Aberdare Skiprats Ball Hockey Club

18/09/2026

🚨 FULL TIME 🚨

We bring you some late-breaking fixture news from a match up that, if we’re being totally honest, even we didn’t know was taking place! 😂

During Friday’s Cardiff Devils vs Manchester Storm game, Skiprats #22 Harry Paterson and #58 Edward Harding took to the ice at Vindico Arena for an impromptu box kart showdown against representation from Carmarthen Ravens BHC. Video in the comments 🚗💨

Those boys have engines for legs so the result was never really in doubt…now if only Ed could get an actual driving license 🤔

05/09/2026

🏒 EXCLUSIVE KIT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The South Wales Reivers are offering one exclusive sponsor position on our new playing kit.

Having earned promotion from a 16-team division last season, the Reivers now compete in the Ball Hockey UK Tier 2 Nationals League, representing Wales against teams from across the UK at league fixtures and national tournaments.

Your logo will feature on the lower back of every jersey and benefit from exposure across the Aberdare Skiprats Ball Hockey Club and Cardiff Bay Thunder Ball Hockey Club social media channels throughout the season.

This is a unique opportunity to support the growth of ball hockey in Wales while putting your brand in front of audiences across the UK.

📩 Interested in partnering with the Reivers? Contact Darryl Payne at Cardiff Bay Thunder [email protected] to discuss this exclusive opportunity.

31/08/2026

South Wales Reivers Tier 2 League Game Day One is in the books, and we have our first points on the table in our maiden Tier 2 season!

There was plenty of action and goals across two hard-fought fixtures against Sheffield Knights BHC. While we came up short in the opening game, the Reivers rallied to take the second contest and earn our first Tier 2 victory.

Reiver of the Day went to Max Allars, who epitomised the grit and effort of the team throughout the afternoon (that penalty kill shift was something else!).

Special mention also goes to Ed and Tyler, who made their National League debuts and both got themselves on the scoresheet. 💪👏🏻

A huge thank you, as always, to the Ball Hockey UK staff, referees and timekeepers for their work throughout the day. Also a fist bump to Sheffield Knights for a competitive and enjoyable afternoon of hockey.

On to the next one in October 🐀⚡️🥷 Aberdare Skiprats Ball Hockey Club Cardiff Bay Thunder Ball Hockey Club

29/08/2026

*New season. New challenge. Same determination.*

The South Wales Reivers head to Sheffield this Sunday to begin our Ball Hockey UK Tier 2 campaign against the Sheffield Knights BHC.

Good luck to all Aberdare Skiprats Ball Hockey Club and Cardiff Bay Thunder Ball Hockey Club players pulling on the Reivers jersey this weekend. 🔴⚫️🟢🏒

25/08/2026

G A M E R E S U L T
Aberdare Skiprats 1–12 Cardiff Bay Thunder Ball Hockey Club.

We battled hard and showed plenty of heart from first ball drop to the final whistle. However, with a comparatively short bench against a very strong Thunder line-up, we came up short on the scoreboard. Credit where it’s due for their game and depth last night 🫡

We’ll learn from it, regroup, and get back to work for sure 💪
The Skiprats Way - Be Better. 🐀🏒

25/08/2026

There was one more (unique) award from our Awards Night that we can now reveal.
That went to Lilley's C***r for their Mango C***r! 🥭🍺

We are not affiliated with the brand in any way, this was just the outcome of a highly scientific 👀 taste testing from the Skiprats C***r Club dept who religiously keep score week after week…AFTER week! 🤣 We are impressed they keep finding new tipples to add to the list every Thursday.

Club followers will be pleased to note that the tasting has resumed already following awards 2026. In the name of Science, competition and ‘Beer League Hockey’ 🐀

23/08/2026

Granted, not South Wales area but sharing on behalf of a good bunch of folks! If you’re Tamworth based or the surrounding areas and interested in Ball Hockey, then check out the Mercians. 🏒🤜🏻🤛🏻

🏒 Fancy trying something completely different?

Interested in ice hockey but can’t skate?
Want to get active without spending hours in the gym?
Looking for an alternative to 5-a-side football?
Fancy learning a new sport and making some new friends?

Then why not give ball hockey a try! 👇

We’re Tamworth Mercians Ball Hockey Club , and we’re welcoming complete beginners and experienced players to come along and train with us.

Ball hockey is essentially ice hockey played off the ice, on a non-ice surface and using a ball instead of a puck. You get the speed, teamwork and excitement of hockey — without needing to know how to skate!

📍 QEMS
📅 Thursdays
⏰ 8:30–9:30pm
👥 Ages 16+
💷 £6 per session
🏒 Equipment can be provided

Whether you’re completely new to hockey or already have experience, everyone is welcome.

So if you fancy getting fit, trying something new, meeting some great people and having a bit of fun along the way, come and give us a try!

We’d love to see some new faces! 🏒🔥

Drop us a message if you’d like more information or just want to come along and see what we’re about!

Ball Hockey UK
Knapper
ISBHF - International Street & Ball Hockey Federation

22/08/2026

🐀 R A T S vs. T H U N D E R ⚡️

The Skiprats will be travelling down the A470 for an away game day at House of Sport to face Cardiff Bay Thunder Ball Hockey Club Monday evening.

For several players this will provide further ‘pre-season’ game day experience ahead of upcoming commitments; including Nationals, Welsh Conference, and international endeavours in Canada 💪

Game day captains are recent Players’ Player of the Season Ashley Loynton and Committee Player of the Season Stephen Thomas Pye - let’s get into one!!!

19/08/2026

After an impressive and highly successful first year competing in Tier 3 last season, your Aberdare Skiprats Ball Hockey Club and Cardiff Bay Thunder Ball Hockey Club are back as a combined force with the South Wales Reivers 💪

Following promotion to Ball Hockey UK Tier 2 Nationals for 2026-27, the team faces the prospect of some tough but exciting opposition!
We start our season at the end of the month, taking on the Sheffield Knights in a double-header format.

As always - let’s get into one! 🐀⚡️🥷

16/08/2026

That's a wrap on Awards night 2026. Massive thank you to all the Skiprats in attendance. It's one of the best nights of the year, and it certainly felt that way!

Best new comer - Harry Paterson
Most improved - Harry Paterson
Dman/NM of the year - Ross Dawson
Forward of the year - Ashley Loynton
Players player - Ash Loynton
Team MVP - Chrissie Louise Jenkins
Committee player of the year - Stephen Thomas Pye
GM player of the year - Adam Cooper
Skiprat of the year - Tony Cooper-Woodward /Ashley Loynton

Well done to all those picking up trophies and certificates