The weekend of 28/29 April sees the return of the juniors of HC Zevenbergen to Chelmer Park. For those of you unfamiliar with our long-standing relationship with HC Zevenbergen, all our junior players (U14, U16 and U18s) have the opportunity to visit Holland every two years. We took 60+ players to Holland (and back!) last year and plan to do so again … Read More
Chelmsford Men’s Super Vets vs Sevenoaks
Result: Won 4-2 A sombre start to this week’s fixture against a mid-table Sevenoaks team, expecting an easy game with our Hero’s, still looking for their first win of the season, rooted to the foot of the table Both teams respected a minute silence for Bryan Heelis a much loved teammate, with over 50 years’ service to Chelmsford Hockey Club, … Read More
Chelmsford Men’s 1st XI vs. Blueharts
Result: Won 2-0 Scorers: T Fanger x2 Chelmsford looked to maintain their 100% undefeated record in 2018 as they headed to Blueharts. After being held to a 1-1 draw at home on the opening day of the season, the visitors were keen to improve matters. This was particularly the case as Blueharts had only picked up one other point via … Read More
Chelmsford Men’s 1st XI vs. Harleston Magpies
Result: Loss 5-0 MOM: A Hunter The trip to “Weybread” has not been a fruitful trip for many teams in recent years and having pinched a hard earned point at Fortress Chelmer Park earlier in the season the Men’s 1s made the cross country trip hoping for another watershed moment. Plenty of water welcomed the teams to the pitch, providing … Read More
Bryan Heelis Funeral
Bryan’s funeral will be held at Chelmsford Crematorium on Thursday 22nd February at 11.30 in the South Chapel, and all are welcome. Should you wish to join the family afterwards, the wake is being held at Chelmsford Hockey Club. BRYAN HEELIS As many of you may already know, stalwart Evergreen Bryan Heelis lost his battle with Motor Neurone Disease … Read More
9am Junior Training CANCELLED
We regret to report that the pitches are frozen this morning. With temperatures forecast to remain at c1 degree for most of the morning there’s little chance of a thaw. We are therefore cancelling the 9am sessions. There will be a further pitch inspection after 9am and a decision taken on the later sessions by 9:30 latest. Please check before … Read More
Junior Easter Camp!
We are running a Junior Easter camp again this year with great coaches including Glenn Kirkham former England captain, Men’s 1st team player Ben Farmer, Ladies 1st team indoor hockey coach Mo Rahman, Club Coach and head of Hockey at New Hall Grant Ward and more including Karen Cooper and Jo Guy! Dates are 11th April 9.30-3pm: for beginners / … Read More
Chelmsford Men’s Super Vets vs St Albans
Result: Loss 0-5 Match report with a Texas Frontier theme, read on…….. This week’s militia travelled to St Albans after scrambling for players and a Keeper, a massive thanks to a raccoon capped Chris Crockett, forsaking the game played with the feet for the one played with a stick and his team mates. All was quiet in the chapel then … Read More
Chelmsford Men’s 5th XI vs. East London
Result: Loss 3-1 Scorers: D Bacon A disappointing 3-1 defeat for the 5th XI against a strong East London 6th XI. The 5’s started well, moving the ball with pace, and deservedly took the lead from a Dan Bacon goal. Each side created chances and both goalkeepers were kept busy producing good saves. Chelmsford won several penalty corners but were … Read More