Reading Hockey Club
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| Leagues | English Hockey League & Euro Hockey League |
| Founded | 1904 |
| Manager | Richard Springham |
| Captain | |
| Venue | Sonning Lane |
| Capacity | 250 |
| City | Reading, England |
| Team Colours | Sky Blue, Navy, Navy (H) |
Reading Hockey Club is a field hockey club based at Sonning Lane in the English town of Reading.[1] It is one of the most successful clubs in the United Kingdom with National League and Cup honours.
The Men's 1st XI play in the English Hockey League Men's Premier Division, while the Ladies 1st XI play in the English Hockey League Women's Premier Division.[2][3]
The Men's 2nd XI play in the London Hockey League Premier Division. One of the sides proudest moments was defeating East Grinstead 2-1 with only 9 men in the 2012/2013 season.
In 1997, Reading hosted the European Cup Winners Tournament, and in 1999, the National League Playoffs. More recently, Reading has hosted International matches.
Internationals past and present
- Tom Bertram - England and GB
- Nick Brothers - England
- Chantal de Bruijn - Netherlands
- Christopher Cargo - Ireland
- Tom Carson - England
- Nicholas Catlin - England and GB
- Darren Cheesman - England and GB
- Jonty Clarke - England and GB
- Alex Danson - England and GB
- Susie Gilbert - England and GB
- Iain Mackay - England and GB
- Richard Mantell - England and GB
- Simon Mantell - England and GB
- Simon Mason - England and GB
- Helen Richardson-Walsh - England and GB
- Kate Richardson-Walsh - England and GB
- Daniel Shingles - England
- Austin Smith - South Africa
- Beth Storry - England and GB
References
- ↑ "Reading Hockey Club". Retrieved 2015-01-25.
- ↑ "England Hockey League". England Hockey. Retrieved 2013-04-16.
- ↑ "Women's Hockey League". England Hockey. Retrieved 2013-04-16.
External links
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