When
Richard Hollands, the legendary cricket
correspondent of the Daily Telegraph
and Editor of Hockey Sport, along with
Patrick Rowley and David Morgan conceived
the Hockey Writers Club in 1972 I am
sure they would never have believed
how much hockey writing would have changed
and that the Club would have bloggers
and podcasters in its ranks.
It is to the Club’s credit that
it has moved forward with the times
and although during its history it has
achieved much and giant improvements
have been brought about in the facilities
now provided for the media and the understanding
that exists between the media and the
organising bodies at both national and
international levels. Equally they would
be extremely disappointed in the minimal
amount of coverage given today to the
game in the National Media.
The
Hockey Writers’ Club has done much
in campaigning for the upgrading of facilities
and promotion of the game over the years
there is nevertheless still a job to be
done and it is our hope that we can continue
to contribute and to play our part in
advising and liaising with organisers
of events in the interest of our members.
The
whole object of a Club is to provide benefits
for its members. This Website is just
one of the assets we offer as we move
forward in the exciting years ahead and
the 2012 London Olympics. Hockey writers
are a vital link between the sport and
its supporters and carry a heavy responsibility
for portaying the game. This will not
be achieved unless there is a good partnership
between writers and the game. Strenuous
efforts will be made to foster good relations.
Whilst
this Website naturally will record past
achievements of the Club we will also
hope to record current events and to even
look to the future. We would welcome any
suggestions for improvements and additional
items.
