British National Hockey Museum opened
Containing many unique records of hockey through the years the museum, based in Woking, is now open to visitors. Many items including videos and photos are also available at the museum's website www.hockeyarchives.co.uk. The records are not restricted to international matches alone and the curators are looking for clubs to send items through for showing to the wider public.
GB announces Women’s Champions Trophy Squad
The Great Britain women's hockey squads have been announced for the forthcoming FIH Champions Trophy in Rosario, Argentina, and a four nations preparation tournament in Cordoba. In total, 22 athletes will make the trip to South America in January including all of those shortlisted for the FIH World All Stars Team of 2011.
22nd December 2011
Senior Women's Indoor Squad
The squad for the forthcoming tournament in Scotland has been announced.
Interview with Sarah Thomas
Walesonline interviewed Sarah recently following her starring role in the GB Olympics TV advert.
Read the full interview at www.walesonline.co.uk
U16 & U18 Assessments
Successful U16 and U18 Boys assessments days took place over the weekend of 10th & 11th December. Assessments for invited U16 & U18 Girls will be held on Sunday 15th January 2012.
Senior Men's Indoor Squad
The squad for the forthcoming tournaments in Scotland and EuroHockey Nations Championship in Portugal has been announced.
Hockey Internationals Club
It had been the ambition of a number of former international players to create a club for current and ex-international players, umpires and officials from GB and all the Home Nations and to use the springboard of the Olympics in London in 2012 to provide the impetus and commitment to bring the club into existence. The Club is now up and running with Freddie Martin as its first Chair. Full details are available at www.hockeyinternationals.com and all those eligible are encouraged to join.
Sarah Thomas scores in 5-0 GB clean sweep
Sarah Thomas scored the 2nd goal in a 4-0 win to complete a series whitewash against USA
For full report visit www.greatbritainhockey.co.uk
GB clinch USA series with 4-1 victory in match 3
For full report visit www.greatbritainhockey.co.uk
15th November 2011
S Wales Schoolgirls U14 Cup and Plate Tournaments
The final tournaments in the County Schoolgirl programme took place in Swansea on Sunday 11th December.
13th December 2011
Anne Ellis receives BBC Wales Lifetime Achievement Award
At the annual BBC Wales award ceremony in Swansea last night (Monday) Anne Ellis received a lifetime award for her dedication to sport in general and hockey in particular over nearly 50 years.
13th December 2011
Cwmtawe LHC Charity Hockey Day raises over £470!
On Sunday 20th November, Cwmtawe Ladies Hockey Club held a charity event in aid of the Swansea Valley Miners' Appeal Fund.
12th December 2011
South Wales County Schoolgirls U-18 Tournament
Congratulations to Cardiff and the Vale, winners of the Hockey Wales South Wales County Schoolgirls U18 tournament, held at Swansea on Sunday 4th December.
GB Women Open with a 3-0 victory
For all reports of the GB Women's matches against USA visit www.greatbritainhockey.co.uk
Hockey Wales 2012 Coach Education Calendar
If you would like to attend a UKCC Level 1 coaching course please download our calendar of courses running across Wales in 2012! For more information about these courses please email hannah.john@hockeywales.org.uk or simply download and complete the application form and return it to us with full payment.
Download coaching course calendar
Download coaching course application form
12th December 2011
FIH Player of the Year Awards
Australian superstar Jamie Dwyer has been honoured by his fellow international hockey players by being named as the men's FIH Player of the Year for 2011, with compatriot Matthew Swann winning the Young Player award.
9th Sepetmber 2011
Hockey Wales announce International Squad appointments
Hockey Wales is delighted to announce the appointment of the Senior Men's and all of the six National Age Group International Management Teams.
9th December 2011
Junior sections in Montgomeryshire Hockey Clubs are growing in number
The North Powys Badgers League has branched out to accommodate younger players in U-11 and U-14 age groups in a hockey festival at Maldwyn Leisure Centre, Newtown, Powys.
7th December 2011
FIH Player of the Year shortlists announced
The International Hockey Federation is pleased to announce the nominations for the FIH Player of the Year Awards. The annual prizes recognise the finest hockey players in the game as voted for by athletes representing the world's best international teams.
England Hockey launch GB YouTube channel
A new England Hockey YouTube channel has just been launched which, as this is an Olympic year, will have a distinctive British feel over the next nine months as we get ready for London 2012.
6th December 2011
GB in Champions Trophy
GB are participating in the Champions Trophy in New Zealand over 3rd – 11th December.
Results and match reports (greatbritainhockey.co.uk)
WHUA membership
All umpires are reminded that their WHUA membership fee is now overdue. Please download and complete the form available below and forward to Ann Houlston to whom any queries should also be directed at ann.houlston@yahoo.co.uk
WHUA Umpire membership/registration form
Great Britain hockey athlete of the Year
Great Britain Hockey is delighted to announce Laura Bartlett as its 2011 BOA Athlete of the Year.
