Hockey

Hockey is in some ways like football. It's an 11 a-side team game, where the aim is to score a goal in the opposing team's net.

See Also:: Ice Hockey

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An Overview of Hockey

Each player passes a small hard ball around the pitch with a hooked stick.
A match is 70 minutes, with two halves, and the winner is the team which scores the most goals.

There are also variations to the traditional 11-a-side game these include:

Rush Hockey is an 5 or 6-a-side indoor version of hockey

Quicksticks is a four-a-side version of the game adapted for 7-11 year olds

Zone Hockey is a five-a-side adaptation of the sport that for young wheelchair users to participate alongside able-bodied players.

Benefits

Improves fitness and stamina
Improves co-ordination
The sport can be mentally stimulating, will improve your fitness and your hand-eye co-ordination.

Costs

Dependent on the club and coach, starting playing can cost from as little as £2 per session but 'taster' sessions may be free.

Involvement

Hockey clubs are supportive of beginners, and are likely to help out with equipment and advice.

Adaptations and Equipment

A t-shirt, shorts and socks, as well as some robust trainers with a sound sole grip will get you started

For a beginner, clubs will be able to supply basic equipment, including sticks and balls, but in time, buying a good stick which suits you will prove a sound investment
Similarly some padded gloves, to avoid getting your knuckles cracked now and again and a mouth guard is no bad idea
A goalkeeper, will eventually need a mask, body padding and leg pads

Facts

In the 1988 Olympics in Seoul the Great Britain men's hockey team claimed the gold medal beating West Germany 3-2 in the final.

Taunton Civil Service Hockey Club

The aim of Chard Hockey Club is to offer the opportunity to play hockey in the area and to make that opportunity available to all ages and abilities of the community. We aim to offer a friendly welcome to all, and provide social activities for the whole f

Bridgwater Hockey Club

Minehead &West Somerset Mens HC

Minehead Men's Hockey Club is a thriving club based in Minehead, with 3 men's teams offering a variety of teams for all ages and abilities. Training takes place every Wednesday evening from 19:30 - 20:30 at West Somerset College, with matches taking place