Following the success of last year’s inaugural online AGM, and ongoing uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 restrictions after 21st June, we have again decided to hold this year’s AGM online. The well-being of our members is of paramount importance. We apologise to members without access to computing equipment but hope that the majority of members do have access and are now more … Read More
WhatsApp Usage Policy
A recent report of a Safeguarding concern has highlighted risks in the usage of the WhatsApp messaging tool within Chelmsford Hockey Club and a gap in our own Safeguarding policies. While we wish to reassure all members and parents that this report was not related to any specific Safeguarding incident, and we have no reason to suspect that the tool … Read More
Step 5 of Return to Play
Following the announcement that the UK have moved to Step 3 of the Government Roadmap, England Hockey have confirmed that from Monday, 17th May we have moved to Step 5 of the Return to Play roadmap – Step 5; Full competitive match play, leagues and competitions resume. This news means that EH’s revised Championships offer will go ahead as planned and league play-offs, where undecided, can … Read More
Chelmsford Sports Club AGM
Chelmsford Sports Club will be holding their AGM on Tuesday 25th May at 19.30, in the Club House at Chelmer Park. All current members of Chelmsford Hockey club are welcome to attend. Documents relating to the meeting (see below) will not be available on the night, so please bring your own copies. If you cannot attend but wish for an … Read More
Return to Play Confirmed
England Hockey have recently confirmed arrangements for Return to Play from Monday, 29th March. Only fun, friendly and local activity. Follow Step 4 of EH Roadmap i.e. the guidance that we followed for the first half of the season but without competitive hockey matches. Details here. Training and matches can resume as long as all guidance is in place. Groups … Read More
Clubhouse Improvements
Chelmsford Sports Club has decided to take advantage of the COVID-19 restrictions by making some improvements to the Chelmer Park clubhouse, and work is already underway renovating the toilets and decorating the clubhouse bar and lounge area. The current toilets have remained largely unchanged since Chelmsford Cricket Club and the two Chelmsford Hockey Clubs moved to Chelmer Park circa fifty … Read More
Return to Play from 29 March
Many of you have heard by now that COVID-19 restrictions are being eased by the government and that outdoor team sports can recommence from Monday, 29th March. While that’s great news for hockey, all members should be aware that many of the details of what that means are not yet known, and any plans for the future may have to … Read More
Lockdown #3 Interim Update
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday, 4th January of a third national lockdown commencing with immediate effect, we are currently awaiting formal clarification from England Hockey on exactly what the permitted activities are, if any. We shall provide further updates as information becomes available. In the meantime, the interim guidance from England Hockey is that all hockey activity must … Read More
Updated Tier 4 Guidance
Following a meeting between England Hockey and clubs on Monday, 21st December to clarify the Prime Minister’s recent announcement that, with effect from Sunday, 20th December, Chelmsford will be one of many areas moving to COVID-19 Tier 4, we are pleased to inform you that the detailed government guidance indicates that some hockey activity may take place, but subject to … Read More
Tier 4 – No Hockey
Just as we have come to terms with the recently announced move to Tier 3, today’s announcement by the Prime Minister means that, with effect from midnight tonight, Saturday, 19th December, and for at least the next two weeks, Chelmsford will be in COVID-19 Tier 4. While Tier 4 restrictions are extensive, and well documented elsewhere, the main impact on … Read More