Two good pre season fixtures completed this weekend. Team Bath Buccaneers 1 v 3 Shepton Mallet HC Cheltenham Hockey 3 v 5 Banbury Hockey Club Appreciated the support and feedback from Officiating within West Hockey (Blue Tick)/NPUA colleagues - a couple of things worked on in the second match #AlwaysLearning

So.. in other news, we have a new club record.. Adam the former youngest player for our 1st at 14 yrs and 8 mths has handed this baton onto Freddie who played for our first team yesterday aged 13 yrs & 7 mths.. Well done Freddie ♥️💚🏑🥳 (in action below last year for 2nds)

A lovely evening for a great West Hockey friendly between Clifton Robinsons HC 2s 4 v 3 Wotton-under-Edge HC - both teams played hard and fair - also great to work with colleague Karen Fynn. Officiating within West Hockey (Blue Tick)

Thank you to Gwent Hockey Club and Yate Hockey Club for a great set of pre season fixtures. Very much enjoyed umpiring the match v Gwent Hockey Club development side - lots of promising play from both sides. Good luck for the forthcoming West Hockey season.

Great to be able to attend the Officiating within West Hockey (Blue Tick) umpire briefing ahead of the new West Hockey season hosted Taunton School - aerials, positioning and updated disciplinary rules all covered. Nice to see Dave Lillywhite recognised for his contributions to umpiring.

Ready for a new season with Officiating within West Hockey (Blue Tick) - off to Chair v Gloucester City HC Still in the adidas shirts - a year since the deal with Mizuno was announced - when England Hockey said hope to be available for the start of the season - just wondering which season? 🤔

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The hot air balloons were the backdrop for Firebrands HC 1s trip to University of Bristol Hockey Club 2s with a 8-2 win for the away side. Good to catch up with Officiating within West Hockey (Blue Tick) colleagues in the bar after having snapped a few 📸 of the match South West Sports News

It’s our 💯th birthday today! On 5 October 1924 the club played its first match against Horfield II and Bristol Live reported ⬇️. We’re looking forward to sharing our history and welcoming members and guests to our centenary dinner tomorrow evening Ashton Gate Stadium

⭐️ CENTENARY WEEKEND! ⭐️ ⏰ The Warriors kick us off vs Thornbury! 📍The 1s and 2s both play Coombe Dingle at 3pm! 🙌 The Wanderers and Wizards both look to continue their winning starts! #redandgreen #centenary South West Sports News

Sadly not at the Rec today for Bath Rugby v Bristol Bears 🐻 but up the hill for another derby - Team Bath Buccaneers v University of Bristol Hockey Club University of Bristol Ladies Hockey Club in West Hockey Ladies Prem before scooting back for the Westbury & UB HC centenary dinner

A quick turnaround and it’s down to Ashton Gate Stadium for the Westbury & UB HC Centenary Dinner 💯

The West Hockey results from our centenary weekend are in - thank you to all of our opposition sides for making it a weekend to remember and being part of our celebrations. Yeovil & Sherborne Hockey Club | Clifton Robinsons HC | Mendip Hockey Club | Bridgwater HC | Wotton-under-Edge HC | Thornbury HC

As part of our 175 members, former players and guests at our centenary dinner last night we were delighted to welcome 13 of our current and past 1st team captains (pictured) as well as more than 50 current and former team captains.

A wonderful evening celebrating Westbury & UB HC centenary dinner. Thanks in particular to Richard Beesley and Paul Croker for their hard work with making it such a success.

📢 Calling Goal Keepers 📢 We would love to have you join us and be a part of our inclusive club. If you are seeking a new club, or are new to the area please get in touch ✉️ [email protected] ✍🏻 🟥🟩 #goalkeeper #Bristol #HockeyTwitter

With thanks to the Officiating within West Hockey (Blue Tick) for planning ahead and reassigning the complex matrix of umpires with matches that reduces impact from these road closures. Instead of Swindon I’ll be heading down the M4 in the opposite direction to Cardiff.

It’s a busy weekend for us, with a full complement of fixtures on both Saturday and Sunday! ⏰ The 3s get us started against Bristol & West HC! 🥇The Wanderers and Wizards look for their third wins in a row! 1️⃣ The 1s play Chard Hockey Club in a huge game Coombe Dingle! #redandgreen

It was alfresco Hockey Match Teas dining in the sunshine after the S Wales derby Swansea Hockey Club 1 v 0 Penarth Hockey Club with my Officiating within West Hockey (Blue Tick) colleague