The Warminster-based West Wilts Hockey Club has been named the West Area’s winner of the Emerging Club of the Year award in the England Hockey Awards.
The award recognises the club’s rapid progress and strong commitment to player welfare and inclusivity.
Based at the Land Warfare Army Pitch on the north side of Warminster, the club has undergone a significant transformation over the past season.
“This honour forms part of the England Hockey Awards, which spotlight clubs, volunteers, officials, and players who embody the sport’s values of collaboration, spirit, care and resilience,” said club member Becca Higgs.
“The club’s transformation over the past season has been remarkable, from modernising digital systems, strengthening injury policies and building a safe, inclusive, and forward‑thinking environment for all.
“A huge congratulations to those who have contributed to develop the club this year and all the members.”
The club, founded in 1899, welcomes players from across Wiltshire and beyond and prides itself on its friendly family-oriented community spirit. In runs several adult sides and has an established junior section.
For more details, visit https://www.westwiltshockeyclub.co.uk or email westwiltshcsecretary@outlook.com
Send us your news!
Help us keep your community connected and informed.
Do you have an interesting story you would like to share? Have you seen something you feel needs more attention? Get in touch with a reporter today!
✉️ Click here to get in touch with a reporterSupport Local Journalism
Help us keep your community connected and informed.
Local news is under pressure more than ever. For just £5 a month, you can support independent reporting that shares local stories, investigates the issues that affect you, and keeps residents up to date.
Choose a monthly subscription or a one-off donation to support independent journalism in Warminster.
