Indoor Hockey UK – South East Grand Slam 2026

A successful few days in Canterbury for a weekend of Indoor! 

 Six medals, including two golds, for East Grinstead's junior teams at the opening Indoor Hockey UK event of the season.

East Grinstead Hockey Club enjoyed a hugely successful weekend at the Indoor Hockey UK South East Grand Slam, held at Polo Farm Sports Club in Canterbury.

With over 70 players representing the club across eight teams, EG demonstrated the strength and depth of its junior indoor programme, returning home with an impressive six medals: two gold, three silver and one bronze.

Across all age groups, there were some outstanding individual and team performances, with plenty of encouraging signs as the club looks ahead to a busy indoor season.

U12 Girls - Gold Medal

Our U12 Girls got the weekend off to a flying start on Saturday morning, producing a series of convincing performances to win five of their six matches.

The girls played some excellent attacking hockey, controlling large periods of their matches and demonstrating impressive technical ability throughout the tournament.

Particularly strong performances against Hockey Mentors and Hawks helped secure a thoroughly deserved gold medal, providing the perfect start to the club's weekend.

Squad: A. Watson (GK), E. Wood (C), E. Poate, P. Hatley, L. Lawrence, M. Taylor, M. Farrelly, E. Stubbs

Coach: M. Lewis

U12 Boys - Silver Medal

Our U12 Boys were equally impressive during the group stages, producing some outstanding hockey to finish top of their group with five wins from six matches.

This set up a highly anticipated final against Hockey Mentors, played in front of a large crowd. In a closely contested encounter, EG led 2–1 heading into the closing moments, only to concede a penalty corner after the final hooter.

Hockey Mentors converted to level the scores and force a shootout, eventually edging the contest on shuffles to claim gold.

Despite the disappointment of narrowly missing out, the boys can hold their heads high after producing some of the best hockey seen across the weekend. Their silver medal was richly deserved and reflected the significant progress the group continues to make.

Squad: O. White (GK), A. Poate (C), Y. Chen, T. Bouck-Standen, R. Selleck, D. Emmerson, A. Foster, N. Bennet, B. Griffiths

Coach: W. Denny

U14 Girls - Silver Medal

Our U14 Girls continued their impressive development on the indoor court, delivering a series of strong performances against competitive opposition.

The girls demonstrated their attacking quality throughout the tournament, scoring an impressive 17 goals while conceding just five.

Despite several commanding victories, EG narrowly missed out on top spot to a strong Sevenoaks side, finishing just one point behind the eventual winners.

Another high-quality encounter between the two teams ultimately proved decisive, but the girls can take considerable confidence from their performances and a well-earned silver medal.

Squad: A. Watson (GK), A. Kinneburgh (GK), E. Wood, E. Abueita, C. Craig, D. Hollis, C. Long, E. Heiitamm, M. Lowe (C), P. Lambert

Coach: W. Denny

U14 Boys - Gold Medal

Having gained valuable experience during their first season of indoor hockey, our U14 Boys entered the new campaign with plenty of optimism and a determination to build on last year's progress.

The improvement within this group was evident throughout the tournament, with the boys demonstrating excellent tactical discipline, intelligent movement and a growing understanding of the indoor game.

Impressive victories against Hertford and Sevenoaks were among the highlights as EG finished top of the standings to secure a fantastic gold medal.

The coaching team has been particularly pleased with the progress this group has made in such a short period of time. Their success in Canterbury was a fitting reward for their hard work and development over the past year.

Squad: O. Holeness (GK), J. Moodie (C), A. Devani, L. Arvan, O. Arvan, A. Beer, M. Talty, D. Laurie

Coach: M. Lewis

U16 Girls - Silver Medal

Our U16 Girls faced a competitive field featuring Sevenoaks, Hertford and Sahara, with the tournament building towards a decisive final encounter against Sevenoaks.

With the gold medal at stake, the two sides met in a winner-takes-all contest. EG enjoyed significant periods of possession and worked hard to create opportunities, but found it difficult to break down a well-organised Sevenoaks defence.

Despite their efforts, the girls were unable to find a breakthrough, with Sevenoaks securing a 2–0 victory.

The result saw EG finish with a silver medal, providing a solid platform to build on as the team prepares for further indoor competitions this season.

Squad: F. Evans (GK), E. Tuffield (C), L. Macaskill, H. Jenkin, A. Milton, I. Carter, L. Lambert, L. O'Neill, G. Maclean

Coaches: M. Lewis and W. Denny

U16 Boys - 6th place

Our new-look U16 Boys squad faced a challenging tournament against some high-quality opposition.

There were plenty of encouraging moments throughout the competition, with the boys demonstrating their potential through passages of impressive attacking hockey.

Although results did not always go their way, the experience provided valuable opportunities for the group to develop its understanding of indoor hockey and adapt to the demands of competing against strong opposition.

With several players gaining important tournament experience, the team has established a solid foundation on which to build over the coming months.

Squad: R. Vesey Holt (GK), O. Clay (C), B. Boulton, D. Carter, J. Moodie, A. Padhi, S. Poate, T. Proctor, D. Robbie, M. Sampson

Coach: J. Green

U18 Girls - Bronze Medal

Our U18 Girls entered the tournament with a new-look squad and faced a series of challenging fixtures against strong opposition.

As the competition progressed, the girls grew in confidence and cohesion, producing increasingly assured performances and demonstrating their ability to compete at this level.

The team finished the day particularly strongly, recording impressive victories against Hertford and Sevenoaks to secure a well-deserved bronze medal.

It was an encouraging start to the indoor season for a squad that will undoubtedly continue to develop as the players gain further experience together.

Squad: L. De Bruin (GK), B. Mapledoram (C), L. Musson, I. Carter, R. Dobbs, A. Dobbs, D. Maclay, A. Rohan

Coaches: W. Denny and M. Lewis

U18 Boys - 4th place

Our U18 Boys faced a demanding day of competition against Sevenoaks, Sahara and Ipswich, with matches played at an exceptionally high tempo.

The speed of play and quality of the opposition presented a significant challenge, but also provided valuable experience for the squad as they continue to develop their indoor game.

While results proved difficult to come by, the tournament offered important learning opportunities and highlighted areas for further improvement.

The boys will now look to build on this experience as they prepare for the upcoming regional competitions and their next Indoor Hockey UK event in December.

Squad: M. Ohlsson-Baskerville (GK), A. Pennington, L. Patel, E. Collingwood, W. Boulton, L. Channon, M. Pattison, Z. Robbie, M. Richmond, D. Carter

Coach: J. Green

A Fantastic Start to the Indoor Season

With six medals across eight teams, the South East Grand Slam represented an excellent start to the 2026/27 indoor season for East Grinstead Hockey Club.

Beyond the medal successes, the weekend highlighted the continued growth of the club's junior indoor programme, with over 70 players gaining valuable competitive experience against some of the strongest junior sides in the region.

The results are a reflection of the hard work being put in by players and coaches throughout the year, as well as the club's commitment to providing opportunities for young players to develop and compete at a high level.

A huge congratulations to every player who represented East Grinstead over the weekend, and a special thank you to our coaches, team managers and parents for their continued support.

With further Indoor Hockey UK events, regional competitions and other indoor tournaments still to come, there is plenty to look forward to as EG's junior indoor season gathers momentum