BACK to Hockey sessions for women are taking place at Basingstoke Hockey Club every Thursday until June 15.

The hour long sessions at Down Grange start at 7.30pm, will give women the chance to pick up a hockey stick and discover fitness, fun and friendship, through relaxed and informative sessions.

They can learn new skills and discover how to play from scratch, before putting it all into practice with bite-size games.

Back to Hockey is in partnership with Sport England’s This Girl Can campaign and local club's right across the country are opening their doors with the aim to get more women playing hockey.

Odiham hockey star Alex Danson said: “Hockey is such a brilliant game for not only improving overall fitness and agility, but is also a great way for women of all abilities to come together and enjoy keeping active with like-minded people.

"Playing is a great way for women to tone up, the low body position combines both core and leg workouts, improving strength and stability.”