MONDAY, February 6 sees the launch of 'Back to Hockey' – a new programme set to attract women back to one of the UK's most popular Olympic sports.

Hosted at Okehampton Hockey Club the informal sessions are aimed at women who are looking for a great way to stay in shape and have some fun in a team environment without needing to commit to ongoing club membership, regular training and competition schedules.

The campaign is backed by the England Hockey Board (EHB), the sport's official National Governing Body, and will be offered by hundreds of clubs and leisure centres across the country.

Jane Jones coach of 'Back to Hockey' in Okehampton said: 'Anyone who's played hockey knows the sport provides a great workout – burning calories, improving cardiovascular fitness and toning those all important female targets of thighs and bottom.

The new sessions will, we hope, prove incredibly popular with women looking for a fun, social way to get fit and stay in shape.'

'The new Back to Hockey sessions provide a superb opportunity for women in the Okehampton area to get involved in the sport in a format that suits women's busy lives.'

Back to Hockey starts on Monday, February 6 at Okehampton College Sports Hall from 8-9pm, costing £2 a session.

To book your place or find out more, phone Jane on 01837 810167 or visit the website http://www.englandhockey.co.uk/backtohockey">www.englandhockey.co.uk/backtohockey