August 2009 News
Published: Tuesday, November 3, 2009
posted by Slazenger Admin
Position Vacant (Urgently needs filling!!)
We are short of a team secretary to take charge of our U14 Boys. This does not necessarily require someone with coaching/playing experience. The essential part of the job is to make arrangements to ensure a team attends and is looked after at the six fixtures run by the YYHL through the season by contacting team members/parents e.t.c. Every effort will be made to provide umpiring and coaching assistance on tournament days. Please contact Steve Wood 07802 235805 stevewood17@googlemail.com or Alan Perry 07851034939 aperry@talktalk.co.uk a.s.a.p.
Goalie Training
We have made special arrangements for 4 training sessions for all goalies and anyone wanting to “have a go”. These will take place from 10.00 to 12.00 every Sunday from 6th to 27th Sept (inclusive).
Diary for the 2009/10 season.
With this newsletter you should find a “Diary” for the season. All tournament dates are as communicated by the Yorkshire Youth Hockey League, also we have made early bookings for both pitch and clubhouse therefore other dates should remain unchanged. Additional dates may be added for any further events to be held by either the senior club or ourselves, watch for these on the notice board.
Membership for 2009/10.
All past and new members should find a membership form for next season enclosed. Please return your form with payment to your NEW treasurer John Brearton (before the start of the season would help with administration), if not on first attendance.
Group E-Mail.
This newsletter plus copies of all documents mentioned in this newsletter will be sent to all e-mail addresses we have on file (including some senior club and outside contacts F.I.). If this mail arrives somewhere it is not wanted, or doesn’t arrive where it is, please drop me a mail so I can amend the files to ensure future communication is improved. aperry@talktalk.co.uk
Kit available from the club.
The sale of personalised “Slazenger” Hoodies from the same supplier as previously will continue, as will green socks (the latter being a “stock item”).
Membership Drive/Flyers
New members or indeed anyone wanting to try the excellent game of Hockey are welcome at the club at any time throughout the year. However, the earlier in the season they start the more chance of them progressing to a higher level of play.
Any new starter can experience up to two training sessions f.o.c. You will find a few copies of a flyer with the newsletter (more are available), please use them to help “spread the word” about what your club has to offer.
Can I please make a special plea on behalf of the U10’s and U12’s both Boys and Girls. Although currently we have a membership of around 80 boys and girls we are particular short of players for these teams, so whilst thinking big consider “little”.
U16 Girls Knock-out Cup
Following the separation of club and school competition, an under 15 knockout tournament was introduced in 2002/2003 to cater for the needs of clubs. Open to all affiliated clubs with the added benefit of Plate competition for first and second round losers. It is an 11 a side competition played regionally in the first few rounds and then it extends out to the whole of England. In 2006, the format of the finals changed from a knockout competition to a four team round robin. The competition is a straight knockout format until the quarter finals have been played. The winning quarter finalists go forward to play a four team round robin at one venue over one weekend. This format was established to mirror the type of tournament hockey that would be experienced at international level. This year the “age” at which this competition is being run has changed to U16. Tom White was successful in taking our U15 team to the quarter finals of the plate competition last year and has agreed to manage/coach a team at U16 level this year.
“Change” of events for the festive season
Your committee has suggested a change to the format of events we have run for the past few years around Christmas & New Year. Instead of holding the Parents v Kids tournament in the new year we intend to hold it from 3pm till 5pm on the 13th of December, and follow this with a Christmas Party of a similar format as in the past but starting and finishing slightly earlier. Please offer your feed back/thoughts with regard to this.
Personal equipment.
Slazengers will provide balls, sticks and other training aids to facilitate the coaching sessions. In addition to this, members should bring the following:
For training:
Essential: Shin pads, “Astro” trainers (trainers designed specifically for hockey are available, and are worth investing in), Good size bottle of water or sensible drink, suitable weather protection against sun, rain or cold.
Preferred additions: Gum Shield, lots of energy!
For Tournaments: All of the above are essential, plus more energy and lots of supportive family or friends!
Preferred additions: (Although team shirts are provided) Our recognised strip is green socks and white shorts for Boys, green socks and blue skirts for Girls.
We are more than happy if you wish to train in these colours.
Rule Changes!!: More details here
“Training starts” Dates
Published: Monday, August 3, 2009
posted by Slazenger Admin
Although included on the “diary” I confirm first training dates:
Sunday 6th September (U10’s Boys & Girls plus U12 Girls 9.15 – 10.30. Followed by U12 Boys plus U14/U16 Girls and Boys 10.15[through gate] – 12.00).
Monday 14th September (U14/U16’s) 19.45 – 20.00 (warm up – off pitch) 20.00 – 21.00 (drills e.t.c. on pitch)
Not on the “diary” but of interest to juniors currently playing senior hockey. Training starts Thursday 27th August;
Ladies 7.30pm till 8.45pm
Men 8.45pm till 10pm.
Labels: Dates, Junior, Training
Notable dates
Published: Tuesday, April 7, 2009
posted by Slazenger Admin
March 29th/30th Last Training of season
April 20th Pre-AGM Committee Meeting. Club House 7.30.
Fri May 8th Senior section Presentation Evening & dinner dance (All adults associated with the Club and youngsters playing senior hockey welcome – see Hayley Wood)
May 10th Presentation Day & BBQ (from Noon). (Parents v Kids 10am-Noon)
May 11th Junior section AGM. Club House 7.30
W/C July 27th I.H. Level 1 (Slaz) W/C Aug 3rd Intense Hockey “Mini”(Wakefield HC)
W/C Aug 10th I.H. Level 2 (Slaz). W/C Aug 17th I.H. Level 3 (Wakefield HC).
W/C Aug 24th I.H. Level 4 (Wakefield HC).
Sept 6th Junior Training starts.
Presentation Day & BBQ
We will be holding what has become one of the highlights of our social calendar on 10th May at the club. The format will be the same as in previous years. 10am till noon “Parents v Kids” followed by a BBQ and presentation’s to all age groups. It is important that we know numbers in advance for catering. Tickets will be available soon at training and from coaches on match days, 4.50 Adults & 2.50 for Children. Alternatively complete and send off the slip below with your payment. Ticket price also includes entry into the raffle (for which prizes would also be gratefully received).
Could all winners of last years trophies please make arrangements to return them before the end of the season.
Player of the Year.
Please ensure you give your vote to your team manager. You can only vote for ONE person in your actual age group, and you must not vote for yourself. The person you nominate should be the player who you feel has given the most to the TEAM this season at training and when playing in matches not just someone who is your friend.
Help Wanted.
As your junior section grows more pressure is being put on all the volunteers who commit their time to help, be it at training, as team secretaries, or at social events. Training courses to help give a better understanding of the sport are available to anyone who wants to help our section for more details please contact Steve Wood (07802 235805). swood@ossett17.freeserve.co.uk
Please consider putting yourself forward and get involved with your club. It’s not as hard as you may think, and you may even enjoy it!
Special Request for Help 'New' Tom White Needed!
After a number of years commitment to Slazenger Juniors, Tom White has given notice of his intent to resign as a committee member at the end of this season. I am sure you will all join us in thanking him for all he has done for your club. Whilst his enthusiastic and vocal encouragement of all the teams he has managed will be hard to follow, it is what he has done “behind the scenes” as treasurer where we have an absolute need to “fill boots”. All interested parties please contact Tom (01924 273786) tom136white@aol.com or come along to a committee meeting (16th March or 20th April).
We will be holding what has become one of the highlights of our social calendar on 10th May at the club. The format will be the same as in previous years. 10am till noon “Parents v Kids” followed by a BBQ and presentation’s to all age groups. It is important that we know numbers in advance for catering. Tickets will be available soon at training and from coaches on match days, 4.50 Adults & 2.50 for Children. Alternatively complete and send off the slip below with your payment. Ticket price also includes entry into the raffle (for which prizes would also be gratefully received).
Could all winners of last years trophies please make arrangements to return them before the end of the season.
Please ensure you give your vote to your team manager. You can only vote for ONE person in your actual age group, and you must not vote for yourself. The person you nominate should be the player who you feel has given the most to the TEAM this season at training and when playing in matches not just someone who is your friend.
As your junior section grows more pressure is being put on all the volunteers who commit their time to help, be it at training, as team secretaries, or at social events. Training courses to help give a better understanding of the sport are available to anyone who wants to help our section for more details please contact Steve Wood (07802 235805). swood@ossett17.freeserve.co.uk
Please consider putting yourself forward and get involved with your club. It’s not as hard as you may think, and you may even enjoy it!
After a number of years commitment to Slazenger Juniors, Tom White has given notice of his intent to resign as a committee member at the end of this season. I am sure you will all join us in thanking him for all he has done for your club. Whilst his enthusiastic and vocal encouragement of all the teams he has managed will be hard to follow, it is what he has done “behind the scenes” as treasurer where we have an absolute need to “fill boots”. All interested parties please contact Tom (01924 273786) tom136white@aol.com or come along to a committee meeting (16th March or 20th April).
Club Events Through The Festive Season
Published: Thursday, December 11, 2008
posted by Slazenger Admin
Last Sunday Junior Training for 2008: Sunday 14th December
All age groups to train 10am till 12 noon. Nibbles & Juice after
Christmas Party: Friday 19th December
Starts at 7.30pm with Fun & Games for all the family followed by a disco. Tickets available through the junior section. £1.00 for Children, £2.00 for Adults (no food but does include raffle entry). See Jill/Tom at training or Phone Alan 01924 276397
Interclub 7’s: Saturday 20th December
£5.00 to play and/or food. 1pm for team selection. Food & Karaoke Disco after. (See Mat Birkett or Hayley Wood for tickets) Although open to all caution needs to be used for the young colts as all ages are playing.
Boxing Day: 26th December
Senior Challenge Matches.
Parents Vs Kids: Sunday 11th January
2.00pm till 4.00pm (NO NORMAL TRAINING)
£5.00 to play and/or food. 1pm for team selection. Food & Karaoke Disco after. (See Mat Birkett or Hayley Wood for tickets) Although open to all caution needs to be used for the young colts as all ages are playing.
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