BYSWA Hockey, is the national governing body for the sport of hockey in Hyderabad. As such, its mission is to promote the growth of hockey in Hyderabad and provide the best possible experience for all participants by encouraging, developing, advancing and administering the sport.

BYSWA is situated in Bishtiwada, AC Guards, in this role; BYSWA Hockey is responsible for organizing and training young boys teams to play tournaments. BYSWA Hockey also coordinates activities with other national hockey federations around the city and, closer to home,

For the player, BYSWA Hockey annually conducts regional and national championship tournaments in various age classifications; sponsors regional and national player identification and development camps; studies and makes recommendations for protective equipment; distributes Hat Trick, Playmaker and Awards.

For coaches and officials, BYSWA Hockey conducts training manuals and videos through the Coaching Education Program. These programs enrich the knowledge of coaches and officials through careful study, training and examination. BYSWA Hockey also promotes uniformity in playing rules and the interpretations of those rules.

BYSWA has conducted many Tournaments; In November 2005 MCH Annual Hockey Tournament Begum pet Astro Turf was the First Match In Big Tournament. In 2005 there was Summer Coaching Camp 2005 and 2006 which was a great success for BYSWA.

BYSWA conducted Tennis Ball Cricket Tournament 2006 on 27th, 28th May

B’ Division Hockey Tournament entering first time Hyderabad Hockey Association (HHA) 04/06/06 CROSSWING vs. BYSWA Gymkhana Grounds, Secunderabad

Aims, Objectives & Goals

» To develop the characters attitude behave and discipline in the youth and    healthy atmosphere and good citizens of India.

» To develop the sports and games strength, stamina, Speed, morals in the    youth for participation in the game and sports and represent the state       nationals and international levels.

» To promote, organize and conduct all team competition in the area of    operation to the maximum playing accommodation and financial resources.    These to be administered by a group of appointed and elected volunteers.

» To develop and encourage sportsmanship, community spirit and good    fellowship among all participants to the betterment of their physical, mental    and social well-being.

» To sponsor and promote such athletic, social and other activities as may    contribute to the finances of the Council.

» To support members of the Committee's various tasks and to facilitate    communication between Team Captains and their teams

» To provide the maximum opportunity for youth to participate in amateur    hockey with regards to the resources available.

» To develop and encourage good sportsmanship and fair play between all    participants.

» To work for the betterment of the players physical, mental and social well    being.

A Brief History of Hockey

Hockey is the oldest known ball and stick game. Records exist of it having been played in Persia in 2000 BC. The name hockey probably derives from the French hocquet, or shepherd’s crook, and refers to the crooked stick which is used to hit a small ball. The game became more organised late in the 19th century and became an Olympic sport in 1908. Until the 1970s, the game at international level was mainly played on natural grass, but has become an even more exciting and Skilful. India dominated the sport for three decades, winning all six Olympic gold medals and 30 consecutive games from 1928 to 1956. The first Balbir Singh, who was followed by four more players of the same name who also played for victorious Indian teams, scored five goals in a 6-1 gold-medal victory over the Netherlands in Helsinki in 1952.

The origins of the game can be traced back to the earliest civilizations of the world, but the modern game of field hockey was developed in the British Isles. The modern game was started in England in the mid 1800's as an alternative to football for cricketers seeking a winter sport.

The first organised club was the Blackheath Football and Hockey Club, which dates back to at least 1861. Another London club, Teddington, helped refine the game by introducing a number of the modern rules and concepts, including the introduction of a sphere shaped ball, which replaced a rubber cube. Most importantly, they instituted the striking circle, which was incorporated into the rules of the newly founded Hockey Association (Men’s) in London in 1886.

The game spread throughout the British Empire, largely due to the British Army and this is one reason why India, Pakistan and Australia are so formidable (all were British colonies). Today, field hockey is played all over the world by a variety of countries and field hockey is currently recognized as the second largest team sport in the world, after football.

Men's field hockey first featured in the London Olympics of 1908 but the women's game was not introduced to the Olympics until the Moscow Games of 1980.

Hockey Byswa is dedicated to coaching individuals and teams in schools, clubs and on specialised camps and courses. Our aim is to help both adults and juniors learn and improve their skills, whatever their standard, by using the best coaches available.

Hockey Byswa Head Coach is John Shaw who has built up a reputation as a player and top coach. He played for England and Great Britain between 1984 and 1996 and has gone on to coach both the England under-21 and under-16 squads.