Winchester gearing up for new season

NIGEL KING has succeeded Jon Player as chairman of Winchester Hockey Club.

Nigel has been an active member of the club since his years at Peter Symonds, as player, coach and umpire.

He has represented the Royal Navy and Combined Services as a goalkeeper and aims to build on the existing club structure. He also wants to introduce measures to improve communication and commitment.

Jon Player will take over as manager of the men's 1st XI.

Justin Brooking (01962 841641) will continue as men's club captain, while Jenny Lane (07980 916284) and Kate Stockton become joint captains of the women's section.

Training takes place at Kings' School Winchester as follow: Men: (for lst XI) Tuesday 8-10pm; for other players Thursday 7-8pm. Women's night will be Thursday from 7.30pm onwards.

Newcomers are asked inititally to get in touch with the appropriate club captain.

The men's club will field ten teams including four veteran teams each week and the women three teams, including a new team called the Wombelles, similar to the men's Wombats.