Are you interested in being involved in Hockey? Devizes Hockey Club are always looking for new people to join our club, whether this be as a player, an official or a coach! We welcome anyone, from not picking up a whistle or stick before, to those who've played or officiated at national league level. You're all welcome with open arms. We welcome children from the age of three, all the way up to whenever you decide to retire from the game.
We run a variety of training sessions and have regular weekly fixtures on the weekends. Our season runs align with England Hockey, from September to April, with a couple of rest weeks throughout the season and religious celebrations honoured and rested too! We also engage in summer league hockey at Chippenham Hockey Club, for those who want to continue engaging with Hockey in the off-season.
We have something for everyone:
Two Mens and two Ladies competitive league teams who play every Saturday throughout the league season.
A Mens and mixed Vets team who train each week and have occasional matches.
Back to Hockey sessions for absolute beginners OR players the are a little 'rusty' and not touched a stick for a long time. The age range for this session is very broad..minimum age is 13 but no upper age limit!
Training and teams for the big majority of junior age groups *.
We run U14 and U16s teams for both male and female players.
Juniors can also start and will be actively encouraged to begin playing senior hockey from when they turn thirteen. This will be a gradual introduction, and often takes place throughout summer league hockey, where the intensity is less. We also consult coaches prior to children engaging in adult hockey to ensure they are ready and integrated for the best experience possible.
We have entered the Wiltshire "Badgers" this season, this is a friendly mixed ability social team game played less frequently on Sundays.
We are looking into the 2024/2025 season at our umpire development and engagement, and we are looking to help further progress our club umpires.
Training sessions are detailed below,
Beginners (Adults and Age 11+) :Also known as 'Back to Hockey' Monday 6-7pm
Mens Training: Dauntsey's School Mondays 7.00 - 8.30pm
Mens Vets: Dauntsey's School Tuesdays 8.00 -9.00pm
Ladies Training: Dauntsey's School Wednesdays 7.00 - 9pm
*NEW* Mixed Social session Thursdays 8 -9pm (relaxed social game rather than 'training').
The minimum age for adult sessions is 13 (for 13 -14 yr olds we consult with coaches first).
Boys U14s and U16s Dauntsey's School Thursdays 6.30 - 8.00pm
Girls U14s and U16s Dauntseys School Tuesday 6.30 - 8.00pm
Junior Training Dauntsey's School
Sundays
9.00 - 9.45 Tots (U5s and U6s)
9.00 - 10.00 Minis (U8s)
9.00 - 10.00 Junior 1s (U10s)
10.15 -11.45 Junior 2s (U12s)
Please get in touch with our club secretary,' secretary@devizeshockey.co.uk' if you would like to come to a session, you're more than welcome! We would love to have you!
If you do pop along to a session, please arrive ten minutes early, to make yourself known to a coach. We can then gradually introduce you to people and we will give you a warm welcome.
Sunday Junior sections can get filled up quick quickly so we would advise you register on our website (click join and create an account) and get in touch first.
The first couple of sessions are free of charge, as is the first fixture you participate in, and if you decide you like it, you can absolutely join the club. See the Membership fees for more details.
We look forward to meeting you.