Rebecca Mercer Selected for Ulster U17 Squad
Massive congratulations to Rebecca Mercer as she travels to England this weekend with the Ulster U17 squad. Thoroughly deserved after enjoying a great first season in senior hockey.
By definition she may have failed the gender criteria for the competition but Krista Blanchflower has fought off her, mainly male, rivals to lift the Last Man Standing prize kitty of £160. Well done Krista who is almost always in the running at the latter stages of this fundraiser! Thanks to Gareth Bailie for organising…
If ever there was an example of North Down being a PROPER hockey club, the following fixtures for Saturday 19 March have been cancelled: Mens 2nd XI V Garvey 2nds, Junior One League Cup, walkover, Garvey withdrawn from competition. Mens 3rd XI V Garvey 4ths, Junior Two League Cup, walkover, Garvey unable to field a…
We are delighted to announce our Burch Autos players of the Month for January: Andy Walls (Wallsy) from the Men’s 3s and Lauren King from the Ladies 5s. In his role in midfield, Wallsy has been a driving force for the 3s. His energy and determination have added real strength to the attack, while his…
Lead story on the Ulster Hockey website? Well no, it’s not the decision on whether there will be hockey in the next four weeks. Its the elevation of our Panel Umpire Amy Jones to the EHF Umpire 4 Nations one year programme . “Congratulations to two of our umpires Amy Jones and Victoria Johnston both…
This Thursday, 10th October, we’re celebrating World Mental Health Day by asking all our club members, seniors and youth, to wear something purple to their training sessions on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. In return, we would welcome a suggested donation of £1 to Action Mental Health. If you wish to make a donation simply bring…
We have learnt with sadness of the death after a long illness of John McDonough who is most associated with Belfast Harlequins. John was well known to all of the older members of our Club and even played for us briefly in the early 70s before moving on to Bangor. We extend our deepest sympathies…