Masters hockey is growing across the region with opportunities arising with increasing regularity.
For clubs who may not have enough mature players, the EH competitions allow guests from other clubs, providing they do not play for their own or another club in the same age group. Contact your club rep if you would like support.
National Representative Honours for Avon
Huge congratulations to the following players who will represent Avon on a national level in the 2005/26 season:
- Anna Wilkey (Keynsham) – Wales Women’s O35s
- Sarah Hall (TBB) – Wales Women’s O35s
- Cath Coombs (Redland) – England Women’s O65s
- Billie Seagrove (Yate) – England Women’s O70s
- Abi Bowering (Firebrands) – England WO50s Indoor Squad
- Lucy Joy – England Women’s O55s (NTR – Non Travelling Reserve)
- Andy Silcox (TBB) – England Men’s O55s
- Ali Price (Firebrands) England Men’s 055s
- Dudley Bartlett (City of Bath) England Men’s 060s
- Andy Rhys Jones (Keynsham) Wales Men’s O60s
- Rod Naughlty (Robinsons) England Men’s O65s
West Masters Squad Selection
Following a rigorous series of trials, the following Avon players have gained regional representative honours for the 2025/26 season. Congratulations to the following players:
Women
O35s; Sarah Coleman, Laura Grand, Katherine Hooper
O40s; Kate Helps, Jude King
O45s; Leanne Chapman, Laura Stone, Janet Young
050s; Abi Bowering, Chris Chan, Kim Harris, Netty Pellow
055s; Heidi Bray, Carol Holmes
060s; Rosie Bellinger, Joanne Bezant, Jo Brooks Scully, Terri Davey
065s; Elaine Basterfield, Cath Coombs, Sarah Mainprise-Tait
070s; Billie Seagrove
Men
O40s; Rich Charles Jones, James Kellock
O45s; Jamie Gowland, James Hill, James Evans, Brad Alwan
050s; Marty Pellow
055s; Martin Bray, Andy Silcox, Si Price, Ali Price, Dave Beer, Heber Ackland
060s; Dudley Bartlett, Andy Rhys-Jones
065s; Rod Naughlty
2024/25 Season Successes
Club Success Highlights
A stand out award this season goes to Cath Coombs, a local legend, was awarded the British Empire Medal for her outstanding contribution to hockey. Huge congratulations to Cath.
Avon team Werey’s win England Hockey’s 055’s Women’s shield.
We are proud to give credit to one of very own Avon Women’s Masters teams – Werey’s. On 3rd May 2025 they were due on the pitch at Nottingham Hockey Centre to take on Hendon & Mill Hill.
Following a high-tense, high-pressure game Werey’s were crowned winners with a 5-0 victory.
Click here to read the match report from Werey’s themselves.
Achievement in the men’s section
- Bristol & West O35s – Winners of the Men’s O35 Shield Final, defeating Amersham & Chalfont.
- Clifton Robinsons O45s – Reached the EH Cup Final, finishing with a silver medal against Old Cranleighans.
- Clifton Robinsons O55s – Runners-up in the EH Tier 3 Plate, losing to Atherstone Adders.
If you’re interested in finding out more about West Hockey Masters, all information can be found on the West Hockey website.