Thank you to Crown

Following their extremely strong showing in the European Champions League, Herne Bay United Roller Hockey Club were pleased to present a signed team shirt to Barry Head of Crown Products in recognition of the company’s support and sponsorship which made their campaign possible. Speaking at the champagne reception [More]

European League draw

HBU play in Group C with Reus Deportiu (ESP), CP Tenerife (ESP) and Bassano Hockey (ITA)
First match home to CP Tenerife on October 18

The new 2008/09 season kit has arrived!

All age groups will be wearing our traditional blue and gold quartered shirts and blue shorts

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In this issue: UK Roller Hockey, Bearings tested to destruction, Skater Profiles, Event reviews, news items, product reviews, event calendar, UK Roller Derby action and loads more.

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Club History

Do you have any old photos, newspaper reports, or any other items relating to the history of our club for both Roller Hockey and Artistic Skating, as we are trying to produce some pages on our website to show off our long history.

If so please email them to Mark Botting or hand any item or information to Mark at the club training session on Friday evenings.

Help wanted

Thank you to Crown
Following their extremely strong showing in the European Champions League, Herne Bay United Roller Hockey Club were pleased to present a signed team shirt to Barry Head of Crown Products in recognition of the company’s support and sponsorship which made their campaign possible. Speaking at the champagne reception [More]

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Peter Wimble Veterans Cup
Herne Bay United's Veteran team played at and won the National Veterans Tournament in Herne Bay at the weekend. United's side was made up entirely of the players who won United's first premier league title 16 years ago. United's first game was against Sheffield on Saturday afternoon. After a slow start United's superior team game began to tell, and they dominated the play creating numerous chances. Sheffield could not break down Utd's solid defence and the local side ran out [More]

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End of Season news
The 0708 Season was again a successful year for the Club with League and Competition wins for teams from all the age groups promising a strong future for the club. Senior Coach, Phil McVey reminded everyone that all the successes came from the dedication and work of many - players, coaches and parents and he hoped it would continue. Next season EVERY Club team, each with its [More]

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Mix and Match Tournament and Annual Awards
The club's annual mix and match tournament took place on July 11 with players young and old split into four teams; Red, Green, Blue and Non Bibs. After an entertaining competition the [More]

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Senior National Cup: Middlesbrough 2 - 3 Herne Bay United
Herne Bay United's senior squad faced Middlesbrough in their final with it having all the makings of being a Cup classic, United coming off a strong finish to the English Premier League and Middlesbrough having a run of ten games undefeated. Middlesbrough took the initiative with the first goal through Mike Ableson and United were struggling to get used to the floor and had to adjust the way they played. After a couple of substitutions Simon Hosking finally got the equalizer just before the half time [More]

British Championships
Two of our skaters recently competed at the senior British Championships held at Haywards Heath. Laura Minter was 8th in her event while Debbie Foreman was 4th. Well done both of you.

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British Championships
Several of our skaters have recently taken part in this year's British Championships. The Espoir Championships took place in Beaumont Leys in Leicester. Krystyna Wale was our only skater and she came 4th out of 21 skaters, narrowly missing 3rd place which would have automatically put her in the squad to go to the Cup of Europe in Italy. However, she is a reserve should anyone drop out. The Cadet Championships took place at Mote Park, Maidstone. Bethany Wale was our only skater [more]

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Artistic Tests
Six of our skaters took their artistic tests at Herne Bay High School on Tuesday evening. It was a successful session as they all passed: Charlie Botting, Connor Botting and Sophie Stannard - Grade 6 Basic Skills; Bethany Wale and Krystyna Wale - Elementary and Preliminary; Kirsty Wale - Inter-Silver. Well done everyone.

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Kent Artistic Roller Dance Competition
Seven of our skaters took part in the Kent Artistic Roller Dance Competition held on 26/27 January at Mote Park. They competed in 11 events and the results are as follows: Event 21b - OSP up to Preliminary : Bethany Wale - 2nd. Event 21b - OSP up to Preliminary : Krystyna Wale [more]