WELCOME TO OUR WOMENS SECTION

"Welcome to womens section

We have 3 teams, our 1st team who are our performance players and one of the few sussex teams playing in the south east premier division.

Our 2s play in martlet (sussex) division 1 and our 3s play in martlet division 3.

Our teams welcome new players and look to encourage and support juniors who are transitioning into adult hockey. Our club has mix of age and abilities so whether you’re looking to play at a high level or just looking to participate in a fun active sport, then there is a place for you here.

We also have a mixed gender team who play in club competitions, an active social scene and we run a 6 a side competition in the summer. If you want more information please contact me using the link below"

JAMIE FRANCIS - HEAD COACH

"I am very excited and eager to start my second year as Ladies Head Coach at Eastbourne Hockey Club. After a very successful season last year I am looking to establish common themes within each of the ladies sides throughout the club.

Working alongside participation coach Jane Parkinson, I would like to set out similar formations and principles throughout the teams to help with transitioning up and down each of the sides. The main principles being enjoyment and fun whilst playing hockey.

Training for juniors will run from 6:00-7:30PM on a Tuesday evening, run by Elizabeth Bigsby. Followed by participation sessions runs by Jane Parkinson from 7:00-8:00PM also on a Tuesday evening.

Wednesday from 7:30PM will be for Women’s performance training run by myself.

I look forward to seeing as many of you at training sessions."

Jamie Francis is currently Head of Hockey at Bedes Prep school. Throughout his 14 years of playing at Eastbourne, he has played for, and Captained the Mens 1’s XI, as well as being part of the mixed national semi final team in the 21/22 season. Alongside Eastbourne he has played South East England hockey at u18 level. This season he is part of the 1XI squad for Brighton and Hove Hockey Club, preparing to play National league hockey alongside his coaching.

JANE PARKINSON - PARTICIPATION COACH

"Hi, I am Parky. I have loved hockey ever since my school days. My experience includes playing South of England at U18 level and then I represented Chelsea school of Human Movement (Brighton University) and captained too. I then played for Slough Ladies 1st X1 playing National League, we won the league several times and we won silver and bronze medals in European competitions. I then played for Wimbledon Ladies 1st X1 again at National League level and was captain. I then played for Eastbourne Ladies 1st X1.

I was captain of the South of England 045 and 050 Masters team and I was honoured to be selected to represent England Masters at 045 and 050 level. We won the home countries competition several times and silver medals at two European championships.

I have coached hockey throughout my teaching career and the highlight was getting my school team to the National finals.

I have coached at Eastbourne on and off for the last 30 years, and I really enjoyed being back again last year. I am excited about the season ahead and encouraging the youngsters, new members and the 2nd & 3rd Team."

LIZZIE BIGSBY - JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT COACH

"Having gained my coaching degree back in 2019, I’ve enjoyed being apart of EBHC for many years. Having helped with the coaching of school years 3-6 back with Linda McNeil it encouraged me to want to pass on knowledge to other players. It's also helped with my coaching at Brighton College. It’s was a pleasure to begin coaching the junior girls last year and I can’t wait for the coming seasons.