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Hockey
We offer a wealth of opportunities for you to get involved in Hockey. Whether it’s through playing at the top level or trying it for the first time, there’s a programme for you at Birmingham.
Student Club
We are one of the most successful clubs in the country, currently made up of 12 teams in total – six men’s, and six women’s. All 12 teams compete in British University and College Sport leagues on Wednesdays, including both our men’s and women’s 1st XI competing in the highest leagues respectively.
Additionally, all 12 teams compete in National or Regional England Hockey leagues on Saturdays, including our Women’s 1st XI competing in the England Hockey Premier League against the top teams in the country and many current and former internationals.
Some of our notable alumni include: Lily Owsley MBE and Sophie Bray MBE (both Gold medalists from Rio 2016 Olympics); Fiona Crackles, Hannah French, Holly Hunt, Anna Toman, Lily Walker (Commonwealth Gold medalists Birmingham 2022); Nick Bandurak (Commonwealth Bronze medalist Birmingham 2022).
Key Contacts
Facilities
2x Water Synthetic Pitches
We have two international standard water-based pitches located opposite the Sport & Fitness Club. These pitches will be used during the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Gym
Our state-of-the-art gym is available for all your strength and conditioning needs.
Training Times
- Monday Morning
- Monday Evening
- Tuesday Morning
- Tuesday Evening
- Thursday Evening
- Friday Morning
- Friday Evening
Exact times will be confirmed by the club upon registration.
Competition Opportunities
12 teams, 6 men and 6 women that compete in BUCS leagues ranging from Premier National through to Tier 3. The club also compete in multiple cup competitions and weekend leagues both locally and nationally.
Peformance Hockey
The University of Birmingham sport’s performance centre offers specialist sport science and medicine support for developing athletic performance. Our dedicated team of experts work closely with athletes to create an integrated training and support plan which benefits from the University’s leading sport science research. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and expert staff, our performance athletes have access to further support, including strength and conditioning, and sports physiology and nutrition.
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University of Birmingham male and female hockey teams have been playing at national league level since the late 1990s, and are one of the original two university teams to have been in the leagues for that long.
Register your interest
Do you currently play competitively and are interested in competing for/training during your time at the University of Birmingham? Register your interest below and your details will be passed on to our performance coach.
Campus League Hockey
Campus League Hockey is open to all staff and students where you can participate in regular social sport leagues and one-off tournaments throughout the academic year. You can enter as part of your existing departmental team, society, halls or simply just as a group of friends.
Membership Price
As part of signing up to a Sports Club you are agreeing to the Sport and Fitness Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, Sports Club Code of Conduct and other UB Sport policies. Click here to head to Sports Club Benefits to read them.
Performance players
- Installment 1 (September) £350
- Installment 2 (January) £200
Non-performance players
- Installment 1 (September) £250
- Installment 2 (January) £200
This includes pitch hire, transport, match teas and match fee costs across the season so there are no weekly payments on top of this.
*This is an approximate list of what the club membership may include. This can change at any point, so please confirm with the club directly on what this membership includes.
Trials and Tasters
Trials
Our initial trials will be held in Welcome Week (week commencing 23 September), with further assessment days to be held the following weeks, and throughout the year.