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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...

Fishguard & Goodwick Hockey Club have collaborated with Pembrokeshire Leisure to offer walking hockey sessions for their local community....

Wales and ex-Great Britain international defender Dan Kyriakides has been presented with his GB international cap by former GB Hockey...

Welsh senior Women and Men shone in EuroHockey Championships II action recently, both securing promotion to the top flight of European...

Wales' senior hockey teams will play in the European top flight of competition in 2027, when the tournament comes to London.  The women...

In an exciting announcement, S4C has confirmed it will stream every match of the Women’s EuroHockey Championship II, starting this Sunday...

Hoci Cymru are delighted to announce Wales’ senior squads for the upcoming Euro Hockey Championship II, from Thursday 27th July until...

Being a Hoci Cymru member is not just about signing up to play; when you register or renew, you’re a part of something much bigger,...

As recently announced, Hoci Cymru is making a few changes to membership for the upcoming season. While we will continue to support...