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.
Following a good performance against Banbridge, North Down travelled to Queens on Saturday full of confidence. However a number of changes had to be made due to player unavailability and this seemed to upset the rhythm of the team allowing Queens to run riot. The first quarter was evenly contested with both sides creating chances….
North Down entertained Banbridge, the best team in Ireland in recent times, in their first group game of this years Kirk cup and lost 7-0, a scoreline which did not properly reflect the commitment and determination shown by the home side. Banbridge were quickest out of the blocks and after 4 minutes Jordan Linter was…
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!
North Down thirds travelled to the Joey Dunlop Centre in Ballymoney on Saturday to face Portrush seconds in a league encounter. Having previously beaten them 7-1 in the cup earlier in the season surely we would see more goals? A strong 15 man squad welcomed the visitors with the home side taking advantage of their…
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…