27/03/2026
Over 250 boys and girls aged from 5 – 12 years old took part in a festival hosted by Ely City Hockey Club on Sunday 22nd March. With teams from CCHC : Cambridge City Hockey Club, Cambridge Nomads Hockey Club, Cambridge South Hockey Club, Ely City, Newmarket Hockey Club, City of Peterborough Hockey Club, St Ives Hockey Club, St Neots Hockey Club and Wisbech Town Hockey Club took part, a total of 78 matches were played, with the first matches starting at 9.30am and the last matches ending at 4pm!
Ely City's Juniors Officer and Festival organiser Nick Wells said 'It was great to see so many children playing fantastic hockey and obviously really enjoying themselves. A big thank you must go to all those at Ely City Hockey Club who helped set up and run the festival, as well as to all the coaches of the visiting teams who helped umpire the games and ensure the smooth running of the day’s events. And of course, a big thank you to all the families and friends who came along to support.’
