North Down seconds hosted Lurgan thirds on Saturday in Comber and following their 9-1 win in Lurgan in November were confident of pulling off another victory. The first quarter started off well with Jenna Pliauga scoring her first goal from a rebound from Lurgan’s keeper. After the first goal, North Down continued strongly with some…
North Down travelled to Stormont last Saturday for a Premier League game which was of vital importance to both teams as they try to stave off relegation worries. It was North Down who started the stronger and Gareth McKeown put them ahead after 5 minutes when he converted a penalty corner. Another corner followed but…
North Down ladies 5ths took on a very strong Holywood 2nds team on Saturday at Regent House with a squad of 14. In the first quarter North Down were under constant attack but the defence played with such determination that the score was 0-0 with goalkeeper Alexia Surgenor making some great saves and all the…
The ladies seconds hosted Pegasus thirds at Enler Park last Saturday and, as this was the second time the two teams faced each other in the league this season, expectations were for a tight contest. Both teams came out fighting, attacking hard, chasing down every ball and working back tirelessly in support of each other…
North Down entertained Queens on Wednesday evening in a Premier League fixture. Having been trounced 10 days ago by the same opposition the home side were looking for a much improved performance. It was Queens who went on the attack from the whistle and Darren Rodgers had to be alert to save a reverse shot….
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.