IMHA FIH Hockey Masters World Cup

The IMHA FIH Hockey Masters World Cup is being held in Canterbury, Kent 14-24th August 2012.   Nick Morris (Mozza) (England Mens Masters O40’s) and Monica Jones-Knowles (Wales Women O40’s) are playing in it as well as ex Belper player Jeff Longden (England Mens Masters O45’s). See the website www.hockeymastersworldcup.org for all the info surrounding this first ever officially FIH recognised Masters tournament with 43 teams involved from around the globe. Also, all the up to the minute results/fixtures/scorers Read more…

“‘Back to Hockey’ ?”

We are looking into running fun sessions for beginners and returnees who want to try out their hockey skills and maybe progress on to play for a Team. Please contact Judy ([email protected]) if you are interested.   19/09/12 I propose to put this on hold for a while due to lack of time on my part, lack of pitch availability and no coach. Once the season has settled I will revisit it, unless someone else would be Read more…

Pitch Opening Day

  Official opening time – 1.30pm: all other slots to be confirmed… Potentially – Junior/Mini – Hoc : Pre-12 Ladies – 12.30-1.30, Opening at 1.30,              Mens – 2 to 3,                  3 onwards – Open Invite to whole of Sports Club, Hog Roast, Beer, etc….. Roger Carter

New Astro FINISHED!!!!!

  The pitch is now fully operational from Monday 23rd July! The official opening will be taking place on the 8th September. Further details to follow.   We would like to thank everyone involved in the process and administration from the Sports Club and the Hockey Sections for their efforts in achieving this fantastic result… Many clubs can’t afford to do what we’ve done, because they have not been so ‘wise’ with their monies.   Read more…

England Vetrans hockey trials

England Veterans hockey trials and selection By Nick Morris Both myself and Charlie Beddington were selected to attend England Trials last weekend (20th May) at Hampton in Arden HC. Over 40 players were asked to attend following performances at the Divisional championships in Bristol (April 28/29th). Charlie & myself were seleceted for the Midlands and for the 4th year in a row made the final after three hard fought games on the saturday (2 draws & Read more…

Nick Morris at the England Masters Home Nations

  BELPER hockey star Nick Morris put four goals past Scotland to help England Over-40s retain the England Masters Home Nations title in Edinburgh. t t   t Nick Morris helped England retain the Masters Home Nations title. t   England beat Wales 5-0, defeated Ireland 4-1 and came back from 3-0 down to beat Scotland 5-4 to take the trophy in preparation for the Masters World Cup in August. The holders produced a dominant Read more…