marton Furness
hockey club
Marton
Furness hockey club
M
arton Furness Hockey Club is a terrific example of a well-run community establishment that provides people
with an opportunity to enjoy the game in a safe and enjoyable environment. Chairman Reg Bellersby took the
time to tell us more about the fantastic set up they have in place.
The Role
“I am extremely honoured to be the Chairman of such a great
hockey club. My main role in the club is to lead and coordinate
a team of passionate and hardworking volunteers to ensure
our club maintains its current status, yet also grows to
accommodate more players and achieves further success.
Although my position is rewarding, it can be challenging
trying to manage a large committee section to ensure
the club has a clear vision, especially of late, as the club
has recently seen a massive growth in its membership
from just two men’s sides to 6 men’s sides, two
ladies teams and several junior sides ranging from
U10s to U18s.
It is extremely rewarding seeing our juniors
develop over the years with some of them going
on to achieve national level. However, the biggest
highlight and proudest moment, has got to be
when we were nominated for the EHB Club of Year
Award in 2014 and subsequently European Club of
the Year.”
Atmosphere
“There is a positive atmosphere at the club at the
moment, particularly following the development and
subsequent success of the ladies section of the club for
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