held every year in November during Remembrance. With Remembrance day coming up on the 11th November and Remembrance Sunday on the 13th, teams/players may wish to wear poppies on their shirts (as seen below), this Saturday and/or next saturday. Peel and stick poppies for shirts can be found here: https://www.poppyshop.org.uk/products/iron-on-poppies-for-kids-15-pack
Team spotlight: Meet the M6
Having won every game of the season so far the M6 sit 2nd in the div 4 East table with a game in hand. Last week they won 4-0 and as they look to continue their winning streak we caught up with them (very briefly) to discover the secret to their success.
Describe the M6s in three words
“Better than M5s”
What is the M6s’ aim for the season?
“We want to win team of the season and, more importantly, make the front pages of the backpost.”
How is your season going so far?
“We have seemingly been humiliating other Wapping teams by discussing all of our wins.”
What is the secret to your success?
“Over the course of a number of seasons, the team has finally learned how each other likes it.”
Which team do the M6 think had the best Halloween costume on Saturday?
“The M6 consider the best fancy dress to be that worn by the M6 (evidence below).”
What has been the best goal of the season so far?
“Gregor from 1 yard out. Alex Corrie dribbled past 4 players, reverse stick strike on target, ruthless poach from Gregor”
Recommend me the best hungover brunch spot in London
“Polo Bar 24, Liverpool Street”
Fixtures 5/11
Lee Valley Schedule
10:00 L5 v East London (LV2)
11:30 L3 v West Hampstead 2 (LV2)
13:00 L1 v Surbiton 3 (LV1)
14:30 Tulse Hill and Dulwich 1 (LV1)
18:00 M1 v Oxford University 1 (LV1)
John Orwell Schedule
11:10 M9 v Wayfarers Barbarians
14:00 M6 v M7
Away Schedule
10:00 L7 v East London 8
11:45 M8 v King’s and Alleyn’s 3
12:00 M4 v West Hampstead 3
13:30 L2 v King’s and Alleyn’s 1
13:45 L4 v Richmond Ravens
15:00 L6 v Kings and Alleyn’s 3
15:15 M10 v Bromley and Beckenham Hawks
15:30 M3 v Old Merchant Taylors 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
