Hockey teams for all abilities
Welcome to the website for Market Deeping Hockey Club (MDHC) 
MDHC now plays in the following leagues: East Div 2 N; E Div 3NW and E Div 5NW covering all levels and abilities.
Our ladies, who re-formed as recently as 2004, were second in the Cambs. League Premier Division last year and our 2nd XI, launched two years ago, finished second in Cambs Div. 2 and reached that league’s cup final for the second year running.
This year we will continue our regular coaching sessions from qualified coaches.
We also welcome regular or aspiring hockey umpires at all levels.
Market Deeping is in south Lincolnshire - approximately 8 miles due north of Peterborough. Club colours are maroon shirts, white shorts, maroon socks (home); all white away. Our current home base is the Astroturf pitch at the Deeping’s Leisure Centre.
Whats new
Training
Please note for a trial period and then hopefully leading to a full time slot, Training will now be on Thursday nights commencing 14th January 2010 at the Voyager. Full details of the revised training agenda can be found on the Training page.
Level 1 and Level 2 Training courses are now available. If you are interested then full details can be found under Training courses on the Training Page.
Youth Panel Recruitment
Calling anyone between the ages of 14-21 who may be interested in representing the East of England on the Youth Panel to develop hockey across the region.
They are looking for enthusiastic committed young people keen on hockey including umpires, leaders, coaches, players, officials or supporters who would like to make a difference to hockey as they know it. They have four meetings a year as well as helping to organise and run the East Clubs Festival and supporting the East Schools championships. If you apply you would need to be able to commit to:
17th Jan, 14th March (Meetings – Culford School, Suffolk)
17th + 18th April (Clubs Festival – Harleston, Suffolk accommodation provided)
And at least one of the following:
16th March, 17th March, 18th March (Schools championships – various places)
If you would like to share your hockey experiences with other hockey likeminded individuals apply by filling out an application form and sending it to : east@englandhockey.co.uk
National Indoor Hockey Championships
Calling all Hockey players and fans! On Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st January 2010 the National Indoor Hockey Championship is coming to Trent FM Arena Nottingham.
The National Indoor Hockey Championship consists of the top four teams from the England Hockey Indoor League, with the winning team earning the right to represent England in Europe the following year!
Featuring the men's and women's teams from the England Hockey Indoor League as well as the boy's and girl's U16 and U18 cup finals, this two day sporting spectacular will be an amazing schedule of hockey events.
For more details visit the TrentFM Arena site
A Christmas message from the Club Chairman
It has been a particularly testing first half of the season. The club has had to battle through many issues such as maintaining full squads to play each Saturday, the financial necessities and problems of making sure the club is secure and solvent, and the extra blow of the home pitch being condemned by the district council.
You could say that this is our bleak midwinter, but your committee has worked non- stop to ensure that you continue to enjoy the game you love as well as a prosperous future for the club.
The New venue at Voyager is absolutely superb, Fay has really surpassed herself with providing the club with one of the best pitches and facilities in the area, Francesca has kept the financial budget in order and the committee as a whole is striving to achieve the much needed First Club accreditation.
On the pitch, the mens teams seem to be having a tough time with the 2nd having an especially tough time in their new league and the 1st and 3rd teams getting a mixture of results. The ladies, on the other hand appear to be dominating their leagues, notwithstanding the pressures of selection and we all hope there may be another promotion!
Finally, from the committee and I - All the seasons’ greetings, enjoy your Christmas and New Year, eat too much, drink in moderation and remember hockey is for life.
Fondest Regards
