Somerville Hockey Club was founded by Mr L Howard Norton in 1915 and became an Incorporated Society in 1972. It was originally named Primary School Old Boys and had one team in the fifth grade competition of the Auckland Hockey Association.
Today the Club has in excess of 400 members - men, women, boys and girls, playing in many teams in many grades in the AHA competition.
Our homebase is located at Auckland Grammar School in Mt Eden, on the Auckland city fringe, where we enjoy superb clubroom facilities and an international class water turf.
History 1915-1930
In 1917,the original Primary School Old Boys was renamed to Somervell Club owing to the connection with the Somervell Church of Remuera. The Club had 13 playing members and its existing team was promoted to the third grade competition.
History 1931 - 1950
Although this was a time of turmoil ,the Club did have some highpoints including:
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The 1944 Senior Men winning all 3 trophies, (only the second time this had happened in the competition).
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First Club member to Captain the NZ Schoolboys Tour to New South Wales, David Watts.
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The re-intoduction of annual picnics.
History 1951 - 1970
This was a period of many new ideas and changes with Somerville keeping pace.
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The Club made the first purchase of Uniforms ( for £380),loaning them to players.
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'Sticks', was first published and a newletter is still going today under the name of 'Dribble'.
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Introduction of the Club's new emblem.
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Celebration of the Club's 50th Jubilee
History 1971 - 1990
Introducing new players to the Club and sport has always been a focus.
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In 1981, Somerville sought and gained permission for a ladies team made up of Somerville supporters to be entered into the ALHA competition.
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In 1985, the Teachers (Ladies) Hockey Club amalgamated with the Somerville Ladies Club which gave the Somerville Ladies senior (Premier) status.
History 1991 - 1999
A Time for Champions with the Senior Men & Womens teams leading the way. Several titles were won by the Club during this period by different Divisions.
History 2000 - 2005
In the 2000 season Somerville was named Auckland's Overall Top Hockey Club by the Auckland Hockey Association.
This was achieved by winning the majority of the AHA grade competitions and producing the top men's and women's players for the year:
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Helen Clarke- New Zealand Women's team Captain and Goalkeeper
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Simon Towns- Captain of the New Zealand Men's team.
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