Season drawing to a close already!

It has been wonderful to see so many members returning to the pitch after a very disrupted two years and whilst Covid continues to have some lasting impact, this season has been much closer to the normal than we imagined when we started in September. Over the coming weeks we have important league matches determining the fate of many of our league teams so please check our instagram @stratfordhockeyclub for details of the weekly fixtures Read more…

Coaches wanted for Stratford!

With the performance squad gaining promotion three seasons in a row and the club growing rapidly, mainly due to growth in juniors, we need to bolster our coaching team. We are one of the oldest and friendliest clubs in Warwickshire and have a range of teams to suit all ages, abilities and ambitions. Stratford were named “England Hockey team of the year” as well as being nominated in several other categories, including the innovation category Read more…

Men’s 1st Team Coach Opportunity

Stratford upon Avon Hockey Club are looking for a coach for one the fastest improving performance squads in the country.   The men’s 1st team have been promoted three times in three years, winning England Hockey’s Team of the Year and are now in the Midlands Premier Division. Salary for the performance roll will be based on experience and could be a player/coach role if the candidate has the right experience. The role could be broadened out to Read more…

Mens season finished and places decided.

The men’s season is now officially over because of the COVID virus, with league positions being allocated as things stand. Men’s 1’s – played 20 won 11 drawn 1 lost 8.  Finished with 34 points, which looks like it might be enough to get them into Prem in fourth place. Men’s 2’s – played 20 won 3 drawn 2 lost 15 Finished with 11 points in a tough league, meaning they were last and will likely Read more…

Co-Vid 19 impacts on Hockey

Due to the Government and England Hockey advice about Co-Vid 19 the Hockey Club has made the decision to postpone the AGM and the Players’ Dinner. All Hockey training and matches have been cancelled. As soon as we can provide some new dates and information we will email all members and post on Face book and Twitter.

Important Save the Dates

Friday 20th March – Hockey Club AGM at the club 7pm start all players, volunteers and parents welcome. Saturday 28th March – Hockey Club Players Dinner – at the Hockey Club for players, umpires and coaches only I am afraid. We are reliant on people helping to arrange the Players Dinner. The same team of amazing people have organised it for the last 2 years but they can’t all help out again this year. If Read more…

First Drop and Stop, Stay and Listen Sessions

On Wednesday 15th January Stratford juniors held their first information sessions for parents of children within the club. It was relevant for all children aged from 6 – 16 years old and focused on the reasons why children played hockey and how parents can support them through out their hockey playing careers. Feedback was gained from the parents about what we as a club could be doing to improve their childs’ experience and the parents Read more…

New Umpiring Course Sign-Up Now!

We are pleased to confirm that the below course is now on the website and available for bookings : http://hockeyhub.englandhockey.co.uk/events   The deadline is 09 January 2020 or until full. Places are first come first served and only secure when booked and paid for online.     Details of the course are as follows:   t tt ttt ttt Date ttt ttt ttt 19 January 2020 ttt tt tt ttt ttt Time ttt ttt ttt 09:00:00-16:30:00 ttt tt Read more…