Hockey Club (Women's): Mixed Captain

Hello ladies! No, Matthew Punt isn’t returning for a panic Masters, it’s just me (Isabel, for those of you yet to use my real name, or in fact learn to spell it). But having endured two full years of ‘fake Punt’ and ‘Punt 2.0’, surely that’s all the accreditation I need to run for Mixed Captain this year? Only kidding. But I do like to think I have a decent enough relationship with MHC to manage their various personalities, and work with them for another fantastic year of Mixed.

My second year at UCL has been the best yet, and one of the main reasons I feel that I’ve participated much more fully in the club this year has been Mixed. As the bloke from the Leyton sandwich shop will attest, I’ve played on Sundays pretty consistently this year, learning from the 1s and 2s on the pitch, and getting pinted with them afterwards. Having a fellow 3s player as Captain has been instrumental in widening participation this year, involving not just freshers, but also members of the 3s, to whom playing with higher-league players is often intimidating. I think it’s really important that we continue this, and as Cap I’d do my utmost to make sure the 3s and silly freshers in particular feel confident enough to get involved as I have done. Mixed has been so helpful in helping me integrate into the club this year in a way that I didn’t really have in my first year, so I’d be honoured to be your next Mixed Cap and continue Siena’s legacy! Can’t wait for another year of Leyton wholesomeness <3

I’ve been super committed to mixed hockey this year, playing all bar 1 match which was a walkover, and this is a statistic I would love to repeat next season. Mixed is the perfect way to meet new people, play some Sunday hockey, and in some cases challenge yourself to play at a level you may not initially be comfortable with. I would love to be mixed captain to provide an environment where players from all teams can integrate both on and off the pitch.

From my time as 1s captain I have experience organising a team, sorting out travel, and writing the all-important match posts. Going into my 4th year I will also have more than enough authority to tell cocky MHC members to pass the effing ball to WHC. And for when the mixed social hits you a bit too hard (we've all been there), I can lend a helping hand on the central line (pictured).

Realistically there’s nowhere I’d rather spend my Sunday than the Leyton Star, and mixed gives me the ultimate excuse to do so!