Description
The Men's Hockey Club prides itself on being a welcoming, inclusive, and open club for players of all abilities. We run five teams that play on Wednesdays and on the weekend, across different levels. The social side is equally important to us, hosting weekly Wednesday night socials, where you are sure to meet a wide range of people from other halls and courses.
Instagram: @bristolhockey
Twitter: @BristolHockey
Performance:
Our 1st XI currently competes in the BUCS Premier (National) League and in England Hockey National Conference West, the 1st XI. The 2nd XI have retained their place in BUCS South Premier league and finished 2nd by a point this season and narrowly missed out on promotion to West Prem, they will hunt for revenge in West Div 1 North into the next season. The performance squad, consisting of our 1st & 2nd XIs, compete and trains twice per week, as well as having two additional strength & conditioning sessions. Selection for the performance squad requires a considerable time commitment and high levels of personal fitness, therefore, we recommend that any new students aspiring to be selected should attend preseason training - more information on our social media accounts.
Participation:
Our lower teams participate in BUCS on a Wednesday and the West hockey league on saturdays, but at a slightly less competitive level. In these teams, there is more of a focus on enjoying hockey with friends rather than pure performance. That said, we still aim for promotion every year!
These squads are perfect for anyone who may have less experience playing hockey or who have not played for a while to build up their skills, fitness, and confidence through match play. Again, these squads compete and train twice per week, but less commitment expected and more flexibility for players in these teams.
Social:
The hockey club has a vibrant social atmosphere and is a fantastic way to meet a group of like-minded people. With a weekly social every wedneday night which ranges from sober socials to bar crawls, the social side of the club is accommodating for all. After a few weeks of mixing within the club we then look to expand to other sporting societies such as ladies hockey, lacrosse and netball, after which we all flock to Gravity along with all of the university sports clubs. Furthermore, we hold two annual black-tie dinners for the whole club and numerous other events such as alumni evenings, charity events, and a mixed tour over Christmas and Easter.
Training Timetable:
|
Team |
Day |
Time |
Coombe Dingle Astro |
|
1s & 2s |
Monday |
8:30pm – 10pm |
Upper Astro |
|
3s & 4s |
Tuesday |
8:30pm – 10pm |
Upper Astro |
|
3s & 4s |
Thursday |
5:30pm – 7pm |
Lower Astro |
|
1s & 2s |
Friday |
7:00pm – 8:30pm |
Upper Astro |
|
5s & 6s |
Sunday |
3:30pm – 5pm |
Lower Astro |
Venue: Coombe Dingle Sports Complex, Coombe Lane, Bristol, BS9 2BJ
Pre-Season:
Pre-season for the 2024-2025 season is due to start on 12th August, running to the start of term. If you are interested in joining the club, especially the performance squad, we recommend coming along for some pre-season, where a senior member will be able to look after you for the duration of your stay! It will include plenty of hockey, both training and friendlies, along with a more relaxed social scene that encourages team bonding and getting settled into the new city. Please note you don't have to commit to the whole duration!
All current and prospective members are welcome, including students starting in September 2024. For more details, please don't hesitate to contact:
Chris White (Head Coach) - chris.white@bristol.ac.uk
Terms and conditions
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Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only)
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies members only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
