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The South Central area was alive with fast-paced indoor action today as Indoor Hockey UK hosted the Under 18 Boys South Central Area Sixes, delivering a thrilling day of high-scoring fixtures and standout individual performances. Across three matches, the competing clubs showcased impressive skill, resilience, and attacking flair—but it was Trojans who rose above the rest to claim the top spot and secure their place at the England Hockey U18 National Finals. The day opened with an explosive encounter between Trojans and Marlow, setting the tempo for the competition. Trojans’ sharp finishing saw them pull ahead, but Marlow stayed in the contest with determined counterattacks. Despite the pressure, Trojans maintained control and closed out an entertaining 8–5 victory, giving them early momentum. Marlow returned to the court in the second match, this time against Winchester.. The attacking rotations clicked into gear, and they capitalised to secure a 7–4 win. Winchester battled hard and produced spells of strong possession but ultimately couldn’t overturn Marlow’s lead. The final fixture pitted Winchester against Trojans, with the latter knowing that a win would secure the overall title. Trojans wasted no time stamping their authority on the match. Swift breakaways and confident finishing turned pressure into goals. A dominant display saw Trojans claim a 10–2 victory, sealing their unbeaten run and confirming them as South Central Area Sixes champions. While the boys’ competition delivered an exciting showcase, the Under 18 Girls South Central event unfortunately could not proceed as scheduled. With only one team - Reading U18 Girls - entered, the event was unable to run. As a result, Reading will progress automatically as the South Central representative to the England Hockey U18 National Finals, taking place on Sunday 25 January. Both Trojans U18 Boys and Reading U18 Girls will now go forward to the National Finals, where they will compete against the country’s strongest indoor sides. After today’s performances and outcomes, the South Central Area will be well represented as the teams aim for national success.

Indoor Hockey UK is delighted to announce a new partnership with South Central Hockey, which will see IHUK organise and deliver the South Central indoor hockey clubs programme effective immediately. The collaboration marks an exciting step forward in strengthening and streamlining the delivery of indoor hockey. South Central Hockey becomes the second governing area in England to join IHUK, following in the footsteps of East Hockey. Under the new structure, Indoor Hockey UK will take responsibility for administering fixtures, venues, results, and competition logistics for South Central’s club competitions. South Central Hockey will continue to work closely with IHUK to support participating clubs and promote the growth of the indoor game across the area. Details for this seasons competitions are below.

The East Area is set for an indoor action bonanza this December as the annual East Indoor Hockey Competitions make their return - featuring both the Men’s and Women’s events. The tournaments will bring together the areas top clubs in the fast-paced six-a-side indoor format and mark a key fixture in the winter hockey calendar.