Aberdeen Hockey Club

Preseason practice match warming up the men’s teams for their first games next week.

Well done to Jacks 1s team & Scott’s 2s team for a great opening game, giving our younger players a chance to compete in their first game with the big boys 🏑

AHC Belgium trip report 🇧🇪 (PG version)

Our tour team were super excited for this trip so everyone made sure to pack their passport the night before👀

Rocked up to the hotel that Emily had booked and there immediately some questions as in the foyer they had two swings with the words “swingers welcome” on the wall, with the lack of pampas grass we assumed we were safe. Craig must have looked ahead of time and decided against sharing a room with Nyall and Glenn. A drink before dinner at the hotel got half the team very happy as they were no measures and heavy hands. An almost lost wallet, dinner and then drinks concluded the night.

World cup day and Emily was not missing a second, marching on to catch the bus leaving any stragglers behind thankfully we all made it there together in the end. There was a brilliant atmosphere at the FIH Hockey World Cup throughout the day with 3 incredible games watched, the stand out one being Malaysia Vs Ireland as not only did we have one of each nation on our own team but a 7-4 score kept everyone entertained.

Our new friends hosted an amazing day with their inclusive 🏳️‍🌈 tournament 🏳️‍🌈 in Ixelles. A full on unforgettable day had to be followed up by an unforgettable night in Brussels🎤 with shakes🕺🏼, breaks 💥 and “for goodness sakes”🫣 AHC became well acquainted with the local hot spots!

A short tourist trip around the town before our departure, with a shaky e-bike and an arty tram tour gave a few last glimpses of the brilliant Belgium before we waved goodbye to a lovely city. Seatbelts were a requirement in the taxi and their driving was like something out of fast and furious. After her bar antics Chloe had her weapon confiscated (a mini kids stick) in the airport probably now on a watchlist for entering Belgium.

Overall the trip can be summed up in one word
Class!!!

We were very fortunate to make use of the ASV pitch tonight for a pre-season taster, big thanks to Scott & Bill for making the arrangements.

A fine night to welcome many new faces and introduce them to a new club - and for some…a new sport 🏑

Thanks to everyone who came along. Many thanks to Jack & Calum for running this event and to our team members for encouraging and supporting the new recruits.

Lots of positive vibes, energy & excitement……looking forward to the new season ahead🏑

Do you like team sports? Looking to get active? Keen to get back to hockey or just want to try something new ?! Come join our friendly hockey club, we have spaces for players of all ages and abilities - young and old, beginners and experienced.

AHC are welcoming new players for 2026/27!

Training every Wednesday evening - from 19th August.

Junior training (5-12years) : St Machar Academy astro pitch, AB24 3YZ, 6-7pm

Seniors training (teens to retirees): Rubislaw Pitches, AB15 4YS, 7:30pm-9:00pm

For more details DM us or email [email protected]

or you can visit our website www.aberdeenhockeyclub.com 🏑

We’re recruiting a Schools & Junior Coach 🏑

Aberdeen Hockey Club is looking for a part-time coach to deliver hockey blocks in Aberdeen schools and support our growing junior section.

The role will run term-time, around 6 hours per week, delivering hockey to primary-age children in local schools and providing structured coaching support to our kids section.

We’d love to hear from qualified PE teachers, Scottish Hockey-qualified coaches, or anyone with strong experience of coaching children who’d be interested in a paid part-time role built around the school year.

Interested? Or know someone who might be? Drop us a DM or email [email protected] to register interest.

Thank you to everyone who attended our annual awards night last night to celebrate our amazing players, members and supporters!

Thanks to Emily for organising. Thanks also to Graeme for presenting the awards and to the captains & committee for their work and support for the club across the year.

Congratulations to all the recipients. Each award was given to individuals who have given their all, contributed and consistently earned their awards on and off the pitch.

Women’s Captains Player - Beth
Women’s Player’s Player - Chloe
Women’s Most Improved - Ainsley
Women’s Top Scorer - Emily

Men’s 2 Captain’s Player - Abd
Men’s 2 Player’s Players - Scott
Men’s 2 Most Improved- Cameron

Men’s 1 Captain’s Player - Gary
Men’s 1 Player’s Players - John C
Men’s 1 Most Improved - John C
Men’s Top Scorer - Jamie

Top supporter Award - Bill Clark
The Pete Macari Banzai Award - Shania
Outstanding Contribution Award - Áine

Well done to the award winners and to everyone who makes this club a great club!

We are also excited to announce that Aberdeen HC has been nominated for the *Scottish Hockey Awards 2026 - Inclusion Award*. We were taken surprise when we heard about this, but absolutely delighted and grateful for the nomination. So thank you to whoever nominated our club🫶🏻

Thank you again to everyone for making this year another amazing one. More to look
forward to, as well as the new season ahead. 🏑

The beach was set: conditions were perfect - no there were not!!!! - no sun, lots of rain, puddles on the sand. washed up sprats & jellyfish!
This motley lot brought sticks and the fun!
Flying sand, rules were out the door……and then were back in again🙈Some may think we’re crazy, but we’re just here for the craic!

Thanks to everyone who came along, to our newest recruit Fergus & a shout out to James from Thurso HC , for joining us last night!

More summer catch ups next week, all welcome 😃