How old is your club? Guildford Hockey Club were not really sure. They celebrated their 50th in 1975 on the understanding that they had started in 1925.
Local club Woking then suggested that they might be older than that. Their club chairman, Chris Basly, contacted us and we had a quick look for them. They were certainly around and affiliated in 1919 so that added six years! However, it is a fact that most clubs that started up immediately after both World Wars were in existence before them.
Chris came along and spent a morning looking through magazines and records. There was not a lot but he did find a reference in 1913. So, rather than waiting until 2025, Guildford will now be celebrating their centenary this year.
Can we help your club to seek out its history?
Mike Smith, February 2014
