hello, we are the essex blades HOCKEY club
Hockey is a team sport played between 2 teams of 11 players. The game is played on a rectangular pitch and involves players using sticks to hit a ball and score in opposing goals. The game consists of 2 halves lasting 35 minutes each half with 10 minute break in between. The only way to score is by being within an area around the goal called the D. Whoever scores the most goals at the end of the game is the winner.
How many teams do we have?
Men's 1st team (BUCS South East 2B)
Women's 1st team (BUCS South East 2B)
Women's 2nd team (BUCS South East 5B)
Recent honours?
Essex Blades Club of the Year - 2016/17
Essex Blades Social Club of the Year - 2016/17
Essex Blades Sports Volunteer of the Year - Shannon McGuigan - 2017/18
Essex Blades President Award - Cara Jenkins - 2017/18
Men's 1st - BUCS South East 3B Winners - 2018/19
Women's 1st BUCS South East 3B Winners 2021/22
Men's 2nd - BUCS South East Tier 5 Winners - 2018/19
Essex Blades Club of the Year, Team of the Year and Social Club of the Year Nominees- 2019/2020
Essex Blades Gold Standard Club - 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21 2021/22 
Shortlisted Essex Blades Club of the Year & Social Club of the Year- 2020/21, 2021/2022
Essex Blades Club of the Year - 2021/22
Do I need anything else before I get involved?
Shin pads and a stick are required at all training and match games (sticks can be provided if you don’t have one). Gum shields are advised.