Historical News

29 Jul 2024
 
As the new season is fast approaching, the club still has some roles which remain vacant and it would be great to see them filled by the start of the new season.  
 
As we continue to expand as a club both on the adult, youth and Minis side it would be great to see new faces becoming involved to help the club.  
 
The current club vacancies are:-  
 
Men's Club Captain (Executive)  
Boys Youth Development Officer (Official)  
Umpire Liaison Assistant (Official)  
Umpire Development Officer (Official)  
Social Secretary (Official)  
Social Media Officer (Official) 
 
Some of the vacant club roles can be shared - so more the merrier! Don't be daunted there will be plenty of help and support around to help you. 
 
If you can spare some time and are interested in any of these roles or would just like to help out in some way please reach out to anyone in the club either via the executive, officials or your team captains.

23 Jul 2024
 
Great Britain's Olympic Schedule has been revealed for Paris 2024, confirmed by the International Hockey Federation (FIH), following the completion of the FIH Olympic Qualifiers. 
 
Great Britain's Women have been placed into Pool B where they will face Australia, Argentina, Spain, United States and South Africa. 
 
Great Britain's Men have been allocated into Pool A where they will compete against the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France and South Africa. 
 
Men - 27 July - GB V Spain - 09:00 BST 
Men - 28 July - South Africa v GB - 19:15 BST 
Men - 30 July - GB v Netherlands - 11:45 BST 
Men - 01 August - France v GB - 11:45 BST 
Men - 02 August - GB v Germany - 19:15 BST 
Men - 04 August - Quarter Final 
Men - 06-07 August - Semi-Final 
Men - 08 August - Final 
 
Women - 28 July - GB v Spain - 12:15 BST 
Women - 29 July - GB v Australia - 16:00 BST 
Women - 31 July - South Africa v GB - 09:30 BST 
Women - 01 August - USA v GB - 16:00 BST 
Women - 03 August - GB v Argentina - 09:00 BST 
Women - 05 August - Quarter Final 
Women - 06-07 August - Semi-Final 
Women - 09 August - Final 
 
All matches are on Discovery+ but the BBC may show the matches as well!

23 Jul 2024
 
Our app has now been updated on both Apple and Android, reinstating it for Apple devices after it was removed from their store some time ago. You can download it from the relevant store using the link on the NCHC website homepage, or the links below. 
 
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.empresa.nchc 
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/norwich-city-hockey-club/id1178569827

22 Jul 2024
 
Dear Ladies members, 
 
We would like to introduce ourselves as your club captains for the 24/25 season! 
 
Ladies 1-3s: Lucy Tilbrook (1s) who has been a member for 7 years. 
 
Ladies 4-7s: Cat Thompson (6s) who has been a member for 5 years. 
 
We are both available for any questions or problems that you have this season, so please feel free to get in touch, our details are on the website, but we have also put them at the bottom of this email. 
 
Our mission for the season 
Hockey is always going to be competitive, but above all else it should be fun. We want the club to be a welcoming and supportive environment, for players of all abilities and life stages. This is your club, and we want you to have your say and your voice heard. We have attached a form to this email, and we would like you to be as honest as possible about your playing aspirations, motivations as well as giving us constructive and honest feedback about what we can do to improve the club. There is also an option to remain anonymous if you would like to. Please could you do this before the first training session (7th August), otherwise we'll assume no news is good news. There are also feedback QR codes around TRF, we really encourage you to give feedback both positive and negative through this, or directly to us, throughout the season. We can't change anything if we don't know it's a problem.  
https://forms.gle/S2X9zdzHDtJHWVfz9 
 
Team selection 
We encourage you all to be as ambitious as possible in your playing and promote healthy competition within the club, however we also want the selection process to be as fair and transparent as possible. 
Therefore, this year we are going to hold selection games at the beginning and middle of the season to make sure everyone is offered the opportunity to play at the highest level they are able. The decisions will be made by the coaches and the captains, and reviewed mid-season so that there is a greater level of stability in the teams. Please also be prepared to play one team up or down during the season, particularly when availability is low, but we will try and keep this to a minimum. 
 
Rules for game day selection 
Rules for selection that have been decided at an executive level: 
Availability is on the website by the previous Monday (even if this is set to pending if you are unsure) 
Less than £50 of debt/one months' worth of debt 
 
Timeline for selection 
Monday - All players have done availability ready for the next game on the website. 
Tuesday - Captains meet and organise their teams. 
Wednesday - Team sheets will go out on the website. 
Saturday - Game Day 
 
Our objectives for the season 
Support the ladies1s, 3s, 4s, 5s, 6s and 7s in remaining in their respective leagues and supporting the ladies 2s in being promoted. 
 
What we want from you 
What we want from you is commitment, honesty, a good attitude and to provide us with constructive criticism and feedback. We want to really push attendance at training, commitment to matches, and completing availability to make your captains lives much easier. We do understand that family and job commitments can make this challenging, but if there are any ways we can make training or matches more accessible we are open to hearing them. 
Players are ultimately responsible for their own fitness, but we are keen to encourage fitness and team bonding outside of training, so we would also like to start up a social run club. This will be on Tuesday nights starting at 6.30 from the black horse, with a 5-7k route and a variety of different paces, so please don't feel you cannot be included if you are a slower runner. The first of these will be on the 20th August, followed by a pint afterwards. 
 
Recruitment 
We are always looking for new players at the club, whether they've never played hockey before, or they are looking to get back into it. The first training session they come to is free so encourage them to come along and have a go. We are also offering a 10% discount on membership to both you and the recruit if they sign up for membership in August or September. 
 
Membership 
Membership packages start from August, any training or matches played before the start of the membership package have to be paid for separately, so we really encourage you to get these sorted early. We will let captains know as soon as they are live. 
You cannot sign up to a new membership if you have any debt so please clear that ASAP if you have any so you're able to play next season. 
 
Positions that still need filled 
If you fancy volunteering with the club, there are several positions we are still looking to fill, if you want clarity on any of the roles or what they involve please let us know. 
 
Fundraising and sponsorship 
We are looking to up our fundraising and sponsorship this year. Our plans are to have some fun tournament days through the season to try and encourage some more social hockey. We are also looking for sponsorship for all teams, we will send out some material later on but if you have a business that is looking for some advertising, this could be a great opportunity! 
 
Most of all, we hope you all have a great 24/25 season. 
 
See you soon! 
Lucy and Cat 
 
Lucy: lucy.tilbrook@outlook.com / 07786268062 
Cat: catrionathompson@live.co.uk / 07400398842

22 Jul 2024
 
Membership Packages (Platinum, Diamond & Standard) for the new season are now live!  
 
PLATINUM = membership, training & matches ALL INCLUSIVE 
DIAMOND = membership, matches & you pay for training separately  
STANDARD = membership only, with all training and matches paid for as you go  
 
Please remember the Membership Packages are only effective from when they are set up. If you attend any pre-season training before signing up for any Membership Packages they will appear as a debt and will need to be paid. The sooner you sign up the better the value! 
 
Important - Please refer to Information Section - Fees/Subscriptions for further information.  
 
Any outstanding debts from last season will also need to be paid before being able to sign up for a Membership Package.  
 
If you have any further queries then please contact either membership@norwichcityhc.co.uk or accounts@norwichcityhc.co.uk for further assistance. 
 
thanks

18 Jul 2024
 
Are you interested in playing hockey or played more than five years ago and know someone who plays for Norwich City Hockey Club?  
 
Following the success of last year, the club are re-introducing their "Refer a New Player Initiative". This is an incentive scheme, which will run throughout August and September, for all club members who refer a new player to the club. If a club member refers a new player, they will receive an incentive payment for themselves and for the new player.  
 
To qualify under this incentive, the following criteria needs to be met:-  
 
• A referral must be made by the new player by emailing enquiries@norwichcityhc.co.uk and they must mention the name of club member who referred them.  
• Existing club member and new player take out a Club membership package.  
• The incentive payment for club member and new player are as follows:  
 
Platinum membership - £40.00 (Adult) £25.00 (Student/un-employed) £20.00 (Junior)  
Diamond membership - £30.00 (Adult) £20.00 (Student/un-employed) £15.00 (Junior)  
Standard membership - £15.00 (Adult) £10.00 (Student/un-employed) £10.00 (Junior)  
 
• A maximum of four referrals per season per player.  
• The new player pays the full membership package over the course of the season otherwise the incentive payment of the club member and new player become repayable.  
• The Refer a New Player Initiative is only available from 1st August until 30th September 2024. 
• Referrals can-not be made retrospectively, and a referral must be made by the new player by 30th September 2024. 
• Any referrals received after 30th September 2024 will not be taken into consideration. 
 
We look forward to receiving new members, of all abilities and ages to the club.

27 Jun 2024
 
Following the Club's AGM on 2nd June 2024 we still have some vacancies which need to be filled by the start of next season.  
 
As we continue to expand as a club both on the adult, youth and Minis side it would be great to see some new faces becoming involved to help the club.  
 
The current club vacancies are:- 
 
Men's Club Captain (Executive) 
Boys Youth Development Officer (Official) 
Umpire Liaison Assistant (Official) 
Umpire Development Officer (Official) 
Clothing Co-Ordinator (Official) 
Social Secretary (Official) 
 
If you are interested in any of these roles or would just like to help in some way please give either Ali Wardale or Karren Dagless a call for a quick chat about any of the vacant roles.

19 May 2024
 
Have you ever wondered how the club is run, have a few hours to spare, or didn't like something or perhaps ever thought I could do that better? Well know is your chance! 
 
The Club's AGM is on Sunday 2nd June at 1pm at the clubhouse. 
 
All Executive Committee and Official roles are available. However some of these roles have become vacant and they are:- 
 
Women's Club Captain 
Men's Club Captain 
Boys Youth Development Officer 
Treasurer 
Club Secretary 
Ladies & Men's Fixture Secretary 
Umpire Liaison Assistant 
Umpire Development Officer 
Fundraising & Sponsorship Officer 
Clothing Co-Ordinator 
Social Secretary 
League Liaison Officer 
 
We have nominations under some of these roles but don't let that put you off as more the merrier as we are an ever expanding club both on the adult, youth and Minis side. 
 
If you are interested in any of these roles or would just like to help out please contact either Ali Wardale or Karren Dagless  
 
Look forward to seeing you at the AGM.

22 Apr 2024
 
This year's AGM will be held at TRF on Sunday 2nd June 2024 at 1pm. 
 
A social event, probably some matches, are hopefully being arranged with a view to being played before the AGM. There is also the possibility of food being available after the AGM so people can hang around and have a drink with something to eat whilst catching up with fellow club members. 
 
The club needs both players and parents to try and help in some way i.e. it could be just for a few hours a month or you might fancy taking on a club role either fully or partially for next season. All club positions are available.  
 
Any time you can give to the club would be great!

26 Feb 2024
 
Just a quick post to clarify what membership packages (diamond & platinum) do and don't include!  
 
Membership packages are only effective from when they were set up.. Any fees prior to set up will still appear as an outstanding debt.  
 
Also please note that packages are not applicable for friendlies and Sunday cup fixtures/matches so again will show as a debt. This is on the basis that we have not priced them in this way - as its a very ad-hoc item that many players don't opt to join in! 
 
If you have any further queries then please contact either membership@norwichcityhc.co.uk or accounts@norwichcityhc.co.uk for further assistance.

11 Feb 2024
 
County Tournaments for 2024 
 
If you are 35 or over as of the end of December 2024 then you are eligible for Masters Hockey. 
 
To register your interest then please visit the Norfolk Hockey website via the link below and state your interest in the selection process for any of the following tournaments. 
 
Womens O35s @ Bedford HC (20th April 2024) 
Womens O50s @ St Albans HC (13th April 2024) 
 
Mens O35s @ Ipswich School Sports Centre (20th April 2024) 
Mens O45s @ Saffron Walden HC (13th April 2024) 
Mens O55s @ Norwich City HC (21st April 2024)

21 Oct 2023
 
We would like to remind all players, officials and spectators that they need to abide by the England Hockey Code of Ethics & Behaviour. This means showing respect to all parties regardless of the situation. Disrespect and inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated by the Club or England Hockey. Appropriate action will be taken against offenders. 
 
Vocal support at matches is very much encouraged provided it is appreciative and good natured. 
 
Please remember that individuals actions reflect on the whole club and we all have a responsibility to maintain the good reputation of our Club. 
 
EH Code of Ethics & Behaviour 
Expected minimum standards of behaviour and conduct All individuals involved in hockey will, at all times: 
? Respect the spirit of fair play in hockey. This is more than playing within the rules. It also incorporates the concepts of friendship, respect for others and always participating with the right spirit. 
? Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others. ? Conduct themselves in a manner that takes all reasonable measures to protect their own safety and the safety of others. 
? Promote the reputation of the sport and take all possible steps to prevent it from being brought into disrepute. 
? Protect themselves and others involved in the game from verbal or physical abuse and threatening or intimidating behaviour. 
? Never use inappropriate language or gestures. 
? Abide by the EH Safeguarding and Protecting Young People in Hockey Policy and Procedures and Good Practice Guidelines. 
? Abide by the EH Equality Policy. 
? Abide by the EH Anti-doping Rules. 
? Take personal responsibility to ensure that they are suitably insured for their activities.

8 Oct 2023
 
Role Title: Treasurer Assistant for 2023-24 (aka help Maria out!) - with the hope of helping more in the following season  
 
Who we need: Someone who has a natural flair for numbers (geeks are cool admit it), is annoyingly organised and is passionate about giving back to the club via a small number of hours per month! No you don't necessarily need to be an accountant, just have a reasonable brain for numbers. Simples!  
 
What would you need to be willing to help with:  
- process member, coach & umpire expense claims via Barclays banking app once a month  
- check, process & pay invoices (only approximately 5/6 a month)  
- learn how to use QuickBooks accounts software (its easy Maria promises!) - this helps us keep track of bank transactions and reports a lovely income/expenditure report for us each month  
- budget certain areas of expenditure  
- help man the treasurer email inbox and respond to any member/player ad-hoc queries (usually this is more at the start of the season at a low level)  
- attend monthly committee exec meetings and talk through how the club finances are tracking (you will shadow Maria on this don't worry!)  
- help nag & remind people to pay  
- help determine any fee increases each season  
- suggest better ways of doing things  
 
How do I find out more: If you are now squirming around in your chair with excitement after reading the above (ok maybe not squirming...), and wish to help, please give Maria a shout maria@hiddentalents.org.uk.

8 Sep 2023
 
Are you highly motivated, organised and want to help the club but don't know how?  
 
The club is looking for an individual to take on the important role of Umpire Liaison Officer. The role would require being able to:- 
 
1. To appoint and then confirm umpires of a suitable and appropriate standard to home and away games according to established arrangements 
2. To liaise with other club ULO's and to confirm with opposition clubs the appointments made for games and arrangements for the season. 
3. To update the fixtures on the website with the name of appointed umpires or TBC appointments 
4. To publish appointments on the umpire Facebook page (or similar medium). 
5. To liaise with umpires appointed through England Hockey or the East on GMS and request confirmation from the individual umpires involved. 
 
You will become part of a team working with the assistant umpire liaison officer and umpire development officer to ensure that the club helps coach and develop any new and existing club umpires by appointing umpire coaches or assessors to games. 
 
Part of your role will be to attend and participate in East Umpire Association meetings and the Club's executive meetings. Any matters of interest or any umpire changes will need to be communicated to the club's umpires via the club's umpire distribution list. 
 
The Club and David White will give any support and guidance to you, to enable you to get to grips with the role and to ensure that you are fully aware of the role's responsibilities. You don't need to be an umpire to do this role but do need to have good organisational skills together with the ability to communicate at all levels. 
 
If you are interested or what like to find out more about this important role please contact either Karren Dagless or Ali Wardale.

7 Sep 2023
 
Any plans for Sunday?  
 
No ? Then why don't you come along to the Club's Annual Club Day being held on Sunday 10th September. Registration opens at 10.45 and matches, for all ages and abilities, have been arranged throughout the day between 11-3 at Taverham Recreation Facility.  
 
Exclusive Hockey will be there for any of your last minute purchases before the league season starts. If you have always wanted a gumshield then we have 3D dentist scans available on site. A selection of clothing will also be available to view. We also have inflatables for the children to play on. 
 
You can play or just watch the matches or even practice your umpiring skills but above all please don't be shy, come along, social with old and new friends whilst grabbing some food and drink. Top Tip - Don't forget the sunscreen its going to be a lovely sunny day! 
 
See you Sunday!

8 Aug 2023
 
Membership packages (Standard, diamond & Platinum) are now live! The sooner you sign up the better value it is for all! If you wish to opt for a package the sooner you sign up the sooner all of your fees are included. You will need to settle any outstanding prior season debt in order to sign up for the new season!  
 
Fees have increased as communicated and agreed at the AGM. 
 
As a reminder: 
Platinum includes membership, training & matches ALL INCLUSIVE 
Diamond includes membership & matches & you can pay for training separately  
Standard includes membership only, with all training and matches paid for as you go 
 
The more you play the more worthwhile a package saving becomes.  
 
If you have any questions, queries, or want to discuss methods of payment please email me! 
 
Sign in, update your details and choose your package!

3 Jul 2023
 
Role Title: Treasurer Assistant for 2023-24 (aka help Maria out!) - with the hope of helping more in the following season 
 
Who we need: Someone who has a natural flair for numbers (geeks are cool admit it), is annoyingly organised and is passionate about giving back to the club via a small number of hours per month! No you don't necessarily need to be an accountant, just have a reasonable brain for numbers. Simples! 
 
What would you need to be willing to help with: 
• process member, coach & umpire expense claims via Barclays banking app once a month 
• check, process & pay invoices (only approximately 5/6 a month) 
• learn how to use QuickBooks accounts software (its easy Maria promises!) - this helps us keep track of bank transactions and reports a lovely income/expenditure report for us each month 
• budget certain areas of expenditure  
• help man the treasurer email inbox and respond to any member/player ad-hoc queries (usually this is more at the start of the season at a low level) 
• attend monthly committee exec meetings and talk through how the club finances are tracking (you will shadow Maria on this don't worry!) 
• help nag & remind people to pay  
• help determine any fee increases each season  
• suggest better ways of doing things 
 
How do I find out more: If you are now squirming around in your chair with excitement after reading the above (ok maybe not squirming…..), and wish to help, please give Maria a shout maria@hiddentalents.org.uk. Zero squirming or excitement = this is not the opportunity for you ??

21 May 2023
 
The club's AGM is on Thursday 1st June 2023 at TRF at 7.30pm. 
 
Next season, like every other year, there are always opportunities to become part of how the club is run by either being an executive member or an official. Every available role, is listed under the Information tab section of the website.  
 
You may fancy getting involved but are daunted by how big you think the role might be - please don't let that stop you volunteering some of your time to help and learn more about how a particular area of how the club is run. Any help you can give to the club, its executive committee and officials will always be valued and appreciated.  
 
Most people are happy to remain in their roles, for next season, however there are a number of club vacancies which will need to be filled and they are:- 
 
• Ladies Club Captain (Ladies 1,2,3) - to work alongside with Annette Peters (acting as mentor/interim) 
• Secretary 
• Boys Youth Development Officer 
• Treasurer - to work alongside Maria Marsh (who will remain for 2023/2024) with a view to taking on the role full time for the 2024/2025 season 
• Umpire Liaison Officer  
• Umpire Development Officer 
• Sponsorship & Fundraising Officer 
 
Do you like planning events, can work as a team and bring people together to have a good time? Then we might just have the role for you! We are looking to form a social committee, with representatives from both the ladies and men's side to work with our Social Secretary to increase our club social events throughout next season.  
 
If you would like to know more about any of the club roles, whether vacant or not, or would like to be part of the social committee, please contact Ali Wardale (aliwardale@aol.com), Karren Dagless (longy40@hotmail.co.uk) or any of the executive committee for an informal chat.. 
 
Look forward to seeing you at the AGM.

2 May 2023
 
The Club's Annual General Meeting will be held on:- 
 
Date - Thursday 1st June 2023  
Time - 7.30pm 
Location - TRF Clubhouse, Taverham 
 
2022 AGM minutes are under - Information Section - Document Library 
 
This will be an opportunity to find out what's happening and what steps, as a club, we will be taking in the years to come. So come along, be part of the club and more importantly have your say.. 
 
See you there!

17 Apr 2023
 
The Norwich Academy will be run by Norwich City Men's First Team Coach Fraser Smith and span across 10 Monday evening sessions starting 24th April until 3rd July aswell as an academy day 18th June.  
 
The programme is split into 3 blocks:  
BLOCK 1: PRINCIPLES OF HOCKEY  
BLOCK 2: TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT  
BLOCK 3: GAME UNDERSTANDING  
We also work with incredible Fortitude Hockey to provide the best goalkeeper experience in the UK. This means the Goalkeepers are more than just the last line of defence!

28 Feb 2023
 
Our Annual Dinner Dance is being held on Friday 12th May 2023 at The Assembly House at 7pm.  
 
Ticket Prices are £42 adults, £39 juniors/U18s  
 
The ticket includes a three-course meal with coffee and mints, disco, club presentations and raffle.  
 
Arrive from 6.30pm with the meal starting promptly at 7.00pm  
 
Payment can be made via the club's website, using PayPal or by cheque or by cash to either Ellie Brine or to her via your captain.  
 
Ordering tickets, for yourself or a group of people, plus selection of menu choices is now available via our website (http://www.norwichcityhc.co.uk/dinnerdance).  
 
If you want to know more or to arrange a group booking then please drop an email to dinnerdance@norwichcityhc.co.uk

3 Feb 2023
 
Make sure that you follow us on the various social media platforms and services, keep in touch with how hockey is going on throughout the club, including using our new GAMEDAY service via our website and app to share the goals and action from all of our games as the action unfolds. 
 
https://www.norwichcityhc.co.uk/gameday/ 
https://www.instagram.com/norwichcity_hc/ 
https://twitter.com/norwichcityhc/ 
https://www.facebook.com/norwichcityhc/