We are delighted to announce the appointment of two new coaches for our Men’s and Women’s 1st XI squads for the 2020/21 season. Asif Rais has been appointed to the Women’s 1st XI role and has great experience developing junior players into senior squads. Teamed with a broad knowledge and understanding of the game, we hope that he can bring … Read More
Pitch Use and COVID-19
England Hockey have recently announced guidelines for STEP 2 of their plan for a gradual return to hockey – Getting Back on the Pitch. The CHC Management Committee has reviewed these guidelines and devised our own plan for returning to the pitch. This will be reviewed and updated as England Hockey guidance changes. With effect from Monday, 15th June, the following plan will … Read More
Unauthorised use of facilities
Regrettably, it has come to the Management Committee’s attention that there has been some unauthorised use of our facilities in recent weeks. The first incident related to a complaint received that our pitch was being used at a time when all sporting activities were supposedly suspended. This required us to place an additional padlock on the pitch gates. Secondly, we … Read More
Notice of 2020 AGM
Due to COVID-19 restrictions and government advice we have taken the unprecedented step of holding this year’s AGM online. The well-being of our members is of paramount importance. We apologise to members without access to computing equipment and those who are unfamiliar with such meetings but, in order to meet our constitutional obligations of holding the AGM in the month … Read More
Covid-19 Update
Following our announcement on 16th March of the suspension of all Chelmsford HC activities, both on and off the pitch, until at least 15th April due to the social restrictions caused by Covid-19, the CHC Management Committee has decided to follow the lead of England Hockey, our governing body, in extending the suspension of activities until at least 30th June. … Read More
UPDATE – Spencer Wilcox Funeral
UPDATE from the family of Spencer Wilcox concerning his funeral arrangements on 23rd March, 2020. In light of the Prime Minister’s recent announcement concerning COVID-19, we have taken the very difficult decision to cancel the gathering at Chelmsford Hockey Club after the funeral service at Chelmsford Crematorium. This is not a decision that we have made lightly, but we believe … Read More
All Club Activities Suspended
Following the latest UK Government advice concerning the COVID-19 virus, the situation regarding the country’s hockey activities has changed dramatically, with statements issued by various governing and league organisations. As at 8:30pm on Monday, 16th March, the Chelmsford HC Management Committee has decided to suspend all club activities, both on and off the pitch, until at least 15th April. This … Read More
John Cockett Obituary by Phil Hutley
John was a Vice President of the club and a regular player in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. He was in the Great Britain team for the Helsinki and Melbourne Olympics, winning a bronze medal in 1952 and missing out on a medal by coming 4th in 1956. He won 18 GB and 37 England caps. He was in the … Read More
Spencer Wilcox Funeral Details
The funeral of club President, Spencer Wilcox, will take place at Chelmsford Crematorium South Chapel, Writtle Road, Chelmsford, CM1 3BL at 15:30, on Monday 23rd March. Following the funeral service all are invited to return to Chelmsford Hockey Club, Chelmer Park, Beehive Lane, Galleywood, Chelmsford, CM2 8RL.Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, for the Alzheimer’s Society and the British Heart Foundation … Read More
John Cockett
Chelmsford Hockey Club is saddened to learn of the passing of Chelmsford Vice-President and former player, and former England and Great Britain player, John Cockett at the age of 92. John played 37 times for England and 18 times for Great Britain between 1951 and 1958 as a half back. He was part of the GB squad who won a … Read More