North Down Hockey Club returned to pre-season fitness training this week following the abrupt early end to hockey in March. However, it was training with a difference as the club has to comply with the various restrictions imposed by government and the hockey ruling bodies in Belfast and Dublin. Players must now complete a health…
Ace goalscorer Sam Pyper faced our interview panel recently during a break from his goal chase to catch Peter Shields at the top of the all time charts. Here’s what he had to say for himself. When and where did you first play hockey? P6 in Kilmaine Primary Bangor. I have a vivid memory of…
This season’s ladies top goal scorer and regular first eleven fixture Amy Kimber aka AJ is next in the profile series. Thanks AJ for taking part. Next one on the list is a men’s third eleven player! When and where did you first play hockey? I started playing hockey at Sullivan Upper school in year…
Thanks Gippy for taking the time to answer all the profile questions. Next up will be a ladies first eleven player! So, ………. Gippy, ………….. answers please! When and where did you first play hockey? I first played hockey at Victoria Primary School. Was the goalkeeper in the school football team, so when the primary…
Next in our lockdown profile series is Megan Murray. Thanks for taking part Megan! When and where did you first play hockey? I started playing at the age of 12 when I started secondary school. I went to Rainey in Magherafelt. Have you played for any other hockey clubs? No, I played at school and…
Ace striker and erstwhile goalkeeper Ben Bond is next in line to reveal all ……………. When and where did you first play hockey? Strandtown Primary School. Have you played for any other hockey clubs? Annadale at junior level. How long have you been at North Down? Since 2015. Do you have any personal ambitions in…
Next in line is a key worker ………. Laura Murray! Thanks for taking part in our profile series Laura! When and where did you first play hockey? First year at Bloomfield Collegiate School. Have you played for any other hockey clubs? 5 years at Dundee University, my claim to fame is that Prince William was…
We have been running a series of posts on our public Facebook page featuring North Down members who have been, and are, out there as key workers making a difference during difficult times! This is a random order collation of those posts and thanks to Aaron Saunders for putting them together. We’re extremely proud of…
James has just completed his second season at our Club, but let him tell you all about it! When and where did you first play hockey? I started playing hockey at Regent House in year 8. I initially fancied myself as a rugby player, however D Robb recommended I was more physically suited for hockey….
Kathy Taylor ……………….. when did she ever find time for hockey?? When and where did you first play hockey? I starting playing hockey at Regent House School in 1989. My first hockey coach was called Mrs Macdonald, but it was Anita Hiles and Isobel Mills who were my biggest influence at school and in my first…