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07/07/2008 Badgers & Vixens Fixtures 2008-2009
The Youth Team fixtures for the Badgers and the Vixens for the 2008-2009 season are now available, check the fixture pages to see all the details available. Note : The Fixtures for Yate Vixens are yet to be confirmed, Matches within the Vixens Circular are due to be shared with East Glos Vixens in order to fullfill Avon League fixtures which are due to be released soon.

02/07/2008 Youth Awards
Congratulations to all the Youth Team Award Winners for the 2007-2008 Season. The following awards were given out:

U11 Boys Player of the Season : David Sharp
U11 Girls Player of the Season : Charlotte Earnshaw
U11 Boys Most improved Player of the Season : Ethan Gane
U11 Girls Most improved Player of the Season : Raisa Daya
U11 Boys Best Newcomers : Rajveer Sehmbi
U11 Girls Best Newcomers : Amber Peters
U13 Boys Players of the season : Tom Child
U13 Girls Players of the season : Amy Sweet
U13 Boys Most improved Player of the Season : Will Christofi
U13 Girls Most improved Player of the Season : Georgia Masters
U13 Best Newcomer : Maria Jones
U15 Player of the season : Claire Buckland
Vixens player of the season : Chloe Williams


01/07/2008 Site Update Mens Results Archive
The complete mens league results going all the way back to the 2000-2001 season are now available in the Fixtures/Results section of the website. Showing some very good (and unfortuantly a few bad) seasons. Yes my memory is That good!!! Now ummmm.... I forgot what i was saying. Anyway if anyone else has any records of previous fixtures or of the ladies results history then please send them to admin@yatehockey.com

20/06/2008 Yate Mens League Fixtures 2008-2009
The mens league fixtures for the 2008-2009 season are now available, check the fixture pages to see all the details available. Note: information on any pre season friendlys are not yet available.

15/06/2008 Mens and Ladies Merge Agreed
It can be confirmed that the ladies and men clubs have agreed to merge and will take steps over the next season to complete the merger.

15/06/2008 EH Single System
Andy Moody has been selected for the Regional development squad that has been set up through the Single system. Two Junior Regional Performance Centres have been initiated, one at Exeter and one in Bristol which will provide performance level coaching and competition preparation in the region, with the opportunities for players to progress to national recognition through tiered competition.

These Performance Centres are designed to be as accessible as possible to players from across the region in all the age groups from U15 to U18. For the 2008 season two age groups are being organized – U16s & U18s. A key aim of the Single System is to ensure that players will follow a national coaching and assessment pathway. This will be achieved through the close liaison with England Hockey’s centrally contracted coaches.

See the West Website for more details

05/06/2008 Hockeython - 30th August 2008
Yate Hockey Club will be holding a hockeython on Saturday 30 August at YOSC which will involve hockey matches being played for 12 consecutive hours and don’t worry, we are not asking you to play for every minute of the 12 hours. This will include both the mens and ladies club, with proceeds going to charity.

To enable events like this to happen, we need people to help with the organisation in advance and also help out on the day (for example umpiring, time keeping, running the BBQ). If you can help out in any way, can you please contact Ian Crabbe at mailto:crabbie33@hotmail.co.uk

21/05/2008 UK School Games Bristol & Bath
Volunteers are needed to support the UKs stars of tomorrow. Are you interested in becoming a Volunteer for the UK School Games in Bath and Bristol?

Thursday 28th - Sunday 31st August 2008.

If so, email your details to volunteer@ukschoolgames.com Or call Lisa Perryman on: 0117 328 6250

pdf document UKSGPosterUKSG Poster

21/05/2008 Kit Order Form - Ladies Vote in New Kit
Following the ladies vote at the AGM to also approve the new kit inline with the mens and junior sections, new kit now we must all order it ASAP - By the end of May 2008.

A big thank you to all who attended last night and ordered their kit, it was a big relief to see so many. For the rest of you please ensure that you return the order form to Mike Chaney with payment by the end of May to ensure you have your new kit ready for the start of the coming season.

pdf document YHC_kit_order_form.pdfYate Hockey Club Home Kit Order Form

08/05/2008 Kit Update
Club members are reminded that the new kit is available for try on after all Summer League Games and all orders must be given to Mike Chaney by the end of May to ensure the kit is ready for the new season.

As agreed at the club AGM all members are asked to ensure they attend YOSC on the evening of Tuesday the 20th of May when the Nomads are at home to try on and order including payment, cheques only. Call Mike on 07765 882586 to arrange to try it on if you cannot make the 20th or any of the other summer league games prior to then.

07/05/2008 U15 Boys Avon League Finals
The younger generation were on show at the Avon League finals and played some outstanding hockey, only to lose out in the final to Firebrands by 3-0. They started the pool matches brilliantly, beating Bath Buccs B by 6-0 with goals from Tom Appleby (3), Matt Child and Dan Howell (2) and playing fast, flowing hockey.

Next up were Firebrands and Yate won 4-2 in a high quality match which kept the spectators absorbed. Brands took the lead only for Dominic Chambers to rifle an unstoppable shot into the bottom corner. Yate then took the lead through Matt Child but Brands equalized immediately.

Following excellent work from Conor Pinnell, Dan Howell and Tom Appleby, Appleby scored to restore the advantage and Howell then scored a scrappy 4th to seal victory.

Yate then lost out by 3-0 against Buccs A but qualified in first place on goal difference. They played Brands in the final but unfortunately couldn’t repeat their earlier heroics. It might have been different if a PC from Chambers in the first minute had gone in instead of hitting the post but Yate were clearly tired from their previous efforts.

To cap a fine tournament, Tom Appleby was named by the organisers and officials as the best player on the day. However, all of the boys mentioned plus defenders Tom Johnston, Rob Hazelwood and Matt Clark all played very well on the day and can be proud of their efforts.

07/05/2008 U15 Girls Avon League Finals
The girls had their moments in the Finals day but they just missed out on a medal position. They started well against Old Bristolians and Amy Sweet could have scored in the first minute following good inter-change of passing between Chloe Williams and Claire Buckland. Her shot went just past the post but she made amends shortly after by scoring at the back post.

A mix up on a PC saw OB’s equalize and then move ahead a minute later with the girls marking leaving a lot to be desired. The 2nd half saw a much improved performance and only an inspired half by the OB’s GK stopped Yate from levelling up the match. Near the end, OB’s added a third to seal the victory.

Yate took on Redland Ladies in their next match and turned in their best performance of the day, winning 3-0 and playing some superb attacking hockey. GK Georgia Haines-Woodhouse and defenders Joanna Mackie and Alaina Herbert were solid at the back but were also able to release the midfield and forwards, with Sweet causing disarray in the opposition defence, ably supported by Jessica Brain. The goals corers were Sweet and Buckland with a brace.

To qualify for the final, Yate had to beat Firebrands but lost out 2-0, a fair result in the end but the Brands GK also had an excellent match, and stopped several chances from Sweet, Brain and Williams.

In the 3rd and 4th place play off match, a tired Yate lost out 2-0 to Redland Ladies but with only one player unable to play the age group next year, this squad should improve next season.

The above mentioned players plus Isabella Grimes, GK Jane Hardwick, Shannon Saunders, Anna Crowe and Bethany Caley have all acquitted themselves well over the season. With their first season of U16 hockey under their belt, hopefully they will come back stronger next season.

01/05/2008 U18 HA Plate Competition Finals
Yate’s great run in the HA Plate finally came to an end when they were defeated by an excellent Havant side 8-0 in a quality match on the South Coast. With the home side boasting a couple of National League players and several more playing in a high standard, it was always going to be a tough match for the Yate youngsters but they managed to play some excellent hockey in patches.

Havant took an early lead after sustained pressure but Chris Taylor and Dan Howell had a couple of great chances to equalize but the GK made two excellent saves. A mix up in defence saw Havant double their lead but Yate were dangerous on the counter-attack and several half-chances were created.

After the break a couple of penalty corners were wasted and Havant punished this by adding two goals in quick succession. As Yate tired towards the end, Havant rattled in another 4 but the Yate players did themselves proud, continuing to battle right up to the end.

On the day, there were several good performances, but the stand out performers were captain Andy Moody, Tom Fowler and the Yate man-of-the-match, Matt Fowles, whose performance drew praise from the Havant coach, ex-GB star Calum Giles.

With the exception of Taylor, all the youngsters can still play in the age group next year and they will all be looking to improve on what was a historic cup run for the club.

The club would like to thank Paul Johnston for umpiring all of the cup games this season; his efforts were very much appreciated.

09/04/2008 Mens Summer League Fixtures Released
It seams its nearing that time of year again to go play hockey in the sun or flooded pitches if the weathers like last year... hopefully not. Yes the dates of the Mens Summer League Fixtures are now available, Check Here for the list.

If you are interested in playing in the summer league this year, please contact Paul Stevenson

02/04/2008 Mens Home Kit is Changing
Yate Mens Hockey Club will from the start of the 2008-2009 season be adopting a new home kit. The proposal to adopt and wear the new style kit was voted in by majority at the recent AGM

It will be the requirement of all members to contact Mike Chaney preferably sooner rather than later, to let him know sizes. Check out the new kit here

The ladies are also due to vote for/against the kit at their AGM shortly, if accepted this will become the kit for all the section of Yate Hockey Club, the men have already adopted it.

The price is £36.20 for the mens kit and £35.70 for the ladies, this includes one number high performance shirt, a pair of shorts (mens) or skort (ladies) and socks all by Mercian, members are required to purchase all three items for the set cost.

30/03/2008 Girls U13 Avon League Finals
There was some pulsating hockey in the climax to the U13 Avon League which culminated with the Yate U13 girls creating history by becoming the first girls team to win a major trophy for the club.

In the round robin event, Yate started nervously against Clifton and passes went astray but they took a deserved lead just before half-time when Alice Kennedy ran in at the back post to score. Clifton responded after the break with an equalizer but Amy Sweet restored Yate’s advantage soon after, which turned out to be the winner.

Bath Buccs were the next challengers and Yate edged them out by the same scoreline in an excellent contest, with Sweet netting a brace. Knowing they could lose to their final opponents, Old Bristolians, by the odd goal and still qualify for the final, Yate seized the early initiative with Ellie Diamond firing in the opener and Kennedy netting from close range to increase the advantage. OB’s responded to claw back the deficit but Kennedy netted again to ensure Yate’s passage to the final.

The final against Buccs was a thriller with Yate falling behind 3 times before finally emerging triumphant by 6-3. Yate conceded within 20 seconds in the final but Sweet equalized immediately. Yate then settled into the match only to concede but Sweet again replied almost immediately.

After the break, Buccs took the lead once more but Kennedy equalized and then Yate took charge with some exciting attacking hockey. This resulted in further goals for Sweet, with a brace, and Kennedy.

Goal scorers take the headlines but the whole team played their part on the day. GK Fiona Plummer improved with every match, with a crunching save on an OB’s attacker proving pivotal in that match. Defensively, Alaina Herbert, Shannon Saunders and Joanna Mackie were solid, tackled low and distributed the ball well to the midfield and attack. All three showed tremendous improvement over the season.

In midfield, Diamond led the team with her positive attitude, skill and speed and was more than ably supported by Georgia Masters and Maria Jones, who both put in a fantastic amount of effort. The midfield managed to stop the opposition but support the attack. In attack, Kennedy and Sweet had the firepower, pace and skill and caused problems all day for the opposition.

To cap off a fine day, Sweet was awarded trophies for top scorer in the League and top scorer on the Finals day.

Much of the credit must also go to Manager Annette Mackie for her efforts over the season in organising and helping the team.

30/03/2008 Boys U13 Avon League Finals
The U13 boys also put in a fine performance at the finals day and were runners-up to a very well drilled Buccs team.

The boys started brilliantly against Chippenham and were ahead after only 30 seconds, with Oscar Hatfield finishing off a fine move that involved Peter Weber, Will Christofi and Harry Eddolls.

Eddolls then spotted a gap that the GK left and slotted the ball home to double Yate’s advantage. Just after the break, Matthew Bethell crashed home a penalty corner but Yate then took their foot off the pedal and Chippenham fought back with a fine strike that eluded the GK Macauley Foley. However, Yate held on to complete an important opening victory.

In their next match, they were soundly beaten 6-1 by Buccs with Bethell netting the consolation goal from a penalty corner just before the break. The boys did not play well and lacked composure and their marking left a lot to be desired.

Leading into their final match with North Bristol, Yate knew they could afford to lose by the odd goal and still qualify but the opposition came out of the blocks fast and their good passing movements were supplemented by shocking defending. This enabled North Bristol to take a three goal advantage. Bethell reduced the deficit just before the break with a penalty corner.

Manager Rob Child read the riot act at half-time and this had a positive effect as Yate dominated the second period. Good interplay between Thomas Child, Bethell and Jack Griffin enabled the latter to slip the ball past the GK’s left foot and then a strike from Bethell shortly after levelled things up.

Henry Fox was putting in some good tackles down the left and intercepting passes and he, with Griffin, enabled the Yate defence of Christofi and Child to have a quieter half. At this stage, the GK was keeping North Bristol in the match as Yate pounded his goal but they couldn’t find the breakthrough to clinch a victory. However, a draw was good enough to qualify.

The boys put up stiff resistance to Buccs in the final and were under pressure for most of the match, Foley making several good saves. They held out until just before the break when they unfortunately conceded two quick goals. Buccs increased the advantage after the break but Eddolls managed to net a consolation as Buccs ran out winners 3-1.

Nevertheless, it was capped an excellent season for the boys whose only defeats in the Avon League came against a club who have 5 times the number of juniors that Yate has. Manager and coach, Rob Child, is to be congratulated as he has maximised the potential of the boys this season and they have produced a string of fine performances.

25/03/2008 U11 Avon League Finals
Having qualified for the U11 finals day by finishing 1st and 2nd in the league, the Yate Sharks and Yate Dolphins were slight favourites for the title and they lived up to their billing.

The Sharks started well and defeated both Redland and North Somerset 3-0 with goals from David Sharp (2), Izzy Joy (2) & Meg Diamond (2). Next up were the Dolphins and they fought out a scoreless draw. In their final match the Sharks defeated Weston 1-0, with Diamond getting the all important goal. William Ward, Megan Masters and Amber Peters were very strong at the back, whilst Lauren Bethell provided plenty of running at right midfield and Clayton Griffin showed some nice touches up front.

The Dolphins also started well with a 2-0 win over North Somerset with goals from Zoe Cullum and Rebekah Harris followed by a draw with the Sharks. A scoreless draw with Weston was followed up with a fine 4-0 win over Redland, with Cullum netting all the goals. Charlotte Earnshaw and Katherine Edwards were solid in defence all day whilst Daisy Hatfield, Ethan Gane and Antonia Joy were industrious in midfield.

The Sharks and Dolphins then played out a thrilling final, including extra time, but neither side could break the deadlock. Cullum came closest for the Dolphins with a fine shot well saved by GK Nathan Ward, whilst Diamond was off target for the Sharks with a snap shot.

Penalties ensued and there some fine stops by the two GK’s, Ward and Raisa Daya, before Amber Peters netted the winning penalty to ensure that the Sharks retained the trophy for the 3rd year running.

Diamond and Izzy Joy were awarded trophies for being joint top scorers in the league whilst Cullum was rewarded for her goals with a trophy for top scorer on the day.

More Details can be found here

17/03/2008 New Website
Hello one and all, welcome to the new Yate Hockey Club website. As a club we are aiming to keep this site updated as much as possible, However there may be areas of the site lacking in information over the next couple of weeks untill I can put all the information on here.

If you have any details, photos or anything then send them to Me Here .

So whats new you may ask, Well... as well as aiming on keeping all the fixtures, results & league tables up to date for once, we plan on getting people like you involved in the site, yes thats you.

If your a club member or just a visitor we don't mind you'll be able to leave comments about games and other things. If your a captain (or your going to help your captain) then you will be able to update information about your fixtures, put in the scores of your games and write match reports. If you would like to take it even further then you can request admin status (though i will have to know and trust you) then you can add news items and update information on many of the pages on this site, all without requiring any previous knowledge of writing websites.

So jump in and get involved, new areas of interest and additional features on the site will be poping up all the time. So if you have any ideas or got something to submit just let me know.

10/03/2008 Youth Teams Results
Boys U13 squad - finished 4th in the Glos County tournament yesterday and were the only team not thumped by the winners, Dean Close School (we lost 3-1)

Girls U15 squad - went out 7-1 to Southampton in the National Plate Competition, they were 1-1 at half-time but ran out of steam. However, to their credit, they then had to play crunch matches in the Avon League straight after and won both league games to qualify at the expense of Buccs. So well done to them.

By the way, this means that we have a team in every Avon League finals day (2 in the U11's) - the first time this has happened. To put that into context, Clifton and Redland (who only train girls) have both missed out in 1 of the categories and so have Buccs who have over 300 juniors ! So well done to all the players and the coaches and managers.

Boys U18 squad - the boys have qualified for the last 8 of the National Plate competition by beating Old Silhillians 3-2, a game that was a lot closer than it should have been as the opposition scored twice in the final few minutes. It was a great result especially as Old Sills had 9 players who cannot play in this age group next year and we have only 1.

We have been drawn to play at Havant on 6th April so another long journey to look forward to ! Well done to all of the boys yesterday.

24/02/2008 Gumshields
There have been a few instances lately where players have been hit in the mouth by a ball or stick. Andy Bethell has asked all badgers and juniors to ensure that they wear gumshields during training and matches.

21/02/2008 Hoodies, Tracksuit & Kit for next year
As many of us are finding that our white kit has seen better days, we are looking into purchasing some new kit for the club. With a potential merger with the ladies club, we are looking to harmonise kit, this will involve us reverting back to blue shirts (with a dash of another colour). This is also likely to involve blue shorts and white or light blue socks. The current white kite will then be used as an away kit. Each club member will need to purchase this new kit, currently estimated at £20 per shirt, but we are looking to obtain sponsorship to reduce the cost per person.

You should have seen an email sent out from Mike Chaney about new hoodies and tracksuit bottoms that the club will order over the summer. Mike has some samples of these and if you are interested, please contact him on michael.chaney@willmottdixon.co.uk . I also attach the relevant form if you wish to place an order.

01/02/2008 Mens Training update
Many of you will be aware that Dave Gardener decided that he was unable to continue to coach us after we voted not to proceed on the merger with West Glos. We have now got Ben Dando training the men’s teams and James Kellock coaching the juniors on Wednesday evenings.

There are only a few training sessions left this season on Wednesday evenings. The last training session will be on Wednesday 12 March.

We are looking into the possibility of continuing indoor hockey past Thursday 13 March, but if indoor does continue, it is likely that this will need to be financed by those attending rather than the club.