Another gloriously entertaining evening on Saturday the 28th March 2026, which brought the curtain down on our 25/26 league season in true Sale Hockey style. The atmosphere was electric from start to finish, packed with laughter, dancing, brilliant speeches (yes, including rapping to Vogue), unforgettable nicknames, bold costumes, and plenty more surprises along the way.

Fuelled by great home comfort food, drinks, and music, the night celebrated everything that’s made this season so special. From juniors bursting onto the senior scene with confidence, to newcomers diving straight in and making their mark, this year has been fun.

A huge thank you to our sponsor, Global HR - Implementation Services, and to our fantastic organisers and helpers: Minnie, Beth M, Lyndon, Pinch, Steph, Alan, Kiwi, Andrea, Lacey, Angus, Rory and Maz, we couldn’t have done it without you.

We’d also like to give a special thank you to our coaches who couldn’t make the evening, Carol Savage (Savs) and Sammy Hargreaves, for their continued dedication and support throughout the hockey season.

Congratulations to all our award winners:

Ladies 1s
Players’ Player: Kate Jones & Ali Rogers
Most Improved Player: Jemima Murray
Top Goal Scorer: Chloe Plazalska

Ladies 2s
Players’ Player: Caz Moss
Most Improved Player: Bernie Girolami
Top Goal Scorer: Vicki Currie

Ladies 3s
Players’ Player: Maz Rawson
Most Improved Players: Evie-May Evans & April Murray
Top Goal Scorer: Katy Riley

Ladies Vets:
Top Goal Scorers: Sarah Pinches and Haz Boswell

Club Awards
Most Contributed to the Club: Minnie Gaddah
The H.J Briggs Trophy Most Valuable Contribution: Lyndon Hessing

Mens 1s:
Players’ Player: Rob Thomas
Most Improved: Ben Cowhig
Top Goal Scorer: John (Rocket) Bardsley & Lewis Shaw

Mens 2s:
Players’ Player: Rory Steedman
Most Improved: Rocco Taylor
Top Goal Scorer: Robbie Asher

Mens 3s:
Players’ Player: Kirk Cheung
Most Improved: Harry Evans
Top Goal Scorer: Simon "Feg" Bradbury

Men’s section Junior of the Season: Ben Cowhig

And of course, recognising outstanding contributions across the whole club. Well done to everyone for your sterling efforts both on and off the pitch this season.

Congratulations to the entire Sale Hockey family for making this club such a joy, and such a success. Because while the awards recognise some incredible performances, nights like this remind us it’s about so much more the friendships, the laughs, the team spirit, and the moments shared both on and off the pitch that make this club what it is.

Here’s to many more in yellow and blue!