Isca Hockey Club
| League | Men's England Hockey League Women's England Hockey League |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1913 |
| Home ground | University of Exeter Sports Park |
Isca Hockey Club is a field hockey club that plays in Exeter. The club plays fixtures at several locations, primarily on the water-based pitch at the University of Exeter and Exeter School.[1] The name of the club, Isca, originates from Isca Dumnoniorum, the Roman name for the Exeter area. The club has secured several major national honours since it was created in 1913, and recently celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2013.
Teams
The club has six men's and five women's teams, junior teams at all age groups, and also mixed and veteran's teams.[2] The men's 1st XI play in the England Hockey Men's League Conference West[3] and the women's 1st XI play in the England Hockey Investec Women's Hockey League Division One South[4]
History
During the 1978–79 season, Isca were surprise winners of the Men's National Inter League Championship, which was the tournament held to determine the champions of England. They defeated Southgate on the way to reaching the final where they beat Westcliff.[5][6][7] They had qualified for the tournament by virtue of winning the Debenhams' sponsored West League.[8]
In 2019, the women's section of the club joined the University of Exeter Hockey Club and now play as the Isca and University of Exeter Hockey Club.[9]
Major national honours
References
- ^ "Isca Hockey Club - Venues". Isca Hockey Club.
- ^ "Isca Hockey Club - About Us". Isca Hockey Club.
- ^ "EH Men's Hockey League". England Hockey.
- ^ "EH Investec Women's Hockey League". England Hockey.
- ^ "Lionheart hits trouble". Daily Express. 24 September 1979. Retrieved 3 July 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ Montague, Trevor (2004). A-Z of Sport. The Bath Press. ISBN 0-316-72645-1.
- ^ "Roll of Honour". England Hockey. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ "West League kings are the super champs". Western Daily Press. 25 September 1979. Retrieved 3 July 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Hockey Club Alumni". University of Exeter. Retrieved 3 November 2023.