Witney Hockey Club

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Witney Hockey Club is an ambitious but highly social hockey club based 10 miles west of Oxford running:

• five Saturday men's hockey teams in local hockey leagues
• two junior Sunday sides: the Witney Warriors
• mixed hockey and indoor hockey teams

Latest News

August 26

The club is participating in a mini six-a-side Mixed tournament for Senior players on Sunday 14 Sept, 1400-1700hrs at Witney ATP, followed by a BBQ a West Witney Sports Club. The cost is £5 per ticket which includes hockey and the BBQ. Please let your team captain know if you are available to play 

New 1st XI Coach. Witney HC is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Men's 1st XI Squad coach: Matt Bull. Matt will be working with the 1st XI squad every Thursday evening from 8 30 pm at Wood Green ATP.

Fitness training takes place during August - Tuesday evenings 7-8pm at West Witney sports Club (this is open to all members).

New Season arrangements - dates for diaries

September is almost upon us and with it thoughts of the new hockey season. Here are some key dates for your diary

·   Senior Team Trials take place the evening of Tuesday 2 September at Witney ATP, Gordon Way starting at 7 00pm. All senior players, and juniors aged 14 or over who are hoping to play regularly for a senior team, should attend. The session finishes at 10 pm. Those unable to make the 2^nd will have a chance to stake a claim for a place at subsequent training sessions and on the pitch.

·  From 4th September the 1st XI Squad Training moves to a regular Thursday evening slot of 8 30 to 10 00 at Wood Green ATP led by Matt Bull. Matt is a PE teacher, captain of Banbury HC, and a level 2 coach. The sessions are for players pushing for a 1^st or 2^nd XI place and developing juniors. The first run out on the 4^th allows the team to prepare for the Oxfordshire Cup

·   The 1^st & 2^nd XI squads are taking part in the Oxfordshire Cup on Saturday 6 September. The 3s 4s and 5s kick of their season with friendlies

·   Club training for seniors and juniors commences Tuesday 9 September

o   Juniors 7 00pm to 8 30pm

o   Seniors 8 30pm to 10 00pm

The league commences the first week of October.

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