Lewes look ahead to finals weekend 20/04/13

Sussex Hockey Men’s cup finals 27/28th April 2013

Lewes have two teams in their respective finals this weekend being played on the water based pitch at East Grinstead. The 2nd XI following their excellent 3-0 win over Brighton in the semi final play host club East Grinstead in what will be a tough match . . . → Read More: Lewes look ahead to finals weekend 20/04/13

AGM and Club Awards Night 2013

This years’ AGM will be held on Friday 3rd May 2013 – Southdown Club @ 7.30pm. It would be great if as many club members as possible could attend. To download all the details and timings click here.

Matt Hickman set for Oz

18 year old Lewes first team player Matt Hickman is on his way to play hockey in Australia.

Matt Hickman

Matt who is joint top scorer this season has helped Lewes to the verge of promotion from South Premier Division 2. He flies out on Monday evening for Melbourne where he will play . . . → Read More: Matt Hickman set for Oz

Lewes junior hockey players meet heroes at SuperSixes

Amany, Alex Danson and Alex

Alex and Amany Rus from Lewes hockey club u8s and u12s were inspired by the hockey talent on show at the Super Sixes indoor club championships at Wembley Arena on Sunday. They met and spoke to many of the Olympic team GB players including Alex Danson, Georgie Twigg, . . . → Read More: Lewes junior hockey players meet heroes at SuperSixes

Lewes Men’s Club Captain’s Xmas message

Dear hockey colleagues

After agreement with our hockey chairman Will Champness, I have recently slipped into the vacant role of Mens’ Club Captain. My short term aim is to strengthen the position that Lewes Hockey club finds itself in, and help to bring some more structure and stability to all of the men’s teams. . . . → Read More: Lewes Men’s Club Captain’s Xmas message

Ladies Club Captain’s Christmas message

Dear Ladies

We are now half way through what has thus far been a successful season for Lewes Hockey Club. I have had a meeting with the captains to assess where we currently are in the leagues and to decide on our targets for the second half of the season. Everyone was very positive!

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Lewes HC kit now available to buy online

Lewes Men’s hockey shirt

I am very pleased to see that many members have purchased the new club ‘strip’ and have received positive feedback from many of you about this.

We have been working with Inter Sport through the whole ‘ordering / selling’ process and now want to have a final push so that, . . . → Read More: Lewes HC kit now available to buy online

NEW – Thursday coaching for U12 boys

Get your hockey fix on a Thursday evening

Lewes HC are now running boys U12s hockey (school yrs 5,6,7) training from 5.30 to 6.30 on Thursday nights at the Southdown Club. All are welcome so please do drop in and give it a try. It’s free to Lewes HC members and £2 per session . . . → Read More: NEW – Thursday coaching for U12 boys

Lewes Hockey Shirts have arrived! 16/10/12

For those who aren’t aware, Lewes HC are pleased to report that the new Adidas playing shirts have arrived and the majority have been embroidered and numbered and for those who paid for their kit before last week.

They are ready for collection via Intersport or from the Club during the Men’s and . . . → Read More: Lewes Hockey Shirts have arrived! 16/10/12

Your hockey club needs you!

As the new season is fast approaching we have many projects coming up alongside the day-to-day running of the hockey club. Our current committee is too small to adequately cope with the tasks that need to be carried out. We are looking at expanding the team of volunteers that currently do these jobs to make the club better for . . . → Read More: Your hockey club needs you!

How to buy your new Lewes Hockey kit

You will be pleased to know that following the long and difficult task of obtaining the new shirt sizes and other kit requirements, Intersport successfully placed the new kit order with Adidas in July and delivery is expected by the end of August.

The next stage is to sort out the payment for your . . . → Read More: How to buy your new Lewes Hockey kit

New Lewes Hockey Kit Announced

After a long period of uncertainty, and following extensive consultation with the membership, I’m pleased to advise that your committee have now reached a decision for next seasons new playing shirts. The supplier selected is Adidas (in the traditional green with black stripes), which was also the choice of the majority of playing members.

. . . → Read More: New Lewes Hockey Kit Announced

Ladies’ Head Hockey Coach wanted – Lewes Hockey Club

Lewes Hockey Club is looking to appoint a new Ladies Head Coach with specific responsibility for the 1st XI squad.

This is an ideal opportunity to join a motivated and focused squad of players, at a vibrant social club, with excellent facilities, all in the centre of historic Lewes. We currently compete in . . . → Read More: Ladies’ Head Hockey Coach wanted – Lewes Hockey Club

Men’s Head Hockey coach wanted – Lewes Hockey Club

Lewes Hockey Club is looking to appoint a new Men’s Head Coach with specific responsibility for the 1st XI squad.

This is an ideal opportunity to join a motivated and focused squad of players, at a vibrant social club, with excellent facilities, all in the centre of historic Lewes. We currently compete in the . . . → Read More: Men’s Head Hockey coach wanted – Lewes Hockey Club

Sussex Men’s Cup Finals 28-29/4/12

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Written By Paul Spruce

Sussex 1st Team Final LEWES 1s, 0 CHICHESTER 1s, 2

For the second year running Lewes were runners up to Chichester in the County Cup Final. Lewes could have few complaints with the result as despite a competitive final Lewes only rarely threatened the Chichester goal throughout. Conversely Chichester, who . . . → Read More: Sussex Men’s Cup Finals 28-29/4/12

Sussex Cup 28-29th April 2012

This weekend Lewes host the Men’s Sussex Cup Finals at the Southdown Club. Lewes have four teams in the finals. The Under 21′s, 3rd XI and 4th XI all play on Saturday and the showpiece 1st XI final on Sunday sees Lewes play holders Chichester in a repeat of last years final. Lewes will . . . → Read More: Sussex Cup 28-29th April 2012

International Honours for Youngsters at Lewes Hockey Club

From left: Sam Brooks, Harvey Waller

Following a long assessment process which started last summer England Hockey has announced the National U16/U18 Boys squads for the 2011-12 season which includes Lewes Hockey Club youngsters Sam Brooks in the U18’s and Harvey Waller in the U16’s. They will now attend regular England training camps at . . . → Read More: International Honours for Youngsters at Lewes Hockey Club

Lewes Hockey Club Easter & Summer Hockey Camps

Back by popular demand we will be running 3 camps this year.

Dates

Monday 2nd April-Thursday 5th Cost £100 Monday 23rd-Friday 27th July Cost £125 Monday 13t-Friday 17th August Cost £125

The camps are designed to cater for all levels of play from complete beginners to elite players age range 7-16 and are grouped . . . → Read More: Lewes Hockey Club Easter & Summer Hockey Camps

Sussex Young Player of the Season

Last week Nicholi Parrington-Berski and Matt Hickman were jointly presented with the Leslie French Award by John Murphy Sussex Hockey President. Pictures below. The award is for young player of the season 2011.

. . . → Read More: Sussex Young Player of the Season

Double Honours for Lewes HC

Following a long assessment process which started last November England Hockey has announced the National U16/U18 Boys squad for the 2011-12 season which includes Lewes Hockey Club youngsters Sam Brooks in the U18’s and Harvey Waller in the U16’s. They will now attend regular training camps in Lilleshall and hopefully culminating in the annual . . . → Read More: Double Honours for Lewes HC

Chris Marchant Nominated for Coach of the Year Award at Sussex Sports Awards 2011

Chris Marchant who has held a number of coaching positions at Lewes over the years has had his efforts recognised by Active Sussex. Chris has been nominated for the “Inspire Leisure Coach of the Year”.

Stay tuned to find out whether Chris will have another piece of silverware to add to his collection.  The . . . → Read More: Chris Marchant Nominated for Coach of the Year Award at Sussex Sports Awards 2011

Mini Hockey Underway, Sundays 10am

A quick reminder to anyone that wasn’t aware that the mini hockey sessions on sundays have started.

The sessions run from 10am to 11am for years school years 3-7. For further details please contact Louise Webster

September 2011 Newsletter

Welcome to the start of another hockey season. If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to dust off those sticks, dig out the shin pads and prepare the body for another year!

The newsletter should help answer any FAQ you may have and includes contact details of captains. The newsletter can . . . → Read More: September 2011 Newsletter

Lewes HC players named in HiPAC and Futures Cup 2011 Squad lists

Lewes’ youth system is starting to show the fruits of their labour on the national stage with three players named on the England Hockey HiPAC/Futures Cup squad lists.

Well done to Harvey Waller, Nicholi Parrington-Berski and Sam Brooks.

An even bigger pat on the back to all those who’ve coached these young gentlemen over . . . → Read More: Lewes HC players named in HiPAC and Futures Cup 2011 Squad lists

Pre-Season 2011/12

With summer well and truly over the inevitability of the looming hockey season is becoming more and more apparent. So get your hockey bag out of the shed, buy any new kit and get yourself to pre-season training at the Southdown this week.

The season officially starts on the 1st of October, but I . . . → Read More: Pre-Season 2011/12

Summer Hockey Camps

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Dates: 25th-29th July & 15th-19th August Times: 9am-3pm Age range: 7-16 Level: Beginners to Elite

Back by popular demand this year are two infamous summer hockey camps, held at the best club in the county, Lewes HC.

The two camps this summer will be led by Head Coach Chris Marchant and his excellent team of . . . → Read More: Summer Hockey Camps

England Hockey job vacancy

England Hockey are looking to fill 4 vacancies for Relationship Managers across England, including one in the South East. For more details and how to apply click here. Deadline for applicants is 22nd June 2011.

LHC Social: Toads Tournament 4/12/10

Follow link for more information.

4 Lewes Hockey Club players selected for HiPac and EH Futures Cup

Lewes Hockey club is proud to announce that we have 4 players selected for HiPac and EH Futures Cup: Click here to see the link

U15: Harvey Waller U16: Ben Griggs U17: Matt Hickman U17: Nicoli Parrington-Berski.

We at Lewes Hockey Club would like to wish them the best if luck and congratulate them . . . → Read More: Lewes Hockey Club players selected for HiPac and EH Futures Cup