RESPECT

David KitchinerNews

The club Management Committee would like to remind all players, coaches, officials, volunteers and parents of England Hockey’s RESPECT Code of Ethics and Behaviour.  Simply by virtue of your involvement in the game of hockey this code applies to you.  Please take the time to read it. The code covers all the sporting, moral and ethical principles that hockey represents, as … Read More

GB hockey on “free” TV!

David KitchinerEvents, News

Great Britain’s men’s and women’s respective Olympic Qualifying Tournaments will be televised on “free to air” channels this month! England Hockey have worked really hard with the BBC since the Commonwealth Games to persuade them to televise hockey on free to air channels (yes, it’s red button, but it is still free).  The BBC argument is that when televised historically, … Read More

Robert Nourse

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Chelmsford Hockey Club is delighted to announce that today, 6th December, 2023, marks the FIFTIETH anniversary of the day that club umpire and Vice-president, Robert Nourse, first umpired a hockey match.  Since that fateful day, “Noursey” (he prefers “Norris”) has not put down his whistle!   Although he never played the game, a fact of which he is constantly reminded, … Read More

Hugh Scantlebury

David KitchinerEvents, News

We regret to announce the recent death of club Vice-president and local farmer, Hugh Scantlebury. Hugh was an active Chelmsford Hockey Club member throughout the 1960s and 1970s, and a founder member of the club’s men’s Veterans team under the captaincy of Bill Greenwood.  He held the honour of scoring the team’s one hundredth goal! The thoughts of all at … Read More

Paul Goodridge

David KitchinerEvents, News

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of former Ladies’ 3rd XI and junior coach, Paul Goodridge. Following a cardiac arrest in February, Paul had been recovering from a hypoxic brain injury at a specialist neuro rehabilitation centre in Norwich.  Although he had made good progress, Paul passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, 20th June. … Read More

New VPs and Life Members

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We are delighted to announce that, at last night’s club AGM, six new Vice Presidents and two new Hon. Life Members were elected by the membership. Congratulations to the following new Vice Presidents: Sally Dalton Kath Macdonald Robert Nourse Richard Ross Adrian Tuff Nikki Tuff All have contributed hugely to the growth and success of the club over many years. … Read More

125th Anniversary Ball

David KitchinerEvents, News

Date: Saturday, 11th November, 2023. Venue: Stock Brook Golf and Country Club, Queens Park Avenue, Stock, Nr. Billericay, CM12 0SP. Times: 7pm arrival, 1am carriages. Tables of up to 12. Featuring a magician, live band, 3-course meal, welcome drink and photographer. Tickets £70.  To join the waiting list for our sell-out ball please fill in the form. Any questions?  Please … Read More

Volunteer Vacancies

David KitchinerNews

Your club relies on volunteers to provide high quality hockey and social activities to all members.  We have five key roles that must be filled before the start of the new season.  This is your chance to contribute to the running of your club. Please contact a member of the management committee if you would like to help in the … Read More

AGM Documents and Details

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As previously advised, Thursday’s AGM will be held in the Chelmer Park clubhouse and, for those members unable to attend in person, online.  The meeting will start at 7:30pm.  We shall be using Microsoft Teams to facilitate online participation and any club members wishing to attend online should email the Hon. Secretary, Darren Davies, for meeting details in advance. No … Read More

Notice of 2023 AGM

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MascallsMargaretting RoadWrittleChelmsfordEssexCM1 3PN M: 07507 889049Email: secretary@chelmsfordhc.org.uk NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE CHELMSFORD HOCKEY CLUB WILL BE HELD IN THE CLUBHOUSE AT CHELMER PARK, AND ONLINE FOR THOSE UNABLE TO ATTEND IN PERSON, AT 7:30 PM ON THURSDAY, 22nd JUNE, 2023. Chairman’s Introduction Apologies for absence. Adoption of the minutes of the AGM held … Read More