Who Is the UK's Oldest Hockey Team?
Elmo Towne
2025-03-30 20:39:43
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Teddington HC, who mark 150 years this season but have put celebrations on hold, have the rightful claim to the accolade over Blackheath, according to research by The Hockey Paper. Blackheath has ‘officially the oldest hockey club in the world’, while Teddington states ‘oldest club in the world’ proudly labelled on their club social media handles. But the debate over who can lay claim to this historic mantle can now be put to bed.
Jasmin Larson
2025-03-30 19:20:10
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The first recorded game in the UK took place in 1861 at Blackheath in southeast London. The first official hockey league in the UK, known as the English Hockey League was formed in 1895 and consisted of six teams from the London area, including Blackheath, Hampstead, and Teddington.
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