Hockey

Welcome to the University of Liverpool Hockey club

There are plenty of opportunities to play hockey whilst you are at University. Male, female, mixed, all on a newly laid astroturf, with a wide selection to suit your needs.

Competitive

The men’s side of the club currently consists of three Wednesday teams competing in the BUCS University leagues and two Saturday teams competing in the regional North West Hockey leagues.

The ladies section consists of four Wednesday teams competing in British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) as well as two Saturday teams competing in regional leagues.

We host training sessions twice a week at Wyncote Sports Grounds.

Performance

Women’s hockey 1st team

The 1st team squad has high aspirations for this season having moved into the Northern Premier League which sees them travelling across the North of England. They are coached by our long-standing coach Phil Capper who has been with the club for over 10 years. The team received strength and conditioning twice a week from our strength and conditioning coach and have access to psychology and nutritional support as needed.

Men’s hockey 1st team

The 1st team squad has a challenging season trying to cement their position in the 1st division of the BUCS league. They are coached twice a week as well as having on the pitch and in the gym strength and conditioning sessions. They travel all over the North of England to compete in the BUCS league. The team is extremely dedicated with many players also playing on a Saturday for local clubs to strengthen their skills.

Social event

The club is a fantastic way for new students to meet other first years and the senior students of the University. The club holds many social events throughout the year, most notably with our annual charity bingo.

The Athletic Union

The Athletic Union (AU) is a student lead union founded in 1884. The AU consists of competitive sports clubs representing the University in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS). The AU also provides opportunities for social sports with over 132 teams across three sports.

Being an AU member is a great way to stay active, develop management and leadership skills and meet people.

Other benefits include:

  • Representation within the Sport Liverpool department through the elected student AU executive committee
  • Elite personal accident insurance cover
  • Access to physiotherapy treatment at our Sports injuries clinic
  • Priority access to AU social events
  • Financial support at representative level
  • Subsidised support to coaching an officials courses
  • Eligibility for colours and blues award.

The initial cost of the AU membership is £60 and this will allow you to join one club. If you wish to join multiple clubs, the cost for each club is £24 thereafter.

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