Qormi Hockey Club
Qormi Hockey Club is a field hockey club from Qormi, Malta. The club was founded in 1971. The club is one of the strongest senior teams playing in the Maltese National Hockey League.
| Full name | Qormi Hockey Club | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 | ||
| Home ground | Manwel Dimech Sports Complex, Qormi (Capacity 100) | ||
| Chairman | Sebastian Fenech | ||
| Manager | Andre Ghio | ||
| League | Maltese National Hockey League | ||
| 2018–19 | 1st | ||
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History
Hockey in the city of Qormi dates back to the 1970s.
A teacher at the then Ġużé Galea Secondary School, in San Ġorġ, Joseph Kerr, called Chossie (or Ċossi), formed a hockey team made up of students. Kerr acted as the first coach.
The sport developed beyond the school; a society was formed. It had dire beginnings, as the club had to meet in a garage or cellar. Eventually, the club built its own complex, including a hockey pitch. The pitch has a synthetic turf surface.[1]
Nursery
The club operates an academy to nurse young players. Teams of Under 11, Under14 and Under 17 are fielded.[2]
Kit Evolution
Similar to other sport teams in Qormi, the team dons yellow and black strips. An alternative colour is the club's traditional green.
Current squad 2019/20
| No. | Player | Pos. | Nat. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamison Mifsud | Goalkeeper |  |
| 4 | Keith Bajada | Attacker | |
| 5 | Joseph Cuschieri | Defender | |
| 6 | Clayton Gatt | Midfielder | |
| 8 | Zachary DeGiovanni | Midfielder | |
| 10 | Steve Tanti | Attacker | |
| 11 | Ayrton Falzon | Attacker | |
| 13 | Juan Sarcia | Defender | |
| 16 | John Williams | Defender | |
| 17 | Keith Calleja | Midfielder | |
| 18 | Axel Cauchi | Midfielder | |
| 19 | Isaac Mansueto | Defender | |
| 20 | Steve Portelli | Defender | |
| 23 | Luke Bajada | Midfielder | |
| 24 | Jeremy Farrugia | Goalkeeper | |
| 27 | Shawn Dimech | Attacker | |
| 28 | Kurt Grixti | Defender | |
| 32 | Duncan Edwards | Midfielder |  |
| 36 | Aaron Spiteri | Goalkeeper | |
External links
- Official website (in Maltese)
- Qormi Hockey Club's Gallery