Tower and Town, October 2026 (view the full edition)JuniorsMarlborough hockey club has a thriving junior section, with over 250 current members. Every Sunday morning from September to April our wonderful volunteer coaches train our juniors (ages 6 to 16). The club works with other local hockey clubs to provide tournaments for the children to play in, to give them the opportunity to experience matches and play competitive games. Supporting our coaches are our young leaders who volunteer to help with the training sessions. Some of these are participating in the Duke of Edinburgh scheme at school and some do it for their own love of the game, inspiring those younger than them. There is specialist training for the goalkeepers and the club provides all their kit - essential protection against that fast flying ball! The club has had many successful teams who have won the Wiltshire County Hockey tournament and gone on to the regional games. In April, the U14 girls team reached the final of the U14 tier 2 league, playing teams from as far away as Taunton and only narrowly missing out at the final. As the children progress through the ages many go on to play for the adult teams, playing alongside those who have coached them as juniors - truly showing the family nature of the club. Spaces in the junior section are in demand, with many age groups having a waiting list. However, there are some spaces if children want to try hockey - please contact juniors.mhc@gmail.com Cath Poole |