Chard Hockey Club

31/08/2026

📢 The 2026/27 season is nearly here! 🏑

Here are our training times for the new season, with all training restarting on 9th & 10th September.

Please note a change to junior training: boys and girls will now both train on Wednesdays, 7–8pm.

Whether you’re returning to the pitch, thinking about picking up a stick again, or fancy trying something completely new, new members are always welcome! 🙌

📍 Holyrood Academy Astro, Zembard Lane, Chard

Drop us a message if you’d like more information or want to come along and give hockey a try!

26/08/2026

🏆 KEV MOONEY TOURNAMENT 🏆

Chard Hockey Club will once again be holding a memorial tournament to remember and celebrate the life of Kev Mooney.

📅 Saturday 12th September
⏰ Arrival: 12pm
🏑 Start: 12.30pm
📍 Holyrood Astro

After the game, join us for a BBQ and refreshments kindly hosted by Chard Cricket Club! 🍻

We welcome friends, family, current and past players to come and join us for this year‘s event, as Charlotte looks to defend the Kev Mooney Memorial Cup 🏆

All match fees and donations will be gratefully accepted on the day, with proceeds going to the British Heart Foundation. Please bring cash where possible or donations can be made via https://tributefunds.bhf.org.uk/Event/Kev-Mooney-Memorial-Hockey-Tournament

If you’d like to play, please let us know ASAP so we have an idea of numbers. We’d love to see as many of Kev’s friends, family, and those from the club there as possible 🏑💚

27/07/2026

📢 We’re looking for coaches!

Do you love hockey? Want to make a difference? Chard Hockey Club is looking for enthusiastic coaches who want to share their love for hockey, support our players, and help our club grow.

Interested?

📧 [email protected]
📩 Or drop us a DM

23/06/2026

🏑 CHARD HOCKEY CLUB SUMMER PAY & PLAY ☀️

Our popular summer Pay & Play sessions return from Wednesday 1st July!

These social sessions are open to everyone aged 13+, whether you’re a current player, returning to the game, or completely new to hockey.

📅 Every Wednesday
🕖 7–8pm
📍 Holyrood Academy, TA20 1JL
💷 £5 per person

✅ Mixed hockey
✅ Open to all abilities
✅ Beginners welcome

No need to commit to a full season – just turn up and play!

Feel free to share with friends, family and anyone who fancies giving hockey a go this summer!

08/06/2026

🏑 CHARD HOCKEY CLUB AGM 🏑

A reminder that our AGM will take place at 7:30pm on Tuesday 16th June in the upstairs function room at The Phoenix.

It is vitally important that as many members as possible attend. The AGM will be your opportunity to hear about how the club is run, discuss topics such as club roles and membership fees, and vote on proposals that will help shape the future of Chard Hockey Club.

Whether you’ve been with the club for years or have only recently joined, this is your chance to have your say and help guide the club forward.

📅 Tuesday 16th June
🕢 7:30pm
📍 The Phoenix, Chard

We know everyone’s busy, but please make every effort to attend. Your voice and your vote really do matter.

DATE FOR THE DIARY‼️

Our AGM is coming up and we’d love to see as many members there as possible.

Interested in finding out more about how the club is run? Want to get involved and be part of the committee?

The AMG is your chance to have your say, get involved and help guide the club forward.

📅 Tuesday 16th June
⏰ 7:30pm
📍 The Phoenix, Chard

Please make every effort to attend.

29/05/2026

✨ TEAM SPOTLIGHT: LADIES’ 1S ✨

The Ladies’ 1st XI produced an outstanding season, finishing unbeaten with an incredible record of 17 wins and 1 draw to secure the league title and promotion to Sedgemoor 1 🏆💪

From the very first game, the squad set high standards and consistently delivered impressive performances, combining attacking quality with resilience and teamwork throughout the campaign.

🏑 Season highlights included a number of dominant victories and crucial performances in key matches, with the team showing their quality week in, week out on the way to becoming deserved league champions.

The commitment, determination, and togetherness shown across the season made this a truly special year for the Ladies’ 1s — deservedly earning them Team of the Year honours. 👏

🏆 Player’s Player: Jade Dunning
📈 Most Improved: Sasha Taylor
🏅 Team of the Year: Ladies’ 1s
🌟 Girls C**t of the Year: Summer Solman & Frankie Guyett

25/05/2026

✨ TEAM SPOTLIGHT: LADIES 2S ✨

The Ladies 2nd XI showed incredible growth throughout the season, developing from a side struggling for stability into a team capable of competing week in, week out.

This season was about more than just results. Week by week the team grew in confidence, skill, and togetherness - creating a team spirit that felt like a family.

The resilience and positivity shown across the season were a credit to every player involved, and the progress made this season leaves plenty to be proud of heading into next year.

🏆 Player’s Player: Frankie Guyett
📈 Most Improved: Maisie Richards
🌟 Girls C**t of the Year: Summer Solman & Frankie Guyett

21/05/2026

✨ TEAM SPOTLIGHT: MEN’S 1S ✨

The Men’s 1st XI faced a challenging and competitive season, finishing 10th in Division 2 Central.

The team showed real quality going forward throughout the season, picking up important victories and pushing strong opposition all the way in several closely contested matches.

Season highlight:
Finishing the season on a high with an emphatic 6-0 win over Tiverton White Eagles on the final weekend 🔥

🏆 Player’s Player: Adam Veitch
📈 Most Improved: George Criddle

18/05/2026

✨ TEAM SPOTLIGHT: MEN’S 2S ✨

The Men’s 2nd XI faced plenty of selection challenges this season, with nearly 30 different players contributing across the campaign — but nothing could shake their spirit 💪

Eventually settling into an ‘old school’ style of play, with 3 up front and 3 in midfield, the team battled fiercely and made the most of the pace on the wings.

Season highlight:
A brilliant 4-1 away win at Bridport 👏

While the season ended with just 3 wins under their belt, this team showed outstanding tenacity, camaraderie, and fighting spirit from start to finish.

🏆 Player’s Player: Luke Bradshaw
📈 Most Improved: Luc Brown

13/05/2026

✨ TEAM SPOTLIGHT: MEN’S 3S ✨

The Men’s 3s wrapped up the season with a 5th place finish in Parrett Division 2.

The team saw lots of new faces this season, with many younger players stepping up to play their first season of adult hockey. Throughout the season, the team continued to grow and produced some strong performances, including a 5-1 win over Bridgwater 4.

🏆 Player’s Player: Noah Green
📈 Most Improved: Alfie Baker-Pike
🏅 Captain’s Award: Steve Mahoney
🌟 Boy’s C**t of the Year: Nathan Bradshaw