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Dear Members of Hoci Cymru, As we approach the festive season, we wanted to take a moment, both as CEO, Chair and as a fellow member of our hockey family to reflect on the year we’ve shared and to extend my heartfelt thanks to every one of you for your commitment to the sport and to our community. First, our thoughts are with everyone in Penarth as they take on the important task of rebuilding their clubhouse. The road ahead will require effort and perseverance, but with the

Following the successful unveiling of the new Astro Turf at Rydal Penrhos School in September 2025, the facility has been made available for community use. Recently, the school extended an invitation for Blessed William Davies Primary School to utilize this exceptional new space, which served as an outstanding venue for hosting an Autumn Hockey Festival afternoon. The collaboration between Rachel Dathan, our Hockey Development Officer for the north, and Jennifer Jones of Bles

While Wales battled with rain and grey skies, our U21 Women were shining bright in sun-soaked Santiago earlier this month, competing in the Junior World Cup.  Held every four years, the tournament brings together the brightest, young hockey talent across the globe.   For Wales, heading into the 24-team competition with a world ranking of 20 th , it was a stern test and incredible opportunity to test themselves and show their quality against some of the world’s best sides.  In

Eirias Hockey Club had a night to remember at the Conwy Sports Awards in November, receiving fantastic recognition across multiple categories. Gathered at Venue Cymru in Llandudno, the club’s U18 Boys and Girls teams were announced as joint winners of the Junior Sports Team of the Year award. With a squad ranging from age 14 to 18, the Boys’ side has enjoyed a fantastic year. They started successfully in the regional qualifying tournament with two wins from two, securing thei

Goalkeeper Austin Savage's legacy On November 26th, Caernarfon Hockey Club received a visit from the wife and son of the late Austin Savage, the iconic former goalkeeper of the Welsh and Great Britain hockey teams. Originally from St Asaph, Austin first played for Wales in 1962 and went on to win 20 caps for Great Britain and 100 caps for Wales. Following his death in 2024, the family decided to pay tribute to his talent as a hockey goalkeeper by donating a new goalkeeper kit

Carmarthen Athletic Hockey Club (CAHC) shares its commitment to making hockey accessible to everyone in the community proudly, regardless of their financial situation. As part of the club’s ongoing mission to remove barriers to participation, the club’s dedicated Access to Hockey Fund has supported 15 families over the last two seasons, enabling them to access the sport they love and remain part of the CAHC community. The Access to Hockey Fund was born a few years ago, out of

It’s nearly time for Wales’ U21 Women to represent the country on one of the biggest stages in hockey. The Junior World Cup offers the world of hockey a showcase of some of the best young talent in the sport, a prestigious tournament that comes around once every four years. For our U21 Women’s squad travelling to Chile to compete alongside some of the best, it’s an opportunity to demonstrate how pride and passion can overcome any odds. 20 of our girls will be making the journ

Hoci Cymru would like to congratulate Sue Noake Hockey Club for a fantastic win at the Caerphilly Sports Awards, receiving the Club of the Year award. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the club has gone from strength to strength over the past 12 months, delivering an incredible impact not only within the club but across the wider local community as well. Entirely volunteer-led, it is a club built on passion, inclusion, and a commitment to making hockey accessible fo

The Wales U21 Women’s squad was hosted and celebrated by Welsh Government at Portland House on Wednesday 19 th  November, before travelling to Chile for the Junior World Cup. The 20-strong squad departs for Santiago on Wednesday 26 th November, having been locked into preparations for the ultimate showcase of the brightest young hockey talent in the world. The event at welcomed leaders and colleagues from the sport and leisure sector and beyond, with Elin Burns hosting a won

Hoci Cymru is delighted to announce that Christ College Brecon have joined the journey as our U21 Women’s squad travel to Chile for the Junior World Cup.  The school will sponsor the team as they represent Wales at the ultimate showcase of the world’s brightest young hockey talent.   Held every four years, the Junior World Cup brings together 24 nations competing for glory, delivering high-stakes, high-drama action.   For our U21 Women, this tournament is about far more than

Fishguard and Goodwick HC recently provided funding to get pupils from Croesgoch Primary School to Fishguard Primary Festival and take part in hockey activities. One of the club’s young players approached the school’s headteacher about the opportunity to attend the hockey day, but unfortunately the school were not in a position to afford the travel. Croesgoch, a small school with limited funding, is already stretched with its travel commitments to activities such as swimming

Congratulations to James Fortnam, John Bowyer and Matt Clement, who join Hoci Cymru as Directors. Recruitment for Non-Executive Board Directors has concluded and we are pleased to advise that our Elected Directors are James Fortnam and John Bowyer, with Kate Williams continuing for a second term and Matt Clement appointed Performance Director. James Fortnam is a Market Director for Wales, Scotland & Ireland within Robert Half, a $6bn staffing and consultancy business. During

Many would say that Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time, certainly he had one heck of a career. Despite his great success Jordan once said “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” Picture Jordan in an important basketball match. Perhaps even a play-off game. It

The Wales Under-21 Women’s Hockey squad has launched a major crowdfunding campaign, in partnership with Sport Wales and Crowdfunder UK, to raise vital funds for their journey to the Junior World Cup in Chile this winter, one of the most prestigious tournaments in world hockey. The team secured their place at the 2025 Junior World Cup following a historic victory at the EuroHockey U21 II-A Championships in July 2024. They will now face an exciting but formidable group stage, d

Hoci Cymru is proud to announce the 20-player women’s squad selected to travel to Chile for the 2025 FIH Junior World Cup later this year. The Junior World Cup is held every four years and will showcase the world’s brightest young hockey talent, from 16 nations. Eligible players must be under the age of 21, making the event a vital stepping stone for the next generation of international stars. Wales secured their place at the tournament following a historic victory at the Eur

Hoci Cymru is delighted to announce that Katie Glynn has joined the organisation as Performance Director.   The ex-New Zealand...

Recently, Y Bala’s community came together to celebrate the opening of an astro pitch at Ysgol Godre'r Berwyn, following significant...

Rydal Penrhos School has officially unveiled its brand-new, state-of-the-art Astro Turf facility, delivered through a unique partnership...

In what has been an amazing summer for hockey in Wales, it's been fantastic to see so many young people engage with hockey at grassroots...

Making hockey more accessible for all We’re pleased to announce the release of a new, simplified Hardship Fund Application Form – a joint...