Building The Champions of Tomorrow
A Culture Of Excellence
A community-driven club, where values of sportsmanship, teamwork, and holistic development are embraced, fostering an environment where athletes thrive both on and off the field.
The ELITE CLUB CHALLENGE
The Elite Club Challenge 2026 – Road to the World Cup Edition returns to Riverside Hockey Club from 16–19 July 2026, bringing South Africa’s most-watched club hockey tournament back to Durban North for four electrifying days of elite competition.
Hosted at Riverside Hockey Club within the vibrant Riverside Sports Club precinct, the event will once again celebrate high-performance hockey in a dynamic community sporting environment. Taking place just four weeks before the Hockey World Cup, the tournament forms part of Durban’s biggest rugby and hockey weekend, alongside the Springbok vs Wales Test Match at Kings Park, turning the city into a powerhouse of sport and celebration.
The annual Elite Club Challenge will once again unite top club players, passionate supporters and leading partners for a festival of world-class hockey, fan engagement and unforgettable moments. From fast-paced matches to the electric atmosphere around the club, ECC 2026 promises to deliver an experience that captures the excitement, pride and spirit of South African hockey at its very best.
#WelcomeToDurbs
Junior Hockey
PURE HOCKEY ENJOYMENT
At Riverside Hockey Club, we are passionate about nurturing young talent and fostering a love for the game from an early age. Our Junior Hockey program is designed for players of all skill levels, providing a fun and supportive environment for children to develop their hockey skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
With dedicated coaches and top-notch facilities, we ensure that each child receives personalised attention and the opportunity to grow both on and off the field.
Our program includes:
- Skill development sessions
- Friendly matches and tournaments
- Opportunities to participate in prestigious events like the Apache Riverside Spur Hockey Festival
We believe in creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere where young players can thrive and build lifelong friendships.
Join us at Riverside Hockey Club and be part of a community that values excellence, integrity, and respect.
JOIN US
PART OF A LEGACY
Welcome to Riverside Hockey Club, where passion for hockey and community spirit come together. Founded in 1992, our club has been dedicated to fostering sportsmanship, teamwork, and holistic development. We offer comprehensive programs for both junior and senior players, focusing on high-performance culture and skill development.
Our guiding principles of integrity, respect, and excellence are the cornerstones of everything we do. From hosting prestigious events like the Belgotex Elite Club Challenge, DPL and Apache Riverside Spur Hockey Festival, to providing top-notch facilities, Riverside Hockey Club is committed to nurturing talent and promoting a love for hockey within our community.
Join us and be part of a legacy of excellence and camaraderie.
Senior Hockey
A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE
Riverside Hockey Club’s Senior Hockey program caters to players seeking to compete at a high level while fostering a sense of community and sportsmanship. With a focus on advanced skill development and tactical training, our program prepares athletes for competitive play and prestigious events such as the Belgotex Elite Club Challenge. Our senior teams benefit from experienced coaching, state-of-the-art facilities, and a supportive environment that values integrity, respect, and excellence.
Join us to elevate your game and be part of a thriving hockey community.
high performance
culture
Riverside Hockey Club prioritises the holistic development of our members, by promoting a sense of belonging and educating our sports men and women on our guiding principles. At its foundation, our vision of a culture of excellence places a balanced emphasis on 4 pillars that have an effect on our club, and its sustainability as a whole in order to achieve long term goals.
COMMUNITY
COACH
PLAYER
PERFORMANCE
Education is incomplete without sports, and a high performance culture is incomplete without the true education of sportsmanship. Our culture of high performance model outlines strategies for Riverside Hockey CLub to improve on it’s sport’s culture with the goal of achieving enhanced performance outcomes, that will benefit both the club, the member and society as a whole.
RHC GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Restoring sportsmanship and civility to the sports arena in South Africa must become a shared concern. Riverside hockey club has identified a need to educate both coaches and players from a grassroots level at schools, and the club environment. High-performance core beliefs and principles provide that opportunity, emphasising the development of both physical and mental discipline, as well as a focus on self-improvement and personal growth which ultimately benefits teamwork, whether on or off the field.