Duchy Hockey Club

5 senior teams, multiple junior age groups, mixed and masters hockey. Something for everyone - More than just a club - A #HockeyFamily

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@mikeed3691 @plymunihockey @WestHockeyOfcls @HockeyWestUK @swsportsnews Well umpired gents, and thanks for your efforts this season - our club captain sends his regards!! #noumpiresnogame

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Today we preview 2022-23 from the perspective of our W1, who will again be looking for promotion from @HockeyWestUK Trelawney Div. 1.

With CSM, @trurohockeyclub and @StAustellHockey replacing Falmouth 2s, Newquay 2s and Penzance 2s, we have a few more 1st XIs to play this year!

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With @HockeyWestUK releasing the list of divisions for next season (good work guys), here's our preview of what next season holds in store for our teams, starting with the M1 in Div. 1 South.

The big news for our 1s is that we have a LOT less travel this season #phew

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@SheptonMalletHC, @FirebrandsHC....

Any score updates please?!?!

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@BartonHockey @ArchieSpittles Define "over run"... Why is it a problem having uni sides involved at all? More teams, more participation, more hockey.

West Midlands Men's Prem has three uni sides, two of which are 1st and 2nd - it looks like they're improving the standard of the top division at least.

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@BartonHockey @ArchieSpittles Again, there's absolutely no basis for that claim... This paints a picture which just isn't true.

Not to mention "3rd team level" is a totally meaningless term in an open league structure where you have 1st XIs in the same division as 7th XIs.

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@BartonHockey @MRHARESULTS @EnglandHockey No, they're not - Uni teams have been part of the @HockeyWestUK leagues for over 20 years and are very much part of the hockey family down here

You're experience so far has clearly not been a good one, but don't try and promote the removal of 25% of our league teams.

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@hockeymatchteas @AlisonBicker @BartonHockey @MRHARESULTS @OfficialBeeHC Seriously tho... The difference is amazing. Our 3s played @plymunihockey 3s this afternoon - great game, decent pizzas (plenty to go around) and both teams in the pub for a few beers.

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@SheptonMalletHC @OldBristolianHC How'd your 1s get on.... #tenterhooks

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@BartonHockey @MRHARESULTS Amazing the difference in experience you guys seem to have in the Midlands compared to down here (West). Unisides have been part of the leagues for years & those we face
regularly (@ExeterUniHC, @plymunihockey, @CSMMHC, etc) generally do bloody brilliant teas & are always social.

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@mikeed3691 @CountrymanInn1 @hockeymatchteas @WestHockeyOfcls @HockeyWestUK Always a pleasure - thanks to you and all of your umpire colleagues for this season. The officiciatimg has been top drawer.

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We received this lovely note from @chard353 & @NeilBar57017178 after last week - very much appreciated by our M1. Thanks to the guys for umpiring brilliantly and taking the time to make the long drive south. Shout out to @SheptonMalletHC too.

#noumpiresnogame @WestHockeyOfcls

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Undefeated day!

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@ExeterUniHC @WestHockeyOfcls Naturally our lads are gutted with the result, but "#whatsthescoretom" has made the whole day much more palatable.

Classy performance from your lads - expecting to see you heading for Prem in 18 games' time.

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@boldie40 @saumil0008 @NorthSomersetHC Cheers to both of you, Rob & Saumil - Really well umpired. #noumpiresnogame

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Three of our teams have already completed their games, including a belting 3-2 win for the M1 against @ExeterUniHC 5s, however the M3 are only just starting their warm up as the prepare to face @Tavistock_HC. Team news is in:

[Exeter University Hockey Club @ExeterUniHC]

Full time: 5s 2-3 @DuchyHC

Congrats to Duchy and thanks for making the trip. Unlucky to the 5s #sadreactsonly

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@ExeterUniHC Great stuff guys, appreciate the info - sounds like a belter. #hockeyfamily

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@ExeterUniHC What's happening on the Sand Siro guys? Any updates?