24/08/2026
Senior Hockey Trip To The Netherlands
A squad of 28 Senior Boys and 14 Senior Girls, accompanied by five staff members, enjoyed an unforgettable hockey tour to the Netherlands, combining competitive fixtures, professional coaching and the opportunity to watch world-class hockey at the Hockey World Cup.
Throughout the tour, our teams trained and competed against leading Dutch clubs including Hilversum HC, Push Breda HC and Oranje-Rod HC. The Senior Boys 1st XI produced an outstanding series of performances, recording victories in all three of their fixtures. Notable goalscorers included Conor Fox alongside contributions from Jake Fulton, Louis Rothwell, Jonah Nathan, Hugh Hamilton, Adam Bailey, Patrick Caulwell, Harry Grainger, Josh Ellis and Andrew Cherry.
The Senior Boys 2nd XI also enjoyed a successful tour, securing victories against Push Breda and Helmond HC. Goals came from Ross Collins, Axel Roulston, Sam Bowling, Adam Bailey, Alfie Mitchell and Adam Stuart.
The Senior Girls faced strong opposition throughout their three fixtures against experienced Dutch sides. While results did not go their way, the team showed tremendous resilience, determination and spirit, competing at a very high level and gaining valuable experience against some of the strongest club hockey opposition in Europe.
In addition to the matches, players benefited from coaching sessions delivered by Dutch club coaches and experienced the incredible atmosphere of the Hockey World Cup, watching international matches featuring the Netherlands, Argentina, India, Pakistan, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa and others.
Away from the pitch, the group enjoyed a visit to Duinrell Water Park, a canal pancake cruise through Amsterdam, and the opportunity to explore Dutch culture while building friendships and making lasting memories together.
The tour was a fantastic experience for everyone involved, providing valuable development opportunities both on and off the field. A huge thank you to all of the students for representing Wesley College with such enthusiasm, commitment and sportsmanship throughout the trip. The memories made, lessons learned and experiences shared will stay with the group for years to come. A huge thank you to the staff for travelling and looking after everyone!
