Teddington Hockey Club opens its doors for a free community day Saturday
2 October 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Teddington Hockey Club — founded in 1871 and recognised as the world's oldest hockey club — is hosting a community open day this Saturday, 3 October, welcoming anyone curious about the sport regardless of age or ability.
The club runs 55 teams and 750 members, delivering more than 2,000 sessions a year across age groups ranging from under-sixes to an over-60s team, with multi-generational tournaments in which whole families play together. It also works actively to introduce hockey into state schools across the borough.
Saturday's event is a chance for local residents to see what is on offer, try the sport and meet the volunteers who keep it all running. Admission is free, as are all of the club's regular matches including larger fixtures that draw crowds of 250 or more.
For Barnes residents, Teddington is a straightforward journey — roughly 20 minutes by car or bus — and the club's inclusive ethos means there are pathways for complete beginners as well as development players and those with disabilities.
Full details of what is on during the community day are available on Richmond Council's events page.