Congratulation to the winners of our annual Easter Tournament which is now in its 43rd year. There’s a new name on the trophy – Kimber Buenos, the brainchild of former member Amy Kimber. Winner of the Plate competition, also first timers, were Gilmore Girls loosely associated with Josh Gilmore! Thanks to all who took part…
Congratulations to our Burch Autos Players of the Month for February who are Patrick Smith and Ruby Bond and, of course, thanks to Burch Autos for their continued support.
North Down Hockey Club is preparing to launch a new 4 session coaching programme for young people with learning disabilities and/or learning difficulties We intend this to become a firm fixture during during every hockey season at NDHC! Our aim is to make hockey more attractive to and accessible for children who do not feel…
The Ulster Hockey Umpire Academy (UHUA) is being launched to support the development of young umpires across Ulster to develop and progress into the National Umpire Academy. Structure of the UHUA The UHUA will aim to consist of 12-15 people. Ulster Hockey will appoint mentors to the UHUA. The UHUA will work as follows: Graduation…
The mens first eleven travel to Cork on Friday for their Irish Trophy game against Ashton at Ashton School at 2.30 pm on Saturday. This will be the third cup meeting between the two teams. In November 1988 Ashton won 3-1 in the Irish Senior Cup at The Green with Paul Johnston scoring for North…
Another milestone reached as Stevie Magee with his hat trick on Saturday becomes only the third North Down player to reach the 250 goals mark. Well done Stevie!
We want to encourage all our young leaders, past and present, to consider taking part in the Ulster Hockey Youth Forum. See the poster below for more details. This is a great opportunity to influence developments in hockey. If anyone would like more information or help to complete a CV or covering letter please contact…
Tonight’s Premier League game against Bangor at the Aurora Centre has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.
The two undefeated teams in the group meet tonight at Comber Leisure Centre at 7.30 pm when North Down, having overcome Ulster Hockey’s obstacles, host Banbridge. Club training has been cancelled to allow as many to come and support the team. See you there!
After a few blank weeks in December Sam Pyper, with his goal against Portrush seconds yesterday, has finally become the first North Down player to break the 400 goals mark and still no sign of him slowing down. He scored his first goal in September 99, for the thirds, and his biggest tally has been…