Middlesbrough Roller Hockey Club

The Club was formed in1947 playing in the Albert Park Victorian skating rink. you decide which). The rink flourished in the fifties and sixties.

Training is held at Middlesbrough Sports Village every Wednesday and Friday 6-7pm for new starters (total beginners welcome) followed by other age groups until 10pm The rink was ideal, nice and cool in the summer months with plenty of fresh air, in the winter it was a different tale with cold winds, rain, sleet and snow, some sessions you would turn up for to find a covering of frost or ice on the

rink, but the training went ahead, (the players were either mad or dedicated. With it being an outside public rink there were usually spectators, this is where the new members came from. After watching a training session or match they would enquire about the club and be invited down to train and from this the club grew. The first surface was a smooth asphalt, there was no barrier, just an irritating little kerb about 2 inches high so it was a skill for the hockey player to keep the ball in play. The dressing rooms for the players was a small brick building with no heat or showers, it was adjacent to the lakeside path some 50 yards down a long slope from the rink side, you either learnt to control the ball or got fit chasing it down the path before it rolled into the lake. Tiered terracing was soon added to cope with the crowds who wanted to skate or just spectate, the roller shows (or galas) used to attract 3000 spectators with gates often locked before the shows started. Flood lights were added so that evening skating sessions could continue all year round,weather permitting,, indeed the the rink had flood lights before Ayrsome Park. new dressing rooms were constructed close to the rink with showers and heating, after several asphalt surfaces a superb Terrazo tile floor was laid and a barrier installed, this made the Albert Park Rink one of the finest in the country at this time. Roller Hockey was always popular at the rink and apart from league and cup matches there were successful and prestigous tournaments such as the Middlesbrough Open and the Cleveland International Festival held for many years with teams from all over Europe asking to attend. Such events always attracted the keenly interested and the curious spectators, who just happened to be enjoying a day out at the park and would come to watch. In 1978 the BBC staged their popular Saturday Morning show Multi Coloured Swap Shop with Noel Edmunds & Kieth Chegwin live from the rink,with an exhibition schoolboy roller hockey tournament as it’s centre piece. The weather was superb and the rink looked spectacular on TV because it is in a natural bowl surrounded by trees that were in full Autumn colour. Another first was the staging of the first European Cup Match in this country when M/Bro played La vendeenne (France) in 1978, this was followed in 1979 with a visit from Lichstad (Eindhoven/ Holland). National Schoolboys and Minors Championships were also held in the park in the seventies. The Belgian National Squad played against M/Bro on the rink in 1966 as part of the world cup celebrations,

By 1980/81, however the surface was becoming dangerous and the hockey club decided to leave because of safety fears, they started to play their matches at the Herlingsshaw Centre Eston, until the Rainbow Centre opened in 1985 and gave us our indoor facility. We are pleased to say that our club is still going strong at the Rainbow Centre in Coulby Newham.

01/06/2026

Well done to our top goal keeper Alex Clack and rink players William Czifra and Malachi Garriques on making the team selection. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🥳 Good luck in this tough competition 💪🏽

Coach Pete Atherton has selected his U20s squad for the Inter-Regional Championships this June.

After impressing during a recent training session, the following players have been chosen to represent the North and compete for the Inter-Regional Cup against strong opposition from the East and South East.

We congratulate all of the selected players and wish them every success in the matches ahead.

We look forward to seeing them in action.

Middlesbrough Roller Hockey Club
Sheffield Wildcats Roller Hockey Club
Manchester Roller Hockey Club

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29/05/2026

Reminder training tonight is at Newport Hub!!!
St Paul Road, Middlesbrough
TS1 5NQ.

29/05/2026

Please note the amended time…

Coach Pete Atherton invites all eligible U20 players to attend an open training session for those wishing to be considered for selection to the final squad competing at the Inter-Regional Championships on 21st June 2026.

Players need to be fully kitted up and ready for the 10am start

Sunday 31st May
11am - 2pm
Ardwick Sports Centre

Middlesbrough Roller Hockey Club
Sheffield Wildcats Roller Hockey Club
Sheffield Roller Hockey Academy
Manchester Roller Hockey Club
Plymouth Rink Hockey Club
Grimsby Roller Hockey Club

Good Luck Everyone.

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28/05/2026

What do we have here, our very own Sophia Harbisher has made it onto the England U17female Team! 🤩 Amazing achievement 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Huge well done.

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

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

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

Following months of training, assessment camps, and a highly competitive selection process, Head Coach Amelia Thomas has confirmed the players who will represent England this summer. The standard throughout the pathway has been outstanding, with every player showing tremendous commitment, attitude, and determination throughout the programme.

England Roller Hockey would like to thank and congratulate all players involved in the selection process. The effort, professionalism, and passion shown by every athlete made the final decisions incredibly challenging for the coaching staff.

The following players have been selected for the final squad:

Goalkeepers
⭐ Harliee Bowden (GK) – Manchester RHC
⭐ Isla Procter (GK) – Grimsby RHC

Floor Players
⭐ Niah Adams – Soham RHC
⭐ Bella Beaumont-Whitmore – Soham RHC
⭐ Lois Bradshaw – Farnham RHC
⭐ Grace Davey – King’s Lynn RHC
⭐ Erin Edwards – Ely & Chesterton United RHC
⭐ Sophie French – Letchworth RHC
⭐ Sophia Harbisher – Middlesbrough RHC
⭐ Erin Lloyd – Farnham RHC

Team Staff
⭐ Head Coach – Amelia Thomas
⭐ Team Manager – Lucy Rawlinson

Congratulations to all selected players and staff. England Roller Hockey wishes the squad every success as preparations continue ahead of the European Championships in Portugal this July.

25/05/2026

On Sunday, we hosted the last day of the female Premier League, and ended the day with one win and one loss. Everyone really stepped up, played their best and showed some fantastic roller hockey skills. 🤩👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Well done to King's Lynn Rink Hockey Club on becoming the FPL Champions 👏🏽👏🏽 with a spectacular,
exciting and tense last match of the season decider against ECU. Another cracking season for the Female Premier League. Roll on the next one. 💪🏽❤️

25/05/2026

In between the last two matches of the female Premier League, we had a girls under 15/17 friendly. Final score Reds 3 - 2 Whites. Well done to all these talented young ladies who stepped up and took part. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 And a big thank you goes out to the parents for bringing them and the volunteers without whom none of this would be possible ❤️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

23/05/2026

Good luck to our Female Prem team in their last match of the season. 💪🏽 and good luck to another Boro team who is playing away today in a very important match of their season. ⚽️ Middlesbrough FC 🥳UTB ❤️❤️❤️

23/05/2026

Well done to everyone who made it through to the U15’s regional team. Especially our own Sophia Harbisher 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Coach Damaras Gordon has carefully selected his U15s squad for the upcoming Inter-Regional Championships in June.

Each player has earned their place through outstanding performances throughout the season.

This talented group has all the potential to go the distance and bring home the trophy.

We can’t wait to see them represent the North and compete against the best from the East & South East.

Congratulations to all selected.

Sheffield Wildcats Roller Hockey Club
Manchester Roller Hockey Club
Middlesbrough Roller Hockey Club
Grimsby Roller Hockey Club

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18/05/2026

ERH Membership Fees and Competition Updates – Season 2026/27

Following the Semi-Annual General Meeting held on Monday 20 April 2026, and subsequent consultation with members around the regions alongside a review of projected revenue for the forthcoming seasons, the National Executive Committee (NEC) can confirm the membership fees for the 2026/27 season as follows:

• Full Member Subscription (all ages): £60
• Training Only Membership: £40
• First Year Registration (new participants to Roller Hockey): £40
These fees are now live within the registration system and take immediate effect. Please note that any registrations completed on or after 1 May 2026 will cover membership through to the conclusion of the 2026/27 season. This applies to all applicable membership categories, including First Year Player registrations and Training Only memberships.
In addition, the NEC is pleased to confirm that there will be no spectator admission fees for National Cup, National League and Inter-Regional Championship fixtures during the 2026/27 season. Clubs will retain discretion to charge admission for Premier League and Female Premier League matches.

The NEC looks forward to welcoming members to the upcoming National Cup Finals Day at the Herne Bay Arena on Saturday 30 May 2026.

Yours sincerely,
Alan Adams
President
England Roller Hockey

18/05/2026

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