King鈥檚 Hockey Teams Make History as Programme Flourishes
King鈥檚 Worcester is celebrating after two of its hockey teams have become the first in the School鈥檚 history to reach prestigious national finals.
King’s Worcester’s Under 13A hockey team became the first King’s team to reach the finals of the Independent School Hockey Cup (ISHC), while also delivering a flawless performance at the Midlands In2hockey Regional Finals, scoring 19 goals scored and conceding none, to become Champions and securing their place at the National Finals in May.
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U13s Secure Midlands Hockey Championship
Meanwhile, the Under 14s became the School’s first team to make a Schools Championship final, after winning the Tier 1 Plate National Finals, run by England Hockey.
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Under 14 Hockey Team Makes History with National Championship Victory
It continues an exceptional season for the teams, with a string of wins to their name following some outstanding displays of skill, determination and teamwork. Since September, the Under 13s have lost only one of their 11 games, scoring an incredible 42 goals and conceding only 12. The team were also crowned County Champions after beating both RGS Worcester and Bromsgrove School, taking them through to the regional finals on 14th March.
Hockey at King’s Worcester is going from strength to strength, with many teams celebrating a series of outstanding achievements as they make their mark in national competitions.
Lora Miller鈥慡ymonds, Director of Sport at King’s Worcester and former National League hockey player, said:
'These achievements across the age groups reflect a fantastic period for the school’s hockey programme, with players at every level demonstrating skill and determination against some of the country’s top teams. We are incredibly proud of all our young hockey players’ commitment, which has made this season one to remember for King’s.'
The sport has continued to grow at King’s, with players having access to a strength and conditioning coach and state of the art fitness suite throughout the year. The success of the programme has seen a series of team and individual achievements. Four King’s Worcester pupils have gone on to represent their country, the most recent being Year 9 pupil, Charlotte B, who represented the UK Lions hockey team over the Easter holidays.
May 2025