We’re back baby

Written By Wapping Hockey

Whilst the weather unfortunately continues trying to stop us from playing hockey, the festive break is well and truly over and this weekend teams are (weather dependent) back in action.

Some updates today about the M1 derby this evening, some exciting new stash and how to watch some England hockey from the comfort of your sofa!

M1 derby:

A reminder that the M1 are kicking off the second half of the season with a derby match against East London under the lights at Lee Valley this evening. With the M1 only 2 points off the top of London Prem it would be great to get as many supporters down as possible. Push back is 8:30pm on pitch 1.

sTash alert!

A shout-out to all women in the club who would like a pair of Wapping shorts. They are now available to order via the link below: https://www.hawkinsport.co.uk/products/wapping-hc-womens-short 

While you’re at it feel free to pick up other bits and bobs from the Wapping shop!

Hockey on the BBC

If you still feel you need more hockey in your life then the BBC have come to your rescue and are showing all GB Olympic qualifying matches, taking place between the 13th and 21st January, live on BBC sport. Details on match timings below:

GB Women

  • V Canada: Saturday 13th September , PB 8:30am

  • V Spain: Sunday 14th September, PB 10:45am

  • V Malaysia: Tuesday 16th September, PB 13:15pm

GB Men 

  • V Pakistan: Monday 15th September, PB 16:45pm

  • V Malaysia: Tuesday 16th September, PB 16:45pm

  • V China: Thursday 18th September, PB 14:30pm

England Hockey have worked really hard with the BBC since the Commonwealth Games to get them to televise hockey on free to air channels. The BBC’s argument is that when televised historically, hockey didn't get the 50K threshold of viewers that it has as a baseline for televising specific sports. It would be great to smash that number and show that hockey players are also watchers so please spread the message and see if we can get eyeballs on the games.

Results update:

Fixtures this Saturday:

Member discounts:

Check out our Members' area (Password: whc1989) which has all of our available offers, including:

  • 20% off NuSmile dentists

  • A free Psycle session

  • Grubby: 50% off + free delivery on 1st box, plus 30% off for the rest of the month

  • 2 weeks free trial of El Tab app giving members 4 free drinks in London nightly

  • 20% off Sharp Movement

  • 10% off all beers at Tap East

  • Discounted club trip to Leyton Orient on February 13th 2024 

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