About

Gravesham Hockey Club was founded in June 2000, with a merger between Gravesend Men's Hockey Club and Old Gravesendian's Men's Hockey Club. Previously the sides had been friendly rivals in several of the leagues and the merger was a natural progression, considering the proximity of the two sides.

We currently field 3 men's teams, spread over about 40 regular players, all aptly supported with irregulars and retired former members, in various role from umpiring to administration. All teams play in the Kent Open leagues, at various standards, due to the wide base and variety of players.

We are allied closely with Gravesend Ladies Hockey Club, who use the same facilities and home pitch, and we support each other regularly.

The aims of our Club are:

a) to promote the social, athletic and other related interests of its members through the game of field hockey;

b) to actively contribute towards the betterment of its members and the Club House;

c) to support and promote the game of field hockey amongst the Gravesham Borough where appropriate;

d) to abide by the rules and recommendations of England Hockey and the Kent Hockey Association, where not in conflict with the other Aims of the Club.

We also field a touring side, who have recently visited such far away places as Weymouth, Barcelona, Weston Super Mare and Guernsey. Tours are planned around Easter each year with places eagerly contested early on.

All abilities of players and umpires, from novice through to county, are welcomed at the Club, where the atmosphere is relaxed and definitely focused on the social side of hockey. Junior membership is restricted, although anyone above the age of 15 should find themselves able to play.

We play our league games each Saturday during the season, between October and March, with friendly games arranged in and around these times. Our Club colours are navy blue and red.