BLUEHARTS Hockey Club s season explodes into life this weekend when trials are being held. The ladies are aiming to continue their rapid rise up the Five Counties League after both their second and thirds were promoted last year, and the firsts finished t

BLUEHARTS Hockey Club's season explodes into life this weekend when trials are being held.

The ladies are aiming to continue their rapid rise up the Five Counties League after both their second and thirds were promoted last year, and the firsts finished third in the Premier Division.

Trials for both new and existing players are at midday this Sunday. For details, call Carol Lamey on 01462 434041.

The ladies will then train on Wednesdays, starting on September 10 (8pm).

The men's and colts section are holding trials this Saturday (1.30pm) followed by regular training from Thursday, September 11 (7pm). For further information, email Gillan Ide on idegillan@hotmail.com or visit www.blueharts.org.uk

For age groups up to 13, training starts on Sundays from midday to 1pm on September 14. All coaching, supervised by qualified coaches, is held on the astroturf at Hitchin Boys' School which is also the venue for home matches.