New | herne bay hockey club summer inter-club games

Herne Bay Hockey Club pride itself in being family-friendly and all through the summer they hold inter-club games for all club member no matter what team they play for, this brings together

the elite of the club right down to younger players just starting out in adult hockey.  This has been a great way for all members to get to know each other better with a light-hearted game

of hockey and off-pitch socialisation.  It's fantastic to see Mum playing matches with their sons and Dad playing with daughters, which, in a normal match, wouldn't happen. _“The

mixed summer hockey sessions that Alistair has run have been truly fantastic.  Initially, I wanted to go as a way to keep up a bit of fitness throughout the summer but they have given so

much more than this.  I’ve learnt a lot from playing with other, more experienced players, made friends with people I wouldn’t ordinarily connect with and most importantly, had so much fun.

 As captain of one of the ladies teams, I’ve also been very aware of the impact of summer hockey on our younger, developing players.  It has given them so much confidence to play with

adults in a relaxed, fun and informal environment.  This has set them up beautifully for the start of the hockey season and it’s clear that nothing phases them.  Summer hockey brings our

Herne Bay hockey family together in the most fun and enjoyable way, and I hope it continues in years to come!” - _Sally Pywell 2nd XI _Captain_ Herne Bay Hockey Club Commonwealth Games

series began with a mini tournament involving local clubs Cliftonville & Canterbury.  Herne Bay Hockey Club will be hosting interclub games for a number of Saturdays finishing the series

with another tournament on 6 August with clubs from Canterbury, Cliftonville, Folkestone & Gore Court all hoping to take part. All summer they have been running their Saturday

inter-club mixed hockey in conjunction with several community projects.   The club have hosted a number of events including an Easter game and a game for the Ukraine appeal. All of the games

held over the summer have been raising money for their summer choice charity the Alzheimer’s Society, at present, they have raised over £1400 with a week still to go.