Maidstone Hockey Club

Maidstone Hockey Club is one of the oldest clubs in the country, founded in 1878.  It is located at South Park, Armstrong Road near the centre of Maidstone, the county town of Kent.

We are currently running 4 Ladies' sides & 7 Men's sides on Saturdays, when we play a variety of league hockey at Regional and Kent levels. The 1st teams are in the premier divisions of the East (Ladies) and South (Men) Leagues.  Both are just one promotion away from the National Leagues, which we are aiming for.   The two 1st teams also play indoor hockey, especially in January.  In the summer break we are active in various leagues and competitions.  As a Club, we cater for all ages, genders and skill levels.

On a Sunday morning (starting at 9am) we provide coaching for youngsters aged 5 - 18, and run a number of youth sides ranging in ages 9 to 18. There are competitive matches with other Clubs.  We are a ClubsFirst accredited club, ensuring that we have a safe and child friendly environment for developing young players.

We have our own all-weather floodlit Pitch and also use of a local school astro, ensuring that all home games are played on a first class surface. The club's Pitch was resurfaced and extended during summer 2007.  It is heavily used.

The New Clubhouse was opened in November 2006. It has a friendly feel to it and there is plenty of lively activity there - especially on a Saturday night!  Every year there is a full calendar of social events.  And the season closes with the AGM, and a black tie dinner-dance, together with annual awards.

After every home match there is a great hot meal, for home and away teams.

Maidstone HC is also home to the Mid Kent Junior Development Centre, and the Kent Junior Academy Centre for Girls, ensuring we really develop the sport amongst our best youngsters.