Upcoming Events
U18's Girls vs ISCA on SundayThe U18 Girls go head to head with South West rivals ISCA in this winner...
Yate Men’s Masters Plate O40’s - Sunday 5th Feb
Yate men's Over 40's are playing their next Plate game vs Hereford Over 40'...
31/01/2012
Bingo Night Friday Feb 3rd
Don't forget the organised BINGO night on FRIDAY Feb 3rd at Leyhill S...
26/01/2012
The U18 Girls go head to head with South West rivals ISCA in this winner takes all (well goes through to the next round anyway) game. Coming off the back of a memorable win on flicks in the last round, the U18 girls are hoping to maintaing their winning form against what will undoubtedly be a classy ISCA side.
Push back is at 3pm at Castle School and supporters are very much invited to come and cheer the girls on.....FOR THE BADGE GIRLS!!!
Yate men's Over 40's are playing their next Plate game vs Hereford Over 40's at Winterbourne International Academy on Sunday 5th February.
Games Starts at 1pm, come along and support the OAP's.
Don't forget the organised BINGO night on FRIDAY Feb 3rd at Leyhill Social Club, you can win Olympic tickets for the Hockey.
Contact Zoe Vale (from the Ladies) for tickets or more information or Darren Ashley / Martin Emery (from the Men's) who also have tickets which cost £5
(yes "Man Alive" its 5 pound for an evenings entertainment)
Merry Christmas to all our members, supporters and associates and here's to a successful 2012 with best wishes from YHC Committee.
Mens training will continue until Wednesday December 14th, we will break for Christmas and resume on Wed 4th January 2012
Congratulations to the U18 girls who defeated Bath Buccs in the first round of the EHA Plate competition. We have struggled to a full squad out for this competition as some of the girls work and others were at JAC competitions so all credit to Manager Louise Sweet for her efforts in pulling together a squad and a very well done to all the players who played on Sunday.
We drew 2-2 in full time after leading twice but managed to win 4-2 on penalty flicks with Amy, Chloe, Alice and Maria all scoring from the spot but credit to Anna Haskins who pulled off 2 saves to thwart TBB.
We have drawn Isca at home in the next round.
We are running 3 Rush Hockey taster sessions on the netball courts on consecutive Thursdays, starting on the 10th November.
The idea of Rush is to offer adults the opportunity to play hockey for the first time or to encourage previous players to start again. Our members are more than welcome to join in as well and all equipment is provided.
So, if you want to see what the whole Rush Hockey thing is all about, then come down and bring some mates with you!
The U16 boys played their first two fixtures in the revamped EHA tournament a few weeks ago and secured victories against Cheltenham and Gloucester. They travelled to Gloucester today knowing that wins over Firebrands and Cirencester would confirm their place in the Regional tournament in March.
When we turned up, Firebrands only had 7 players for the opening match against Gloucester, so we lent them some of our players and our 12 year old GK,Sam Kemp, who made several good saves and demonstrated how much he is improving. After this match, Firebrands decided not to play our match so we were given a walkover.
This meant that all efforts were concentrated on the match against Cirencester, the fourth meeting between the clubs at various age groups and genders in 8 days. Cirencester were leading 2-1 in wins so it was important we evened up the score. From the outset, the boys attacked Cirencester and Matt Bethell ended up with a first half hat-trick to calm the nerves. From my point of view, it was interesting to observe the improvement in players, most notably Matt Wilson who was our player of the match. Matt always attends training and his technique and skills have dramatically improved over the season so well done to him.
Our defence was fairly solid, albeit we allowed too many passes to be easily made in and around our 25 which meant that the defence of Tom Child, Matt Hughes, Henry Keedwell, James Clark and Matt Wilson were called upon to make a few last ditch tackles. However, as a general rule, they were well protected with Max Nethercott, Dan Colquohoun, Joe Davies, Jack Instrall, David Sharp and Matt B.
Four players rotated up front with Nick Pagett and Jonny Matthews and Rhys Gamlin and Aidan McMahon making telling contrbutions and causing the Cirencester defence a lot of problems. Matthews demonstrated his improvement by adding two goals in the second hald, the final goal being a great strike from the right of the 'D'.
The second half also showed that, even when the more experienced players were benched, the team still dominated and played arguably better hockey in that there was more passing. Several defence splitting passes were made by Dan, Max and Aidan which could have led to further goals.
We have one fixture left, against Buccs, which will be our toughest fixture but whatever the outcome we have reached the next stage, a great achievement.
Andy Moody and Andy Bethell are runing a hockey camp at the Yate Outdoor Sports Complex during half-term. Both are EHA qualified to Level 2 and are CRB checked and have First Aid and child welfare qualifications.
The camps will run from 9.30am - 4.00pm on 25 / 26 / 27 October and will concentrate on exercises to improve technique, small sided games and competitions at the end of each day.
The cost is either £20 per day or £50 for the 3 days.
If you are interested, please call either Andy Moody on 07845 190825 or Andy Bethell on 07866 418385 or e mail the guys at yosc.hc@gmail.com
Yate over 40's will have to try their luck in the EHA Plate competition after Taunton came back from a goal behind on three occassions to force a draw in normal time, then win on penalties after extra-time failed to produce another goal.
Taunton turned up and several were sporting dark hair, with not a gray fleck in sight ! Either they colour their hair or stress levels are lower in Somerset than South Gloucestershire.
Yate were buoyed by the arrival of Grandad 10 minutes prior to the start of the match, a record for him as he's usually dropping the goldfish off to his Mum's or something like that, which prevents him from getting to the pitch earlier. We started slowly and Taunton were on top but Robin Durham was doing a great job between the sticks - yes, Simon Mason may not have copied his technique but the ball stayed out and that's what counts !
Billy, Grandad, Martin Weavers and Mike Taylor started to get hold of the ball and some fluent play found Simon Clarke on the right, he skipped around the defender and cracked a fine shot into the bottom left. This was somewhat against the run of play and the visitors deservedly drew level, although my age prevents me from remembering how. Half-time and Yate lucky to be level, already thinking we might be better off in the Plate.
We started the second half much as the same as the first ie badly, but good defence from Phil Boynes - wearing his nice new socks - Rob Child, Martin Emery and Ian Weller (oh yes and Crabbie up front), kept the Vale at bay. Robin was still bouncing around like a demented contortionist and frustrating the Vale attackers.
Yate re-took the lead following a clash of heads involving Mike Taylor and one of the opposition. Mike was a bit concussed so we told him he was Ashley Jackson and sent him back on - we did consider asking him to count fingers to see how bad the concusssion was but we weren't too sure he'd know if he hadn't hurt his head so we didn't bother. From our free hit, the ball was fed out to Mike Small and his great cross was slapped in by Simon, lurking by the P spot.
Taunton came back with great spirit and took advantage of the Yate defence needing oxygen and equalized shortly after. In what was now end to end hockey, Grandad found room in the centre, rounded the GK and smashed a goal bound shot - at their defender. Our very competent umpire, Adrian Chambers, awarded a penalty and yours truly stepped up (having to prise the ball out of Crabbie's hands) and rolled in what I'm sure will be the slowest penalty of the season.
This is getting boring so apart from one great Durham save, and a boring 10 minutes of ET, it was down to flicks. Grandad up first (he needed to leave to pick the fish up), great flick. Then Crabbie and he kindly rolled the ball to the GK to give him a confidence I don't think he needed. Then it was Simon and Mike, both scored tidily (haven't mentioned Taunton cos they kept scoring, with Robin looking like a demented contortionist on ice). Up stepped yours truly again with good intentions of a top left flick, however I did a 'Tim Davenport' (hit the post - read the Buccs web site) and we were out.
Crabbie was the first to 'console' me but he needs to learn that consoling means putting on a sad face even if you don't mean it ! I am now in the process of getting Crabbie and me in an advert with Pizza Hut so we'll have the last laugh.
Good luck Taunton in the next round, don't turn up with more players than the hosts next time, we consider that to be poor etiquette!
Congratulations to Imogen Lydford who has won the club logo competition, this was voted by over 50 members at the club Presidents day. The logo will be added to the club website and used on any official headed note paper.
Imogen will be presented with 2 Olympic hockey tickets for next year's Olympic games for her winning entry.
Well done and a BIG thank you for all the other entries, who unfortunately were unsuccessful.
Congratulations and a huge thanks to all who took part in Presidents Day this year. We raised a fabulous, amazing £430 for the Retts Syndrome Charity. Thanks especially to Crabbie for organising another successful event.
Quick update to say that the men's training has started back up on wednesday nights 7-9pm at yosc and that games start up on the 10th Sept, so please get in contact with your captains and let them know your availability please!
Ian Crabbe is once again organising the season opening club Presidents Day for all members to enjoy. This years event will be on Sunday 4th September.
The format is similar to last year which proved very popular and comprises a 6-a-side mixed juniors and adults tournament running through the day starting at 10.00am. The cost for each person is £5 with all proceeds going towards the Retts Syndrome Charity.
Can all those that wish to take part please e-mail Ian at crabbie33@hotmail.co.uk so that he can begin to put together the teams. This was the most difficult part of organising the event last year so please, please give Ian a head start and let him know in advance. Also if there are people who would like to help with the organising either on the day or beforehand, please let Ian know.
Ladies the time has arrived for full pre-season to begin... training starts this Tuesday (2nd August) at 7pm sharp (try to be there earlier to get warmed up!!).....
Look forward to seeing you all there
Members of the ladies 1sts and 2nds Squads you are reminded that pitch training starts on Tuesday 5th July (next week)....pitch time is 7.30-9.00....you are all encouraged to be there from 7.15 (at the latest) to get your warm up done and pads etc on so that we make best use of the time.....
See you there!
We are delighted to confirm that the Ladies 1st XI have indeed been promoted to Premier 1 for next season. A brilliant season got the result it deserved in the end!! - Well done girls and now lets look forward to the strong challenge that lies ahead...
Dear all members
Pre Season Fitness training has been organised for the men but is available for all members, (Mens, Ladies & Juniors are all welcome) so make the effort to join in and get fit.
Venue is Brimsham Green Tennis Courts from 7pm (be there on time) and as last year Goose is organising an independent fitness coach.
Dates are as follows
Wednesday 3rd August - Fitness training
Wednesday 10th August - Fitness training
Wednesday 17th August - Fitness training
Wednesday 24th August - Fitness training
Wednesday 31 August is the start of Hockey training on the Astro pitch for men's section 7pm - 9pm.
See you all at Fitness
Ladies please be aware that there has been a majority vote in favour of completing our own fitness on a Wednesday evening.... Therefore there is NO FITNESS session on Wednesday...ALL players are encourgaed to keep up the hard work however, selection for squads is only a few weeks away now!
Very Exciting News!
We have been invited by BBC Radio Bristol Sport to do a live radio broadcast this Saturday (4th June) on Hockey and our Club. Please tune in to 94.9 or 95.5 from 2.00 pm to hear us.
Thanks.
Kath
Today I bring to you the utterly fabulous news that Billie has been selected for both the over 45s and over 50s West of England Hockey teams to play in a national tournament in August.
Watching the selection process on the day, Helen Seavill reported:
"When we arrived it was clear that mum had quite a few more years experience than the mass majority on show (in fact she probably could have been some of their mums), but she did not let this deter her with mum choosing to show the other members how to play Yate style... Defending a short corner early in the first match, mum opted/was picked (it wasn't clear from where I was sat) to run out and charge the ball down. A slick injection meant that mum had to put the turbo boost on. With the striker poised to shoot mum did what only mum knows best and put her body on the line by slide tackling the ball, winning it of course. I looked across to the selectors who were just trying to pick themselves up from the sheer amazement and thought to myself...she might be in with a chance here!! All participants worked hard all day and it was clear that by the end of the day some legs were feeling a little weary but fight on they did with mum leading the way throughout......"
Billie was sadly unavailable for comment, so Helen stepped in to provide Billie's summary of the day:
"Mum and I were talking on the way home and mum was saying that all the ladies were talking about was how they were going to ache in the morning and how they hoped they would be able to get up.....Billie-the warrior-Seavills simple reply.......'I'll just be happy if I wake up!!'........."
Billie you are an inspiration!!!
The national tournament is used by England Hockey selectors to identify players for the England Hockey Masters Squads.....My money is on Billie going all the way (no pressure though!)
The national tournament is to be held in August at Cannock...... so girls get your camping gear ready because we have a roadtrip to plan for!!!
The younger of two teams put in by Yate in the Savills Plate at University of Bath on Sunday (15/05/2011) rose to challenge with Sammy Peters at the hem with some very active boys Max, Ollie and Oscar in midfield and awesome defending by Tegan , Ellie and Darcy making the team complete our novice goalie Jasmine Giving it their all. They made it through to the semi finals playing six matches back to back, Unfortunately they came up against a very strong team Bath, But they all said they would be back. Well Done to all a great team effort and I am sure the best is yet to come.
Maria Long U10 Coach
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday 21st May at Hanson Social Club, The Ridge, Chipping Sodbury, BS37 6AY . The formal meeting starts at 6.00pm sharp and will be followed by a Skittles Tournament and American Supper. Please make every effort to attend the meeting as we have some important decisions to make for next season that require input and opinions from each member. Entry to the tournament is £5 per person and it is open to all members, as well as friends and family. We are all required to contribute to the Supper and your Captain will be in touch soon in this regard. Please email Vix (noonoo38@hotmail.com) to confirm your attendance. If you know of anyone who'd like to do the 'sticking up' please also let Vix know. Thanks.
Following their 1 - 1 draw with Marlborough yesterday, Yate ladies 2s have been crowned champions of Wessex 1 and will be promoted to either Central, North or South division (the 3 feeder leagues for West Premier division 2), for next season.
Many congratulations to Billie and her squad and a huge thanks to our Coaching staff and Club Officers for the tremendous effort that has gone in to this magnificent achievement.
