CLUB INFORMATION

INLINE SKATER HOCKEY.....

Skater hockey is a fast action, exciting sport, with similarities to ice hockey but played on inline skates in sports halls or purpose built rinks. It is played by males and females of all ages and is one of the fastest growing sports in the United Kingdom. Skater hockey is a contact sport and therefore requires protective equipment to minimize potential injury. If played correctly with the right equipment injury is uncommon.

ABOUT US.....

Established in 1999, Stansted Skater Hockey Club has now grown into one of the biggest inline skater hockey clubs in the area, attracting players of all ages from all over the Eastern region. Training takes place at Great Dunmow and Chelmsford and league games are usually played at the Eversley Centre, Basildon. The club is democratically run by a committee of parents and all players and parents are encouraged to take an active part in the running of the club.

The club has teams playing in all age groups of the British Inline Skater Hockey Association LESHA league (ball) and also, on occasions, enter teams into the BIPHA or GBIH (puck) leagues. As well as teams playing in tournaments and 'friendly' matches, the club also has regular inter-club 'fun' tournaments and events.

COACHING.....

Head coach, Steve Quilter, is a qualified IHCTS coach with an NVQ in Sports Coaching. He has many years of experience both as a coach and also as a player, representing Great Britain in the European Skater Hockey Championships 2000. He is an experienced BISHA referee, a member of the LESHA committee and has been a LESHA regional team coach since 2003.

Steve is an excellent coach with unwavering dedication and enthusiasm for the sport, his unique style of coaching highlights the importance of fun and enjoyment of the game as well as competitiveness

Steve is assisted by Adam Quilter (Juniors) and Sam Dimond (Peewees) and several of the experienced players who help out with the beginners and peewees.In addition each of the teams have a bench coach and a manager who support the players during games.