Lisa Prince, a GB olympian, played for the England over 50s team who took the silver medal, beating Scotland 4-0, Wales 3, Holland 2-1 and drawing 1-1 with Ireland before losing the decider to the Dutch home team.

Charlotte Cross played for the England Over 45s team with Sarah Fellows as the assistant coach. The team beat France 3-2, Ireland 3-1, and Spain 4-0 before also losing to the Dutch in the final to take the silver medal.

Back on home turf the club have high hopes for the coming season with Mandy Davies, GB Olympian and lifelong club member, taking on the role of coach for the first team who play in the National conference. There are some talented juniors coming through the ranks and we have added a 7th Ladies team to the league following the success of the back-to-hockey initiative last year.

Both the Men’s and Ladies Club Days will be hosted Saturday 2nd September; Men 2pm-5pm at Wyndley Leisure Centre and the Ladies 11am - 2pm at Bishop Vesey Grammar School. New players are welcome.

Any enquiries can be emailed to: membership+mens@suttoncoldfieldhc.co.uk or visit the web site www.suttoncoldfieldhc.co.uk