Grace O'Malley-Kumar Cup

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What to Expect?

🔥 Feast on gourmet food

🏑 Watch elite hockey – Cup Final @ 4PM

🏆 Awards presented by Olympic Gold Medallist

🎟 Win big in our charity raffle

💛 Celebrate Grace’s life with moving tributes

🎶 Live music playing Grace’s favourite songs late into the night

OUR WHY

The Grace O’Malley-Kumar Cup honours our much-loved friend, sister, daughter, and teammate. Grace began her hockey journey at Old Loughtonians, later playing for Southgate, and went on to represent England U16 and U18, finishing as top goal scorer in her season. She later joined the University of Nottingham, where she became a BUCS Gold Champion.

While Grace was an exceptional hockey player, her greatest strength was her character. She was always the first to support others in difficult moments and the first to celebrate success, bringing warmth, energy, and joy to every team she was part of. Her compassion and kindness continue to inspire all who knew her.

This event is run by Grace’s friends, who are determined to ensure her memory never fades. By coming together as a community, we aim to celebrate Grace in a way she would have loved. A day full of connection, joy, and togetherness, while building a lasting legacy.

The tournament unites the communities touched by Grace and raises funds for the Grace O’Malley-Kumar Foundation, which proudly supports Raising Her Game. This initiative works to improve diversity and representation in women’s sport by providing free hockey sessions in primary schools and holiday camps for girls from underrepresented backgrounds.

Info: 10:30am

Pitch 5 (UoN): Southgate Legacy vs Wockey Ones

Pitch 1 (Beeston): UoN Over 23's Alumni vs Grace All Stars

Info: 12:00pm

Pitch 5 (UoN): Wockey Ones vs UoN Alumni

Pitch 1 (Beeston): UoN Over 23's Alumni vs Old Loughts Legacy

Info: 1:30pm

Pitch 5 (UoN): UoN Alumni vs Southgate Legacy

Pitch 1 (Beeston): Grace All Stars vs Old Loughts

Info: 2:30pm

Pitch 5 (UoN): 5th/6th Play-Off

Pitch 1 (Beeston): Bronze Medal Match

Info: 4:00pm

Pitch 1 (Beeston): Kumar Cup Final

Info: Awards ceremony presented by Olympic gold medallists

Info: 5:30pm – Raffle winner announcements (marquee)

Info: 6:00pm – Speeches from friends and family (marquee)

Info: Live music will be playing some of Grace's favourite songs with guaranteed interludes from Olly Smart. You don't want to miss it!

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