for a couple of minutes only :)

 

during last Sunday's training we had the honour and pleasure to play for half an hour against the Chinese Men's National Hockey team ! Many thanks to them for being so nice and letting us see the ball from time to time:)

 

We wish them all the best for the olympics and hopefully we'll be able  to play more often against them.

pictures of this memorable game coming up soon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The next session is pencilled in for Saturday, September 22 at the regular outdoor field. Stay posted to the website or your email for more details!  

Practice Match Session - Saturday, September 15

 

As with last week, the session will start at 1pm at the indoor pitch (see ‘Contacts and Location’ for more details). Next week we should hopefully be back at the outdoor pitch!

 

We are again meeting at 11:45am in front of the St Regis Hotel, 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie (opposite TGI Friday and next to Sizzler) to share spare car seats and taxis, if needed. It is suggested that you meet here if you haven’t been to the stadium before to avoid getting lost, because it isn’t that easy to find!

 

Please bring or buy water before heading to the venue as there is nowhere to purchase water once there and it can get very hot inside.

 

Again, all welcome & hope to see you there! Check the noticeboard in case of changes closer to the weekend!  

Awesome turn out last week and good to see most people with their own sticks and balls now! To avoid confusion, as many of them look the same, please put your name on your equipment with a permanent marker before the next session!

 

A few things to remember after a couple of incidents last week:

(1) Please let Peter know if you decide to wander from the group so we don’t leave you behind

(2) If you’ve never been to the indoor stadium before, best to meet at our meeting spot to avoid getting lost

(3) Make sure you check that you have all your belongings before leaving as the stadiums are not exactly central, and taxi rides back and forth will add up!

 

Otherwise, if anyone has any photos to contribute to the website, please send them to bjhockeyclub@hotmail.com  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All friends, relatives and well-wishers are welcome to all of the above events! Hope to see you there!  

What if I don’t have any equipment?

See the section ‘Hockey Equipment’ for details on where you can get some gear.

 

There are usually a couple of extra sticks lying around that you may be able to borrow for your first session, but if you plan to return after the first session, we do suggest that you purchase your own stick.

 

How do i choose a hockey stick that's best for me?

As a beginner it can be hard to choose the best stick for you but this link may help. Even after reading this, you might find that all sticks feel pretty much the same. The best thing to do is pick up the stick, test it for how comfortable the weight and height feel for you and decide how much you are willing to spend because as we play for fun, it probably won't make too much of a difference!

 

As an added note, our uniforms will be red and yellow, so you may want to keep this in mind in case you are colour & fashion concious... ;-)

 

Do I need to buy protection equipment e.g. shin pads, mouth guard etc.?

Players choose to play at their own risk. We do suggest that participants wear shin pads and mouth guards for their own safety, but this is a personal choice and therefore, the decision is up to you. The Beijing Hockey Club will not be held responsible for any injuries sustained during sessions.

 

As a general observation, players do take care to protect each other, and we do not promote violence or angry behaviour in the team, but accidents can happen at anytime, and prevention is always recommended for ease of mind.

 

Do I need to buy a uniform?

Currently we are working on getting a uniform designed for the team. Until then, for game sessions on Saturdays, we have bought bibs to distinguish between teams so you can wear whatever colours you'd like!

 

Will I be at a disadvantage if I have never played hockey before?

Obviously 10 years of experience are better than none, but this club is more about having fun than being an expert player! Come down and try it out and members are usually more than happy to pass on a few tricks and skills!

 

Can I bring a friend?

Of course! All are welcome at the club, as long as they’re willing to have a go!  

If you would like to sponsor the Beijing Hockey Club or know of a potential sponsor, please email us at bjhockeyclub@hotmail.com with the details. Thanks! 

 

Watch our Noticeboard for details!  

 

 

 

 

 

  

We currently have a number of designs that we are considering and getting quotes on. Until then, please bring a white top to game sessions on Saturdays so we can distinguish ourselves from the opposition. Shorts, skirts, socks and all other elements of clothing can be any colours you like! For Wednesday training sessions, there is no dress code.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hockey game practice sessions for the Beijing hockey club are scheduled for Saturdays, with training intended to be scheduled for Wednesdays. The times (and possibly days) may change from time to time so please watch our Noticeboard for updates.