Woking
Hockey Club
as any parent knows having a flexible
job is a massive help – I can work at any
time of the day and from anywhere. I’m
a lifelong member and love hockey so
my role enables me to ensure that we
continue to thrive and evolve to stay
current.”
Atmosphere
“Woking
Hockey
Club is in an optimistic
mood. We are lucky
enough to have our own
clubhouse with two
pitches right outside and
are in a health position
fin ancially. We are in the
process of working towards
building an extension as well
as renovating the whole existing
clubhouse which will include a
new kitchen, larger Committee room,
interactive coaching equipment, new
furniture and most importantly more
storage.
We currently have one sand filled
pitch which is only 3 years old and a
much older sand filled pitch which is
nicknamed ‘The Beach’! We are intending
to replace the carpet on this pitch and
have two quality pitches at the same
time which will greatly relieve the stress
when allocating pitches to fixtures as it
is a tricky balance to ensure
every team has enough
time on our premier
pitch.
I believe we
have one of the
best
hockey
teas
around and this
is down to our
long
association
with our Saturday
Caterers, Ecchers Ltd. With
up to 10 home games to have volunteers
catering was a big ask, Bob and Steve have
been with us for 7 years and are definitely
part of the club.”
Youth
“Youth development is very important
to the club; we have produced some great
players who are within the England at
age group level set up – they have moved
to continue developing their game with
Surbiton as we couldn’t compete
with the playing standard or
International players there.
At Woking, we are
trying to develop every
player, regardless of
their ability. We have
over 350 juniors from
5-16yrs so that can be
tricky but we have some
passionate
volunteers
who are doing a great
job. As the Junior section
is so big now, we took the
step to engage a Director of
Coaching for Junior Hockey
and although this role is still
evolving we will get the balance right
with our coaching levels and programme.
Paul Oldridge, the Director of club sponsor Pyrford Homes
took the time to tell us more about his company and the
positive association that they have with Woking Hockey Club,
saying, “Pyrford Homes and Properties develop and enhance
properties in the local area including Schools, Dentistry’s,
Churches and commercial projects as well as residential
homes.”
“We are committed to providing a quality end product and
building a good working relationship with all of our business
being generated by word of mouth.
“We’ve sponsored Woking Hockey Club for several years now
having first become involved via one of our school children. I
get along to the games – even the freezing cold winter ones!
We are not looking to gain anything out of the partnership; we
are just pleased to be able to help them out. Hopefully the club
can continue its success and aim for the top.”
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