The Managing Partner of Davies and Partners Solicitors in Birmingham David Stokes, is leaving the falling UK temperatures behind next week when he sets off with the England Over 40s Men’s Squad to take part in the Hockey World Masters (Over 40s) Cup in Singapore.

David, who is a partner in the Land Acquisition and Development Department at Davies and Partners, has been playing Hockey for over 30 years.  He currently plays for Stourport Hockey Club in the Midlands Premier League and previously played for Gloucester City who played in the National League.   

David was selected for the England Masters team last spring following his performances for the West of England over 40s in a regional tournament and in the subsequent England trials.  The team has already won the Home Internationals and come second in the European Masters this year, so they are setting their sights high for the international tournament.

David, who lives in Bromsgrove, will be joining the 18 man England Squad on Tuesday 25 October as they set off for Singapore where they will play six games in just seven days, in expected temperatures of 30 degrees.  The group games will see the England Squad take on Australia, Singapore, Austria, Hong Kong and Indonesia.

Last time the England over 40s played in the Hockey World Masters Cup two years ago the team won a bronze medal but David and his team mates are hoping to do better this time.  He said, “It is a real honour to be to be part of this excellent England Squad.  It’s going to be a tough tournament and the high heat and humidity will obviously play a big part in each game as it’s not what we are used to.  But we are hoping that we will be able to overcome the favourites Australia in the group stages, and then head for the finals.”

“Everyone at Davies and Partners has been really supportive and I know the staff will be cheering us on back home.”

Photo credit: Adrian Hoskins