News / Brighton & Hove Hockey Club

BHHC is pleased to announce Keman Sports as new club sponsor.

Keman Sports is a new sports shop at 4 Warren Way, Woodingdean (opp. the Traffic Lights between Deason and Falmer) run by long time friends of BHHC Keith and Mandy Rogers. They are launching their new Hockey range on Wednesday 26th August until 9pm so please drop in a take a look.

Keman will also be supplying BHHC playing and training kit (replacing John Moore Sports), we are in the process of updating the catalogue on the website but in the meantime you can order shirts etc. from Keman either by visiting the shop in person or calling them on 01273 307271.

Please note that we are currently finalising new club kit and the process for purchasing it.

There will be further information shortly.

Please don't use the link for club kit on the main page.

We are sorry to say but due to reasons out of our control we have had to cancel the 100 relay BUT do not panic that you will have nothing to do on Sunday 3rd May because the boules competition run by Graham and BBQ will still happen plus don't forget the live band for the evening. So please support the club and come along.

The relay is back ’ but don’t panic this time round we are only running 100 metres legs not ones that are a mile long. We thought that we should do 2009 legs as 2009 is the year we are going to begin building our pitches and club house. However it means that we need lots of people to turn up and run legs of 100m AND more importantly we need everyone to try and raise some money.

We’re planning a full day of fun to run alongside the relay. Date ’ Sunday 3rd May 2009, all day. There will be a boules competition run by Graham, with a BBQ, and in the evening a live band.

For those of you new to this here is what we do: we start early in the morning and we keep going until 2009 lots of 100m have been run and just like a proper relay we pass round a baton (which for a hockey club has to be a hockey stick!) We start the clock going when the first runner begins and we stop it as the last runner crosses the line.

To raise money we hold a competition (not a sponsorship event). People pay ’1 to guess how long the race will take from start to finish. All members of the club can help with the money raising you do not have to be running to raise money (in fact if everyone asks just 10 people we can raise over ’3000). Please collect your money raising form from your captain or from Graham behind the bar or download by clicking here and if you can run as well then please sign up on the form in the clubhouse or email Shorrocks@ricsonline.org with your name, team and whether you would prefer to run in the morning, afternoon or evening.

Download the money raising form

Please make sure this date is in your diaries. Tickets should now be available or if not see Graham behind the bar.

This is our Annual dinner dance with awards to celebtate the season. There will be plenty of fun and dancing. Dress code is Black Tie.

Date: 01 May 2009
Time: 19:30 - 23:55
Location: Holiday Inn, Brighton Seafront

Please make sure this date is in your diaries.

Tickets are selling fast. You will be able to get tickets from Matt Sale on Saturday and Sunday at the Mens Cup Finals in Eastbourne or get in contact with him directly.

This is our Annual dinner dance with awards to celebtate the season. There will be plenty of fun and dancing. Dress code is Black Tie.

Date: 01 May 2009
Time: 19:30 - 23:55
Location: Holiday Inn, Brighton Seafront

Yes, it's that time again when we are in competition for silverware ! Next weekend, 3 of the Mens teams are involved.

On Saturday, the once unbeaten Mens 2s, are playing Eastbourne in a quest to complete the second part of their treble bid. Having recently been crowned champions of South Open Premier League - Division 2, they will be looking to add to the trophy by winning the Sussex Mens 2XI cup before their big day in Guildford in the HA 2XI Trophy final.

The 2s game starts at 3pm.

Before the game at 10:30am, the Super 4s (not so super with Thompo and Wappy) will be playing Horsham in the final of the 4XI Cup. The 4s will be looking to complete the double, having been crowned champions of Sussex Open Division One, achieved with no defeats and a goal difference of 96 !! So why not get down to Eastbourne for the 4s game, have a few cheeky beers after, hopefully in celebration of a great win by the 4s, and then you will be ready to watch the 2s play some great hockey and also watch Hore look village.

On Sunday, the 1s play Chichester in the final of the 1XI cup final. Although Chichester spent most of the season challenging for promotion and the 1s cheekily involved themselves in a relegation dog fight for most of the season, before pulling away from danger in style, when the 2 sides met back in March, the 1s were denied all the points by a last minute equaliser, so it should be a good entertaining game.

The game starts at 2:30pm against at Eastbourne.

Eastbourne HC can be found from this link : http://www.eastbournehc.co.uk/new%20site/pages/findus.html

Please make every effort to come along and support at least one of the games, if not all of them ! Part of the reason we have such a fantastic club is the support we give each other within the club.

To summarise :

MEN’S CUP FINALS - PLAYING SCHEDULE
At EASTBOURNE HOCKEY CLUB

Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th April


Saturday 25th April

4th XI 10.30 Brighton & Hove v Horsham


2nd XI 3.00 Eastbourne v Brighton & Hove



Sunday 26th April



1st XI 2.30 Brighton & Hove v Chichester

After a successful second half of the season Brighton Mens 1's are now in search of silverware. Yet again we take on local rivals in Lewes in the Sussex Cup Semi Final. Come and support the Club.

It is a 3pm start this Saturday 4th April at the Southdown Club, Lewes.

Cancel all other appointments this day. You know where you'll be on Sunday 15th March .... up at Falmer supporting the Mens 2s in the semi-finals of the 2XI HA Trophy.

After their great win on Sunday against Richmond, we can look forward to a exciting match as the 2s continue their quest for a multitude of honours !

More details to follow, including start time.

The time has come for the Men's 2nd XI to show that they are a side to be rekoned with this Sunday, 12:00 push back. They take on the mighty Didsbury Northern Hockey Club who will be travelling down from Manchester. Please lend your support as this is a first for the club as no team has got this far in a national competition before.

See you all on Sunday.

Cancel all other appointments this day. You know where you'll be on Sunday 15th March .... up at Falmer supporting the Mens 2s in the semi-finals of the 2XI HA Trophy.

After their great win last Sunday against Richmond, we can look forward to a exciting match as the 2s continue their quest for a multitude of honours !

More details to follow, including start time.

The time has come for the Men's 2nd XI to show that they are a side to be rekoned with this Sunday, 12:00 push back. They take on the mighty Didsbury Northern Hockey Club who will be travelling down from Manchester. Please lend your support as this is a first for the club as no team has got this far in a national competition before.

See you all on Sunday.

The club is holding an EGM on Saturday 28th February at 6.30pm.

This is to update everyone on our funding application for our pitches and clubhouse; make a change to the constitution to allow us to apply for alternative funding; and allow everyone to vote on some proposed changes to our plans. It is vital that if you want your say you attend. If we do not have enough people for a quorum the club will not be able to go ahead with its plans. Please make every effort to attend.

Plus to lighten the proceedings we are planning a bit of fun to help increase our pitch funds. We are going to try and

‘Block the Barman In’

From midday onwards we want everyone who visits the club (including our oppositions) to bring one or more coins of any denomination. We are going to attempt to stack the coins up in front of Graham until he is completely blocked in (well apart from a small window for serving beer of course!) See posters in the club for further information.

Come along to the annual quiz night at the club, a chance for some intense team rivalry off pitch as you battle it out for the trophy.

See the members area for more details.

Mens 2s have reached the semi-finals of the 2XI HA Trophy which is due to be played on 15th March. The draw should be made later today, finger crossed for a home tie.

On a bitterly cold day, the 2s were deserved victors winning 2-0 against Richmond. Goals from Ross Hardwick and Jon To made the difference. Read full details in the match report which will be posted later.

Many thanks to all the supporters who braved the sub zero temperature !

Cross out the 15th March in your diary as you will be supporting the 2s !!!

The coach for the Quarter Final HA Trophy game away at Richmond has been booked but there are a limited number of places. The cost will be a cheap £10 but you need to get your money to Luke Williams (you can leave it in an envelope WITH YOUR NAME ON IT with Graham behind the bar).

We will be leaving the Clubhouse around 11:00 and returning before 19:30.

Don't miss out on a great day for the club!

The majority of the Ladies Teams are in action plus a number of the Mens Teams. Check out the fixtures section for the full list. Please go and support a team if you don't have a game.

The Clubhouse will also be open as usual.

A number of todays games are cancelled and the Clubhouse will therefore not now be open.

Club Training starts again on Wednesday 7th January at Sussex Uni 8-10pm.

PLEASE NOTE THAT TRAINING IS CANCELLED FOR THIS WEEK. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD ASAP.

Please check the web to check for future traing sessions.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

It's nearly Christmas and if you don't yet feel like it is, then get yorself along to the Christmas party for some festive fun and live music. Please see the 'Members Section' for further details.

Club Training is cancelled tonight due to frozen pitch.

Ladies & Gentlemen, please check out the members section for details of the upcoming event and contact your captains to register your interest.

This Sunday the Men's 2nd XI take on Cambridge University in the 3rd round of the Hockey Association Trophy. The game is due to push back at 1:45pm at Falmer so get your warm clothes on and give the team your support. Bring the family for a fun day out and a decent standard of hockey. Supporters are reminded to remain behind the small fence beside the astro for the duration of the game.

Congratulations to the Men's 2nd XI after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Cambridge University in the last 16 of the HA Trophy. The game was won in extra time after Cambridge fought back from 2-0 down to force extra time where Brighton managed to steal the win.

A big thank you to all the supporters who watched and also to the Brighton Junior's & University students who sacrificed pitch time to allow the game to take place.

Go to the Men's 2nd XI page for a full match report.

Our Ladies 1st XI face a tough match in the Sussex Cup with a home tie against East Grinstead this Sunday at Falmer. Push back is at 12:00 so please head on up to give your support.

A member of our hockey club has lost thier white Grays stick bag on Saturday. If anyone has any information as to it's whereabouts then please contact either myself (Luke Williams) or your team captain so that we can return it. It has many personal items that the owner would like returned a.s.a.p.

Congratulations to the Men's 2nd XI who are through to the 3rd round of the Hockey Association Trophy after a commanding performance to beat Cheltenham 4-2. For full details please head to the 2nd XI match reports section.

The Mens 1s beat Banbury 5-2 on Sunday to progress into Round 3 of the HA Cup. Simon Turner scored a hat-trick with Ben Butlin and Jamie Franklin adding one apiece.

It followed a 3-2 defeat at Teddington on Saturday when goals from Turner and Andy Acott were not enough.

Captain Kevin Browne said: “We were extremely disappointed because we felt we should have won but we let in some soft goals.

“Sunday was much better. That is what we want each week and if we can play like we did on Sunday we will do well.”

Brighton have an away tie against Indian Gymkhana in the next Round on 2nd November.

The Mens 1s beat Banbury 5-2 on Sunday to progress into Round 3 of the HA Cup. Simon Turner scored a hat-trick with Ben Butlin and Jamie Franklin adding one apiece.

It followed a 3-2 defeat at Teddington on Saturday when goals from Turner and Andy Acott were not enough.

Captain Kevin Browne said: “We were extremely disappointed because we felt we should have won but we let in some soft goals.

“Sunday was much better. That is what we want each week and if we can play like we did on Sunday we will do well.”

Brighton have an away tie against Indian Gymkhana in the next Round on 2nd November.

The Mens 1s beat Banbury 5-2 on Sunday to progress into Round 3 of the HA Cup. Simon Turner scored a hat-trick with Ben Butlin and Jamie Franklin adding one apiece.

It followed a 3-2 defeat at Teddington on Saturday when goals from Turner and Andy Acott were not enough.

Captain Kevin Browne said: “We were extremely disappointed because we felt we should have won but we let in some soft goals.

“Sunday was much better. That is what we want each week and if we can play like we did on Sunday we will do well.”

Brighton have an away tie against Indian Gymkhana in the next Round on 2nd November.

The Mens 1s have a cup game against Banbury at Falmer on sunday 5th at 12.15.

The game promises to be a great match and they need our support.

If anyone can offer lifts, please leave a details on the messageboard.

See you there

ps pimps or hookers may be turned away due to incorrect attire!

Have you got your outfits ready?

For more details visit the mebers section!

The new season is under way with some teams having already played thier first league games and others to start their campaign this week. Please check out the members section to see details of the planned social event to celebrate the new season. Please contact your team captain if you don't know how to access this.

We have received ClubsFirst Accreditation

Thank You to all involved, special thanks to Wappy, Fi and Spears for all their hard work.

ClubsFirst is the England Hockey accreditation scheme for clubs. It is a national recognition of clubs that can demonstrate that they are working towards minimum operating standards. All clubs achieving ClubsFirst also achieve the Sport England Clubmark accreditation, a nationally recognised award for sports clubs. Clubs achieving the ClubsFirst award are recognised as working towards providing a Safe, Effective and Child Friendly hockey Environment. They also receive the CLUBMARK award. County Sports Partnerships and Funding agencies are increasingly recognising these clubs and choosing to work with them as a priority. There are also a range of benefits, priority bookings and other services available to ClubsFirst clubs.

To kick the season off in style, Brighton and Hove Hockey Club invite all members, old and new, to the cheese & wine night.

SAT 6TH SEP
FROM 5.00PM
@ THE CLUBHOUSE

(After the Ladies Trials)

Come along and meet the faces you'll be playing or drinking alongside and sample the selection of wines and cheeses.

Junior Training Starts this weekend on Sunday 7th Sept at Sussex University (Falmer Sports complex).

All ages over 6 years 12pm to 2pm.

Tuesday sessions start Tuesday 9th Sept at Stanley Deason Leisure Centre on Tuesday Evenings.
Under 11's from 6pm to 7pm, 11 to 16's from 7pm to 8pm.

Go to training schedule >

If you want to plan ahead the Mens & Ladies fixtures for the coming season have now been uploaded onto the site. Click on the fixtures link.

Brighton and Hove Hockey Club is always looking to welcome new players to the club. Whether you are a top class international or someone who hasn't played since school or whether you have always fancied playing and now are taking the plunge, Brighton and Hove is the club for you.

Come along to our trials day at Stanley Deason on the following dates :

Sat 6th Sept 11:30 - 14:30 - Ladies
Sat 13th Sept 11:30 - 14:30 - Mens

and meet the captains and club officials. Don't worry if you can't find your stick, someone will be able to lend you a spare.

We have a flourishing social section also so whatever standard you are, you will always find friends post match in the bar !

Please contact the Ladies Club Captain, Wendy Russell (07980 433832) or the Mens Club Captain, Thompo (07768 733684) for further details.

Training starts this week !! At least it's not too hot !!

The times are :

Tuesdays @ Stanley Deason Leisure Centre
6-8pm - Juniors - see "Junior Teams" Section for details
8-10pm - Ladies Elite (by invite only).


Wednesdays @ University of Sussex, Falmer
8-10pm - Club Training - the remaining Ladies' & Men's Teams

Thursday @ Stanley Deason Leisure Centre
8-10pm - Mens 1s and 2s (by invite only)

Brighton and Hove Hockey Club is always looking to welcome new players to the club. Whether you are a top class international or someone who hasn't played since school or whether you have always fancied playing and now are taking the plunge, Brighton and Hove is the club for you.

Come along to our trials day at Stanley Deason on the following dates :

Sat 6th Sept 11:30 - 14:30 - Ladies
Sat 13th Sept 11:30 - 14:30 - Mens

and meet the captains and club officials. Don't worry if you can't find your stick, someone will be able to lend you a spare.

We have a flourishing social section also so whatever standard you are, you will always find friends post match in the bar !

Please contact the Ladies Club Captain, Wendy Russell (07980 433832) or the Mens Club Captain, Thompo (07768 733684) for further details.

See Visiting Teams page for directions.

Trials

Brighton and Hove Hockey Club is always looking to welcome new players to the club. Whether you are a top class international or someone who hasn't played since school or whether you have always fancied playing and now are taking the plunge, Brighton and Hove is the club for you.

Come along to our trials day at Stanley Deason on the following dates :

Sat 6th Sept 11:30 - 14:30 - Ladies
Sat 13th Sept 11:30 - 14:30 - Mens

and meet the captains and club officials. Don't worry if you can't find your stick, someone will be able to lend you a spare.

We have a flourishing social section also so whatever standard you are, you will always find friends post match in the bar !

Please contact the Ladies Club Captain, Wendy Russell (07980 433832) or the Mens Club Captain, Thompo (07768 733684) for further details.

See Visiting Teams page for directions.

Training

Training has started. All session will be running from w/c Monday 8th Sept.

The times are :

Tuesdays @ Stanley Deason Leisure Centre
6-8pm - Juniors - see "Junior Teams" Section for details
8-10pm - Ladies Elite (by invite only).


Wednesdays @ University of Sussex, Falmer
8-10pm - Club Training - the remaining Ladies' & Men's Teams

Thursday @ Stanley Deason Leisure Centre
8-10pm - Mens 1s and 2s (by invite only)