Simon Batty
President
Simon Batty joined the club when he was just a young boy in ‘short shorts’. He’s grown a lot of facial hair since then but still wears the same shorts to this day. In fact, he only ever wears long trousers when it is officially too cold to play hockey.
Affectionately known as ‘Batty’ to all who know him, Simon was chairman of LHC from 2010 until 2021 and led the club with distinction during this time. You may find him at Weetwood on a hockey playing day, supporting our teams, umpiring on the pitch or socialising with friends, members and opposition players in The View Bar.
Allie Beveridge
Chair
Allie is the first-ever female and youngest person to hold this role in the club’s history! This is an exciting and proud moment for Leeds Hockey Club, reflecting our commitment to progress, inclusivity, and fresh perspectives. We’re confident that Allie’s passion, leadership and vision will help drive our club forward to even greater success on and off the pitch.
To contact, please email [email protected]
Rachel Cook
Treasurer
Rachel has taken up this position at the start of the 2025/26 season.
To contact Rachel, please email [email protected]
Jon Utley
Welfare Officer
Jon is a former Leeds University Club Captain and re-joined the club 15 years ago, playing in all 8 men’s teams.
Since retiring from playing Jon has coached the junior boy’s section to EH cup success. He now coaches the Men’s 3XI, North Yorkshire boys and is the Club’s Welfare Officer.
To contact Jon regarding a welfare matter, please email [email protected] or call +447730418741
Lydia Eve Smith
Women’s Club Captain
Biography pending.
To contact Lydia, please email [email protected]
Simon Moria
Men’s Club Co-Captain
Biography pending.
To contact Simon please email [email protected]
Laura Jakeman
Sponsorship & Fundraising Co-Ordinator
Awaiting Biography
If you are interested in sponsoring the club, further details can be found on our sponsorship pages.
To contact Laura regarding sponsorship please email [email protected]
Gemma Hull
Communications Officer
Awaiting Biography
To contact the club regarding communications, please email [email protected]
Sophie Studholme
Social Media Officer
Awaiting Biography
To contact the club regarding communications, please email [email protected]
Zoe Helme
Social Secretary
Zoe is originally from Cambridge and came up to Leeds when starting university at Leeds Beckett University in 2017. She joined LHC before even starting university and has worked her way through the club to become Social Secretary!
To contact Zoe, please email [email protected]
Carys McDonnell & Sarah Morton
Fixtures Secretary & Kit Secretary
New for the 2025/26 season Carys and Sarah have been sharing the responsability of dealing with the clubs fixtures and our clubs Kit.
To contact please email [email protected]
Position Vacant
Discipline Officer
Biography pending.
Rhys Jones
ClubBuzz Administrator and IT Support
For IT queries, including ClubBuzz, please contact [email protected]