“Here at eighteen hockey, we are immensely proud to have developed our partnership with the Mercian Marauders. The high quality coaching, coupled with a professional ethos when working with the players on and off the pitch, including providing an environment for talent to thrive, is something that sets the Mercian Marauders apart.

The experience that the Mercian Marauders players get is one that stays with them and helps to develop them as a player for the future. This aligns with our brand ethos of supporting grassroots hockey and ultimately helping the next generation of the hockey family flourish, develop and reach their potential in
the game we love.

We have developed a strong partnership with the Mercian Marauders since 2024, however our support of the players will not end after the UK Lions Tournament. Our ambassador program helps to support players with high quality equipment through discounts and support and offers options to involve them in our product development.

Ambassadors are often asked for their thoughts and ideas on our equipment, including trialling prototypes. We have a steadily growing range of over 100 ambassadors, from grassroots players and coaches, right the way through to international athletes and umpires. We have organised an ambassador day this year to show our appreciation of their representation of our brand week in and week out on the pitch, and their role in growing our brand and ultimately helping to support grassroots hockey. All that we ask in return is that our ambassadors help to spread the word about eighteen with their team mates and through social media.

Along with our individual ambassador program we also support, and have strong links with many hockey clubs including:
North Stafford HC & North Stafford TA Stourport TA
Timperley HC & Timperley TA
Bloxwich HC Shrewsbury HC Wrexham Uni HC

Contact us to find out more and apply to join our thriving ambassador program.
hello@eighteenhockey.com”

A massive thank you from us all at Mercian Marauders to Eighteen Hockey for your continued support and help…

(Thank you Lou and Jemma for the updates)

The two MM squads all stay in accommodation at the University of Nottingham and experience what it is like to stay as squads in a camp environment. We shared our Halls with teams from Ulster, Wales and the South West of England. It was very busy and lively.

Matches started on Friday afternoon, with the Marauders both playing teams from Ulster in the evening, two strong wins for the MM, it put them in good spirits for the weekend.

Saturday was a blur of busy activity in match preparation and organisation and the playing of the games themselves. In total a further six games were played, with the two squads winning 5 out 6 and drawing 1. This put the two squads into their respective semi finals on Sunday.

Sunday saw both squads win their semi finals and for the first time the Marauders were in two finals. The Trophy team were up first and they played in a fantastic final v the West Panthers, which in a tense game saw the Marauders come out as winners thanks to a Amie Boardman drag flick.

The Championship played in another tense and nail biting game against Ulster. Ulster took the lead early on as they appeared more familiar with the water based pitch, however the Marauders came back strong and created many chances but sadly the Ulster keeper and defence were very brave and despite getting one goal back, the marauders conceded a counter attack goal whilst they were going for the winner. So the final was won by Ulster in a fiercely competitive game.

Overall all though we are incredibly proud of the MM24 girls, they have been brilliant to coach and work with. Winning the Trophy and runners up in the Championship is testament to the hard work and effort put in by the whole group.

More importantly the girls have made new friends from all across the Midlands and indeed from all around the UK. Thank you everyone that has supported the girls……..come on Marauders!

MM24 Championship boys had a great time at the UK Lions Nottingham tournament. They played seven games, winning 4, drawing 2 and only losing 1. More importantly though, they have made life long friendships and memories.

*Thank you Jo from Eighteen Hockey for your continued support and sponsorship and your excellent photography work!

The Boys Trophy side of MM24 had a fabulous time at the UK Lions festival at Nottingham over last weekend. They played a total of six matches and came through as winners in each fixture. Each game was a fantastic contest which demonstrated a great range of skill, teamwork and talent on show from all the teams. For their part the Marauders grew in each game and continued their learning and development with every fixture.

We would like to extend our thanks to our all our supporters who did a marvellous job of cheering the boys on and supporting them and all the players who represented the Marauders so well.

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Fabulous reunion day with the MM23 meeting the class of 24.

Later this summer the class of 23 will be taking part in the Mercia Cup as an U14’s side. We are looking forward to seeing the boys again and catching up with them.