EUROHOCKEY NATIONS, Wrexham 1-8 Aug
18th August 2009
Dust settles on Euros in Wrexham
As the dust settles on the Euro Hockey Nations Tournament held in Wrexham, many, many people have taken away some extremely positive memories. In a note from the European Hockey Federation President to the WHU President, he said ‘Just a note to congratulate you and Welsh Hockey on an excellent tournament at Wrexham… it was a great week in a wonderful setting and with a great atmosphere’. Notes of thanks continue to flood in from players, nations, officials, supporters, dignitaries and the Sports Council for Wales.
8th August 2009
Wales Bronzed
Wales Senior Men played some exquisite hockey to take the bronze medal on the final day of the EuroNations Trophy at Wrexham. EHF President Martin Gothridge hailed the competition, its organisation and presentation as an unqualified success!
7th August 2009
Wales so close!
The Welsh boys had a great first 15 minutes but were unable to convert their 3 penalty corners into goals. In contrast Ireland scored from their only short corner. Final score: Wales 0, Ireland 1.
6th August 2009
Heating up at the Euros
Wales play Ireland in the semi final at 3pm.
5th August 2009
Wales take flicks decider
With the drama of last night's failed appeal by Scotland over, the placings for Pool B were decided this morning in a penalty flick shoot out between Wales and the Czech Republic.
4th August 2009
High drama at the Euros!
This was an unbelievable day of high drama at the EuroNations in Wrexham.
3rd August 2009
Pool A semi-finalists known but Pool B wide open
Scotland back in the fray with 4-0 victory over Switzerland and a new game is borne at Wrexham – Sumo hockey!
Video interviews - Wales v Scotland
1st August 2009
Euros at Wrexham:
What a cracker!
Wales storm back against Scotland to win 4-2 with a great team performance.
28th August 2009
Wales U16 Girls Squad 'United' with sponsorship
The WHU Ltd is very grateful to the Unite Union at Ford Motor Company in Port Talbot for their recent kind donation of £500 to the Wales U16 Girls Hockey Squad.
27th August 2009
Level 1 Umpires Theory and Umpires Refresher Course
A course for new umpires and a refresher course for existing umpires is being held at SCW, Cardiff on 10th September commencing at 19:00. If anybody would like to attend please advise Carolyn Llewellyn at [email protected] by 29th August.
26th August 2009
UK School Games arrives in South Wales
Come and show your support for Wales’s team at the Welsh Institute of Sport, Cardiff! The UK School Games Opening Ceremony featuring an athlete parade, interviews with sport stars and live entertainment is FREE to the public and will be held in the Oval Basin, Cardiff Bay 20.30 - 21.30 on Thursday 3rd September.
26th August 2009
Success for North Wales Summer Camp!
The Glyndwr University Hockey Summer Camp took place from the 18th-21st August with 29 boys and girls between 11-16 years of age enjoying a week of top coaching and fun activities. The players trained on the international standard water-based pitch at the University, which was fresh from hosting the Euro Hockey Trophy two weeks earlier.
18th August 2009
WHU Youth Activators wanted in Carmarthenshire!!
The Activate Programme has provided youngsters with unique opportunities to develop their coaching, umpiring, sports administration and/or development skills.
18th August 2009
Vet Squads announced
Vets Squads have now been announced for Home Internationals in Portsmouth (Aug 29/30)
10th August 2009
Calling all WHUA umpires! It’s AGM time!!
The WHUA are holding their AGM at 11:00 on Sunday 27 September 2009 at the Brynafon Country House, Rhayader. There will also be an opportunity to discuss the new rules, discipline etc after the AGM and a buffet lunch.
All WHUA affiliated umpires are invited to attend.
2nd August 2009
Volunteers on top form at Wrexham
The junior inter Performance Development Centre competition took place this morning. Under 14 boys and girls teams participating from the N East, North Wales Coast and North Powys PDCs took to the EuroNations pitch ahead of this afternoon's action.