Welcome

We are a friendly hockey club based at the Cow Roast, just between Berkhamsted and Tring.We run 5 mens teams and 4 ladies teams, covering all ages and abilities.

For the stars of the future, we have a packed youth section, split into various age ranges, training at various times.

The men play in the Eastern Counties league and the ladies play in the 5 Counties league.

These leagues comprise clubs spread across Hertfordshire and nearby parts of the neighbouring counties.

Our clubhouse and grounds are available for hire. See the Clubhouse Hire section or click the button below to send us a message.

 

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A Spate for Kate leads to Goodwyn

The headline result saw a "Good Win" for the Ladies 3s (pictured) as they beat Potters Bar 8-2. The hero of the weekend was Kate Goodwyn who scored 5 of the goals!!
The others were scored by Emma Swords, Terraine Payton and Sophie Lawrance. Not surprisingly, Kate was also awarded player of the match. She would have been right to appeal if she wasn't.
Match Report

Well done to anyone who has Kate in their Fantasy Team. 

The Mens 1 (pictured below) are making a habit of playing in tight games. This week they won 4-3 against promotion challengers Broxbourne in a cut and thrust match that could have gone eitherway. Berko are now level on points with Broxbourne in 2nd place in the league. It going to be an exciting season for the 1s. Match Report



The Ladies 1s had a great weekend. Winning games on both Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday involved a tight 1-0 win against Blueharts at Meadowcroft with the goal coming from the trusty stick of Melissa Morton. Match Report
In a strange turn of events, the team then celebrated with Guinness world record attempt - how many hockey players can fit in Sarah Brydon's mini. I suspect this is a record!?



Then on Sunday, the Ladies 1’s played their 1st Round EH Vase game against Broxbourne. After full time the score was 1-1. And in the resulting penalty flicks, it was 2-2 after 5 and then Deb Walker stepped up and scored the winner. Match Report

LADIES 1s - BEFORE...

AND AFTER...


The Ladies 2s (Pictured below) had a soggy afternoon, battling Blueharts. It may have been a 2-1 loss but they’re still smiling...bubbles and cake for Babs’ birthday may have helped! The scoreline doesn’t do these warriors justice. Our goal was scored by Charlie Nash. Match Report




In what's been a tough season for the Men’s 2s, (Pictured below) they do seem to be competing well and lost by the narrowest margin on Saturday - 3-2 to Winchmore Hill. It could have been 3-3 but our 3rd goal was sadly disallowed. It sounds like a stunning goal from Joel Withey in the 2nd half. Match Report



The Ladies 4s had the tough 4.30pm game away at Bedford. They lost 4-0 sadly but played with lots of energy and should be congratulated for keeping going. Match Report

Our thoughts go out to the Men's 4s who are truly having a difficult season. This week they lost 9-0 against Rickmansworth 2s. Congratulations to Jim Carlile and his team for keeping going!! Match Report

The Men's 5s had a walkover win against Southgate Adelaide 3s. A welcome 5-0 win and some useful points!

That leaves the Men's 3s who sadly lost 5-1 against Bishop Stortford. A better team and a very pleasant game.

We have a full set of fixtures on Saturday so if you haven't done so already please give Roger or Jo a shout with your availability...

Ladies - Jo Fisher
Men - Roger Macklin
 

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RESULTS THIS WEEKEND...
Saturday 10th November
L1 v Blueharts - WON 1-0 Match Report
L2 v Blueharts - Lost 2-1 Match Report
L3 v Potters Bar - WON 8-2 Match Report
L4 v Bedford - Lost 4-0 Match Report
M1 v Broxbourne - WON 4-3 Match Report
M2 v Winchmore Hill and Enfield - Lost 3-2 Match Report
M3 v Bishop Stortford - Lost 5-1
M4 v Rickmansworth. - Lost 9-0 Match Report
M5 v Southgate Adelaide - WON 5-0

Sunday 11th November - LADIES CUP GAME
L1 v Broxbourne - DRAW 1-1 (Won 3-2 on Penalties) Match Report
 

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IT'S BACK - BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE!

The BERKO FANTASY HOCKEY LEAGUES

How are you doing as a player? If you've entered a team into the Fantasy League, how is your team getting on?

This week’s Fantasy League has seen a fair few changes especially after “a few” goals were shipped across the Mens’ section and the Ladies once again had a good weekend overall.
This week’s Manager of the Month is Debbie Walker, whose “Walker’s Warriers”, (after a poor week 4) have climbed 7 places and back into the Top 10. Your free drink awaits you at the bar next weekend!

Top 20 Teams:


Top Ladies’ Table:


Top Men's Table:

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BHHHC DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Sunday 18th November - CLUB EGM

Saturday 24th November - COMEDY NIGHT featuring Christian Reilly & Chris Stokes
CLICK HERE FOR COMEDY TICKETS


Saturday 8th December - Christmas Social
Thursday 20th December - Santa Sleigh Collection
Saturday 29th December - "Boxing Day" Game
Friday 8th February - BINGO NIGHT
Saturday 27th April - AWARDS NIGHT
Thursday 2nd May - HOCKEY AGM
 

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INDOOR HOCKEY

Ashlyns School - sports centre
9pm to 10pm on Thursdays...
Running from 6th September to 12th December (Excluding 4th Oct and 1st Nov)
Then after Christmas, from 3rd January to 28th March (Excluding 21st Feb)

Interested in indoor - contact Jo Fisher
 

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Santa Sleigh Collection

OK, so it may be a bit on the early side to be getting ready for Christmas but I know that Santa Sleigh is becoming something of an annual ritual for many club families.

This event has raised literally hundreds of pounds for our club as well as local good causes and all it takes is 6 to 8 club members spending a couple of hours escorting Santa through the streets of Berko.

Its great fun, a good way to get in the festive mood and an opportunity for a few drinks to warm up after.

 

Date : Thursday 20th December

Time : 6-8pm

Route : tbc

Meet : Garages at end of Clarence Road (limited parking) at least 20 minutes prior to departure

 

Let Nick Cave know if you can spend a couple of hours with Santa.

 

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DON'T MISS OUT ON TRAINING

CLUB TRAINING
From Monday 3rd September at the Tring Sports Centre.
Starts 7pm
Finishes 9pm
This is eligible to all club members.
Runs from 3rd Sept to 17th Dec, then from 7th Jan to 15th Apr

1s & 2s SQUAD TRAINING
From Wednesday 5th September at the RAF Halton Astro
Starts 8.30pm
Finishes 10.15pm
This is eligible to all 1st team squad members. You will be invited if you are good enough!!
Runs from 5th Sept to 19th Dec. then from 2nd Jan to 17th Apr
CLICK HERE for the astro addresses
 

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JUNIOR HOCKEY
STARTED SUNDAY 9th SEPTEMBER
This years sessions are lead by Will Holderness. He will be ably supported by a collective of helpers (both adult and teenage hockey coaches).

Click here for the Junior Registration Form

SESSIONS...
TIGERS HOCKEY 9.45am to 11.00am (From School Year 2 upwards and beginners to hockey)

ACADEMY HOCKEY 10.45am to 12.00pm (School Year 5 upwards and those players with previous hockey experience)
Forms and leaflets will be sent out next week.
To get on the Junior mailing list and for anything else about Junior Training contact Jo Fisher

 

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NEXT FIXTURES...

Saturday 17th November
M1 v Luton - Away. 1.30pm at Challney Girls School
M2 v Bishop Stortford - HOME. 12.15pm at Tring Sports Centre
M3 v Southgate Adelaide - Away. 12.00pm at Ashmole Academy
M4 v Hertford - HOME. 10.30pm at RAF Halton
M5 v Blueharts - Away. 4.00pm at John Henry Newman School
L1 v Bishop Stortford - Away. 3.00pm at Hockerill College
L2 v Welwyn - HOME. 10.45am at Tring Sports Centre
L3 v Broxbourne - HOME. 1.30pm at Meadowcroft
L4 v Milton Keynes - HOME. 3.00pm at RAF Halton

Saturday 24th November
M1 v Letchworth - HOME. 1.45pm at Tring Sports Centre
M2 v Vauxhall - Away. 2.00pm at Luton 6th Form College
M3 v Rick,amsworth - HOME. 3.15pm at Tring Sports Centre
M4 v Stevenage - Away. 1.00pm at Nobel School
M5 v Letchworth - HOME. 4.30pm at RAF Halton
L1 v St Albans - HOME. 12.00pm at RAF Halton
L2 v Shefford and Sandy - Away. 10.00am at Sandy Leisure Centre
L3 v Stevenage - 11.30am - Away. 11.30am at Nobel School
L4 v Tring - HOME. 1.30pm at Meadowcroft

Please either contact your club captain or team captain to give your availability.
Ladies - Jo Fisher
Men - Roger Macklin

 

REMEMBER get yourself following the Berko Hockey Facebook page for more up-to-date information about the club, banter from the usual idiots, particularly Didi Seymore, who hasn't said a sensible thing in years.

For up-to-the minute results and banter of the most banal kind courtesy of tweetmeister's including Mark Johnson, Stef Abson, Ben Moorhouse and Jo Fisher.

Follow us - @berkohockey

Who has a clue why this exists, but it does and "BerkoHockey" has quickly become one of the best hockey accounts to follow.

VACANCY - LEVEL 2 COACH

We are looking for a Level 2 Coach. A player/coach would be preferable, to aid the Mens 1's in 2S after promotion this year. Premier training on a Wednesday evening and Club training on a Monday as well as other opportunities.

Potential further paid coaching role with Berkhamsted School as well.
If interested, please contact Roger Macklin  

ADDRESS: BHHHC, Lockhart Field, Cow Roast, Hertfordshire, HP23 5RF