New Members

This part of the site introduces new members to the club

New Players

Are you interested in playing with Hampstead & Westminster HC?

If yes, please complete the new joiners enquiry form. It is worth your while reading the FAQs before submitting the enquiry.

We will endeavour to respond to your enquiry within 48 hours of receipt. We will then ask you to attend trials in September or arrange for you to go to the appropriate training session at which we will try to place you within a team that matches your ability at that time.

At training you should meet a team captain with whom you will then deal directly concerning selection for Saturday games.

Selection for Saturday games is weekly and you may move to other teams within the club depending on your performance and availability, and in accordance with the club's selection policy. Remember we have a wide range of players, from international standard right through to occasional social players, so we cater for all standards.

New joiners information and FAQ

How do I become a member of Hampstead & Westminster Hockey Club?
After you have attended training and played some Saturday games, usually 2 or 3, you will then be asked to join the club. At this point you will be required to buy club kit (£40 for shirt and socks), complete a membership application form and complete a Direct Debit mandate form for annual subscriptions.

When does the season start?
The women's and men's leagues season start at the end of September, but there are friendlies played through September and social games throughout the summer months.

When does pre season training start?
Please see the Training page for up-to-date details

Where do we play?
We play at Paddington Recreation Ground, located between Carlton Vale, Moreshead Road, Grantully Road and Sutherland Avenue London W9 1PD; tel 020 7625 4303 and for general enquiries 020 7641 3642; fax 020 7625 8678

Where is our Clubhouse?
The Carlton Tavern, Carlton Vale London NW6 5EU; telephone 020 7372 0822 fax 020 7372 1853.

How many teams do we run?
We run 12 Men's teams and 7 Womens' teams. All teams play League matches. There is also a non league social mixed side which plays on Sundays.

When are games played?
Generally on Saturdays, with 90 minute slots starting at 10.30 am, 12.00 pm, 1.30 pm and 3.00 pm.

What pitches do we play on?
PRG has two floodlit artificial pitches, side by side. One is water-based and the other is rubber-crumb.

What are the subscription rates?
For 2007/8 annual membership subscriptions were £200. The rate for 2008/9 has not yet been finalised.

The normal match fee is £10 per game, although higher match fees are payable by occasional members and half rate match fees and annual subs are payable by students.

How are they collected?
Annual subscriptions are paid quarterly by Direct Debit to the club bank account. Match fees are collected at each game by the team captain.

What are the Club colours?
White half with dark and light blue half (with white stripe) shirt, navy shorts or skirt and navy socks with thin light blue and white hoops. Alternative coloured shirts in the event of a clash are red or light blue.

How do I get hold of a shirt and other kit?
On joining a new member pays a fee of £40 for a club shirt and pair of club socks. Other equipment can be obtained through the club's kit supplier website.

How do I get to know for which team I am selected?
Team selections are made weekly by team captains in conjunction with the club captains and in accordance with the club's policy. Details are e-mailed to players by team captains.

Links

Join up enquiry form »
Training times »