Hockey
As a traditional school sport hockey plays an important role for boys at Skinners’. We put out competitive teams throughout the school from U12’s through to senior U18’s in Year 13. During the middle ‘Spring’ term we have weekly games sessions as well as a growing mid-week fixture card against local state and some of the best independent schools in the area.
We also attend the various regional Kent Schools Tournaments across all age groups, plus our 1st XI takes part in the prestigious Frank Mason competition in Canterbury each year. Although smaller than most of the competition, we punch well above our weight, competing well at all age levels.
There are after school hockey clubs for junior and senior squads which start from October half term and run until Easter. For Years 7 & 8, hockey is compulsory for half a term (along with Football) but then boys can choose their sport for the whole term from Year 9 onwards.
A number of boys play regularly for local hockey clubs (where we have strong links) with a handful also playing regionally for their county as well as a couple gaining international honours.
We have an excellent smaller 7 a-side Astro pitch at school and use the local Hawkenbury full size Astro in Tunbridge Wells for training, as well as hosting matches.
There are several experienced and enthusiastic coaching staff at the school with the culture and main focus being on enjoyment, teamwork and growing the love of the game.
Please do come along to any matches to watch and show your support.
Mr James Harfoot – Head of Hockey - james.harfoot@skinners-school.org.uk
Mrs Shelly Bishop - Assistant Coach - shelly.lloyd@skinners-school.org.uk
