The local hockey scene has virtually closed down for the year, with the exception of several challenge matches on Sunday week, December 29.

It is the second occasion that Manx Hockey Association is hosting the season challenge.

In 2018 the under-21 girls and under-18 boys took home the trophies, so it will be interesting to see who secures the honours this year.

The fixtures are as follows: Sunday, December 29 - 12.30pm Under-18 Girls v Under-21 Girls at the NSC. The umpires will be Ali Middleton and Paul Hunter.

This will be followed at 2pm by the under-18 boys versus under-21 boys, also at the NSC, with the umpires Jon Whiting and Andy Whiting.

l The Rossborough Insurance men’s and women’s leagues will commence on Saturday, January 11. Fixtures will be published shortly.

Also starting then will be the Rossborough Mixed U16s post-Christmas league.

The Rossborough Insurance Junior League will recommence on Sunday, January 12.

The Manx Hockey Association would like to wish everyone involved with the sport a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. See you all on the hockey pitch in 2020.