{"id":18245,"date":"2025-11-17T20:02:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T20:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northdownhc.com\/staging\/?page_id=18245"},"modified":"2026-03-05T17:08:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T17:08:49","slug":"our-club-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/northdownhc.com\/index.php\/our-club-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Club History"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id18245_fe5f09-29 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id18245_fe5f09-29 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id18245_fe5f09-29 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id18245_fe5f09-29 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<p>North Down Hockey Club was founded in 1896 by members of North Down Cricket Club in Comber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Club is a founding member of the Ulster Hockey Union and has a long history of success, including winning its first trophies in 1899\u20131900. The Club celebrated its centenary in 1996, a year in which our 1st XI won the Intermediate League and Cup double.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-slider-65a6b0b1\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-slider glide\" data-per-view=\"1\" data-gap=\"0\" data-peek=\"0\" data-autoplay=\"5000\" data-height=\"400px\" data-hide-arrows=\"false\"><div class=\"glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\"><div class=\"glide__slides\"><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-slider-item-wrapper glide__slide\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-slider-item\" src=\"https:\/\/northdownhc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/L-1-2022.1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-id=\"18532\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-slider-item-wrapper glide__slide\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-slider-item\" src=\"https:\/\/northdownhc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/L-1-2001.1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-id=\"18534\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-slider-item-wrapper glide__slide\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-slider-item\" src=\"https:\/\/northdownhc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/L-1-1991.1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-id=\"18531\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-slider-item-wrapper glide__slide\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-slider-item\" src=\"https:\/\/northdownhc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/L-1-1962.1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-id=\"18530\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-slider-item-wrapper glide__slide\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-slider-item\" src=\"https:\/\/northdownhc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/L-1-1996.1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-id=\"18536\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-slider-item-wrapper glide__slide\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-slider-item\" src=\"https:\/\/northdownhc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/M-1-2022.1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-id=\"18773\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-slider-item-wrapper glide__slide\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-slider-item\" src=\"https:\/\/northdownhc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/M-1-1967.1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-id=\"18771\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-slider-item-wrapper glide__slide\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-slider-item\" src=\"https:\/\/northdownhc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/M-1-1910.1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-id=\"18772\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-slider-item-wrapper glide__slide\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-slider-item\" src=\"https:\/\/northdownhc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/M-1-1996.2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-id=\"18770\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-slider-item-wrapper glide__slide\" tabindex=\"0\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-slider-item\" src=\"https:\/\/northdownhc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/M-1-1999.1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" data-id=\"18769\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__bullets\" data-glide-el=\"controls[nav]\"><button class=\"glide__bullet\" data-glide-dir=\"=0\"><\/button><button class=\"glide__bullet\" data-glide-dir=\"=1\"><\/button><button class=\"glide__bullet\" data-glide-dir=\"=2\"><\/button><button class=\"glide__bullet\" data-glide-dir=\"=3\"><\/button><button class=\"glide__bullet\" data-glide-dir=\"=4\"><\/button><button class=\"glide__bullet\" data-glide-dir=\"=5\"><\/button><button class=\"glide__bullet\" data-glide-dir=\"=6\"><\/button><button class=\"glide__bullet\" data-glide-dir=\"=7\"><\/button><button class=\"glide__bullet\" data-glide-dir=\"=8\"><\/button><button class=\"glide__bullet\" data-glide-dir=\"=9\"><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Affiliation with North Down Cricket Club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>North Down Hockey Club proudly shares a strong affiliation with North Down Cricket Club and is delighted to call The Green our home. This partnership not only enhances the sporting culture in North Down but also promotes collaboration between two highly regarded clubs. This collaboration stands as a testament to the commitment of both clubs to support each other&#8217;s growth and success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size\">Welcoming players from CI Hockey Club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2024, CI Men\u2019s Hockey Club members made the decision to join North Down Hockey Club marking an exciting new chapter in the local hockey landscape, further enriching the community&#8217;s sporting fabric. This merger brings together the rich traditions of both clubs, fostering a collaborative spirit and expanding opportunities for players of all ages and skill levels. As former members of Cliftonville Hockey Club, the players from CI add a valuable legacy and experience to North Down, creating a stronger, more unified hockey presence in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hockey Ireland Clubmark <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18245_fbb36b-27, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18245_fbb36b-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18245_fbb36b-27\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18245_fbb36b-27 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18245_fbb36b-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18245_fbb36b-27\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18245_fbb36b-27 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18245_fbb36b-27[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18245_fbb36b-27\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading18245_fbb36b-27 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18245_fbb36b-27\">North Down Hockey Club was awarded the <strong>Hockey Ireland Bronze Clubmark <\/strong>in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This award signals that our Club provides a quality sporting experience, is open to all and is delivered in a safe environment, administered by an effective and efficient committee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to all the members who worked so hard to help us achieve this award.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image18245_f1a507-bb .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18245_f1a507-bb size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/northdownhc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/club-mark-bronze-ndhc-400-x-335-px.png\" alt=\"Clubmark Bronze\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-18874\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friends of North Down Hockey Club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are you a past player or a relative of a current player? <\/strong>&#8211; Why not support your Club with a non-playing membership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For just \u00a340 per year <\/strong>you will be making a huge difference in helping support your club. As you are aware the Club faces increasing costs in pitch hires fees and equipment. Your support will help significantly with the ongoing running of the Club and our future successes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even better news! If you are UK tax payer we can boost your donation by 25%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a small token of our thanks, we will send you one of our exclusive Friends of North Down Hockey Club travel mugs and you will also receive a bar card for The Green clubhouse.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns18245_ef8271-0b{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns18245_ef8271-0b .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns18245_ef8271-0b .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18245_ef8271-0b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18245_ef8271-0b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18245_ef8271-0b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18245_ef8271-0b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18245_ef8271-0b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18245_ef8271-0b .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns18245_ef8271-0b\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn18245_b3009b-d0.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn18245_b3009b-d0 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdUCJMhK8l5I_dfLWMzqlIDV7BJYlXs8oFImfKloTMz8X4yCQ\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Support us<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where we play<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our home ground is Comber Leisure Centre (Enler) but we also play home matches at Nendrum College, Comber and Regent House School, Newtownards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please check the most up to date fixture lists for the location of our home matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the links to view the locations on Google Maps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/uew7d7ejd4CKJ2R27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Green<\/a>&nbsp;(North Down Cricket Club)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Bvqpp815vcUTncGD7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Comber Leisure Centre&nbsp;<\/a>(Enler)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/LHe9JLS4Uiw4WabA9\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/LHe9JLS4Uiw4WabA9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nendrum College<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Mqm6wtJVwktsaYhN8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Regent House School<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note that dogs are not permitted on the grounds of Regent House School at any time<\/strong>.<br>(last updated 01.12.25)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>North Down Hockey Club was founded in 1896 by members of North Down Cricket Club in Comber. 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