Civil Service Hockey Association

Dates for your diary! The 2027 CSSC Hockey Festival has been provisionally scheduled for Thurs 6th & Fri 7th May 2027, again held at the prestigious @HockeyNotts. Compete in the Men’s Hancock & Evans and Ladies Joyce Cole Cup events - 2 days of competitive and enjoyable hockey!

Well done to RCSL ‘A’! A delighted Captain Billy Sowter is seen accepting the H&E Cup from Helen Skelton, CSHA President, after their 2-0 win against Redsticks ‘A’ in the Cup Final at @HockeyNotts last week.

HASSRA continued their remarkable record by yet again winning the Plate competition at the 2026 CSSC Hockey Festival today @HockeyNotts. Captain Lawrence Payne accepts the trophy from CSHA President Helen Skelton.

Action from the Ladies Select match at the 2026 CSSC Hockey Festival being played today at @HockeyNotts

Congratulations to RCSL Ladies who won the Joyce Cole Cup at the CSSC Hockey Festival yesterday at @HockeyNotts

After a hard fought first day at the 2026 CSSC Hockey Festival at @HockeyNotts, qualifiers for the H&E Cup Semi-Finals today were DEFRA who play Redsticks ‘A’ and RCSL ‘A’ who play Barbarians. In the Plate competition HASSRA, RCSL ‘B’ and Redsticks ‘B’ now play a round-robin.

Entries are now open for the 2026 CSSC Hockey Festival at the prestigious Nottingham Hockey Centre on 7th and 8th May. Women’s (Joyce Cole) and Men’s (Hancock & Evans) tournaments open to all CSSC members - teams, small groups and individuals all very welcome. 1/2

Sign up for enjoyable, competitive competitions, a great social occasion and a BBQ at end of Day 1. For more details and how to enter visit: #all-offers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">store.cssc.co.uk/sports-fitness… 2/2

The CSHA Men’s Representative side completed a successful event at HMS Temeraire, Portsmouth yesterday with a 4-1 victory over The Army to finish unbeaten in the three game series.

After Civil Service took an early 2-0 lead in today’s second Men’s Representative match in Portsmouth, their Navy hosts recovered early in the 3rd quarter to draw level. Though only to see CS score again twice late on to record a hard fought 4-2 victory.

CSHA Men’s Representative side earned a hard fought 3-3 draw against a strong British Police side in their first match at HMS Temeraire. After being behind for much of the match, 3 late goals from Penalty Corners ensured a share of the spoils. CS take on the Navy at 12noon today.

CSHA are saddened to report the recent passing of Joyce Cole at the age of 99. A stalwart of Civil Service Hockey for many decades and former President of the CSWHA, Joyce’s contribution to the game can’t be understated. She will be remembered fondly by many in the hockey family.

The Hockey Museum have just published a fascinating feature on the history of Civil Service Hockey, substantially based on research undertaken by our former and current Presidents Ernie Vickery and Helen Skelton. hockeymuseum.org/history-hockey…

CS Men’s 2026 Representative matches coming up! Three game series at HMS Temeraire, Portsmouth - Tues 3 March @ 1800hrs v British Police, Weds 4 March @ 1200hrs v Royal Navy, Thurs 5 March @ 1130hrs v The Army. For more details: events.cssc.co.uk/events/146904

The 2025 CSHA Annual General Meeting is being held virtually on Weds 25th June at 2000hrs. Any CSSC hockey playing member is welcome to attend. Please email secretary.hockey@csscvolunteer.co.uk for more details.

RCSL defender Nigel Raymond was judged the Player of the Tournament from the Hancock & Evans event at the 2025 CSSC Hockey Festival @HockeyNotts. Helen Skelton, CSHA President, presented the award. #MyCSSC

The HASSRA Composite team retained the Hancock & Evans Plate for the 5th successive year winning the round robin competition at the 2025 CSSC Hockey Festival. Lawrence Payne is seen collecting the Plate from CSHA President Helen Skelton. #MyCSSC

Congratulations to Redsticks ‘A’, winners of the Hancock & Evans Cup at the 2025 CSSC Hockey Festival beating RCSL ‘A’ 3-1. Captain Adam Wells receives the trophy from Helen Skelton, the CSHA President.

Redsticks ‘A’ on the attack in the H&E Cup Final looking to build on their 2-1 lead in the concluding match of the 2025 CSSC Hockey Festival @HockeyNotts #MyCSSC

Action from the Redsticks ‘A’ v DEFRA Semi-Final in the H&E Cup competition at the CSSC Hockey Festival this morning being played in glorious Spring sunshine @HockeyNotts #MyCSSC