1st team players

Sutton Valence Hockey Club – Player Recruitment 2026/27

Sutton Valence Hockey Club is a friendly and sociable club set in the heart of a picturesque Kent village, built on strong community values and a passion for developing players at every level.

With close links to Sutton Valence School, the club benefits from a steady pathway of talented juniors and alumni, alongside a growing number of local players who form the backbone of the club.

Sutton Valence HC continues to go from strength to strength:

4 established Men’s teams offering competitive hockey at multiple levels
A thriving junior section with a clear and supported development pathway
A resurgent Ladies section, with the 1st XI targeting promotion next season
 

Men’s 1st XI Success

Back-to-back promotions
3rd place finish in Invicta Division 1 last season
Strong ambition to reach the East Division
 

Now Recruiting – Men’s 1st XI

As we push for promotion, we are looking to strengthen squad depth with experienced players, ideally those who have competed at Division 1 level or above.

This is a great opportunity to join a driven and ambitious side in an exciting phase of its development.

Coaching & Development

The club is led by a former National League player, with over 12 years’ coaching experience across independent and grammar school programmes.

Structured training environment.

Focus on individual development.

Strong integration between juniors and senior hockey.
 
Why Sutton Valence HC?

A competitive, ambitious 1st XI with clear goals.

A genuinely welcoming and sociable club culture.

A proven development pathway from junior to senior hockey.

Regular social events and strong team spirit.

Opportunity to contribute to a progressing and successful club.