Coalville Rangers were formed in 1948 and are one of only 4 clubs that still remain in the Mixed Section of the Leicestershire & Rutland Hockey Association, the other teams being Market Harborough (formerly Symingtons), South Wigston & Nomads.  To see how the club celebrated their 50th Anniversary Click Here.  The club also took part in a league 50th anniversary tournament which took place at Loughborough University in September 1998, see details by clicking here

In 1999 the club built on a hugely successful period by forming a second team then called 'Coalville Power Rangers'.  Details of the first ever second team can be found by clicking here.  The club finished bottom of Division 5 in it's first season but with great team spirit & the vast coaching skills of Andy Smith the team as grown in stature & recently the team finished the 2004/05 season has Division 3 champions.  It's hard to believe the transition in only a few years!! For their momentous efforts the team will now find themselves exchanging fixtures in Division 2 next season with the 1st team, who in contrast to the 2nds have had a disappointing season in Division 1.  Despite signs of good form towards the end of the season the teams efforts were not enough to keep them in the top flight.  Though despite their poor league season, the 1st team against the odds did find themselves in the final of the Plate on 30th April 2005 where they played a very strong Market Harborough A side who had thrashed Druck 10 nil to reach the final.   The Rangers side did themselves proud on the day & put in a fabulous performance despite losing the game 3-1 in a closely faught contest.  After a performance like that the side will wonder how they find themselves in Division 2 next season.  No doubt the side will build on that & move forward with great optimism & purpose.  Next season the 1st team will surely be a hot favourite to win their place back in Division 1 while the 2nd team will no doubt enjoy the experience of the higher league & cause a few upsets in the division.  With the Guidance of Andy Smith & an ever maturing squad, who would bet against them achieving remarkable things ???? 

The club currently train at King Edward VII college, Coalville on Monday evenings between the hours of 7pm - 8pm (except Bank Holidays) all year round .  If you're interested in training with or joining the club then please come along & benefit from the coaching skills of Andy Smith or alternatively contact Darren King on 0797 1963345 or via email [email protected].  The club caters for all players regardless of ability, & the club has a very good social calendar so DON'T DELAY JOIN US TODAY!!! 

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