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Written By Wapping Hockey

What a mighty first week back!! Lots of Saturday wins with the Dockers, M2s, W5s and Pirates furthering their leads at the top of their tables. Big shout out also to the W2s, W6s and W7s who sit in a tidy second spot in their leagues, with W2 competing on goal difference. 

Sunday was equally massive. Our U12 boys romped their tournament, with 4 wins, 2 draws, 14 for, 0 against. Our U10B put out a full team for the first time and did great, ending in a 1-1 draw against Tulse Hill & Dulwich. The U10 girls managed to put out two teams of six! The Sharks crushed it winning all three games 5-0, 3-0, 1-0 and the Whales showed some top form including a few goals which, having a couple of keen U8s playing, was not too shabby!

Men’s Day 

This Saturday, it’s Men’s Day where we see a number of derbies:

  • M3 vs M4 4pm, LV

  • M5 vs M6 12.30pm, JO

  • M8 vs Dockers 11.10am, JO

Also playing at LV are:

  • M1 vs Barnes 14:30

  • M2 vs Spencer 13:00

After the games, its drinks at The Northcote where Wapping have a space from 3pm onwards. There’s even some special entertainment booked for the evening….

Reminder that we’ve got a repeat of Women’s Day down at JO on February 8th with a social to follow. 

Men's Mental Health Matters

While we’ve got the men’s attention, we’d like to shine a spotlight on men’s mental health. Hockey is more than just a sport; it's a community. And like any community, we all have our ups and downs.

It's important to remember that it's okay to not be okay. We celebrated Men's mental health day recently, as a reminder that men’s mental health is often overlooked, but it's just as important as physical health.

If you're struggling, please reach out. Talk to a friend, family member, or a mental health professional. You don't have to face it alone.

Here are some resources that can help:

 Samaritans: 

Useful apps and websites:

You can also reach out to the club’s welfare team on the email below, who are here to offer confidential support to any member that needs it. 

Email: wappinghcwelfare@gmail.com

Let's break the stigma and support each other.

#MensMentalHealth

Coach spotlight: Aurora 

I am an experienced hockey player and specialist coach with over 12 years of National League playing experience at top clubs, including Holcombe, Reading, Wimbledon, and currently Canterbury HC. My journey also includes representing GB EDP for a few years, which fuelled my passion for high-performance hockey.

As a specialist coach for over 15 years, my coaching style has evolved through my playing career. I strive to provide goalkeepers with a deep understanding of the value and importance of their position, emphasizing how dedicated, focused time can enhance their experience and development. My approach is energetic and supportive, focusing on technical and game-specific skills tailored to individual needs, while building robustness through fundamental skills, strength, and conditioning movements to meet the unique demands of goalkeeping.

I have had the privilege of coaching goalkeepers at all levels and experiences, and I love seeing their individual journeys unfold as they grow and develop.

Hats off to you (no, really)

A reminder that it’s against EH rules to play in hard-peaked caps (eg baseball hats), as they can pose a safety risk. We, as a club, extend this rule to mixed games, including Pirates and CAWHL.

This week’s fixtures

Last week’s results

Dates for your diary

  • Jan 25th - Men’s Day

  • Feb 8th - Women’s Day

  • 12th April - End of Season Dinner

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

  • 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

  • 10% off all beers at Tap East

  • Balling: All members = 15% off, W1 and M1 = 25% off. We also get 25% off OTE sports (sports nutrition bars, etc)

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