Registered charity number: 1211240

CLUB HISTORY

​Our club’s story is deeply rooted in the legacy of Phil Appleyard, a hockey visionary from Cleethorpes who played a key role in raising the profile of the sport across the nation. A former goalkeeper and captain for Grimsby Hockey Club, Phil was known for humbly calling himself a ‘Grimsby fish merchant’, despite his work with international agencies and governing bodies.

 

In 1986, as President of the Hockey Association, he chaired the closing stages of the Hockey World Cup in Willesden, London. His leadership drew record crowds and even prompted the BBC to broadcast the event to over six million viewers—an unprecedented moment for the sport in the UK.

 

Phil’s lifelong dedication led to the opening of The Hockey Stadium in Milton Keynes in 1995, helping to shape the national hockey structure we know today. Inspired by his legacy, our club continues his vision of community-focused, inclusive hockey for all ages and abilities.

Adults

We’re proud to run two men’s and two women’s teams that compete in the Yorkshire and North East leagues. Whether you’re an experienced player or returning to the sport after a break, our adult teams offer a great balance of competitive hockey and community spirit.

 

We train once a week and welcome new players throughout the season. Our sessions are supportive, energetic, and always played in good spirit. Join us for skill development, fitness, and the camaraderie that makes club hockey so rewarding.

Juniors

Our junior section is a vibrant and growing part of the club. We offer training every Saturday morning, focusing on fun, teamwork, and skill-building for young players of all abilities.

 

We currently compete in regional tournaments at U10 and U13 levels, giving children the chance to test their skills in a friendly, structured environment. We also work closely with Humber Youth Hockey, helping to support player development and provide pathways into higher-level competition.

 

Whether your child is new to hockey or looking to take their game further, they’ll find a welcoming, encouraging space to learn and grow.​

Recent changes 

Thanks to the hard work from the committee members and former chairman, Joel we managed to gain charity status. we are proud to keep the Club running as affordable as possible and being a charity allows us access to more funding opportunities to further enhance what we can offer the local community in competitive sport. 

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Over the summer of 2025 Ormiston maritime academy had a brand new pitch laid providing a new home for Grimsby hockey club moving junior training and games from Grimsby college to the new pitch. the new facilities will boost player development and increase opportunities to host high level events as the pitch meets national standards required for those level games.

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In September of 2025 we had 3 more umpires successfully pass their assessed umpiring qualifications. we are always looking for more umpires to support the running of the club, if you are interested please get in touch and we will support you on your journey. ​