The hockey programme aims to be full of excitement and enjoyment for all players. We hope that we can facilitate our pupils to flourish both individually and collectively. We have two brilliant AstroTurf pitches with another on the way, as well as an Indoor sports hall. Our coaching staff contains past and current international players and coaches who are heavily involved in England Hockey talent system. We have established ourselves as one of the premier co-educational hockey schools in the country. Hockey is available for all players across all three terms with a focus on all areas being technical, tactical, physical and psycholgoical support.
We regularly competing in the later stages of National Competitions. However, we also take pride in ensuring that we provide an excellent hockey experience from all players across all teams, from U14D all the way through to 1st XI. Our strength and depth across teams is really important to us. For those players with elite hockey aspirations, we offer individual mentorship and coaching to help an individual strive towards their aspirations. We have excellent club links with Surbiton and Reading Hockey club, two of the best clubs in the country. We help to provide transport mid-week to these hockey clubs and have a strong link with their Talent Academy programmes. This collaboration enhances our school programme and provides students with an experience likely to encourage them to continue playing hockey beyond their time at Wellington.
We aim to combine top academics with high level sport with a number of recent leavers playing in the Oxbirdge Varsity hockey match. We also have connections with a number of US universities and have had great success in helping players achieve scholarships to Ivy League and other top US universities with their hockey.
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teams playing regular fixtures
U16
National Champions 2024
Coaches
Rob Farrington
Head of Hockey Development
Rob Farrington has been coaching for over 10 years and is currently involved in coaching outside of Wellington at both Reading and Surbiton Hockey Clubs. He plays for Surbiton HC Men’s 1st XI in the Premier League and EuroHockey League, having previously represented England U16–U21 teams. He is passionate and hard-working. If you’re not sure where to find him, head to the hockey pitch or the office—he’ll be doing video analysis.
Email: rfarrington@wellingtoncollege.org.uk
Gareth Carr
Head of Hockey
Gareth Carr, is a former South African international with 89 caps and 52 goals, represented his country at the 2010 World Cup and Commonwealth Games as well as three Africa Cups. He joined Wellington in 2008 as Head of Hockey and has played a huge part in the development and success of the sport over his time at the college. Alongside his sporting role, Gareth also runs The Stanley, one of the boys’ boarding houses, combining his passion for sport with a strong commitment to pastoral care.
gdc@wellingtoncollege.org.uk
Beyond Wellington
Darcy Bourne (OW '19)
England Women’s GB Senior Hockey team
Emily Guckian (OW '19)
England U21 Junior World Cup & Harvard University
What you need
Essential Kit:
Hockey Stick
Mouth Guard
Shin Pads
Astroturf Shoes
Protective Glove (highly encouraged)
Penalty Corner Face Masks (school does provide, but welcome to have your own)
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