Welcome to Winchester Hockey Club
Whether you are a Member or a visitor to the Club I hope that the material on the website is informative and helpful; if not, I am confident someone will let us know. This is a new website designed to improve communication within the Club enabling Members to interact with various elements that appeals to them whilst at the same time allowing guests and potential new Members to better understand the Club.
Winchester Hockey Club prides itself on being a friendly Club and regardless of whether you wish to play hockey, watch the sport at the highest level or simply enjoy the more social side of the game, you are welcome to join us. Men and Women, boys and girls of all ages from youngsters to veterans make up the many teams we field each week to suit all abilities. We recognise that some players aspire to reach their maximum potential and many of our players move on towards national and regional honours playing for the County, the South of England or their home Country. More...
Graham Beck, Chairman Winchester Hockey Club
A Tribute to John Hickson OBE, Cdr. RN (Rtd) President of Winchester Hockey Club 1989 2012
It is with great sadness that I pay this tribute to our President John Hickson, who died on the 20th January 2012. His funeral is to be held at Basingstoke crematorium on Tuesday 7th February at 1145hrs.
John has been a ‘Full-On’ member of the hockey club since his arrival to Winchester in 1972. He has seen us through many significant Club changes: - The Venue at least five locations, the surface from grass to astro, the rules from Bully-Off and Side-line Roll-Ins to the very fast game of today, the Club colour changes and the successful amalgamation of Winchester Ladies with Winchester Men to form the successful Hockey Club we have today. His presidency saw us to the Clubs Centenary on the 8th March 1991.
In June 1982 John was awarded the O.B.E. for his services to the Military an award of which he was extremely proud.
During that year he was influential in the forming, with other local clubs, of the Winchester Sports Association, its clubhouse at North Walls Recreation Ground being built the following year.
In 1989 John accepted the role of President, a position he actively pursued until his untimely death. His thirty year presidency continued as it had begun. His aim, I know, was to visit as many different team matches as physically possible, to treat all teams as if they were the 1st XI no matter their ability, age or gender.
As John retired from his active playing career he turned to spectating, coaching, encouraging, talent spotting or socialising, either at the pitch side or after match venue.
He was a staunch supporter of this Hockey Club and one, the like of whom we may never see again. In the last few years, when travelling was more difficult, he could be seen, at the University ground, on most Saturday afternoons shouting out “Come on Winchester”.
The tributes that have been sent are beautiful, sincere and extremely varied. However, the main theme is that of his tremendous enthusiasm, advice, help, consideration and guidance. Many recipients of that advice have gone on to reach very high standards of hockey, to which they owe to John.
No one person within Winchester Hockey Club will ever know the full extent of John’s involvement; it was too varied and special.
We all have our special memories of a true gentleman and a very special friend. He will be greatly missed.
Brian Bosley
Vice President
05/02/2012 17:30:43
Saturday Socials
Last Saturday of the month, come and recuperate from all your games during the month, the landlord of the Queen has kindly allowed the Club to gather on the last Saturday of each month during the season to get together and have a few drinks, 7:30pm onwards, we will be delighted to see you.
20/11/2011 00:55:44
Robin Finch VP
It is with sadness that I am passing on the news that Robin Finch died in hospital a couple of days ago.
Rob was Club VP and was a stalwart of Winchester Hockey Club for many years. He started playing for the Club on a regular basis in 1969 but had in fact played for the Club before that in his days at Peter Symonds College, being one of the boys that Reg Bray used to draft in during the 1960s any time the club was short of players.
Rob played in the first eleven for many years and also in many other teams within the Club, finishing his Winchester playing days a few years ago in our vets setup.
In addition to playing, Rob also pulled more than his weight in helping to run the Club, among other things having spent several years as Club Treasurer.
Alastair Watson, VP and former Chairman WHC
31/12/2011 15:43:52
Dates for your diary
Vice President’s Day – 24th March 2012
Please note that this year, VP Day is scheduled for Saturday 24th March 2012. All VP's and families are invited and tea will be provided afterwards at The Queen in Winchester.
Club dinner 13th April 2012
Another note for your diary please. The Annual Club Dinner and Awards ceremony will tak place at the Guildhall, Winchester on the 13th April 2012. Tickets will be available from team captains shortly.
AGM – 23rd May 2012
On the 23rd May 2012, the Club's Annual General Meeting has been organised to take place at the Tower Arts Centre at Kings School in Winchester commencing at 7:30pm. Please make a note in your diary and try and attend. This is your opportunity to influence the way the club is managed and organised. As usual, a short presentation will be made regarding the Club Development Plan identifying the priorities for the forthcoming season.
22/01/2012 14:03:07
