North Down Men’s 3rd XI hosted Cookstown for a league cup group match. After last week’s impressive 5-0 victory against Saintfield, the revamped team felt confident about continuing their winning streak. North started fast and had a gameplan to keep possession and play patient hockey, resisting ‘Holywood’ passes and hopeful long balls. Early season, skipper…
In an exhilarating away match, North Down 2s secured a hard-fought victory against Ballymoney, triumphing 2-1. The match was a showcase of skill, determination, and teamwork, setting the tone for an exciting season ahead. From the outset, both teams demonstrated their intent, with Ballymoney pressing high from early on. The breakthrough came early in the…
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…
Ladies 4’s Triumph Over Harlequins 6’s in Thrilling Match. In an exciting showdown last night, the Ladies 4’s secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Harlequins 6’s away in their first league match of the season. The match showcased outstanding teamwork and skill, with multiple players receiving votes for Player of the Match (POM). Ultimately, the…
It was no surprise that Sam Pyper was first in the Club off the mark on the first Saturday of the 24/25 season. Sam is the Club’s leading goal scorer and scored first in the thirds 3-2 home defeat to Portadown 2s in the League Cup. Great start Sam – keep it up!
Huge congratulations to our Goalkeeper Rory Cunningham, who successfully navigated last season’s Ulster U15 Talent Development Programme and trials to be selected to represent Ulster. Rory also finished the 23/24 season on a high helping secure a win for his U15 team in the Ulster Intermediate League in a thrilling penalty shoot out. Rory has…
We had a fantastic afternoon for our Youth Registration of the 24/25 season. Thank you to everyone who joined us. It was great to see all our returning young players and a huge welcome to our new players. If you have any queries relating to Youth Hockey at North Down – please contact our Youth…
North Down Hockey Club is recruiting a Head Coach (or Player Coach) for the Men’s 1st XI/ Senior Squad for the incoming season and beyond. Currently playing in the Premier League this is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for hockey to play a fundamental role working with a committed, hardworking and enthusiastic…
Calling all Ladies… Get ‘BACK TO HOCKEY’ with our Social Evening at North Down Hockey Club! We would love female hockey players to join us for a social evening of hockey – this is a taster session for potential new ladies members and is open to all players whatever your ability. It’s the perfect opportunity to…
Our U15 Boys team coached by Colin Mockford and captained by Patrick Smith were crowned Ulster Hockey Intermediate League winners yesterday after a thrilling final at Playball in a local derby against Bangor HC. The thrilling match was end to end throughout and finished up in a draw before a penalty shoot-out saw the boys…