Wakefield Hockey Club

Get your order in now for our new special edition kit items! Pre Order window is now open, simple use the link in this caption or on the Wakefield House clue Club profile. Happy shopping😁 🏑💚

Thank you to our sponsor Y1 TEAMWEAR for, once again, doing a great job 👏🏻 💚

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Looking to get back into hockey? Then Wakefield HC is for you! To give it a try, simply turn up to Wakefield Hockey Club on Eastmoor Road for our ladies training at 19:30 on a Wednesday and ask for Emma (our ladies 5s captain).
Happy hockeying 🏑💚

Amazing results from the para hockey World Cup! England Hockey ID team have played their final placing match at the Wagner stadium this morning. They’ve won the challenger cup which is effectively top of 2nd division 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻. Stella performances from Rob and Tom throughout the tournament.

Poppy McDermott is running the Great North Run for a charity close to her heart. Another great example of the hockey community. Good luck Poppy 💚🏑

“I’m fundraising in memory of Amy Hughes, Pam and Norman Hughes’ daughter. I’ll be running the Great North Run next month to support the Battens Disease family association. Amy was a friend and neighbour to my mum and I was introduced to hockey at Wakefield by Pam and Norman when I was a child. I hope to give something back to them by doing this.”

Poppy McDermott and Robyn Wright Great North Run This year I am running the Great North Run along with my friend Robyn in memory of Amy Hughes, who very sadly died in May this year aged 46. Amy was a childhood friend and neighbour of my mum who was

Massive congratulations to Wakefield HCs very own Grandma aka Helen Royan who this weekend has become a world champion!!! WELL DONE GRANDMA 🏑💚

Could you help shape the next generation of girls’ hockey at Wakefield?

We’re looking for ambitious, energetic and experienced coaches to work with our U14 and U16 girls’ squads.

These are paid opportunities for qualified coaches who want to develop talented young players, raise standards and make a real impact within a supportive, forward-looking club.

Current vacancies:

U14 girls – Mondays, 5.45–7.15pm
U16 girls – Mondays, 7.15–8.45pm

Whether you’re an up-and-coming coach ready for your next step or an experienced coach looking for a fresh challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information, contact Matthew West at [email protected].

Please share with anyone who could help our young players thrive.

Monday 10th Aug 19.00-20.00.
Last chance to play Rush this Summer. See you tonight!

Could you help shape the next generation of Wakefield hockey?

We’re looking for ambitious, energetic and experienced coaches to join our growing junior section.

These are paid opportunities for qualified coaches who want to develop young players, raise standards and make a genuine impact within a supportive, forward-looking club.

Current vacancies include:

U16 girls – Mondays, 7.15–8.45pm
U16 boys – Mondays, 7.15–8.45pm
U14 girls – Mondays, 5.45–7.15pm
U8s and Mugaroos – Sundays, 9–10am
Junior goalkeeping coach – times to be arranged
Junior lead coach – leading coaching and player development across the junior section

Whether you’re an up-and-coming coach ready for your next step or an experienced coach looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information or a copy of the Junior Lead Coach job description, contact Matthew West at [email protected].

Please share with anyone who could help our young players thrive.

We’re not just recruiting players, we’re building a team that trains harder, competes smarter, and celebrates every win together.
Whether you’re chasing National League ambitions, sharpening your skills, or looking for a squad that feels like home, this is your sign.
Drop us a message or come along to our first session on 4th August.
Our new pitch is waiting for you! 💚❤️

Congratulations to Rob Crosse and Thomas Shaw for their selection for the England squad at the first FIH Para Hockey World Cup next month. The Para Hockey World Cup is the culmination of our very own Norman Hughes passion and determination to provide world class opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Played alongside the World Cup in Belgium and Holland next month the England team is in pool B and will face India Argentina, Malaysia, Chile Bulgaria, Spain and the Netherlands in Amsterdam. Rob and Tom head out to Holland on August 18th alongside Lochlann Kaye, England Coach, Jayne Crosse, England Team Manager and Helen Royan who will be one of the technical officials.

Please join us in wishing the team good luck We’re very proud of you all stepping onto the world stage representing your country and your club. 🏆🏑💚

For more information see the FIH website: https://www.fih.hockey/events/fih-para-hockey-world-cup-belgium-netherlands-2026