HockeyFest will return to Ross-on-Wye this summer, with Ross Hockey Club opening their doors to new and current players across the region, all with the aim to do one thing: celebrating the social and friendly aspect of playing hockey.

HockeyFest highlights the best aspects that the sport has to offer, including an equal split between men and women playing, and inclusive to all ages and abilities. With many clubs seeing a range of generations taking part, it really is a family affair.

As the nation tuned in to watch Team GB’s hockey heroines make history at the Rio Olympics by taking gold at their first ever Olympic final, more people than ever want to give this exciting sport a go.

In 2015, an impressive 335 clubs started the season with a bang by taking part in HockeyFest and over a quarter saw a growth in membership numbers from the previous season.

Since 2011 the number of junior players has increased by 64%, as more people have been inspired since London 2012 when Great Britain women’s hockey team took home a bronze medal.

The HockeyFest campaign is organised by Great Britain Hockey, the sport’s official National Governing Body, in association with Notts Sport. Over 250 hockey clubs across the UK have signed up to be a part of HockeyFest 2016.

This year’s HockeyFest will be held at: Ross-on-Wye Hockey Club, located at Monmouth Leisure Centre, Old Dixton Road, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DP on Saturday 10th September, between 12pm and 2pm.