ABOUT WISBECH TOWN HOCKEY CLUB

Wisbech Town HC can trace its roots back to the 1930s, with mens and ladies sides representing the club at tournaments in the UK, and on overseas tours, for almost 100-years. The club played home games at various locations in and around Wisbech, before amalgamating with Wisbech Town Cricket Club in 1962. This led to the formation of Wisbech Town Cricket & Hockey Club, and made Harecroft Road the permanent home for the joint club.

In 1974, newly elected Chairman Graham Ward setup the Wisbech Town HC Junior section, with the help of fellow club members Max Huckle, Edward and Richard Sandall, Sam Shippey Junior, and Bernard Fletcher. The aim was to encourage young players to join the club, under the guidance and coaching of Senior club members. In 1982, and 1983 the clubs under 18 side reached the Finals of the National Indoor Championship.

Today, Wisbech Town HC boasts four Senior mens teams, and four ladies teams, as well as Mixed and Veterans sides. On top of this, the club continues to run a successful Junior hockey section, catering for young players aged 5 and up.

INTERESTED IN JOINING WTHC? WE WELCOME PLAYERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

SENIOR HOCKEY

Wisbech Town HC Mens teams train on a Tuesday evening, while the Ladies teams train on a Thursday evening.

Thursday evenings also include Back to Hockey and New to Hockey sessions, aimed at those players who are returning to the sport after an extended period away from the game, or those who are totally new to this exciting team sport. These sessions are tailored to help focus on the hockey basics, and help build confidence.

There are also Indoor Hockey sessions on a Wednesday.

You can learn more about Senior training, and how to join WTHC, here.

JUNIOR HOCKEY

Wisbech Town HC runs three Junior training sessions each week, with sessions on a Saturday morning (9AM-10AM) and Wednesday evening (5PM-6PM) aimed at children aged between 5 and 13-years-old. There is then a dedicated Under 18 training session on a Thursday evening (6PM-7PM), designed to help players take the next step on their hockey journey, as they begin to transition from Junior age groups into Senior hockey. Under 18 sessions are aimed at players aged between 12 and 18-years-old.

Our 2022/23 Junior training starts on Saturday September 10th 2022.

You can find out more about our Junior section here.

NEW MEMBERS

WTHC welcomes new members of any ability - whether you have played before, or are totally new to the game. For beginners, there are club sticks available to borrow initially (until players purchase their own); but WTHC strongly recommends all players wear a gum shield and shin pads (as well as bringing a drink) for all training sessions.

For 2022/23, WTHC is extending its introductory scheme, with the first three sessions FREE for new players; after this, players will be invited to become a WTHC Member.

Please Note: when signing up a new Under 18 player, we require a parent or guardian to sign up on the Teamo app as well - to ensure Safeguarding measures are maintained.

Wisbech Town HC uses Teamo to help administer Membership - this includes collecting Membership and Match fees, and sharing details of matches and training sessions, plus other social events at the club, with members.

Teamo also allows the club to communicate with parents and guardians of Junior players, ensuring Welfare Standards are upheld, whilst also ensuring young players are given the opportunity to play hockey, and feel like part of the club community.

You can learn more about Teamo, and membership at WTHC, here.

If you have any further questions about joining WTHC, please get in touch via our Contact page, email us at hockey@wtchc.co.uk, or by Direct Messaging us via any of our social media accounts (links in banner).