By the end of the 1950s and the beginning of the 1960s hockey on the Isle of Man had diminished to such an extent that it was in danger of folding up. The Thursday mixed hockey league had been associated with half-day closing of offices, shops and firms, but Saturday was now becoming the principal day off. As a consequence the Saturday mixed league was established in the 1961/62 season. This league consisted of four teams, Cammags, Onchan, Valkyrs and Vikings, all generally made up of current and past Douglas High Schools pupils.
In 1962 Valkyrs Hockey Club became independent of the schools with two mixed teams, Valkyrs A and B. By 1964/65 there were three teams, Vulcans, Vagabonds and Valiants, all playing in the one mixed league. Hockey flourished, and the club soon formed men?s and ladies? teams. From the late 1960s to the mid 1970s Valkyrs dominated Manx hockey. It then became an upper middle order club with occasional successes, mainly in cup competitions. During the early 1980s Valkyrs became masters of the indoor leagues, dominating them for many years. It was at this time that the club relocated to Peel and again used a high school, Queen Elizabeth II, as a base for development. After many years of success, Valkyrs has again become the premier club on the Island.
The club is still based in Peel and plays home matches at the Queen Elizabeth II High School astro turf pitch. We have four mixed teams, three mens teams and three ladies teams.
Training is held on Wednesday evenings, 6.00pm - 7.30pm for juniors and 7.30pm - 9.00pm for seniors. Any juniors wanting to play hockey should contact our Junior Secretary Cath Killey
For anyone wishing to register for Valkyrs, download the Player Registration Form and send to Jonah Hull
Subs for 2007/2008
Adult Full Season - £140 (£160 if paid after 25th October 2008)
Adult Half Season - £80
Juniors & Students - £50 (£60 if paid after 25th October 2008)
Anyone wishing to pay by standing order should download the Subs Standing Order Form and send to your bank once completed.
All cheques should be made payable to Valkyrs Hockey Club and handed to your team captain or the Treasurer.
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