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Wakefield Hockey Club

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Wakefield Hockey Club
LeagueMen's England Hockey League
Women's England Hockey League
Founded1899; 125 years ago (1899)
Home groundEastmoor Road, Wakefield West Yorkshire, WF1 3RR


Wakefield Hockey Club is a field hockey club that is based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England.[1] The club was founded in 1899.[2] The club plays fixtures at the College Grove Sports Ground, Eastmoor Road pitches (green and blue).

Teams

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The club runs multiple teams of all ages, including six men's teams with the first XI playing in the Men's England Hockey League Conference North (as of 2023/24).[3] There are six women's teams with the first XI playing in the Women's England Hockey League (as of 2023/24).[4] Additionally there are six junior teams and the club also hosts the Flyerz, which are a community team for people with disabilities.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Home". Wakefield Hockey Club. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  2. ^ "About Wakefield Hockey Club". Wakefield Hockey Club. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  3. ^ "men's team". England Hockey. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Women's team". England Hockey. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Sports and Competitions". Special Olympics. Retrieved 5 April 2024.