Welcome back!

16 Sept

Hockey is back with a bang! So good to have seen so many of you at Club Day. Looking forward to seeing the rest of you in the coming weeks, hopefully on the pitch, more likely in the bar.

Now the Back Post! This week you’ll find the most up to date updates you’ll ever be updated with, a review of the Men’s 1s successful Beeston tournament, reflection on a sombre weekend, and an exciting preview of the first social of the season. But we’re kicking off with things you need to do to make sure you’re ready for the season.

You need to:

Ensure you’re registered on GMS. Only registered players can play this season. If you’re having trouble registering please let Issy (our Club Secretary) know.
Register your membership - payments are now live. If you have any issues/questions please drop Jules and Adam (the Treasurers) a message.
Get the social dates in your diary now - We already have a packed social calendar thanks to Irini and Hannah, our fab new Social Secs.
Check out the new website which we’re hoping will streamline comms and act as a hub - making as much information available and accessible in one place as possible. If you can’t find something or have feedback, please let us know.
Follow us on Instagram (if you don’t already)

Wapping sting at the Beeston Pre Season tournament

The Lads in the 1st have been working hard over the summer and were looking to show their intent for the new season as they travelled up the M1 to Nottingham.

Handed a tough group containing Notts Uni, Beeston 2s and Deeside ramblers, the Lads battled to 2 wins and 3 draws nicking 2nd place conceding only 4 goals across the 5 pool games. A tough 3rd place play off against Nottingham Uni 2s, they continued to show their defensive nous to keep the students out and sneak a goal to take bronze.

A strong showing beaten to the top spots by 2 premier league teams in UoN (need clarification?!?) 1s (who they took a point off) and Beeston 1s. Everyone’s favourite headband wearer Sam Kirk told us “Genuinely a successful weekend, Jonny and Dan both getting a few goals, Callum and Dom grabbing one each too”.

What’s that coming over the hill? Is it the first social of the season?

To celebrate the start of season we'll be heading down to The Moretown Belle after the opening matches on September 24th. Join us from 7pm in the evening for good drinks, good vibes and a chance to celebrate our first wins of the season.

Whether you’re running out for the first time at Lee Valley or trudging over to Barnes your start of the season is special, and it’s worth joining in the social for. Get your smartest socks on, slick your hair back and make sure you get in a decent round! It’s time to party like its 1989.

Paying our respects

With all teams falling silent before each game, adorned with customary ribbon and bands, we echo England Hockey in thanking Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her tireless efforts over decades of public service and for all that was given to communities across the UK and the world.

Thanks to all our members for the respect shown during this period of national mourning. A reminder that no hockey activity will take place on Monday 19th and that the guidance from England Hockey is as follows:

It is recommended that you continue with training, pre-season friendlies or other hockey activities as you see fit during this period of mourning
If you decide to continue with activities, we recommend the use of black armbands or black ribbons and a two minute silence before the activity commences as a mark of respect
It is recommended that all non-essential activity to pause on social media channels and websites during the period of mourning