witham also has a hockey club formed in 1924 and is now made up of 5 men's teams and 3 women's teams. witham also participates in the local mixed league as well as the men's and women's summer league and indoor league. witham hockey club play on the astro turf across the road from maltings academy on spinks lane. the hockey club share a clubhouse with the cricket club which is situated next to the recreation ground, commonly known as the maldon road park, on maldon road.