Bolton Hockey Club
Bolton Hockey Club is a Men’s and Ladies Field Hockey Club Based in Greater Manchester, England.
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| Full name | Bolton Hockey Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Blues | ||
| Founded | 1965 | ||
| Ground | Harper Green, Horwich, Parrenthorn | ||
| Chairman | Mark Bolton | ||
| President | TBC | ||
| League | Men's 1s: North Hockey Men's League Division 1, Women's 1s: North Women's Hockey League Division 1 | ||
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About
It has over 180 members of which approximately 140 are playing members. This includes players from the 5 Men's Teams, 4 Ladies Teams, 6 Junior Teams ranging from U11 to U18 boys and Girl’s, 1 mix team, a Veterans Team and also some touring sides made up from various members from any team as required.
Bolton Hockey Club was the 2nd Club in Greater Manchester to be awarded the Clubs1st and Clubmark Awards.
International players
One of Bolton Hockey Club's former members, Andy Bull, was on the England national squad for 2009/2010[1] and Great Britain Team for the Men’s Four Nations Tournament.[2] The team currently has a Junior England International playing for the club.
Leagues
Bolton Hockey Club enters teams in various leagues over the season which include the following:
- North Hockey Men’s League
- Kukri North West Hockey League (Men)
- North Women's Hockey League
- Greater Manchester Hockey Association (Women)
- Bolton Sports Federation Hockey League (Women)
Bolton also enters teams in the following summer leagues
- Bolton Hockey Summer League: Women
- Greater Manchester Summer League: Men's, Women, Mixed
- MHCC Summer League: Men, Women, Mixed
Ladies Teams
Season 2010/2011
| Team | Division | League |
|---|---|---|
| Ladies 1st XI | Division 1 | North Women's Hockey League |
| Ladies 2nd XI | Division 1 | Greater Manchester Hockey Association (Women's) |
| Ladies 3rd XI | Division 3 | Greater Manchester Hockey Association (Women's) |
| Ladies 4th XI | Section 'B' | Bolton Sports Federation Hockey League |
Men’s Teams
| Team | Division | League |
|---|---|---|
| Men's 1st XI | Division 2 | North Hockey Men’s League |
| Men's 2nd XI | Division 4 | Kukri North West Hockey League |
| Men's 3rd XI | Division 4 | Kukri North West Hockey League |
League results
| Season | Ladies 1st XI | Men's 1st XI |
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| 2009–10 | 4th, Division 1 North Women's Hockey League | 10th, Division 1 North Hockey Men’s League |
| 2008–09 | 11th, Premier Division North Women's Hockey League | 11th, Division 1 North Hockey Men’s League |
| 2007–08 | 8th, Premier Division North Women's Hockey League | 8th, Division 1 North Hockey Men’s League |
| 2006–07 | 1st, Division 1 North Women's Hockey League | 1st, Division 2 North Hockey Men’s League |
| 2005–06 | 4th, Division 1 North Women's Hockey League | 2nd, Division 2 North Hockey Men’s League |
| 2004–05 | (1st, Feeder League 1 North Women's Hockey League | 3rd, Division 2 North Hockey Men’s League |
References
- "Mens National Squad 2009/2010". passionspeedrespect.com. Archived from the original on 15 July 2011. Retrieved 10 March 2011.
- "Great Britain Hockey – Lee Gives Youth a Chance". greatbritainhockey.co.uk. 6 July 2010. Archived from the original on 28 July 2011. Retrieved 10 March 2011.