Report: U14 Boys vs Repton – October 15, 2023

Belper U14 boys hosted Repton at Belper Meadows for thier first league match of the season.   The Belper boys showed great character by keeping cool heads following an unexpected starting 5 minutes with no keeper. Winning most of the mid field battle, a fine drive down the centre of the pitch saw a clinical finish put them ahead towards the middle of the half, before adding a second in similar fashion. Rookie keeper James, Read more…

Report: Ladies 4th Team vs Charnwood Forest 1 – October 14, 2023

Ladies 4’s It was a 15:15 PB for the Ladies 4’s against Charnwood Forest, away in Loughborough.Perhaps the later start saw Belper not switched on from the off, and we were a goal down within the first minute.Charnwood were well organised, quick and dominated the first half, with Belper struggling to make an impact. Izzy in goal was put to the test and made some brilliant saves – followed by an interesting squeak!However we were Read more…

Report: Mens 8th Team vs Boots 6 dev – October 14, 2023

Another good game of hockey against a skilled mixture of fathers and sons from Boots.  The first half saw Belper sustaining a long period of attack from the opposition right wing, before conceding a pc that led to a goal. Another came from open play.  The second half saw Belper starting with some great pass7that sliced through the opposition and led to an early chance. As the half developed more opposition pressure mounted but the Read more…

Report: Ladies 4th Team vs Matlock 3 – October 07, 2023

An unusually warm October morning saw Belper Ladies 4’s off to a slow start with Matlock scoring an open play goal in the first 3 minutes. Thoughts of a whitewash may well have crossed some peoples minds, but Belper settled quickly and set about trying to get one back. With the help of amazing Laura Harris organising the midfield, Belper made quick work of getting a penalty corner 10 minutes later. A tactical slip to the Read more…

Report: Mens 8th Team vs Derwent 4 dev – October 07, 2023

Another enjoyable game of development hockey played in fine weather.  Derwent went ahead early on with a couple of goals. After a battling first half, Belper came out for the second half and immediately Theo finished off a fine passing move slotting his first if the season. Some chances were missed and Derwent hit again on the counter attack.  In the closing stages Belper slotted their second and then following a PC won a stroke. Read more…

BELPER’S BIGGEST BONFIRE – Sat 4th Nov

At Belper Meadows. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE VIA TICKETSOURCE NOW – CLICK HERE Tickets will not be available on the Gate. Capacity is limited. ***Early Bird Tickets will be on sale until midnight on 1st November when Standard Online tickets will be become available *** Quieter, child friendly Firework Display, followed by a second Spectacular Display Gates open 6pm, followed by the lighting of Belper’s Biggest Bonfire. First Firework Display at 7pm. VIP LOUNGE with: Elevated balcony Read more…

Report: Ladies 4th Team vs Ashby 3 – September 30, 2023

The ladies 4’s 3rd game of the season was away at Ashby. We were keen to keep up our winning streak! After 3 minutes Suzy took a straight strike at the top of the D, taking the opposition by surprise, but also surprising herself and the team when the ball went in – Belper were off. Daisy increased Belper’s lead in the 10th minute with a superb individual goal, dribbling the ball skillfilly on her Read more…

Report: Mens 8th Team vs North notts 4 dev – September 30, 2023

Today was a special birthday for Allan celebrated, in part, on the pitch and afterwards with a fine cake.  The game was another tussle closer than the 1-4 loss suggests. The Belper Dev8s had most of the possession and field position, but missed the clinical finish to convert the opportunities to goals.  Throughout the game there was plenty of persistence on the ball that often led to Belper winning back possession and towards the end Read more…

Report: Ladies 4th Team vs Belper 5 – September 23, 2023

Another early start with a 09:00 PB for the Belper ladies 4’s, playing against Belper Ladies 5’s. The sun was out, there was everything to play for in our inter club match. The 5’s came out, all guns blazing, within 10 minutes the 4’s had a flurry of short corners, but were denied by great defending and saves from Sally. Eventually Charlie scored off a cross from Rachel. 20 minutes later Grace scored rom a Read more…

Report: Mens 8th Team vs Nottingham 3dev – September 16, 2023

Team Mens 8th Team Opponent Nottingham 3dev Date September 16, 2023 Result Loss Score 0 – 2 A well matched and enjoyable development game.  Dev8s conceded an early goal, the match was then an even tussle untill late in the first half when Dev8s overcommitted to a short corner and we’re undone on the counter attack conceding a second. The second half was goalless. Highlights of the match included the fielding of a Grandfather – Read more…