ABOUT OUR CLUB

BRIARS HOCKEY

The Briars Hockey Club stands as a testament to dedication, teamwork, and passion for the sport. Based in their home ground of Cintra Hockey Complex located in Concord New South Wales, what sets this club apart is not just its impressive trophy cabinet but also its commitment to developing players both on and off the field.

Playing hockey with Briars provides the opportunity to learn and enjoy a fast and skillful sport. The club boasts a number of teams across various grades in the Juniors, Mens, Womens and Masters categories.

OUR APPROACH

SYDNEY HOCKEY CLUB | BRIARS HOCKEY

As a grass roots organisation the heart of Briars’s success lies in its unwavering emphasis on junior development. The club boasts a comprehensive junior program that starts as early as age five, introducing budding athletes to the fundamentals of the game in a fun and nurturing environment. As players progress through the junior age groups, they benefit from top-notch coaching, state-of-the-art facilities, and a supportive community that fosters growth and camaraderie which they take with them as they graduate into the senior Men and Womens ranks.

Briars’s success on the field would not be possible if not for the collective effort of players, coaches, parents, and volunteers who share a common love for the sport. With a winning tradition built on a foundation of hard work, discipline, and passion, the club continues to inspire the next generation of hockey enthusiasts. As Briars looks toward the future, its commitment to excellence ensures that its legacy as a premier hockey club endures for years to come.

WHERE WE PLAY

ASSOCIATIONS | COMPETITIONS

Briars Hockey Club have been members of the Sydney Hockey Association for many years, fielding teams across junior, women’s and men’s competitions. Our top grade in men compete in Sydney’s Premier League top flight, coached by Paul Schofield, while our women also play in Sydney Women’s top league Metro 1. They are coached by Alan Charlton.

Playing hockey with The Briars provides the opportunity to learn and enjoy a fast and skillful sport. We currently enjoy men’s team across a range of grades with 6 teams in the SHA competition including a team in the Sydney Premier League Competition and the Sydney Cup Division. We also have several teams in the Sydney Masters Competition.

We also have a very strong women’s contingent, with 5 teams in the SWHL competition including our 1st grade team in the ML1 competition.

Our Juniors are also one of the largest contingent in the Sydney area boasting 12 teams. Briars Juniors have been consistently successful with premierships galore over the last 5 years. Our U/9’s competition caters to ages 5 and up and is a great opportunity for kids to come and learn all about the game.

LOCATION

CLUB HOUSE | FIELD

The Briars home ground is at Cintra Park, located on Queens Rd Concord, with carpark entry off Queens Rd. Cintra Park is located within the St Lukes Park Precinct.

The Briars cater for players of any level of ability or skill level and all players are welcome as we have everything from competition grades to social grades.