Manchester Moss Park's Back to Hockey sessions have finished for 2011 but will be hitting off again in the New Year. So far dozens of women have enjoyed the fun, informal sessions that have been taking place since October at Trinity High School.

To register your interest for the New Year sessions contact Ellen Stephenson at ellenstephenson76@yahoo.co.uk

STOP PRESS: Dates confirmed for 2012 sessions. Back to Hockey starts again on 26th January 2012 and will run for 6 weeks every Thursday.

On Thursday Manchester Moss Park Hockey Club launched the ‘Back to Hockey’ programme at Trinity High School. Despite the wet and windy weather, the participants enjoyed the session playing hockey based games such as ‘Treasure Chest’, ‘Bandits’ and ‘Find a Goal’.  Next week’s session will start at 6pm.

Moss Park is the first hockey club in Greater Manchester to deliver the Back to Hockey programme which provides fun, social sessions for women who wish to return to hockey having not played for a while.  Over the course of 8 weeks participants can refresh and relearn their hockey skills within a structured session. 

For more information on how to join the session please contact Ellen Stephenson on ellenstephenson76@yahoo.co.uk

October sees the launch of Back to Hockey – a new programme aiming to attract over 15,000 women back to one of the UK’s most popular Olympic sports.

Manchester Moss Park Hockey Club will be hosting informal sessions aimed at women who are looking for a great way to stay in shape and have some fun in a team environment without needing  to commit to ongoing club membership, regular training or competition schedules. The sessions will be for an hour and will be followed by an opportunity to relax and socialise at a local pub.  

 A joint mixed team consisting of players from Rochdale Hockey Club and Moss Park players Nicky Grundy and Kerry Cameron won the 2011 mixed 7-a-side tournament at Clitheroe Hockey Club last weekend. After winning 4 of their 5 group games the team went on to beat Sale Hockey club 2-1 in the semi final before claiming overall victory with an empathic 3-0 win over Bramhall Stockport HC. 

Well down to all the players from both Rochdale and Moss Park. 

 Due to our indoor venue being unsuitable for use during wet weather, training on the 25th August will relocate to Trinity High School. Please bring astro-boots and suitable outdoor clothes. 

Pre season training starts on the 4th and 11th of August with sessions at Platt Fields Park. These will be followed by two weeks of indoor hockey at Arcardia Leisure Centre in Levenshulme on the 18th and 25th August.

Pitch training starts at Trinity on the 1st September and will run weekly until 8th December. After the Christmas break they start again on the 5th January and run through until the 22nd March.

If you're thinking about joining the club  training is a great opportunity to come down and meet us. The first two training sessions are free so you can try before you buy and then there is a charge of £3 for employed adults and £2 for under 18s and unemployed or students.

 Next season's fixtures have now been confirmed. Check the Fixtures page for further details

 The end of season awards were held on the 16th of April at the Willow Bank Hotel in Fallowfield. Despite being proceeded by a slightly disappointing football result for some (and an excellent one for others) the night itself was enjoyed by all. Thanks to Lucy and Jos for a sophisticated yet fun evening.

On the night the following awards were presented:  

1^st Team

Captains award: Amanda Irwin
Top Goal Scorer: Jenny Ridout
Player of the Match award: Sandra Harwood
Dick of the Day award: Cath Holland

2^nd Team
Captains award: Gill Evison
Top Goal Scorer: Alison Haik
Man of the Match award: Emer McIntyre
Elaine of the Day award: Lou Taylor

Although there are a few more points to be played for within the league both Moss Park teams have finished their seasons for 2011. The first team made a successful reentry to the 1st Division finishing a credible 5th place. After three wins in their last three games they've made sure they will be considered a force to be reckoned with next year. The second eleven also had a strong season and although they ended up relying on results from other teams they are now looking forward to more 2nd Division hockey next year.

With both teams promoted last year this has been an excellent result for the club and one we can build on next season. For those wanting to keep in touch over summer Louise is organising regular running sessions (see below) and summer league will be on as normal.  

Starting this Thursday, 7th April, Louise Robbins will be leading a beginners/intermediate running group for Moss Park HC players and friends/partners every Thursday (except  5th and 19th May) for at least 10 weeks. The basic outline will include a warm up, run and cool down aimed at those who find running 3 miles or more daunting or unachievable. 

The group will meet at the Trinity School car park at the back of the school site and leave there to ‘pound the streets’ at 7pm. Please arrive by 6.50pm ready to go at 7pm. If you’re late we’ll have gone!

Individual meets will be on the website calender.