Hockey Club (Men's)

About Us  🏑

Whether you’ve played hockey for years or have never picked up a stick before, there is a place for you at UCL Men’s Hockey Club. As well as the opportunity to get involved with competitive sport, our club is a chance to meet people outside your course and halls, and create unforgettable memories during your time at UCL. We also have extremely close ties with UCL Women's Hockey Club, jointly hosting weekly socials, Christmas Ball, Varsity and our Summer Tour abroad. 

We would love to welcome you into our community!

Hockey for Every Level 🏆

We have four men’s teams, offering opportunities for everyone from performance-level hockey players all the way through to complete beginners.

1st XI - High Performance

Our 1st XI competes in the BUCS South Eastern 1st Division and is part of the UCL High Performance Programme, giving our top players additional support as they compete at one of the highest levels of university hockey.

Matches are played every Wednesday. Home fixtures are played at Southgate Hockey Centre (nearest station: Oakwood). This is followed by joining the rest of the Men's and Women's Hockey Clubs for our social before heading to Sports Night.

Every March our 1st XI also plays in a Varsity match against KCL, in front of around 500 spectators at the Olympic Park. This year, we're looking to extend our winning streak to eight years!

Training
⏰ Mondays, 7:45pm - 9:45pm
📍 Latymer Upper School Playing Fields Wood Lane
Nearest stations: Wood Lane and White City

2nd XI - Experienced Players

Our 2nd XI competes in the BUCS South Eastern 3rd Division.

Matches are played every Wednesday. Home fixtures are played at Southgate Hockey Centre (nearest station: Oakwood). This is followed by joining the rest of the Men's and Women's Hockey Clubs for our social before heading to Sports Night.

Training
⏰ Mondays, 7:45pm - 9:15pm
📍 Latymer Upper School Playing Fields Wood Lane
Nearest stations: Wood Lane and White City

3rd XI - Experienced & Developing Players

Our newly-promoted 3rd XI competes in the BUCS South Eastern 3rd Division.

Matches are played every Wednesday. Home fixtures are played at Southgate Hockey Centre (nearest station: Oakwood). This is followed by joining the rest of the Men's and Women's Hockey Clubs for our social before heading to Sports Night.

Training
⏰ Mondays, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
📍 Latymer Upper School Playing Fields Wood Lane
Nearest stations: Wood Lane and White City

4th XI - Beginners & Newer Players

Our 4th XI is specifically for newer players, and complete beginners are very welcome. You'll get started on your hockey journey with dedicated development sessions. We provide sticks and essential equipment, although we recommend bringing your own mouthguard and shin pads if you have them. New players joining our 4th XI can also purchase our affordable Development membership, explained below.

Our 4th XI competes in a recreational LUSL league. Matches are played every Sunday. Home fixtures are played at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre (nearest station: Leyton). 

Every Wednesday our 4th XI joins the rest of the Men's and Women's Hockey Clubs for our social before heading to Sports Night.

Training
⏰ Mondays, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
📍 Latymer Upper School Playing Fields Wood Lane
Nearest stations: Wood Lane and White City

We also have a Mixed Hockey team that is run jointly with the Women's Hockey Club and is an optional extra alongside your regular team, with matches played every Sunday. It's a great way to play some more relaxed hockey while meeting people from across both clubs. The squad changes week to week and competes in a recreational LUSL league. Last year, we also won the LUSL Mixed Cup, and we'll be looking to defend our title this season!

More Than Hockey 🎉

We're as much a social club as we are a hockey club, and our calendar is packed with events for you to enjoy. Some of the things you can expect are:

• Weekly themed socials
• Christmas Ball
• Varsity celebrations
• Charity events
• Summer Tour (past locations include Malta and Spain)
• 5-a-side football every Friday
• And much more...

Absolutely everyone is welcome, and we're a community which you can rely on. If nights out aren't your thing, that doesn't stop you from being part of the club. Our community extends well beyond Sports Night, with plenty of opportunities to spend time together through hockey, welfare events, volunteering, and other activities throughout the year.

Membership 🪪

There are different ways to get involved depending on what you want from the club:

Standard Membership - £99.00
For players looking to take part in competitive hockey and compete in BUCS and LUSL leagues (1st, 2nd & 3rd XI). This also includes access to every event we put on and the wider club community. 

Development Membership - £79.99
For complete beginners looking to learn the sport and compete in LUSL leagues (new joiners to the club who play for our 4th XI). This also includes access to every event we put on and the wider club community.

Social Membership - £30.00
For anyone who wants to be part of our club off the pitch and attend our socials and wider club events.

Taster Membership - FREE
For anyone who wants to try hockey before committing to a full membership. These are available until Sunday 25th October.

If you're facing financial barriers to joining us, please check out the Student Participation Fund.

Joining UCLMHC 👋

You can find details of our Taster Session and Trials below. The best way to find out if you're interested is to come along, see what it's like and chat to us!

For all things related to Men's Hockey, follow us on Instagram @uclmhc. Please don't hesitate to message the account if you have any questions.