Herne Bay United Roller Hockey & Skating Club

🛼 Congratulations, Rachel! 🇬🇧🛼

What an incredible experience at the World Cup! Rachel put out a fantastic skate and delivered a truly solid performance on the international stage, finishing 26th out of 32 of the world's best skaters. 🛼

🛼 What's Next:

Building Momentum: We are coming away with some valuable feedback and lots to work on back at the rink to keep raising the bar. 🛼

The Next Stop: Eyes are now firmly set on the British Championships this July 2026! 🇬🇧🛼

A massive thank you to GB Skate Artistic for this wonderful opportunity and for supporting Rachel on this journey. We are so proud of how she represented the team. 🛼❤️

— Coaches Kym & Mike Caira

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Congratulations to Ethan Smith on his selection for the England Under 17 Male Final Squad for the 2026 European Championships in Braga, Portugal.

A great achievement after a long and competitive selection process, and a proud moment for everyone at Herne Bay United. 💙💛💙💛

Well done to Ethan, the SECRHA female and male players selected, and congratulations to all players who will represent England this summer. We wish the teams every success in Portugal.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England Under 17 Male – Final Squad Announcement 📣

World Skate Europe European Championships 2026 | Braga, Portugal | 20–25 July 2026

England Roller Hockey is proud to announce the England Under 17 Male Final Squad selected to represent England at the World Skate Europe European Championships in Braga from 20–25 July 2026.

Following an extremely competitive selection process, Head Coach Karl Smith has confirmed the final squad after months of trials, training camps, and player evaluations. The standard throughout the programme has been exceptionally high, and every player involved in the process should be proud of the commitment, professionalism, and determination they have shown.

England Roller Hockey would like to congratulate all players who took part in the selection pathway. Every athlete gave everything they could throughout the process, making the final decisions incredibly difficult for the coaching staff.

The following players have been selected to represent England:

Goalkeepers
⭐ Harry Munro (GK) – Skaters RHC
⭐ Oliver Mason (GK) – Soham RHC

Floor Players
⭐ Kingson Alindo – Manchester RHC
⭐ Baptiste Campos – Letchworth RHC
⭐ Jack Frith – Sheffield Wildcats RHC
⭐ Harry Knowles – Herne Bay RHC
⭐ Kyle Piper – Farnham RHC
⭐ Lennon Procter – Grimsby RHC
⭐ Ethan Smith – Herne Bay United RHC
⭐ Marco Wix Montes – Club Patín Alcórcon (Spain)

Team Staff
⭐ Head Coach – Karl Smith
⭐ Team Manager – Andy Procter

Congratulations to all selected players and staff. England Roller Hockey wishes the squad every success as preparations continue for the European Championships this summer.

Good luck to all the teams involved. It’s set to be a great day of roller hockey!

🔥🏆 ERH NATIONAL CUP GRAND FINALS DAY 2026 🏆🔥

One of the biggest and most exciting days in the England Roller Hockey calendar is nearly here, as clubs from across the country head to the Bay Sports Arena in Herne Bay to compete for National Cup glory!

From the future stars of the game in the junior finals right through to the Senior Female and Senior Finals under the lights, Grand Finals Day promises a full day of passion, intensity, celebrations and unforgettable moments on the rink. Whether you’re supporting your club, following family and friends, or simply want to experience top-level roller hockey, this is a fantastic day for the whole community to come together and celebrate the sport.

📍 **Venue**
Bay Sports Arena, Herne Bay CT6 7NS

📅 **Finals Schedule**

🏒 U13 – 12:00
Soham RHC v King’s Lynn RHC

🏒 U17 – 13:00
RHC Invicta v Manchester RSC

🏒 U11 – 14:15
Manchester RSC v Soham RHC

🏒 U17 Female – 15:15
ECU RHC v Soham RHC

🏅 Medal Presentation 1 – 16:30 to 17:00

🏒 Senior Female – 17:00
ECU RHC v King’s Lynn RHC

🏒 U15 – 18:15
Soham RHC v ECU RHC

🏒 U20 – 19:15
Letchworth RHC v RHC Invicta

🏒 Senior Final – 20:30
Manchester RSC v King’s Lynn RHC

🏅 Medal Presentation 2 – 22:00 to 22:30

🎟 **Tickets**
Available on the door or can be pre-purchased via our website:
[https://englandrollerhockey.org/event-6512004]

Adult – £5.00
Over 60 – £3.00
Under 18 – £3.00
Under 9 – FREE

We can’t wait to see clubs, families, supporters and the wider roller hockey community come together for a brilliant day of finals action. Let’s make it a special occasion for everyone involved! 🏒🔥

🛼 Destination: Cesena, Italy! 🇮🇹

We are absolutely thrilled and incredibly proud to announce that Rachel has been selected by GB Skate Artistic to compete at the World Skate Artistic World Cup! 🇬🇧🛼

This is the big one—the 'Last Chance' event for the Senior Ladies Solo Dance category.

🛼 What to Look Out For:

The Big Reveal: This competition will mark the exciting international debut of Rachel's brand-new Free Dance for this season! 🛼

Hard Work Pays Off: Rachel has worked tirelessly, putting in endless hours of training and dedication to prepare for this stage. She is ready to leave it all on the rink. 🛼

As her coaches, it is an absolute privilege to see all her hard work come together, and we couldn’t be prouder of the athlete and performer she has become. 🛼

Let's go show the world what you've got, Rachel! 🛼❤️

— Coaches Kym & Mike Caira

🛼 Tune into World Skate TV to watch her shine!

🇬🇧 Successful Wrap-Up in Germany! 🇩🇪🏆

A huge congratulations to our Senior Dance Couple, Dani Hayon & Oliver Martin, and their coaches Kym & Mike Caira, on a fantastic week at the World Skate Artistic World Cup in Garmisch-Partenkirchen!

For their first international competition of the 2026 season, they put on a really strong performance in the Free Dance.

📈 Top 10 Finish & New Personal Best!
Despite a couple of errors during the routine, they delivered a great performance overall to secure a fantastic Top 10 finish!

The hard work on the training rink is paying off, with the pair also achieving a brand new Personal Best (PB) for their Components in the Free Dance! 🛼✨

While there is still plenty to take away and work on as they move forward into the season, they have set a fantastic foundation.

👏 Proud Coaches
Coaches Kym and Mike are incredibly proud of how Dani and Ollie performed and handled themselves on the world stage.

Well done to both of you from everyone at HBU and Maidstone RDC—we can't wait to see you back on the floor soon! 💙🛼

FULL TIME at the Arena 🔵🟡
HBU 5 – 6 Letchworth

Our final match of the Premier League season came down to the absolute wire tonight in a thrilling encounter at the Bay Sports Arena. 🏒🔥

It was an incredibly close game that could have gone either way right up until the final whistle. The team left everything out on the rink, but unfortunately, it wasn’t to be HBU’s night as Letchworth edged it out by a single goal.

Tonight’s Goal Scorers:
🎯 Brendan (x3)
🎯 Finley (x2)

While it’s a tough way to finish the campaign, this season has been an incredible journey.

The squad has learned a massive amount and we already know exactly what we need to work on to come back even stronger, sharper, and hungrier next season!

A massive, heartfelt thank you to all the HBU faithful who have come down to the Arena and supported the team throughout the entire season. Your dedication and noise from the stands mean the world to the players and the club. 🙌

Time to rest, reset, and prepare for what’s ahead. The future is bright!

🇬🇧 Great Performance in Germany! 🇩🇪🏆

A huge well done to our Senior Dance Couple, Dani Hayon & Oliver Martin, who competed at the World Skate Artistic World Cup in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

For their first international competition of the 2026 season, they performed their brand-new "Classic Medley - Carmen" routine on the world stage.

📈 New Personal Best!
They delivered a fantastic performance, achieving a brand new Personal Best (PB) for their Style Dance! 🛼✨

It is great to see their hard work and dedication pay off in such a tough competition.

👏 Proud Coaches

Coaches Kym & Mike Caira are incredibly proud of everything Dani and Ollie have achieved this week. Their continued hard work together is really showing on the floor.
Congratulations to you both from everyone at HBU and Maidstone RDC! 💙🛼

🇬🇧 Headed to the World Stage! 🇩🇪

Huge congratulations to our Senior Dance Couple, Dani Hayon & Oliver Martin, on their selection to represent GB Skate Artistic at the upcoming World Skate Artistic World Cup!

While the event in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, spans from the 8th to the 17th of May, Dani and Oliver will be taking to the floor for their competition on May 15th & 16th. 🗓️

⛸️ Hard Work Pays Off
This selection is a testament to the immense dedication and hours of training put in by Dani and Oliver, alongside the expert guidance of their coaches, Kym & Mike Caira.

This marks their first international event of the 2026 season, and we can’t wait to see their brand-new programs debut on the world stage. We are incredibly grateful for this opportunity and would like to extend a massive thank you to GB Skate Artistic (GBSA) for their continued support of our athletes.

✨ Join us in wishing them luck!
Dani and Oliver, your HBU family is behind you all the way. Go out there, enjoy the experience, and show them what you’ve got on the 15th and 16th!

🛼 Success at the GBSA National Cup! 🏆

What a fantastic weekend for our Artistic Section at the GBSA Youth to Senior National Cup 2026! Our skaters headed to the Breydon Arena in Great Yarmouth on the 18th & 19th of April for the first event of the new season, and they certainly didn’t disappoint.

We are incredibly proud of the hard work every skater put in. The team spirit was second to none, with everyone cheering each other on and showing what Herne Bay United is all about! 💙💛

🏅 The Results
Our skaters faced tough competition and delivered some brilliant performances:

• Junior Men: Caydn Harwin – 3rd Place 🥉
• Senior Ladies: Rachel Jarvis – 3rd Place 🥉
• Senior Couple: Dani Hayon & Oliver Martin (Maidstone RDC) – 1st Place 🥇 (Plus a brand new Personal Best for Style Dance!)

• Senior Ladies: Dani Hayon – 8th Place
• Junior Ladies: Willow Frith – 9th Place
• Senior Ladies: Skye Mays – 16th Place

✨ Moving Forward ✨

This was a brilliant start to the season. Beyond the medals and rankings, the real highlight was seeing the support and dedication of this group.

We take the lessons learned from this weekend and keep pushing forward. Well done to all our skaters—your HBU family is very proud of you! 💙💛🛼💛💙