Welcome to Leeds University Union Women’s Hockey Club’s website, the home of the largest university hockey club in the country. With 8 teams playing in BUCS, Yorkshire League and North League we cater for everyone, whether you have never picked up a stick before to playing hockey at national level!
The University 1st XI merge with Leeds Hockey Club for Saturday hockey, giving the girls the chance to train and play more than ever before at an even higher level to produce some club superstars!
We have over 350 members from different years, degrees and backgrounds all playing matches each Wednesday and Saturday. LUUWHC prides itself on our high quality coaching, training, welcoming nature and overall great team results.
More than just a hockey club…
We love our sport and Wednesdays are of course for the girls but we are so much more than just a hockey club. We have socials every Wednesday night for our members to celebrate or commiserate the results of the day, charity events such as our Challenge for Champions, Race Night and Karaoke Night and lots of team bonding during the year – anyone fancy a Nan’s?
Every year we aim to raise over £10,000 for our chosen charities, often smashing our targets through the hard work and dedication that our girls put into our fundraising events. We achieved the position of BUCS National Club of the Year in 2014 not just because of our sporting abilities, but because of the fantastic work that every member of our club has done for our community. Over the last two years, countless members of our club have won Club Colours and Full Colours at the Leeds Sport Colours Awards and we have also had two White Rose Award winners!
We really are a club for everyone, from socials to community outreach to helping you with your studies, and we’re here to make your university experience the best that it can possibly be!
Our Executive Committee
Amy Booth
Club Captain
Hey I’m Amy, your CC for the next year! I study Politics and spent last year on placement working in London but I am so so excited to be back in leeds and back at LUUWHC.
Our society is one of the biggest on campus, with over 350 members and 8 teams! We welcome all new members regardless of ability, so even if you’ve never picked up a stick before LUUWHC is still the society for you!
Joining LUUWHC has made my uni experience and joining is definitely a decision you will not regret!
I can’t wait to see you all in September and please do not hesitate to contact any of us with any questions xx
Our society is one of the biggest on campus, with over 350 members and 8 teams! We welcome all new members regardless of ability, so even if you’ve never picked up a stick before LUUWHC is still the society for you!
Joining LUUWHC has made my uni experience and joining is definitely a decision you will not regret!
I can’t wait to see you all in September and please do not hesitate to contact any of us with any questions xx
Hana Patel-Ponda
Treasurer
Hey, I am Hana your treasurer for this year. Im going into my 3rd year of my Actuarial Maths degree and LUUWHC. Theres no better way to spend my final year than playing hockey, drinking pints and loving socials! This year I will be taking care of the club’s finances and making the most out of the year following corona! Joining LUUWHC was the best decision ever, I’ve made the best friends and memories!! Cant wait for a fab year 😊 xxx
Hannah Leach
General Secretary (Fixtures)
Hey hey, I’m Hannah Leach and I’m your fixtures sec this year! I’ve just returned from a year abroad in Madrid and thought what better way to spend my last year than helping LUUWHC run smoothly and organising the weekend matches! Joining hockey in 1st year was the best decision ever, where I’ve made my bestest friends and amazing (often slightly embarrassing) memories. If you have any questions or worries, please let me know! I cannot wait to meet you all xxx
Phoebe Penty
General Secretary (Umpires)
Hello, I’m Phoebe and I am the Gen Sec this year, which means that I will be organising all the umpires for your fixtures. I am going into my second year studying Chemistry and more importantly, my third year as a member of LUUWHC! I am very excited for this year and spending time with you all on and off the pitch (I heard that Wednesdays are for the girls!!). See you all soon!
Nicole Jimenez
General Secretary (Transport)
