In 2026 London Hockey will again be looking to field 17 Masters age group representative squads from men’s O35-75 and women’s O35-65, plus a women’s O70 7 a-side squad.
Each year all age group squads will compete in the England Hockey Area Championships in tournaments in May/June. These are hosted by different Areas of the country. They are best v best competitive events in every age group. In 2025 over 2,000 players, officials and umpires participated!
If you are aged 34+ (by 31st December 2026) and new to London Hockey Masters or a coach interested in coaching a Masters age group team please complete the registration form and we will be in touch.
Trials and training for the squads will be from January 2026 onwards.
Masters Area Tournaments 2026
| Age Group | Women’s Tournament Dates | Tournament Venue | Women’s Squad Leads | |
| Women Over 35 | 25/26th April 2026 | Richmond HC | Nicki Best | |
| Women Over 40 | 16/17th May 2026 | Basingstoke HC | Sian Craze | |
| Women Over 45 | 9/10th May 2026 | Timperley HC | Kerri Lendon-Pett | |
| Women Over 50 | 16/17th May 2026 | Guildford HC | Rachel Trevelyan | |
| Women Over 55 | 9/10th May 2026 | Southgate HC | Claire Brant | |
| Women Over 60 | 30/31st May 2026 | Old Loughtonians HC | Michele Rankin | |
| Women Over 65 | 16/17th May 2026 | Wakefield HC | Jo Price | |
| Women Over 70 | Jo Price |
| Age Group | Men’s Tournament Dates | Tournament Venue | Men’s Squad Leads | |
| Men Over 35 | 25/26th April 2026 | Nottingham HC | Mike McLean | |
| Men Over 40 | 6/7th June 2026 | Marden Russets HC | Jack Marfleet | |
| Men Over 45 | 16/17th May 2026 | Old Bristolians/Firebrands HC | Barney Hillsdon | |
| Men Over 50 | 6/7th June 2026 | Surbiton HC | Ken Hoad | |
| Men Over 55 | 16/17th May 2026 | Bedford HC | Jim Dickson | |
| Men Over 60 | 6/7th June 2026 | Bournemouth HC | Paul Wright | |
| Men Over 65 | 13/14th June 2026 | Folkestone Optimist HC | Rob Leach | |
| Men Over 70 | 5/6/7th June 2026 (3 days) | Ben Rhydding HC | Tochi Panesar | |
| Men Over 75 | 16/17th June 2025 (midweek) | Timperley HC | Greg Hutchings |
If this is inspiring you, there’s lots more! If you represent the London, you may be put forward for England trials in the autumn for the following year. Each world Masters Hockey year alternates between European or World Championships. So lots to play for.
Enquires to masters@london.hockey