Did you know we have asked Trafford Council Planning Dept to extend (for one year) the time we can use the floodlights and pitch up to 9.30 pm? As you know the COVID-19 crisis has closed or severely reduced hockey activity, and our younger players have suffered the most. We take our role in forming young adults very seriously and we want to play our part in society’s recovery from our country’s worst health crisis Read more…
We plan to open Monday to Friday approx 4:30pm to 6:30pm, Saturday 11am to 2pm and Sunday 10am to 1pm depending on demand and staff availability. (Currently closed Weds). In addition to our existing stock of new sticks, shin pads, gloves, bags and much more, we also have a limited range of second hand Bowdon Kit – cash only please on these items. Any second hand kit donations welcome too! Thank you.
We will be running a full training programme from Monday 29th until the end of June to make up for time missed over the winter (no junior/ladies training on Easter Monday). Full details for our Sunday morning Juniors will be communicated separately. There are still some limited places left at our Easter camps also, especially on 12, 13 and 14 April – you can book here (members only). We restart with our Timperley Challenge Weekend on 3/4 April with Read more…
It sounds like a restart of hockey may be on the horizon! As we await detail of our roadmap out of lockdown, it is time to kickstart our skills and fitness so we are ready to hit the pitch! Here is the Spring lockdown resources 2 – created for Juniors and Seniors alike. We will have to do some planning as we are given further guidance on what is possible from different dates, but hopefully Read more…
This fantastic hockey resource pack is full of ideas and inspiration to keep you fit and develop your hockey during lockdown. Spring lockdown resources 1 – TRAINING This contains information about lockdown training ideas, incluidng some LIVE sessions we are offering with with the Hockey Lab, which is run by ex Bowdon, England and GB Olympian player, Michael Hoare. You can also join our Strava running club so team members can keep each other motivated to keep fitness up. Lockdown hockey resources Read more…
With Greater Manchester having to adapt to Tier 4, there are some very clear changes relating to our ability to play hockey as of immediate effect. You can read more detail from England Hockey, we have outlined more detail how these affect us and what we are planning for U18 members below. t tt ttt ttt NOT PERMITTED ttt ttt PERMITTED tt tt ttt Adult training or matches Read more…
The headlines for Bowdon are: t Clubs/players living within T3 can resume training and playing matches within their own Tier only. t Adult players living outside GM cannot travel to Bowdon for hockey. There is an exception to this for all U18s, who can travel to train and play in other Tiers, BUT only where this is part of U18 activity. U18s are defined as anyone who is under 18 at the start of the academic year Read more…
It has been fantastic to see some of our U8s and U10s their first taste of competitive games this season, and see our Bowdon Bears (year 4-6) squads play in tournaments in Crewe and in the GMJHL. Our two Badgers teams (year 8/9) and two Beavers teams (year 7/8) and new Year 7 Development team have also demonstrated great progress in their external league fixtures across the region. In addition, we have over 150 players aged 13-18 Read more…
These England Hockey FAQs regarding COVID-19 area tiers should be your first point of reference for what is allowable. There is also a summary infographic included at the end of the first question that gives guidance on what is possible within each tier. Please read this and follow guidance relating to where you live. If you have any questions please contact your Team Captain/Manager or Team Covid Officer in the first instance. If you are unsure of who Read more…
Spectators as well as players must follow the following England Hockey rules: t ALL spectators must keep 2 metres between households – this includes friends, relatives and children. If you bring them to the Club please ensure they are aware. t EVERYONE on the pitch must keep 2 metres apart except when actually playing hockey. This includes team talks, warm ups and substitutes. t The government rule of 6 applies off-pitch to EVERYONE. Our website has Read more…