Since the team was founded in 1987, the Chieftains have played their home games at the Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre.

Chelmsford's first ever game at the Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre was a challenge match against Peterborough Titans on Saturday 5 September 1987.

The hockey governing body in the UK, the EIHA, informed the club that they would be playing in Division 1 for the 2008/2009 season.

[citation needed] The outcome was that the Chieftains started the season in a very strong position.

Only in the final few weeks did the Wightlink Raiders cement their place at the top of the table.