Hertford Hockey Club began life as a hockey offshoot of the long-established and successful Hertford Cricket Club, born out of the desire of some cricketers to keep fit over the winter season. Some of the original founder members still play, and others are active in the management of the club. By 1987 the playing strength was such that the casual hockey section was constituted into a full Hockey Club playing in the East Men's League.

A degree of civilisation was introduced by the launch of Ladies hockey shortly afterwards, and the first Hertford Ladies team soon joined the Five Counties League and achieved promotion every year, reaching the Premier Division in 1999. After a pause for breath in 2000, the Ladies Firsts achieved promotion to the East Women's League in 2001.

Our clubhouse is located in Mangrove Road, Hertford, immediately next to Simon Balle School (see the map in the contact us section). Pavilion facilities are shared with Hertford Cricket Club. The clubhouse is not the most elegant of buildings but it is practical and houses a very friendly club! We have a well-run bar (which has recently been redeveloped!) with excellent real ales and beers (including locally made non-alcoholic beers), and there are plenty of social functions that are well attended by the members and their friends.

Our main home pitch is an astro at Simon Balle School, which is immediately next door to the Clubhouse. The Club was a key partner in gaining consent and funding for the astro, and is represented on the Management Committee that administers the pitch for Community use. In addition we use pitches at other local schools Queenswood, Haileybury and St Edmunds College.

The Club currently competes in the England Hockey East League, and has 7 Men's teams, with the Men's 1st XI currently in Division 1 South following a convincing league victory in the 2021/22 season, and 4 Ladies' teams, with the Ladies 1st XI in Division 2 South West (following a 6 team relegation from Div 1 South in the 2022/23 season).

The Youth Section was a later creation by hockey-playing parents who saw a gap in local junior hockey. It continues to grow and now boasts over 300 members. We cater for all ages from age 5 upwards. There has been continued success on the pitch with teams winning County and Regional tournaments, as well as competing at National Finals. Check out our junior section information to find out more!

The New Season promises more success as the club grows. For more information have a look around the website, or get in touch!