Hockey

Hockey is a game between two teams that use sticks to strike the ball.The aim of the game is to score more goals than the opposition.

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An Overview of Hockey

Each player passes a small hard ball around the pitch with a hooked stick.
A match is 70 minutes, with two halves, and the winner is the team which scores the most goals.

There are also variations to the traditional 11-a-side game these include:

Rush Hockey is an 5 or 6-a-side indoor version of hockey

Quicksticks is a four-a-side version of the game adapted for 7-11 year olds

Zone Hockey is a five-a-side adaptation of the sport that for young wheelchair users to participate alongside able-bodied players.

Benefits

Improves fitness and stamina
Improves co-ordination
The sport can be mentally stimulating, will improve your fitness and your hand-eye co-ordination.

Costs

Dependent on the club and coach, starting playing can cost from as little as £2 per session but 'taster' sessions may be free.

Involvement

Hockey clubs are supportive of beginners, and are likely to help out with equipment and advice.

Adaptations and Equipment

A t-shirt, shorts and socks, as well as some robust trainers with a sound sole grip will get you started

For a beginner, clubs will be able to supply basic equipment, including sticks and balls, but in time, buying a good stick which suits you will prove a sound investment
Similarly some padded gloves, to avoid getting your knuckles cracked now and again and a mouth guard is no bad idea
A goalkeeper, will eventually need a mask, body padding and leg pads

Facts

In the 1988 Olympics in Seoul the Great Britain men's hockey team claimed the gold medal beating West Germany 3-2 in the final.

Local Campaigns

Hutchesons' Community Sport

A hub for Community Sport and Activities!

Summer of Fun

Celebrating 10 Years On from the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014. Summer of Fun aims to provide free and affordable events and participation programmes across the city for Glaswegians to enjoy.

The Club is one of the senior clubs in Scottish Hockey and provides hockey for Men and Ladies, boys and girls in the south side of Glasgow. We operate seven days a week and offer hockey activities over a wide range of abilities

Clydesdale Sports Hub

We are multi sports club based in Pollokshields in Glasgow's southside. We are interested in the public participation and enjoyment of sport and recreation, with a particular focus on the development of Cricket and Hockey activities.

Hillhead Hockey Club

We are based in the West End of Glasgow and are one of Scotland's largest hockey clubs, with over 250 active players across our men’s and ladies' sections and over 100 children attending every Sunday to learn new skills.

Hillhead Hockey Club

Hillhead is a large, mixed, friendly field hockey club based in the heart of the west end of Glasgow

Glasgow Accies Rugby Club

We are a 150 year old rugby club with a proud history and as an open club, our aims and values are to enjoy our sport both on and off the pitch. We welcome new members and their families. Our coaching and facilties are of the highest standard.