Hoci Cymru

Hoci Cymru is the Governing Body for Hockey in Wales; we support all aspects of the game including Wales played Ireland, losing 3 - 0.

The Sport of Hockey

Hockey has been around for over 4,000 years, and variations of the sport can be seen in many diverse cultures around the world. Carvings have been found depicting hockey-like games from ancient Egypt and Greece. The word ‘Hockey’ is thought to have evolved from the Middle French word ‘hoquet’, meaning a shepherd’s stave. Because these had curved or hooked ends, the name likely

came from the appearance resembling these staves. The first recorded use of the modern word is from a Royal Proclamation by King Edward III of England in 1363. This document actually banned several sports, including hockey. The modern forms of Hockey that we know and love today really only began to grow from the English public school system of the 19th Century. The first recognised Hockey Club began in 1849 in London and it was only a matter of time until Wales became involved, with hockey introduced around the 1890s. Over the years, hockey became a popular and successful sport in British schools and universities, both with males and females. Hockey in Wales

Hockey is enjoyed the world over and Wales has always enjoyed a long and rich association with the game. The country holds the honour of hosting the first ever international match in 1895. Welsh hockey continued to grow from this, with the Welsh Hockey Association founded the next year. This was soon followed in 1897 by the Welsh Women’s Hockey Association. This worked to actively promote and develop the game throughout Wales and even further afield. Records dating to the 1908 Olympic Games actually show that Wales actually represented itself as a nation for hockey, rather than under the banner of Great Britain. Hockey became an important element within education establishments over the decades, being a sport than many people were able to participate in and try. Keeping in line with the values that hockey should be a supportive and collaborative sport that anyone can play, the Welsh Hockey Union was founded in 1996. This merged the existing Hockey and Women’s Hockey Associations. In 2011, our operating name was changed to Hockey Wales. We currently operate all aspects of Hockey in diverse locations from schools and clubs to colleges and universities. We support coaching and umpiring and even take on international commitments, being a proud member of Great Britain Hockey.

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🚨MEMBERSHIP REWARDS🚨

Hoci Cymru members can access travel-related offers through Sport80 Rewards, including Holiday Extras and P&O Ferries. Check your rewards before you book.

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Don't forget to secure your places at Hwyl Hoci and Skills camps taking place near you this August!☀

Hwyl Hoci and Skills camps are back for the holidays, with camps taking place across Wales!

Hwyl Hoci camps:
✅designed for beginners
✅improve fundamental hockey skills while
✅make new friends and have loads of fun with our brilliant coaching team

Skills camps:
✅for older, more accustomed players
✅improve skills
✅develop their understanding of the game

Head to the Hwyl Hoci page of our website to find the camps near you and register to attend➡ https://www.hockeywales.org.uk/hwylhoci

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We are delighted to announce that James Tyson will be supported by GW Sport for his World Cup campaign next month.

Read more on our website news pages!

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🚨GET A FREE VEO CAM 3🚨

Choose from any of three bundles from our partners at Veo and get your club a FREE Veo Cam 3 this summer!

Find all you need to know➡ https://get.veo.co/lp/hockey-wales

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ALL DONATIONS FROM NOW TO BE DOUBLED!

Thanks to the generosity of Ranmore Fund Management, every donation made from now until we reach our target will be DOUBLED!

We have extended the deadline until when the whistle goes for the first match in Amsterdam, on Saturday 15th August!

Thank you to everyone who has donated and shared our story 👏

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We've still got top international hockey to come at the National Hockey Centre!

Get your tickets as the senior women face South Africa in a three-match series - they're ON SALE now!

Find all you need to know about recent history of the match-up and how to secure your seats➡ https://www.hockeywales.org.uk/post/tickets-on-sale-for-senior-men-and-women-test-series

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Hoci Cymru is proud to announce….

Ranmore Fund Management as the Principal Sponsor and Official Shirt Sponsor of the Wales Men’s team for the FIH Hockey World Cup.

Thank you to Ranmore Fund Management for their support and welcome to the team!

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Not to be for the Aspiring Boys today who gave it their all in tough conditions.
Time for them to recoup and recover before a final group game against Türkiye on Friday 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Gareth Griffiths is full of confidence after a perfect test series and 3 wins against Chile 🏑🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Wales clinch a fantastic victory over Chile to maintain a clean sweep in the series 🏑🤩

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