The Mens Vets team was formed in 2012 for the inaugural Highfields tournament. With a very strong squad, the Boots team won the four team tournament. In 2013 the Vets rethe urned to Highfields to defend their title. The league was expanded to 8 teams, and the Vets managed a third place finish.

Player profiles

1. 

   Daniel Appleby

   Preferred position: Forward

2. 

   Phil Bowerman

   Preferred position: Midfield

3. 

   Alex Brown

   Preferred position: Midfield

4. 

   Steve Caron

   Preferred position: Midfield

   I joined Boots HC in 1999 and was one of the founder members of the Boots Mens 3rd team. I captained the thirds for two years (2008-2010) but stood down as captain just before they were promoted again in 2011!

   I have been a coach for the Boots Academy since it started in 2007.

   In 2012, I set up the Boots Mens 6th team to aid the development of the juniors.
   In 2012 I also set up the mens Vets team .
   In 2014 I became the Membership Secretary and the Mens Rep.
   In 2014/15, I captained the Mens 5s to promotion to Central League East Mids Prem.
   In 2015 I set up the mens 7th team for further junior development.

   I am a Level 1 hockey coach, and a level 1 umpire.

5. 

   Gary Caron

   Preferred position: Forward

6. 

   Michael Dahlhausen

   Preferred position: Unknown

7. 

   Pete Farmer

   Preferred position: Midfield

8. 

   Mark Fish

   Preferred position: Forward

9. 

   Steve Holley

   Preferred position: Defender

   Joined Boots H.C in 1987 (pre-Astro) and still playing!! I have been captain of the Mens 2's, Mens 4's & vice capt of the 3's & 6's during my time here.
   Both of my sons were founding members of the Boots Junior Academy and progressed through to playing for the adult teams.

10. 

    Paul Hughes

    Preferred position: Midfield

11. 

    Matt Keown

    Preferred position: Midfield

12. 

    Matty Kimbley

    Preferred position: Defender

13. 

    Jon-Paul Kirk

    Preferred position: Defender

14. 

    Keith Kirkpatrick

    Preferred position: Goalkeeper

15. 

    Giles Major

    Preferred position: Midfield

16. 

    Rob Mann

    Preferred position: Midfield

    I've been part of boots hockey club from around 1996/97. I started playing hockey at the age of 14 at Notts gregory. I've played at Nottingham and west bridgford before finally settling at Boots.

17. 

    Colin Marshall

    Preferred position: Defender

18. 

    Reuben Mascarenhas

    Preferred position: Defender

19. 

    James O'Flaherty

    Preferred position: Midfield

20. 

    Shaun Phillips

    Preferred position: Midfield

21. 

    Rob Plant

    Preferred position: Midfield

22. 

    Chris Read

    Preferred position: Midfield

23. 

    Nolan Rivers

    Preferred position: Defender

24. 

    Ravi Saund

    Preferred position: Forward

    Originally a central defender for two decades and now try to play as a forward. I'm also the men's 6th team captain.

25. 

    Neil Strawbridge

    Preferred position: Defender

    Dragged back into the sport after a 17 year absence I started in the the newly formed Men's 6's in 2012. Since then I've played in Defence for the 5's, 6's and have now found myself as Captain of the Men's 7's for the 2017/18 season.

26. 

    Ewan Stuart

    Preferred position: Forward

27. 

    Gareth Thomas

    Preferred position: Defender

28. 

    Andy Tibbetts

    Preferred position: Midfield

29. 

    Barry Treanor

    Preferred position: Midfield

30. 

    Mike Vipond

    Preferred position: Midfield

31. 

    Mark Wakeling

    Preferred position: Midfield

    Been Playing for Boots for about 15 years now.

    Gradually slipping down the teams, but we keep adding them too, so no need to retire just yet.

32. 

    Andy Wilkinson

    Preferred position: Defender

33. 

    Simon Porter

    Preferred position: Defender

34. 

    Andy Fairbrother

    Preferred position: Non player

    Have played, coached and umpired hockey for quite a few years.

    As well as being involved with Boots HC I also take part in Triathlon and Running. So if you are interested in trying either of those as summer sports give me a shout!