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Introduction to Umpiring Course I am pleased to advise that the course is now uploaded to the England Hockey Website – see the below link.  The course title is listed as “umpiring level 1” instead of “Intro to umpiring”. It is, nevertheless, the correct course so please do sign up/sign your children up (ages 12 and above). This is ideal … Read More

Level 1 Umpire Course – 25.11.2018 9am – 4:30pm Deadline to apply 14/11/2018 Venue: OLHC, Luxborough Lane, Chigwell, Essex IG7 5AB Go to essexcha.co.uk  Umpires & Officials Find a Course

Unfortunately the October half term junior camp has had to be cancelled due to a lack of coach availability. The next camp is being planned for February half term        

David Young’s funeral will be on the 16th November at 2.30pm at Chelmsford Crematorium. Everyone is invited back to the Generals Arms,The Ridge, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, CM3 4SX afterwards. David’s family have said that all his hockey friends will be very welcome.

We are having a bring a friend week on Sunday 14th  October for the under 8s and under 10s. Anyone bringing a friend to these sessions will receive a chocolate bar for them and their friend. Why not introduce your friend to hockey?!

If you have any old junior sticks you no longer need please do give them to a junior manager or coach as we are in need of small sizes for our new members to borrow! Thank you!

For attention of Junior parents and players in U13s, U14s, U15s and U16/17s age groups Many of you will know about the County hockey system and the England Hockey Player Pathway. Those that were involved last year should have received an invite for the Academy assessment days already. However, new U13s may not have and so more details can be … Read More