26th August  2005

All Club home fixtures and times

You can now view all home times for the upcoming 2005-2006 season. The download is in excel format.

The official fixture card will be available by 3rd September.

26th August  2005

Club Day-Sat 3rd September

This will take place on Sat 3rd September at our Henley Road pitch. The day will kick off with a Junior session from 11am to 12.30pm. This will be followed by senior 7-a-side games up until 15.00 where we will break to watch the England v Wales World Cup Qualifier.

This will be followed by a free BBQ (please collect your tickets in advance from the Sports Club reception) for members and a live Jazz band.

The day is open to members and non-members alike and if you are thinking of joining the club this is the prefect day to come along a meet a few people and check out our great facilities.

You will also be able to view and order the new club kit range that we are launching for the 2005-2006 season.

22nd August  2005

England Women grab bronze and World Cup Qualifying spot.

England Women beat Spain 4-0 to claim third place in the 7^th Women’s European Nations Championships that were held in Dublin last week.

Ipswich's Fantastic 4

Becky Duggan, Cathy Gilliat-Smith, Leisa King, Jo Ellis

After finishing 4^th last time the team were rightly pleased with their Bronze medal, and their top 3 placing also ensures they will attend the World Cup Qualifiers being held in Rome in April 06.

After beating Ukraine 4-0 and Scotland 4-1 England finally came unstuck against Olympic Champions Germany, as they lost 1-0 to see the Germans top the group. It was a tough defeat to take as England outplayed the Germans for the majority of the game had 3 very good chances to level the match.  Facing eventual winners Holland in the semi-final was always going to be tough and the Dutch signalled their attacking intent early on with a barrage of aerial balls behind the England defence. Once taking an early lead the Dutch never looked in danger and ran out 2-0 victors.

The 3^rd v 4^th game saw England totally outplay Spain and the 4-0 score line was a satisfying way to end the tournament.

For Ipswich players Jo Ellis and Leisa King this was another England medal to add to their Commonwealth Silver’s won in Manchester in 2002, while for Becky Duggan and Cathy-Gilliat Smith this will hopefully be the first of many more medals to come.

16th August  2005

Fancy a part-time job? want to earn some spare cash?

A capable and responsible person is required to work at our Tuddenham Road Clubhouse on match days during the hockey season.

The job involves the serving of food and drinks (if over 18) to both home and away teams as well as providing half time tea and coffee for spectators.

The hours will be every Saturday (end of Sept through to end of April ) approx 11am to 16.00, with the occasional Sunday slot ( 12.00 to 15.00) when necessary.

This job offers a good rate of pay and a relaxed working environment and would be the perfect job for someone who is sociable and is self motivated.

For more details please call Margaret on 01473 251143

16th August  2005

England Women make semi-finals of European Cup

A 4-0 victory over Ukraine, followed up by a 4-1 victory over Scotland, guaranteed England a semi-final berth in the European Cup currently being played in Dublin.

Ipswich have 4 players in the squad, Jo Ellis, Leisa King , Becky Duggan and Cathy Gilliat-Smith. 

Leisa King got off the mark yesterday with a trademark deflection goal to round off England's 4-1 win over Scotland.

The team have a day off before they face current Olympic Champions Germany to decide who will win the group.

Should England win gold they will automatically qualify for the World Cup.

16th August  2005

Fancy a challenge? Women's 3rd Team looking for a Goal keeper

Due to the retirement of their current keeper, our Women's' 3rd team are on the look out for a keen and committed keeper for the upcoming season.

Playing in East League Div2 Central Division the standard of hockey is good but is played with an enjoyable attitude.

Membership of the hockey club also includes access to some of the best tennis and squash facilities in the town, as well as gym membership.

If you are interested please contact GK@ipswichhockeyclub.co.uk for details of training etc.

3rd August  2005

05-06 ALL Fixtures available.

Please follow the links below to download word documents for complete fixtures.

Please note that only the Vets include pitch times at present.

EHL Men

EHL Women

East Men Prem  B

East Men Div 3 NE

East Men Div 5 NE

East Women Div 1

East Women Div2C

Suffolk Div 1

Men's Veterans

Pitch times and confirmation of venues will take place once all team fixtures have been released. Hopefully by the end of 19th August 2005.

3rd August  2005

Ipswich Junior Summer Camp.

We will be running a 3 day hockey camp at Ipswich Sports Club, Henley Road, Ipswich in August.

The dates are:
Tuesday Aug 9th
Wednesday Aug 10th
Thursday Aug 11th

The camp is aimed at 8-15 year olds who have some hockey experience.

Cost £17.50 per day or £45 for the 3 days (10am-3.30pm each day)

If you are interested or want to find out more phone Ipswich Sports Club on 01473 251143

2nd August  2005

Ipswich 1st teams start preparing for a new season of success.

The Ladies and men's 1st teams start pre-season training this week as they aim for another year of success.

For the men, who have been working hard since July, it is a season full of great promise as they look forward to playing in the National League for the 2nd time in their history and the possibility of securing promotion for a second season in a row.

The ladies on the other hand are looking to cement their place as one of the top 2 sides in the Country but this season they will be looking to go one step better and clinch some silverware.

With several thrilling changes to be announced in the near future this is a very exciting  time for Ipswich hockey Club and all associated with them. Watch this space.

2nd August  2005

Ipswich players make up quarter of England European Nations Squad

Congratulations to Leisa King, Jo Ellis, Becky Duggan and Cathy Gilliat-Smith who have all been named in the England Senior Women's squad for the upcoming European nations Cup. 

The tournament, will take place in Dublin starting Sunday 14th August.

You can buy tickets and follow the results on the official website.