It is one of the most successful clubs in the United Kingdom with National League Outdoor and Indoor honours.

[3] EGHC Men's 1st Team first EHL title came in 1983, they then won the National Indoor Hockey League in 1986.

EGHC won the BBC South East Club of the Year Award.

The Womens 1st XI have been Sussex Premier Division champions on several occasions, and also won the EH Vase in 2009.

The club mourned the death of Dennis Leman who died on 12 August 2010, he was a key figure in promoting EGHC status into what it is today.

He was president of the Sussex Hockey Association between 1983–1993 and also managed Lewes HC for many years but was a frequent visitor to EGHC.

[5] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.