Competitive and sociable hockey for Men’s, Ladies’ and Youth teams within a safe and friendly environment
A clean and welcoming clubhouse
Coaching and training
Catering for home matches
A bar
Social events throughout the season
A management team who will listen to your feedback and comments
By becoming a member of Henley Hockey Club, you agree to:
Not being selected to play if you haven’t paid your subscription by 31st October and to pay an increased subscription if you then want to play after 31st October
Pay match fees on time and in full
Arrive at the arranged meet time and place punctually for both home and away games
Call your captain as soon as possible should you suddenly become unavailable
Show respect for all players, coaches, umpires and officials both on and off the pitch by controlling your language, actions, and opinions at all times
Play to win but be a sporting loser should the occasion arise
Show respect for our neighbours who share the sports facilities – toilets are located in the clubhouse or changing rooms
Readily take your turn in umpiring and helping at training where you can
Support social events by attending and paying for them on time
Support other Henley teams
Go training if you can
Wear standard Henley playing kit for matches, available at the club’s kit supplier
Keep your personal details up to date on the website
Give feedback to the captains and the Committee
Accept that Henley HC does not provide personal accident insurance and therefore consider arranging your own cover
Abide by club rules and regulations and the England Hockey Code of Ethics
Captains guide:
You are responsible for the behaviour of your team and supporters for the duration of the game
You may not select non-members to play (eg those who have not paid subs)
Team selection is made with consultation with team captains above and below you
You are responsible for, but can delegate some or all of, the following:
Arranging and/or confirming umpires
Confirming game time and location with opposition captains
Ensuring opposition and officials are welcomed at our home games, know where their changing room is and that teas are available in the clubhouse after the game
Ensuring opposition and officials are supplied with teas after the game]
Cancelling pitches and teas by contacting the Men's or Ladies Fixture Secretary well in advance if possible
Collecting match fees, documenting payers/non-payers using duplicate pad, and depositing collected match fees promptly in letter box next to bar
Establishing the availability of players at least two weeks ahead