Hockey
Hockey is the major sport for girls during the Autumn Term and boys during the Spring Term
Hockey is played year-round at St Edward’s, a focus for girls across the first two terms and and boys in the Spring Term. Keen players have different options across the year, both indoors and outdoors to keep developing their game. In 2024, our Girls’ 1st XI were both Outdoor and Indoor County Champions, were unbeaten across their block fixtures and made it to the last 16 in the National Cup. The Boys’ 1st XI were Indoor County Champions in 2024.
THE HOCKEY PROGRAMME AT ST EDWARD’S
- Access to hockey training all year round, not just during the terms in which it is a major sport
- Entry to Outdoor National Competitions across all year groups alongside regular fixtures on a competitive circuit
- Indoor Hockey at U16 and 1st XI levels
- Pupils are coached by combination of teaching members of staff and specialist coaches, who all play National League Hockey
- Two top-of-the-range floodlight astroturfs
- The School has a close connection with the Oxford Hawks Hockey Club, a National League Club and share facilities with the Club. We partner with Oxford Hawks on Project 2000, a coaching programme with the aim of increasing the opportunities for young people in local primary schools to play hockey
- There is an extensive pre-season programme. Recent tours have seen teams travel to Holland and Barcelona. The next long haul tour will be in Summer 2026
- All 1st XI Home fixtures recorded
- Year-round Athletic Development Programme, personalised to each individual within our performance gym
- Annual Showcase Fixture for Girls’ 1st XI; previously played at Lee Valley Olympic Park and Oxford Hawks Hockey Club
OSE HOCKEY PLAYERS
- Zoe Shipperley (England and GB)
- Rupert Shipperley (Wales and GB)
- Millie Holme (Wales and GB)
A number of our pupils go on to play for National League Sides, England junior sides, talent academies and University 1st XIs.
‘I was thrilled to be offered a GB senior contract. It has been a dream of mine for years and it hasn’t fully sunk in yet that I have finally achieved it. I’d like to thank Teddies for playing a pivotal part in my journey, by providing excellent coaching and support. My coaches belief in me, the opportunities to push my limits, and the unwavering encouragement from both coaches and teammates have been integral in helping me reach this point. I’m excited for the future and the challenges ahead, and I’m truly grateful for everyone who has been part of this incredible journey.’MILLIE HOLME (great britain hockey)
‘I was thrilled to be offered a GB senior contract. It has been a dream of mine for years and it hasn’t fully sunk in yet that I have finally achieved it. I’d like to thank Teddies for playing a pivotal part in my journey, by providing excellent coaching and support. My coaches belief in me, the opportunities to push my limits, and the unwavering encouragement from both coaches and teammates have been integral in helping me reach this point. I’m excited for the future and the challenges ahead, and I’m truly grateful for everyone who has been part of this incredible journey.’MILLIE HOLME (great britain hockey)Follow St Edward’s Hockey Club on Instagram.
Our ultimate aim, is to encourage pupils to continue with their hockey beyond Teddies, at whatever level they may chose. For more information about hockey opportunities please refer to our Sports Awards page or contact the Head of Hockey.