HOCKEY
" Since its introduction at King Edward VII School in 1959, as a winter sport, hockey has grown to be one of the biggest participation sports at the School. "
KES takes part in the annual Nomads Hockey Festival. This festival is where the top hockey schools from across the country meet annually for a three-day hockey festival across three age groups. Added to this, King Edward host VII School own annual Easter Sports festival where schools from all over South Africa arrive to play in four days of action packed hockey over the Easter weekend.
Through the years KES has produced many hockey coaches and national, provincial and South African Schools players. Through the ranks the school produces many provincial and South African Schools players.
King Edward prides itself on its hockey facilities. Initially hockey was played on two well-maintained grass fields. In 1999 the School laid an artificial surface for hockey on the North Field. This surface was upgraded in 2010. In 2017 lights and a hockey pavilion, with change rooms and a viewing deck, were added. 2018 saw the introduction of an artificial surface warm-up area which doubles up as cricket nets in summer.
As a sport hockey continues the proud traditions of the School, promoting well-rounded individuals who not only achieve on the hockey field, but in all walks of life.
2024 HOCKEY FIXTURES
HOCKEY GALLERY
HOCKEY AWARDS
2023 HOCKEY RESULTS
Results for 22-23 March 2023 against St Benedict's College
2023 Hockey Festivals Results
Hockey Results for 15 April 2023 against Pretoria Boys' High
Hockey Results for 22 April 2023 against Jeppe Boys' High School
Hockey Results for 06 May 2023 against Parktown Boys' High School
Hockey Results for 10-13 May 2023 against Afrikaanse Hoer Seunskool
Hockey Results for 10-13 May 2023 Aitken/Boden/Top 8
Hockey Results for 20 May 2023 against Westville Boys' High School
Hockey Results for 27 May 2023 against St John's College
Hockey Results for 22 July 2023 against Pretoria Boys' High School
Hockey Results for 28-29 July 2023 against Jeppe High School
Hockey Results for 4-5 August 2023 against Maritzburg College
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