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02/09/2010 Barnstable Hockey Tour August 2011 Early Notice

Luke Selway is proposing to orgainse a return to the much heralded Barnstable Hockey Festival over the August Bankholiday weekend of 2011 (Aug 26th to the 29th).

More information will follow but if your intersted let him know on 07853 155819.

This is a tour that Yate entered for 3 years in the early 2000's and was enjoyed by all.  It's a mixed tournament as well as a mens tournament so is open to all, participants generally camp from the Friday till the Monday and there are two full days of matches on the Saturday and Sunday as well as parties in the evenings.


23/08/2010 Bag 4 Sport
The club is also raising funds by collecting textiles and clothing through bag4sport (http://www.bag4sport.co.uk/). We have bags to be filled with textiles that B4S (which is a social enterprise based in the south west helping clubs across the UK) will buy from us and then process to benefit people in Eastern Europe and Africa. Bags are being distributed through club training sessions, but if you don’t have a bag don’t let that stop you. SO...

If you are thinking of that big charity shop clear out, then go for it but instead, please bring along your donations to President’s Day where we will have our first big collection.

19/08/2010 President Day - Sept 4th
We plan to run a tournament starting about 10:30 with a mixture of mens, ladies, boys & girls in each team. If possible there should be two groups of teams with the winner of each group playing in the final, I do need more people to play to make up the groups, as of the 19th of August I have 32 people signed up. Please contact me asap if you want to take part. I will be looking for £5 per player, this will be given to our charity this year CLIC SERGEANT.
Thank you. Ian Crabbe.
crabbie33@hotmail.co.uk

08/08/2010 End of Season Meal
To the whole club, Ladies, Mens, Oldies, Young uns, partners and parents,

Thursday will mark the last summer league game of the season for the mens teams, which is an excuse as ever to have a social for the club. YOSC are unable to put anything other than our usual sandwiches and chips on, so I think a trip elsewhere is needed!

The plan is to head to The Fox pub, just down the road, for a meal and a couple of drinks after Thursdays game. The Fox do not reserve tables and finish taking orders at 9.30, hopefully we will all be there before that. The menu is great and they do 2 for 1 on all main meals, so it'll be social and cheap, what more can you ask for!? Check out their website if you want to look at the menu, www.foxpub.co.uk

If people can come down to support the game aswell, that would be great! 7pm centre pass at YOSC. Any other questions just email me at goosegk@blueyonder.co.uk


Those that will be either mens or  ladies training on Wednesday, we will also head to the Fox for a quick drink after if people fancy it.

Cheers
Goose

04/08/2010 Last match vs Robs / general comments

To confirm the team for next weeks match which is at Yate on Thursday 12th with a start time of 7.00pm. We will be in blue and Robs in white.

Joe Avis
Pete Jenkins
Tom Child
Matt Child
Rob Child
Martin Emery
Wiggy
Stu Tayler
Haggis
Rob Hazelwood
Harry Eddolls
Liam Cain
Joe Parker
Jordan Reed

Pecker

1st Reserves for any drop outs:

Dom Avis

Martin Weavers

I am away so please contact Rob and confirm you can play (Jordan, Rob H, Pete, Wiggy and Pecker have already confirmed they can play). Rob is away in Barcelona for a few more days, unconfirmed reports suggest he entered the European Mens Marathon but he still has 5 miles to complete the race

Phil cannot umpire so Terry can you do the honours please ? (Rob, if Terry is unavailable, Goose said he would do it)

My thanks to everyone for their commitment to playing this Summer, we have had no trouble getting out players and I think we have got the balance about right with playing youth players with the more experienced members of the club (yes you can say it, the old farts !). Can't believe how well it has gone if I'm honest. Hope that you are all happy with the number of matches you have played and the pitch time, apologies if we didn't get it right, please blame Rob !

Thanks to Phil (especially) and Terry for umpiring throughout the Summer.

Here is my summary of the Summer :

Best performance : 11-0 vs Brands

Worst performance : 4-5 vs Gryphons

Loudest player : Fordy by about 20 decibels from the nearest challenger

Dodgy gear : I'm sorry to say but my son wins easily, you can't wear a fluorescent green headband and not expect to get some stick

Worst goal celebration : Pecker last night falling face down after scoring

Best impression : Haggis doing an impression of Myles at half time in the Brands match

Best individual performance : Wiggy the Bull and Myles come joint top

Person most in need of oxygen : Stu Tayler after 2 minutes of his first match back

Most surprising appearance : Billy (twice !)


30/07/2010 Nomads A vs Bristol & West / Robinsons - UPDATED

We have 2 more matches left and I have named the squads for both matches to save time and assist with planning so please read the below carefully and let me know if you can play or not. We have had a great season whatever happens but lets try to finish on a positive note.

Fordy - understand the work issues, you have an invitation to turn up if you are free.

Phil Boynes has kindly agreed to umpire

Nick White - please can you include Dom Avis and Pete Jenkins next week, let me know if there is not enough space. Exclude Matt Bethell as Rambo wants to play in the same team as his Dad !!

Tuesday 3rd August

Opponents : Bristol and West

Details : blue kit, at the Ridings for 6.30pm (bring a white as well)

Team is as follows :

Please note that the 1st team finish their fixtures on Tuesday so we will all be going to the Fox for a drink afterwards - please try and make it.

Myles Brock

Andy Bethell

Matt Bethell

Martin Emery

Wiggy

Martin Weavers

Haggis

Tom Makepeace

Josh Cullum

Jordan Reed

Ian Redfearn

Matt Child

Pecker

Joe Parker

Liam Cain

Billy

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W/C 9th August : problem with booking so I am trying to sort another time / day

opponents : Robinsons

Details : blue kit (but take a white as well)

Team is as follows :

Joe Avis

Pete Jenkins

Tom Child

Matt Child

Rob Child

Martin Emery

Wiggy

Stu Tayler

Haggis

Brendan Foreman

Pete Webber

Rob Hazelwood

Harry Eddolls

Liam Cain

Joe Parker

Jordan Reed


14/07/2010 Yate A vs Chippenham B

Thanks for those that turned up yesterday, another excellent result and I have put a small match report on the web site

A slight change this week, please can you all CONFIRM that you can play, 3 people did not turn up yesterday which could have left us short. I understand that people may struggle to get to matches but a text or call would help and give me time to call up other players

The match is next Friday at Chippenham Hockey Club, push back is at 7.30, we are in WHITE but please also bring a blue as well

Directions as follows : http://www.chippenhamhockey.co.uk/findus

I will umpire as Phil is away.

Squad as follows :

Joe Avis (GK)

Rob Child

Tom Child

Matt Child

Pete Jenkins

Ian Redfearn

Dom Avis

Liam Cain

Josh Cullum

Billy

Jordan Reed

Stuart Tayler

Rob Hazelwood

Wiggy

Brendan Foreman (?)


12/07/2010 Training Dates & Times
As I am sure you are all becoming aware, the next season will be upon us before we know it, and some of us will soon need to blow the cobwebs off our sticks and actually put our kit in the washing machine (more applicable for the men than the ladies I feel...!)

With league games commencing at the end of September, training will be starting THIS WEEK! The plan is to start fitness training this Wednesday the 14th of July, until the 4th of August from 7pm-8pm at Yate Outdoor Sports Complex. We'll be using half the pitch for the next 4 weeks for fitness sessions, which will be run by someone from outside the club. These fitness sessions are for every single member of the club, male and female, and I hope everyone's attendance from the beginning will ensure further successes building on last year's throughout the club. The training is free of charge to club members, if you want to invite partners or friends they are more than welcome, however a small, but hopefully acceptable fee of £3 will be required.

Outdoor training will start from the 11th of August at YOSC. The first 3 sessions will befrom 7pm to 8.30pm due to a previous booking on the pitch, and then we will resume our usual 7pm-9pm service from the 1st of September onwards. Tim Davenport is confirmed as one of our coaches for next season, and talks are in place to organise a second coach for next season.

If anyone has any questions don't hesitate to contact me on 07792036072.

Cheers Goose

08/07/2010 Yate A vs North Somerset

Our next match is another home game on Tuesday vs North Somerset. Please be there for 7.00pm, game starts at 7.30pm

As usual, if you can't play then let me know asap

Squad is as follows :

Goose

Nick Pagett

Tom Child

Pecker

Fordy

Brendan Foreman

Stu Tayler

Andy Bethell

Pete Weber

Jordan Reed

Robert Hazelwood

Peter Jenkins

Ian Redfearn

Billy

Wiggy


05/07/2010 Yate A vs The Sparks Tuesday 6th July

Before I set out the details of the next fixture, please can you all note that Summer League fixtures are prone to being cancelled suddenly. If I hear I will always post a message on the web site and send an e mail so please check these out.

Okay, we don't have a match next week so the details are for 6th July at home, start time is 7.30 please be there for 7.00pm and we will be wearing blue. Bring a white shirt just in case.

Team is as follows :

Myles Brock (GK)

Andy Bethell

Brendan Foreman

Tom George

Peter Jenkins

Ian Ford

Pecker

Peter Webber

Wiggy

Stu Tayler

Jordan Reed

Liam Cain

Ian Redfearn

Matthew Bethell

Haggis

Tom Makepeace


05/07/2010 Thanks from Ian Crabbe
Just a quick note to say thankyou to everyone for their cards,phone calls and concern over my recent illness,the double vision I suffered (some would say Ive always suffered from this condition judging by the goals missed over the years) seems to have cleared up and I'm recovering well but still cant drive until the 18th of July which unfortunatly rules me out of the 3 peaks challenge good luck to all taking part.Thanks once again look forward to seeing you for Presidents day tournament on Sept 4th.

Crabbie

05/07/2010 PRESIDENTS DAY - SATURDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER
Calling all members: Ladies, Men and Juniors - a date for your diaries.

Our President, Ian Crabbe is holding his annual Charity Presidents Day Tournament on Saturday 4th September 2010, at Yosc, starting at 10.00am.

More details will follow however if you are available on the day and would like to play, please let Ian know by email on crabbie33@hotmail.co.uk

There will be a social afterwards and during the tournament we hope to run a BBQ, for which we require a Kitchen Hygiene Qualification.  If anyone has a friend or family member who could help us out here, please let Ian know.  Thanks.

Enjoy the summer and we look forward to seeing you all there.

20/06/2010 Yate A vs Mid Somerset A - CANCELLED

Match has been cancelled by Mid Somerset

 

We have a home match this Tuesday evening against Mid Somerset, please be
there for 7.00pm.

We will be wearing blue

Myles Brock
Rob Child
Tom Child
Andy Bethell
Liam Cain
Joe Parker
Pecker
Wiggy
Martin Weavers
Peter Jenkins
Pete Webber
Brendan Foreman
Haggis


Please let me know asap if you CAN'T play


10/06/2010 Yate A team vs Westbury on 15 June

We have a match against Westbury at home on Tuesday evening at 7.30, please be there for 7.00pm. We will be wearing our blue kit.

You will see from the below that only 5 players remain from the team that played at Keynsham this week, which will give you an idea of the number of players we have available for matches. Which is a roundabout way of saying I hope that you can all appreciate that I am trying to keep as many players playing as possible.

Team is as follows, please let me know if you can't make it,

Joe Avis

Rob Child

Tom Child

Andy Bethell

Rob Hazelwood

Martin Emery

Nick Pagett

Peter Jenkins (all, Peter is a new player so please make every effort to make him welcome)

Brendan Foreman

Pecker

Josh Cullum

Stu Tayler

Jordan Reed

Ollie Craig

Ian Redfearn

Phil - please can you umpire ?


04/06/2010 Elise Belcher in Africa - April - May Newsletter
Elise Belchers writes about her voluntary work in Africa. See the attached document for her April-May Newsletter
pdf document Elise April_May 2010 News.pdf Elise Newsletter April-May

24/05/2010 Outdoor training in Gloucester for the boys (AMENDED)

Hi,

Please see the attached e mail from Doug Nichols who runs outdoor hockey sessions every Summer in Gloucester. Please reply direct to Doug, not me, if you want to play. Please note that this has changed from indoor sessions initially advertised as Doug cannot get the indoor facility.

Thanks

Andy

Hi,

 

this is NOT a county event and has NO bearing on county selection nor is it for any specific club.

 

I am running summer hockey sessions throughout the summer. First session is Sunday 20th June and last session Sunday 29th August at Oxstalls Tennis Center. There will be no session on Sunday 11th July. This is not coaching it is purely splitting the players at each session into roughly even sides and playing. The idea is to just have some fun. To help split into teams players should bring at least 2 different coloured shirts and plenty to drink is essential. If you would like to take part this summer please reply to this email with a name & session and I will add you to the list.

 

This year I am charging £15 for the ten sessions or £2 per session. I would prefer to take a single payment since it is easier to organise for me.

 

In case you know anyone else who might want to come along the times and rough standard of sessions is shown below. Players may be asked to move between sessions to ensure they are in a group of about the right strength. Once again let me know who and in which session any other players who would like to take part.

 

4:00 - 5:00 - Mainly U13s from last season.

5:00 - 6:00 - everyone else

 

--
vriendelijke groeten / Best regards
Doug (this is my last season) Nicholls
tel +44 1684 856254(O)
+44 7884 001039(M)
+44 1452 524049(H)
www.glos-ha.org.uk


18/05/2010 Lukes Idea for Charity - SPONSORSHIP NEEDED
Returning Yate Hockey Club member Luke Selway has asked for sponsorship relating to the following, he can be contacted on lselway@family-church.org.uk

Rock Nations Sponsored custom triathlon
Time limit: Saturday 17th July 2010
Full Name: _____Luke Selway___________________
Dear Potential Sponsor,
I am participating in a sponsored custom triathlon, and plan to accumulatively run 200 miles, complete 9,000 press ups and 9,000 sit ups all before 17th July 2010. All proceeds will help fund young people to attend the Rocknations Youth Conference in Bradford from 4 - 7th August 2010. Please could you sponsor me for the total amount that you are willing to contribute. After the sponsored event, I will return to tell you if I completed the challenge and collect your contribution. If paying with cheques please make them payable to Family Church. Thank you!

18/05/2010 Nomads A team for this Thursday vs Sth Glos
We are "away" this week but the match is at YOSC on Thursday evening - be at the pitch for 7pm
Rob is running team as I am busy
Pecker to captain the team
Wear blue kit but bring a white shirt in case
Phil - can you umpire ?
Nick White has taken Matt Bailey, John Scales and Wiggy this week so the team is as follows (everyone who doesn't play this week will def play next week) :
Joe Avis (GK)
Brendan Foreman
Rob Child
Tom Child
Tom George
Martin Weavers
Fordy
Haggis
Pecker
Ian Redfearn
Martin Emery
Stuart Tayler
Matt Bethell
Tom Makepeace

Cheers
Andy

11/05/2010 EHB invites you to Survey the sport, Dine with the
EHB invites you to Survey the sport, Dine with the stars, Read all about it

Hello,
This month we would like to give you the opportunity to do one or all of three things!
1. Join the hockey great and good at the forthcoming Awards Dinner 2010 in June.
2. Catch up on the world of hockey by subscribing to Hockey News.
3. Have a say on the future of playing 40+ (Masters Hockey) in England – there is a link attached and a prize draw offered, so it’s simple to do and you’ve nothing to lose!

1. Awards Dinner 2010
The England Hockey Board are delighted to invite you to their second annual awards evening.
BOOK YOUR TICKETS for the AWARDS DINNER 2010 on 18th June 2010 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Nottingham from 6.30pm to 1am
Click here to find out more and to link to the ticket booking site.

2. Hockey news subscriptions
And if you don’t win a subscription to Hockey news – fear not – for you can now subscribe to it for £16 per year (for four seasonal issues).
SPECIAL OFFER – Subscribe now and you will get your first year for only £12 – that’s 4 for the price of 3.
Of course if you are already an England Hockey member then you will already be in receipt of Hockey news – but why not give a subscription as a gift!
All subscriptions received from July onwards will start with the Summer issue (out June 30th). Click here to find out how to subscribe.

3. Masters Hockey Survey
Take part in the biggest survey ever done on Masters Hockey in England. Have your say on the future of playing age group hockey (40+) in England. Tell us what keeps you playing and what turns you off!
· What makes you continue playing hockey - friends, family, social, competition?
· Do you want more people and teams of your age group to play against?
· Are you thinking of stopping playing? Why? Getting tired of trying to keep up with the 20 year olds in your team?
· Friends who you have played with for years have stopped playing?
· Have a family and can’t commit to playing at the weekends?
· Your job means you can’t commit to playing every week?
· Is there something we can provide for you that will help you to stay and enjoy the sport?

Hockey is a family sport built on strong values of integrity, friendship, ethics and inclusion. It is a fun sport played by both genders, from ages 5 to 75. Hockey is now preparing for a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity leading up to 2012. As a sport we are ambitious and want to provide more playing opportunities for people of all ages and stages in life. Whilst we have a rich tradition of providing opportunities for young people we are just as passionate about ensuring that adults of all ages also have good and accessible opportunities to play their sport…….so tell us what you think and be part of a Masters revolution
Simply click here to select the right survey for you and don’t forget to pass this on – we want to get as many opinions as possible! Everyone taking part in this survey could win one of 5 Hockey News magazine subscriptions on offer!

30/04/2010 Nomads A team details for Tuesday
Hi all

I have had about 20 people contact me wishing to play Summer League so we have a large squad that will need to be rotated. Rather than have 5 subs we intend to run with a squad of 14 for each match so each player can get some fair pitch time. The squad selected for next Tuesday is as shown below but if you have not been chosen for Tuesday then it is highly likely that you will be asked to play the following week. I have left myself out of the first match but will be there to run the team with Rob.

Rob is trying to re-arrange the August fixtures and bring them forward so we may end up with 2 matches in one week.

Martin Emery has kindly pulled the fixtures together and has indicated what colour shirts we will need to be playing in. Please scan the fixtures and let me know if there are any that you are unavailable for.

So, Tues 4th May at Old Bristolian's ground at Failand (past Redwood Lodge on the left hand side), please be there between 6.45 and 7pm, for a push back at 7.30. We will be playing in blue shirts, shorts and socks. If anyone needs more specific directions then let me know.

Joe Avis - if you want to play in the Summer, please let me know and I can include you

Current Yate members - we have 3 debutants this Tuesday, please make sure they are made to feel welcome

James Lewis (GK)
Matt Bethell
Pecker
Rob Child (c)
Tom Child
Wiggy
Jon Scales
Tom Makepeace
Martin Weavers
Tom ?
Matt Bailey
Rob Hazelwood
Jordan Reed
Ian Redfearn

Let's make it enjoyable guys for all of us.

29/04/2010 Annual Dinner

Congratulations to Natalie Morse who single handedly organised the end of Season Dinner which, apart from being one of the best ever, raised @ £800 for club funds!

Well done Nat - a fantastic effort - and thank you very much.

Watch out for the next fund raising event - Bag for Sport - which we will be running during pre-season training.


26/04/2010 JDC - UPDATED ref Hannah/Susie/Rebekah

Well done to the following girls who were successful at the Avon U14 trials yesterday and will train with the JDC in September :

Megan Masters, Megan Diamond, Megan Long, Imogen Lydford, Emily Webb, Lucy Cooke, Fleur Jenkins, Susie Barnes, Rebekah Harris, Hannah Cullimore and Yasmina Abdelrazik have all been selected so well done to them. On top of this, Isabella Joy, Zoe Cullum and Katherine Edwards are pre-selected for the training so we will have 14 players training with the County - I'm not sure of the history but this surely must be a record !

If I have missed anyone then I apologise, please can someone let me know and I will amend.

Andy


22/04/2010 Apologies to Isabella Joy ...
Our sincere apologies to young Isabella who was missed off the list of successful players who were selected for the JRPC (Isabella has been selected for the U15 training) and - as the youngest this year - she deserves a special mention. Well done Issy and good luck in the Summer.

14/04/2010 Summer League Fixtures - Nomads 1st Team
The Fixtures for the Summer League 1st team are now available here.

13/04/2010 Summer League Fixtures - Nomads A Team
The Fixtures for the Summer League A Team are now available here. Rob Child and Andy Bethell will be running this team so if you are interested in playing, please let us know

Andy : 07866 418385
Rob : 07846 897959

06/04/2010 Hockeys Biggest Weekend and Hockeys Got Talent
Hockeys Biggest Weekend and Hockey's Got Talent and Question Time Reminder

The 2009-2010 outdoor hockey season may be over but the summer is packed full of exciting hockey events to appeal to the entire Hockey Family. To get the ball rolling, please find below information on our brand new Hockey’s Got Talent activity plus how you can book your place at Hockey’s Biggest Weekend – the three day European and EHL Premier Divsion play off extravaganza taking place in May. Plus don’t forget our series of Question Time roadshows – a reminder of where they are and how to reserve your place are included at the bottom of this email.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to send an email to: info@englandhockey.org

Hockey’s Got Talent
The search for hockey’s most exciting free style talent has arrived! As part of the activities supporting the forthcoming Samsung FIH Women’s Champions Trophy in Nottingham in July, we are searching to find England’s most gifted free style hockey stars. We want to see what amazing skills you or your team / club members can display with a hockey stick and ball - the coolest tricks, best juggles, fastest spins and more. It would be great to have a vibrant mix of talents on our YouTube channel (see URL below) and to do this we would really appreciate your help in getting the message out to all your club’s juniors, team members etc… basically we’re inviting everyone who can pick up a hockey stick to show them what they can do!

To do this, we have set up a Hockey’s Got Talent You Tube Channel http://www.youtube.com/HockeysGotTalent where we will display the best of the best. Take a look on the channel and see some other performers showing what they can do, including England stars Barry Middleton, Helen Richardson and Gemma Darrington plus the amazing University of Birmingham guys showing off their tricks!

We bet there are some real hockey stars out there and we want to see those moves

How to do it - Steps to show off your hockey talent:
1. Take a look on the Hockey’s Got Talent You Tube channel to see some cool examples of what can be done http://www.youtube.com/HockeysGotTalent
2. Start practicing your moves and shaping your 60 second video clip
3. Once you’ve perfected your moves, record your 60 second clip and upload it to the channel before 31 May 2010
4. Wait to hear from us to see if you are judged to be one of the winners! You or your players could be in with a chance of showing off in front of a packed house at the 2010 Women’s Champions Trophy in Nottingham in July!

Winners
We are looking for 2 overall winners in 2 categories:
1. U18
2. Aged 18 or over (as at the 31st May 2010).

The individual winners in each of these categories will receive a signed England replica shirt and a brand new adidas hockey stick!
(Please note terms and conditions apply for U18s)
So before you put your stick away for the summer - get practicing and show us that Hockey’s Got Talent!

Hockey’s Biggest Weekend 1st - 3rd May
Cannock Hockey Club. The first Bank Holiday of May 2010. Between 12 and 14 passionate teams fighting for those all important places in Europe or in the Premier Division. It’s got to be Hockey’s Biggest Weekend of the year when passions are high, the game is fast and everyone has a great time. Passion. Speed.Respect - see it in the flesh at Cannock Hockey Club. To book your ticket to see four of the top five Men’s and Women’s EHL Premier Division teams battle it out for those precious places in Europe and to see the top Conference teams from the East, West and North battle it out with the ninth placed Premier League team for promotion to the Premier Division simply click here https://kiosk.iristickets.co.uk/k?EnglandHockey . Ticket costs are as follows:

Seat - £6 per day
Season ticket £15 (NUS & U18s £4/£10)

Stand - £4 per day
Season ticket £10 (NUS & U18s £3/£8)

There is a £2 transaction / booking fee so, to save yourself some money, get your friends and supporters together and book a lot of tickets at the same time!

Question Time 2010
The England Hockey Board are going on the road again and this time the Roadshows are following the well known Question Time format. This will give every member of the Hockey Family the opportunity to meet the Executive Board face-to-face and to ask them questions about anything to do with the Sport or the National Governing Body. Each Question Time starts at 7.30pm and lasts for about two hours. Refreshments will be available from 7.00pm on arrival.

Registration
Registration to attend is free and easy. Please give us your name and contact details in case we need to get in touch with you due to changes. You can also propose a question for the Board if you like.
You can register in advance either:
By using the Question Time Roadshow Registration Form which can be found on http://www.englandhockey.org/QuestionTime2010
Or:
By emailing: info@englandhockey.org. Please put Question Time Roadshow 2010 and then the venue of your choice in the subject header.
We look forward to seven engaging and lively evenings.

The Venues are:

1. Monday 19th April
Ramada Jarvis, Wetherby
Leeds Road, Collingham, Wetherby, West Yorkshire LS22 5AA

2. Tuesday 20th April
Warrington Sports Club
Walton Lea Road, Higher Walton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 6SJ

3. Thursday 22nd April
Trojans Hockey Club
Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 9HT

4. Tuesday 27th April
Culford School
Culford, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 6TX

5. Wednesday 28 April
Lichfield Hockey Club
Collins Field Eastern Avenue Lichfield, Staffordshire

6. Tuesday 4th May
Holiday Inn Taunton
Holiday Inn Taunton M5 (Jn 25), Deane Gate Avenue, Taunton, Somerset TA1 2UA

7. Wednesday 5th May
Bisham Abbey NSC
Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, Marlow, Buckinghamshire SL7 1RR

02/04/2010 Conor Pinnell - Wales success

Good luck to Conor Pinnell this weekend as he will win his first cap for Wales when they play their Celtic cousins, Scotland in Wrexham.

I'm not entirely sure but I think Conor becomes the first Yate player to gain National honours since Adrian Chambers, who played for England U21 in a previous Century !

 


29/03/2010 London 2012 ticketing - sign up to register
The worlds greatest sporting events are coming to London! Tickets for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games will go on sale in 2011. Sign up now and you will be among the first to hear about ticketing news and other exciting events and offers.

Registering is a quick and easy process which will only take a few minutes to complete. It will also save you time when tickets go on sale in 2011.

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29/03/2010 JRPC success for youngsters
Another successful weekend for our youth players.

Maria Jones, Pippa Barnes, Anna Haskins and Molly Buxton helped Avon win the West tournament at Clifton College yesterday and were all selected to attend JRPC training this Summer.

Joe Avis, Matt Bethell, Peter Weber and Brendan Foreman were in the Gloucestershire U15 squad that finished runners-up in the West tournament held at Millfield and have all been selected for the boys JRPC this Summer. Harry Eddolls unfortunately just missed out.

By my reckoning, that makes 14 players who have made it through to the Summer training and 19 who have represented either Avon or Gloucestershire this month, a record for the club.

The next step is to make the Bristol JRPC squad that will take on the Exeter and Eastleigh JRPC squads and from from that tournament, the Wessex Leopards squad will be chosen.

29/03/2010 Glos U17 Boys Success
Congratulations to Dominic Chambers, James Lewis & Justin Metcalf who represented Glos U17's at the JAC West Regional Tournament at Millfield School on March 14th. Gloucester won the Tournament and will now represent the West at the  National Tournament at Cannock on the weekend of May 8th & 9th. All three have been selected for JRPC.

25/03/2010 Yate U15 success - full match report now in !!
U15 Avon League Finals – 21 March 2010

Yate’s U15 girls enjoyed a successful day at the Avon League finals on Sunday.

In their first group game against Clifton, the girls started nervously and were reliant on Alaina Herbert’s composure in defence early on. It took a reverse stick strike into the roof of the net by Pippa Barnes to settle the team at the end of the first half. In the second period Yate dominated and Ellie Diamond scored twice, the second finishing off a flowing move down the right flank with an emphatic shot.

The second group game against Redland was competitive from the outset. Redland dominated the early exchanges and took the lead and Yate were indebted to keeper Anna Haskins for a series of fine saves. Straight after half time Yate were dealt a further setback when their captain, Shannon Saunders, received a sickening blow to the side of her head from a deflected ball. This seemed to galvanise the Yate side and the midfield of Pippa Barnes, Maria Jones and Molly Buxton took control. Ellie Diamond opened the scoring before Alaina Herbert added a second, being first to react to a loose ball from a penalty corner. Ellie Diamond added a third to give the score a more comfortable look.

Having qualified for the final after two games Yate enjoyed the luxury of resting players for the final group match against Firebrands. Despite dominating possession Yate fell to a narrow defeat courtesy of a harsh penalty stroke.

The final against Redland could scarcely have started worse for the team. Alice Kennedy was injured by a lifted ball in the face after bravely competing for a rebound at the far post. Once again, adversity brought out the best in the Yate girls. With Jo Mackie and Alaina Herbert securing the defence, the girls produced some sumptuous hockey, with a series of sweeping moves slicing through the Redland defence. Ellie Diamond helped herself to a hat-trick, and with Pippa Barnes also adding a goal, Yate had scored four goals in eight minutes. Courageously, Shannon Saunders came off the bench to lead the line after half-time and only obdurate defending from Redland prevented Yate from extending their lead further.

This was an outstanding performance from a group of girls that worked very hard, not just on the day, but during the entire season. They produced some outstanding hockey at times and were a credit to the club throughout.

Results
Group     Clifton 3-0 (W)

               Redland 3-1 (W)

               Firebrands 0-1 (L)

Final        Redland 4-0 (W)

Squad     Shannon Saunders (C), Anna Haskins (GK), Jo Mackie, Alaina Herbert, Maria Jones, Pippa Barnes, Alice Kennedy, Ellie Diamond, Molly Buxton, Zoe Cullum

21/03/2010 Yate U15 girls win the Avon League Finals
Please see the match report for fuller details but in brief Yate won the U15 title for the first time in their history, by defeating Redland 4-0 in the final.

The organisers voted Alaina Herbert as player of the day and Ellie Diamond won two awards for top scorer in the league and top scorer on the Finals day.

The Yate coaches voted Pippa Barnes as their player of the day.

Well done to all of the girls who have worked hard over several seasons to improve their skills and hone their talent.

The squad was :
Shannon Saunders (c) ; Anna Haskins (GK) ; Alaina Herbert ; Joanna Mackie ; Pippa Barnes ; Molly Buxton ; Maria Jones ; Zoe Cullum ; Alice Kennedy ; Ellie Diamond
Amy Sweet was unavailable due to County commitments

21/03/2010 County success for boys

Congratulations are in hand for 5 players who have been selected for the Gloucestershire U15 squad for this weekends West tournament at Millfield school.

The successful players are Joe Avis, Matt Bethell, Harry Eddolls, Brendan Foreman and Peter Weber

Well done and good luck


21/03/2010 JRPC success for Nadine and Amy
Following the U18 West tournament today, Nadine Moody has been selected for the U18 Bristol JRPC and Amy Sweet (who scored 4 goals today) has been picked for the U17 Bristol JRPC.

Congratulations and well done to both girls on their achievement.

Good luck in the Summer, let's hope you make the Wessex Leopards squads !!

19/03/2010 Yate U15 girls in Finals weekend
A reminder that our girls are in the Avon League finals at YOSC this weekend, starting at 12.30. Please come along and support the girls.

16/03/2010 Glos U17 Success for Dominic, James & Justin
Congratulations and good luck to Dominic Chambers, James Lewis and Justin Metcalf who have all been selected for the Gloucestershire U17 boys squad that will travel to Millfield this weekend (21st March 2010) to take part in the Regional U17 JAC West of England Tournament.


14/03/2010 Yate 3rds secure League Championship

The Yate 3rd team secured the title on Saturday with a 4-0 win over Westbury & UB 'E'. With closest rivals UWE 'C' losing to Robinsons 'D' 7-1, Yate are now 6 points clear with only 1 game to play, making them Champions of Bristol & N. W. Somerset Division 3.

Yate have an impressive 16 wins, with only 2 draws and a single loss so far this season, having scored 84 goals and conceded only 12, giving them a +72 GD.

Yate will be looking to avenge their 1 loss next week when they play Westbury & UB 'F', who managed to beat them 3-1 before Christmas.

Well done to the whole team, who have worked hard all season, and particularly the defence having kept an amazing 12 clean sheets so far.

The 3rds are now looking forward to playing in Bristol & N. W. Somerset Division 2 next season.


11/03/2010 Live text England v Germany, World Cup semi-final
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/hockey/8561855.stm

09/03/2010 Gloucestershire U14 success for Tom and Jon

Anything the girls can do ....

Congratulations and good luck to Thomas Child and Jon Matthews who have both been selected for the Gloucestershire U14 boys squad that will travel to Millfield this weekend to take part in the Regional tournament.


06/03/2010 England claim first semi-final spot in World Cup
England qualify!
England became the first team to qualify for the World Cup semi-finals with a 3-2 win over India in the Dhyan Chand Stadium, New Delhi. The visitors looked home and dry at 3-0 when Ashley Jackson finished off a scrambled mess of a goal in the 48th minute to claim his second strike of the game. But what coach Jason Lee described as "poor execution" let India back into the match for a nailbiting final few minutes.

Gurwinder Singh Chandi turned in a cross from the right by Gurbaj Singh in the 54th minute. Three minutes later, Raijpal Singh finished off a move started when England lost the ball on the Indian 25. Raijpal as had a chance to equalise in the dying minutes as a cross flew across goal. England had secured their 1-0 half-time lead with a James Tindall tap-in in the 16th minute and doubled the lead when Jackson put a rocket of a penalty corner into the top right corner in the 43rd minute.

England play Spain on Monday, a loss will still mean a semi-final spot, but if Australia, as expected, beat Pakistan, then the Kookaburras will almost certainly finish top of the group thanks to the goal difference produced by their 12-0 thrashing of South Africa. Earlier in the day, Spain showed the rest of the sides in New Delhi how to play against the Kookaburras. Astute aerials and balls into the corner to fast forwards continually turned the Aussies around and stifled their attacking drive. Australia's opener (Luke Doerner, PC, 20mins) came against the run of play. The Aussies stepped up the on-the-ball pressure on the Spanish defence in the second half, and as a result stifled some of the earlier long passing. The Spanish withstood the pressure with their usual quick-footed defence, but the yellow-carding Ramon Alegre in the 52nd minute (for attempting to fell Jamie Dwyer in full flight) tipped the balance in favour of the Kookaburras. Glenn Turner then finished of a corner in the 60th minute. A few spirited attacks gave the Spanish some hope but Australia held out.

The battle of the cellar-dwellers in group B ended in a 4-3 win for South Africa over the higher-ranked Pakistan. Two late penalty corner goals made the scoreline more flattering than Pakistan deserved in a game where they started well but then recaptured their appalling form from their opener against India.

Day Eight Preview
The big game in group B is leaders Netherlands taking on Germany in the third game - this match will probably end up deciding the 1/2 placings in the group. The opener, Korea v Cana will have no effect on the top placings. New Zealand are still in with an outside chance of a semi-final but they face the under-rated Argentinians who have already lost two heartbreakers - last minute against Korea 2-1 and a heroic 4-3 defeat by Germany.

06/03/2010 Yate mens 2nds secure promotion with 2 games left
Yate seconds secured the second promotion in a row with a hard fought win over local rivals Bristol and West.  Nick White scored with 10 minutes to go, (against 11 and two umpires) to ensure that Bristol UWE in 3rd cannot catch them.  Yate need to earn 4 points from their last two games to ensure finishing top spot after leading for most of the season having been closely chased all the way by Bristol University.  Yate 2nds next match is at home next Saturday at 2:30 against Bristol UWE who are still in the running for 2nd spot and the second promotion place. 

05/03/2010 World Cup day 5
England win but lose Mantell
A tournament-ending ankle injury to England's best defender Richard Mantell marred an otherwise excellent win over Pakistan on day five of the men's Hockey World Cup in New Delhi. Mantell was stretchered off in the 13th minute of the second-half after tumbling over a Pakistan player in the circle while defending a penalty corner. Pakistan's Rehan Butt, levelled the scores at 2-2 deflecting in a cross after the corner broke down.

England's coach Jason Lee was full of praise for the resilience of his side, who then made the game safe with two deflected goals from skipper Barry Middleton (52, 65) and a hard hit, cross-shot from Jonty Clarke. Mantell has dislocated his right ankle and Lee confirmed he will not play again in this World Cup. Fortunately the side has other defensive options, although Lee says much of the team's playing style has been moulded around Mantell's qualities. Earlier England had played steadily towards a 2-0 half-time lead before some squandered possession allowed Pakistan back into the game.

England's opener was one of the best goals of the tournament so far. Ben Hawes, temporarily at left-half, threw a 70m aerial ball to James Tindall on the left wing. Tindall's hard-hit corss found a sliding Clarke who roofed the shot (20mins). Ashley Jackson (32mins) added England's second . England's resources could be further depleted for their last two pool games. Iain Mackay earned a yellow card for a collision with Muhammad Irfan in the second half in an incident that could attract the attention of the tournament director. In other group B games, Australia knocked in a World Cup record-equalling 12 against a hapless South Africa – goals are too many to list but Jamie Dwyer (all field goals) and Luke Doerner (all PCs) both scored hat-tricks. South Africa had no answer to a rampant Australian team whose penalty corner routines have started to click ominously well..

In the final game of the day Spain outplayed India, and the crowd, 5-2. With one win from three games, the hosts semi-final chances now look slim, while Spain join Australia on two wins, behind England's three from three. England's remaining games are India on Saturday and Spain on Monday. Australia play Spain on Saturday, so one more win for England will will secure a semi-final place.

Day Six Preview
Day six sees some more potentially lop-sided encounters in group A. Korea vs New Zealand is potentially the best of the games. Netherlands should be far too good for Canada and it would be a n upset if the ruthless Germans lost to Argentina – although the Argentinians showed they should not be taken lightly when it took a last-minute Koran penalty corner to beat them on day four.

05/03/2010 World Cup day 6
Eastern hopes head west on World Cup day six
Any faint hopes of an Asian winner at the 2010 World Cup in New Delhi disappeared on day six when Korea capitulated to New Zealand 2-1. The Asian champs put in a thoroughly unimpressive performance and were flattered in the scoreline by a 70th minute penalty stroke. The Blacksticks on the other hand looked like a side starting to relish the challenge of the World Cup with Ryan Archibald to the fore in producing some end-to-end hockey.

The results leave the unbeaten Germany and Netherlands in charge of the semi-final spots in group A, with their clash on Sunday likely to be crucial in deciding the 1/2nd placings. The Kiwis are still in with a sniff, however - a good result against Argentina on Sunday and somem heroics in their final group game against Germany could see them in a coveted semi-final spot. Andy Hayward gave the improving Blacksticks the lead over Korea with a 9th minute with a PC drag-flick, low to keeper Lee Myung-Ho's left. The second followed in the 22minute - captain for the day Dean Couzins netting from the penalty spot, again low to keeper's left, after a goal-bound ball collected a Korean foot. The smartest move of the day was the Kiwis choosing their white alternate strip, rather than baking in black - the sun is shines on the pitch for most of the first half with 4.30pm games. Second-up Netherlands disposed of Canada 6-0 without ever looking really impressive (especially with the scores level at half-time) - but they are improving and are masters of pacing themselves through tournaments. Goals from Taeke Taekema (Pc,PC, 41, 63), Roger Hofman (FG, FG 48, 56), Ronald Brouwer (FG, 43) and Rob Reckers (FG, 53).

The Argentina-Germany game was the pick of the day's matches, with the Argentinians never-say-die spirit winning over the crowd in the Dhyan Chand Stadium. If it was not for a brilliant diving save by Tim Jessault from a reverse-stick hit (sorry didn't get the striker) with nine minutes on the clock, Argentina would have gained at least a draw. They dominated the last quarter of the game and look the best of the teams that won't make the semi-finals - but with three losses (two by a knife-edge) they may not come out of the World Cup with the credit, or placing, they deserve. Martin Zwicker opened the scoring in the 5th minute (FG), Lucas Vila then equalised in the next minute for Argentina. Zwicker then restored the lead turning in a PC after 14minutes. Matthias Witthaus made it 3-1 Germany (FG) in the 23rd and lesser teams would (and have) capitulated against the black machine. Matias Paredes swept in a partly blocked Pedro Ibarra penalty corner in the 34th minute. Martin Haner steadied the German nerves finishing a clever four-man corner move in the 45th. Still the Argentinians came forward and Ibarra netted a corner in the 56th minute to set up the grandstand finish.

Day Seven Preview
Australia vs Spain and England vs India are the key matches in group B on day seven - upsets here and the group will open right up. The South Africa-Pakistan clash is hard to pick and the contrasting styles might produce an exciting match

02/03/2010 Girls County success (updated !)

Congratulations to 15 year old Amy Sweet who has made the Avon U18 squad for this year's County championships and to Molly Buxton who has been selected for the Avon U15 girls squad. Both will be playing at Millfield (we think !) later this month.

Further to the above the following have also been selected for County duty :

Zoe Cullum and Izzy Joy - Avon U14

Pippa Barnes / Maria Jones / Anna Haskins - Avon U15

Nadine Moody - Avon U18

Alice Kennedy is a travelling reserve for the U15's and spare a thought for Shannon Saunders who injured her hand and was not selected on that basis.

Well done to all and there are a couple of girls in the Glos training squads who will find out in the next week or so whether they have been selected.

Congratulations to all of the girls and it has been noted that the common theme is that all of the above attend training regularly and have put in lots of effort over several years.


02/03/2010 Avon League Finals day 21st March
Come along and support the U15 girls squad who are playing at Yate in the Avon League finals on 21st March in the afternoon, details can be found under the Avon Junior Hockey League web site (see the links section)

01/03/2010 Watch the World Cup

Zing TV will be broadcasting all the World Cup matches live for free. Zing is available on the following channels:

Sky Channel 789

Freesat Channel 509 

Virgin Media (channel numbers vary by region)

The Daily Telegraph has secured the rights to stream England's World Cup matches live online.  Watch all of England's matches online at www.telegraph.co.uk/hockeylive

The BBC Sport website will show edited highlights of England Hockey’s World Cup matches online at http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/hockey/default.stm.

Source & for much more info : http://www.englandhockey.co.uk/page.asp?section=745&sectionTitle=Hero+Honda+FIH+World+Cup+2010


28/02/2010 U13 girls - WINNERS

Congratulations to the U13 squad for winning the Avon League today, thoroughly deserved folowing victories over Chippenham, Clifton and Firebrands.

Imogen was named GK of the day, Suzie Barnes was top scorer on the day and Zoe Cullum picked up the top scorer award for the initial league matches. Well done girls and to all of the squad who participated in the Finals day and to the few who were unable to play because of County commitments

More details will follow but please see the link to the Avon Junior Hockey League for the results and scorers.


25/02/2010 Hero Honda FIH World Cup 2010 starts this Sunday
Full Details of Fixtures and Results can be found here: Hero Honda FIH World Cup 2010

28th February 2010
16:35 South Africa : Spain
18:35 Australia : ENGLAND
20:35 Pakistan : India

1st March 2010
16:35 New Zealand : Canada
18:35 Germany : Korea
20:35 Netherlands : Argentina

2nd March 2010
16:35 South Africa : ENGLAND
18:35 Pakistan : Spain
20:35 India : Australia

3rd March 2010
16:35 Canada : Germany
18:35 Argentina : Korea
20:35 New Zealand : Netherlands

4th March 2010
16:35 South Africa : Australia
18:35 ENGLAND : Pakistan
20:35 Spain : India

5th March 2010
16:35 Korea : New Zealand
18:35 Netherlands : Canada
20:35 Germany : Argentina

6th March 2010
16:35 Australia : Spain
18:35 South Africa : Pakistan
20:35 ENGLAND : India

7th March 2010
16:35 Korea : Canada
18:35 New Zealand : Argentina
20:35 Germany : Netherlands

8th March 2010
16:35 Spain : ENGLAND
18:35 Australia : Pakistan
20:35 South Africa : India

9th March 2010
16:35 Germany : New Zealand
18:35 Netherlands : Korea
20:35 Canada : Argentina

11th March 2010
15:35 Clas. 11-12 6th Pool A : 6th Pool B
18:05 Semi-final 1st Pool A : 2nd Pool B
20:05 Semi-final 1st Pool B : 2nd Pool A

12th March 2010
15:35 Clas. 9-10 5th Pool A : 5th Pool B
18:05 Clas. 7-8 4th Pool A : 4th Pool B
20:35 Clas. 5-6 3rd Pool A : 3rd Pool B

13th March 2010
15:35 Bronze Medal Match
18:05 FINAL

10/02/2010 Elise Belcher in Africa - January Newsletter
Elise Belchers writes about her voluntary work in Africa. See the attached document for her January Newsletter
pdf document Elise January 2010 News.pdf Elise Newsletter January

10/02/2010 JAC success for U14 boys
Congratulations to Tom Child, Jonny Matthews and Isa Ghadian who have all made the next stage of the Gloucestershire U14 County training

10/02/2010 Junior training at half-term
Head Coach Haggis has asked for a reminder to be put on the web site for all junior players that there is training this Sunday 14th Feb at YOSC at the usual time (10.00 - 12.00) and also indoor training in the sports hall on Monday evening between 7-8pm

There will also be training on the following Sunday.

08/02/2010 Inaugural U18 match for girls
Yate under 18  14  v Old Bristolians 0

In their very first U18 match, Yate fielded a very strong under 18 side in what turned out to be a one sided match against Old Bristolians.

Pippa Barnes totally dominated the midfield field connecting well with Amy Sweet until injury forced her to retire from the game, between them they scored 9 goals, Claire Buckland also scored making the half time   score 10 - 0.

In the second half Yate scored 4 further goals through Charlotte Dando, Amy Sweet, Bethany Caley and Izzy Grimes, Rebecca Coles was also unlucky not to get on the score sheet. Jo Mackie, Alaina Herbert, Rosie Belcher and Georgia Haines Woodhouse had little to do in defence but they did secure a clean sheet.

Credit must go to the OB players who never gave up and played right to the end

08/02/2010 U14 girls squad vs Thornbury
Girls U14s played a fixture against Dursley / Thornbury and ran out 3-1 winners. Again it is not often that we have fielded U14s, as the Avon League has been geared towards U13 and U15, and the main difference was playing together as an 11 a side on a full sized pitch.

The girls gelled very well together and there were excellent performances all through the team, from GK Raisa Daya, to Katherine Edwards in defence, to Zoe Cullum in midfield, and to Megan Diamond in attack, who scored two clinical goals, with the first goal coming from Isabella Joy. The younger girls in the squad enjoyed the experience and challenge of playing in new conditions.

01/02/2010 Girls U13 / U15 Avon League reports
The Yate U15 and U13 girls were back in Avon League action this week – for the U13s, the A Team had already qualified for the Finals, along with Chippenham A, who just pipped Yate B for the second position in the Finals. This week’s matches were all friendlies, and therefore the Yate A, B and C teams were shuffled around to give the younger players a good experience of playing with the older players. Good performances from all the players, with special mentions to Beth Northeast from Yate C, Megan Long from Yate B, and Poppy Thompson from Yate A.

The Yate U15 A team were back to their winning ways this week and had two great wins beating Redland B 8 - 0 with 5 goals from an in form Amy Sweet and also from Maria Jones, Ellie Diamond and Alice Kennedy. In their second match they beat Yate B 4 - 0 with two goals each from Amy Sweet and Pippa Barnes. The whole team performed really well but player of the day went to Alice Kennedy for her outstanding play.

Yate B were also successful in their first game against Redland B winning 3 - 0. Amongst the goal scorers were Florrie Eccleson and Daisy Tucker. Although the B`s lost to the A team in their second match 4 - 0 they didn’t give up and battled really hard to the end of the game.  Imogen Lydford one of the U13 goalkeepers made her debut in goal for Yate B and played brilliantly making several great saves. Player of the day went to Holly Constable who defended brilliantly throughout the afternoon.

31/01/2010 JAC success for youngsters
Congratulations to Joe Avis, Matt Bethell, Harry Eddolls, Brendan Foreman and Peter Weber who have all made a provisional training squad for Glos U15 boys. If they get through the next round of training, they will be in a position to represent the County at the West tournament on March 28th

31/01/2010 Coaching badge success for youngsters
Well done to two of our U18 players, Tom Appleby and Andy Moody, for successfully completing their level 1 EHA badge before Christmas. Both are using their qualification by coaching the next generation of Yate juniors.

On the same course, John Hatfield - aka Grandad - also passed and we thought that he would appreciate his name being on the same page as two lads whose combined age is still less than his !

31/01/2010 Oxford success for youth player
We are pleased to report that one of our youth (and 1st team) players, Jon Appleby, has been offered a place at Oxford University, reading maths and statistics at Worcester College.

Jon, who is a pupil at Colston's school, has been part of our youth set up for several years now, debuting for the first team at 14 and achieving notable success on the pitch, with his finest hour coming in the U15 Avon League win when he scored both goals in the final.

We wish him every success and congratulate him on a great achievement.

27/01/2010 England Hockey - Its All About Indoor!
With only two weeks to go until the start of the second half of the outdoor season you would have thought that top clubs would be resting their hardworking players…but that’s not the case for the National Indoor Hockey Finalists! In only six days time we’ll know who the England Indoor Hockey League Champions are and you could be there to find out.

PASSION. SPEED. RESPECT. The National Indoor Hockey Championships will be held over the last weekend of January (30th - 31st) and they promise to put the heat back into this chilly month. We now know who the Finalists are in this action packed, fast, thrilling game.

· The Men's Competition will see Surbiton, Reading, East Grinstead and Loughborough Students battling it out on the Sunday when they play both their semi-finals and their finals.
· The Women's Competition takes place over both days. Bowdon Hightown, Slough, Canterbury and Leicester compete for a place in the finals on Sunday when they play their semi-finals on Saturday evening.

For the first time in hockey history the Junior Championship has been split. This time 16 Junior teams will play for four trophies.

· In the Girls U16 age group, Trojan and Beeston will play for the U16 Junior Club trophy on Sunday with Millais and Wakefield Girls High School playing for the Schools trophy on Saturday.
· In the same age group for the Boys, Bromley & Beckenham take onHavant for the Junior Club trophy and the Royal Grammar School, Wycombe play Whitgift in the Schools competition.
· In the U18 Club competition, Beeston have two teams. Their girls team will play Belper for the U18 Junior Club trophy and their boys will play Old Loughtonians.
· The U18 Schools finalists see Ipswich play The Perse in the Boys competition and Kingston play Repton for the Girls trophy.

Whoever plays in the Finals you can guarantee they’ll put their all into the games. PASSION. SPEED. RESPECT. will never have had more relevance than they do over the last weekend of January at the Trent FM Arena, Nottingham. You can be there too to experience this electrifying event.

Specials: Free programme for England Hockey Members (please show your card); Indoor Hockey The Finals Ticket Deals are available NOW if you book in advance! Click here to find out more! www.englandhockey.co.uk/IndoorFinalsDeals (Booking fees apply)

12/01/2010 England Hockey Indoor Finals
Indoor Hockey The Finals will be held over the last weekend of January and they promise to put the heat back into this chilly month.

The postponement of the final matches in the Men’s Indoor England Hockey League (EHL) Premier Division to this weekend (16th and 17th January) sees East Grinstead, Loughborough Students, Reading and Surbiton in the box seats to qualify for The Finals but anything could happen – could a new Indoor Hockey power push through the ranks and qualify instead?

The Women’s teams will benefit from the return of their international players the following weekend (23rd and 24th January) – which will make for some exciting games, especially given the Women’s Indoor EHL Premier Division table is tightly packed so there’s all to play for in their final weekend.

Apart from the Senior finals of this thrilling 6-a-side game, the 30th and 31st January will be full of activity, with the U16 and U18 Clubs and Schools finals, music, cheerleaders, freebies, face-painting, balloons and more. So there will be loads to keep the entire family occupied making it a great Weekend Out for everyone!

Whoever gets through to the finals you can guarantee they’ll put their all into the games. Passion. Speed. Respect will never have had more relevance than they do over the last weekend of January at the Trent FM Arena, Nottingham. You can be there too to experience this electrifying event. For more information and the full event timetable see www.englandhockey.co.uk/IndoorFinals

Special Indoor Hockey The Finals Ticket Deals are available NOW if you book in advance!

Indoor Hockey The Finals Deals

Family : 2 adults plus 2 children - Saturday 30th January: £20, Sunday 31st January: £30 (i.e.children go FREE!)
Adults Only : Buy 4 tickets get 1 FREE, on any one day for the same day
Club / School Groups : Buy 8 junior tickets get 2 adult tickets FREE, on any day for the same day

Individual Tickets Adults : Saturday 30th January £10    Sunday 31st January £15 U18s : Saturday 30th January £5    Sunday 31st January £7 NUS : Saturday 30th January £7    Sunday 31st January £10

All tickets can be purchased from The Trent FM Box Office on 0844 4124 624 online at www.englandhockey.co.uk/IndoorFinalsDeals (Booking fees apply)

11/01/2010 Ladies training - Tuesday 12th January
Yosc have advised the pitch will NOT be open for training this Tuesday.  We are looking for alternatives so please contact your team captain for further information.

08/01/2010 Ladies matches on Saturday 9th January 2010
Please note, all ladies fixtures are postponed this Saturday 9th due to the weather.  Please check the website or with your Captain with regards to training on Tuesday.  Thanks.

08/01/2010 Junior matches
I can confirm that YOSC contacted me earlier today and all training and
matches are CANCELLED for sat and sun 9th and 10th Jan.

Indoor training on mon 11th is currently on but please check e-mail before
venturing out on Monday as if predicted snow falls on Sunday it may mean
cancelling indoor for mon night.

07/01/2010 Elise Belcher in Africa - December Newsletter
Elise Belchers writes about her voluntary work in Africa. See the attached document for her December Newsletter
pdf document Elise December 2009 News.pdf Elise Newsletter December

16/12/2009 England Hockey Board - Have a Happy Christmas
Happy Christmas to you all!
Now – if you’re still hunting around for a suitable Christmas present for that hockey-loving friend of yours or if you’re feeling blue and want to spoil yourself then don’t despair – take a look at these great gift ideas for hockey fans!  

Tickets for the National Indoor Hockey Championships at the Trent FM Arena, Nottingham, 30-31 January

See the top men's and women's clubs competing to become the champions of England, and secure European qualification too.  The Trent FM Arena is a fantastic new venue for this event which always delivers thrills, spills and goals. With hockey coming to town spectators can also enjoy a wide range of catering, hockey shops, cheerleaders, music and entertainment on and off the pitch. EHB Members receive a free programme (worth £3) on showing their membership card at the event), and Platinum members will be emailed shortly about their free ticket plus all-day hospitality on Sunday 31st January.
Click here to book: NIHC Trent FM Arena

Tickets for the Womens Champions Trophy in Highfields Sports Club Nottingham, 10-18 July 2010

Featuring the England women's team and in the supporting Men’s Four Nations tournament, the Great Britain men's side. Highfields Sports Club will be transformed to host this world level event with a 3000 seat stadium, pumping sound system, big screen TV, hockey retail village and Fun Zone to give the complete spectator experience. EHB Members receive terrific discounts on ticket and access to the Hockey House. Order your tickets before 21 December and receive a mystery free gift as an extra present too!*
Click here to book: WCT 2010

EHB Membership - the perfect gift for the hockey follower in your life who already has everything else! From just £25 per year, Membership offers a whole range of benefits:
 
  • discounts to selected EHB matches throughout the year (see above for discounts to the Women’s Champions Trophy and Men’s Four Nations tournament)
  • quarterly Hockey News magazine
  • access to EHTV, our online TV channel, showing highlights of international and domestic games and much, much more
  • unique members-only calendar with all the key hockey dates for the 09/10 season
  • membership card, and (for new members) car window sticker and lanyard
  • special offer this year only – pitchside notepad and pen set


and there’s more for coaches, umpires and our Platinum “VIP” supporters too.  Please see: England Hockey Membership.

To ensure delivery in time for Christmas, please return your form to us by Monday, 21st December


adidas Replica Kit!
It’s here at last. Yes you too can feel the pride of pulling on England’s brand new kit. T-shirts and hoodies carrying the inspirational Three Lions logo, which will delight any England Hockey fan, are available from Barringtons or Hockey Centre.

Celebrate Christmas with Passion. Speed and Respect – and the England Hockey Board too!

30/11/2009 England’s Hockey Matches Live Online All This Week
Fantastic news for hockey fans!
From tomorrow (Saturday), Hockey fans in the UK will be able to watch England’s men live in action against the five best teams in the World in the ABN AMRO Champions in Melbourne, Australia.
The tournament begins with Germany v England at 02:05am (UK time) on Saturday morning and will also see England play Spain, Australia, the Netherlands and Korea between Saturday and Sunday 6 December.

The England Hockey Board (EHB) has paid for a number of elements of this coverage and would appreciate hockey supporters passing on this information to fellow fans, players and colleagues to give as many people as possible the opportunity to follow the team.

Live Online Streaming (UK Only)
The EHB has invested in live online streaming of every England match in Australia.  To watch the matches live online visit www.englandhockey.co.uk/livehockey

Matches on Demand
If you miss the matches live, or just fancy watching them again, EHTV will have each and every one of England’s Champions Trophy matches available to watch on demand.  Just go to www.englandhockey.co.uk/ehtv after each game*

*there will be a delay of approximately five hours in getting these online while our EHTV hosts receive them from the production company and upload.

Sky Sports
Sky Sports will screen one hour highlights programmes covering all of England’s Champions Trophy matches beginning on Saturday night at 11pm on Sky Sports 3 Digital.
The full highlights programme schedule is as follows.  Please note this is subject to change at short notice by the television company.
 
Match - Date - Programme Starts - Channel
Germany v England - 28/11/2009 - 23:00 - Sky Sports 3 Digital
Germany v England - 29/11/2009 - 11:00 - Sky Sports 3 Digital
England v Spain - 29/11/2009 - 22:00 - Sky Sports Xtra
England v Spain - 30/11/2009 - 10:00 - Sky Sports Xtra
Australia v England - 01/12/2009 - 18:30 - Sky Sports 2 Digital
Australia v England - 02/12/2009 - 00:00 (tbc) - Sky Sports Xtra
Australia v England - 02/12/2009 - 04:00 (tbc) - Sky Sports 2 Digital
Australia v England - 02/12/2009 - 10:00 - Sky Sports 3 Digital
England v Netherlands - 03/12/2009 - 18:00 - Sky Sports 2 Digital
England v Netherlands - 04/12/2009 - 00:00 - Sky Sports Xtra
England v Netherlands - 04/12/2009 - 10:30 - Sky Sports Xtra
England v Korea - 05/12/2009 - 17:30 - Sky Sports 2 Digital
England v Korea - 06/12/2009 - 04:00 (tbc) - Sky Sports 2 Digital
Classification Match - 06/12/2009 - 17:00 - Sky Sports Xtra
Classification Match - 07/12/2009 - 02:00 (tbc) - Sky Sports Xtra
Classification Match - 07/12/2009 - 08:00 - Sky Sports 3 Digital
Classification Match - 07/12/2009 - 11:00 - Sky Sports Xtra
Classification Match - 07/12/2009 - 15:00 - Sky Sports Xtra
 
EHB website
www.englandhockey.co.uk/menschampionstrophy will carry match reports and photographs after each and every England game.  Clicking on the General Information tab will allow fans to listen to ipadio phonecasts from the camp (see below).
 
ipadio on www.englandhockey.co.uk
Using ipadio software, members of England’s squad and management team will be making phonecasts from Melbourne, which you will be able to hear on www.englandhockey.co.uk.  Already, tournament debutants Dan Fox and Nick Catlin have spoken about their first experiences with the group and Strength & Conditioning Coach Andy Hudson has talked about how he has ensured England’s players are fully recovered from jet lag after a day in the air.
 
BBC Sport Website
The BBC Sport website will be following England’s progress with news and video highlights every day of the tournament. 
You can already see a great preview video featuring England stars Jonty Clarke, Richard Mantell and Nick Brothers filmed just before the team departed for Australia last week.  BBC Sport Olympic Journalist Martin Gough met up with the boys at a training session and has written a blog on England ‘playing with the big boys’.
 
Watch that video here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/hockey/default.stm
Read Martin Gough’s blog, ‘England play hockey with the world’s big boys’ here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/martingough/2009/11/england_play_hockey_with_world.html
 
BBC News
Keep an eye out for reports on the BBC’s sports news bulletins throughout the duration of the tournament for highlights and updates on England’s progress.

Twitter
If you are on Twitter and aren’t already following us, log on to Twitter (http://twitter.com) and search for “EnglandHockey”.  We’ll be bringing updates and the odd photo from Australia.  Don’t forget to re-tweet this announcement when it appears on Twitter

28/11/2009 JAD success for the girls

The following girls have been training with the Bristol JDC and have been selected for the next stage at the JDC :

U14 : Zoe Cullum ; Katherine Edwards ; Isabella Joy

U16 : Molly Buxton ; Pippa Barnes ; Alice Kennedy ; Shannon Saunders ; Maria Jones

U18 : Amy Sweet

Congratulations to them all and good luck at the next stage


20/11/2009 Elise Belcher in Africa - Oct Newsletter
Elise Belchers writes about her voluntary work in Uganda. See the attached document for her October Newsletter

Dear All,
My cousin was visiting at the start of the month so most of the newsletter is what she experienced...a new perspective for you.

I have also attached a document regarding the Christmas Party programme that Viva runs around the world. I have to emphasise, that I am not asking for money from those of you who have already been so generous in helping me thus far...I am looking for groups that would be interested in making their Christmas celebrations a little more special by ensuring that some vulnerable children, many who have never had the opportunity for such a special treat, to get to have a Christmas party of their own. Let me know if your work department, hockey team, football club, youth group, kids club - anyone! - would like to help us out.

Thanks so much.

Best Wishes, Elise
pdf document Elise October 2009 News.pdf Elise Newsletter October
pdf document Viva Christmas.pdf Viva Christmas

17/11/2009 England Hockey - England v Scotland
The great cross-border sporting rivalry that is England versus Scotland, will be rekindled this winter at The NIA, Birmingham when the two nations clash on Monday 7 December in the six-a-side indoor version of the game - and there are some great ticket offers for hockey fans wanting to be part of the action!

Tickets are priced at £15 for adults, £10 for Students and £5 for Under 18s but if you come in a group there are some great discount deals when you book in advance.
- Buy five Adult or five Under 18 tickets and you get a sixth Adult ticket for free
- Family tickets - Two Adults and two U18s can attend for just £25
... and there’s more deals for England Hockey Members too

Tickets can be purchased from The Ticket Factory on 0844 338 8000, or online at www.theticketfactory.com Booking fees apply
This is a one-off event showcasing the fast paced indoor game that never fails to generate great excitement for spectators with plenty of goalmouth action and high scoring matches. The women’s match is at 18:45 followed by the men’s clash at 20:00. For more information see www.englandhockey.co.uk
... and there’s more !
EuroHockey Nations Trophy on display – come and get your photo taken with the trophy our boys brought home in August
The England Hockey Stand will be there to answer your hockey queries and offers a range of England Hockey branded merchandise
Half-time action with music, cheerleaders - plus activities and freebies for the crowd!
Off-pitch fun with face painting, balloon modelling, music, Jasper and Jess
Hockey Centre, retailing essential hockey kit, equipment and England and Scotland flags
Kiosks and bars selling hot food and confectionery
(please keep visiting our website to find out the final confirmed list)
Hope to see you there!

England Hockey

12/11/2009 Vixens match reports
The Vixens match reports have now been updated, with scorers etc so please take a look and see how the future is doing

29/10/2009 Elise Belcher in Africa - Sept Newsletter
Elise Belchers writes about her voluntary work in Uganda. See the attached document for her September Newsletter
pdf document Elise September 2009 News.pdf Elise Newsletter September

01/10/2009 England Hockey E-Bulletin 30/09/09
Welcome to the September e-zine from England Hockey. For many readers the season is just about to start while for some, including the England Hockey League, the 2009-2010 season is already well and truly underway.

Hampstead & Westminster's Dan Fox holds off the attention of Reading's Jonty Clarke during the England Hockey League (EHL) clash, 20 September 2009

In the England Hockey League (EHL) Men's Premier Division, East Grinstead have started where they left off last season, sitting atop the table thanks to wins over Cannock and Brooklands MU while in the Women's Premier Division Reading, new to the top division this year, are already showing they will be a force to be reckoned having recorded victories over neighbours Slough and Birmingham University.

Following the start of the EHL season, the European Cup Trophy Tour has made its first stops at Reading and East Grinstead in recent weeks and will be at Surbiton this coming Saturday and Cannock the following week.  Why not pop along to see the trophy and have your pictures taken with it?

The start of the new season will see many hockey players, coaches, umpires and spectators getting a grip on the new rules of the game which include the 'self pass' rule and the rule on free hits inside the 23 metre area.  With this in mind we thought it would be helpful to signpost anyone interested towards the electronic copy of the Rules of Hockey 2009 which can be found in the Officiating section of the England Hockey website (www.englandhockey.co.uk/officiating).  Also in that section, visitors will find recently published guidance for umpires implementing the new rules. 

As we have approached the season, England Hockey has also received a number of enquiries regarding pitch markings sparked in part by the new rules.  As a result, a statement was released on the England Hockey website and can be found in the Facilities section at www.englandhockey.co.uk/facilities.

Talking of facilities, keep an eye on the website this coming Monday (5 October) for the launch of the forthcoming Capital Investment Programme.

Next year's Samsung Hockey Champions Trophy in Nottingham is approaching and the volunteer recruitment drive is well and truly underway now.  The organising committee is looking for around 250 dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to join the Champion Crew and help make the tournament a roaring success.  To find out more and to register your interest in joining the Champion Crew visit www.wct2010.com/volunteers.

Tickets for the Women's Champions Trophy and Men's Four Nations Test Series go on sale next week for a special "early bird" booking period to England Hockey Members, at www.wct.2010.com. England Hockey Members also receive up to 30% off the ticket price to watch the hottest hockey event in England during 2010! 
Tickets go on sale to the general public at the end of October but if you want to take advantage of the early bird priority booking period and all the other benefits of England Hockey Membership, please join us at www.englandhockey.co.uk/membership.

Finally for the moment, don't forget to buy your tickets for the England v Scotland indoor clashes at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham on Monday 7 December.  With guaranteed goals and plenty of exciting, fast paced action these two matches between England and Scotland's men and women are sure to be a great pre-Christmas treat.  Prices start at £7 for Under 18s and just £15 for adults so get yours soon!  To book tickets call The Ticket Factory on 0844 338 8000 or click here to buy them online.
Good luck for the season ahead.  


A EuroCrew volunteer with England Hockey mascot Jess at the 2007 EuroHockey Nations Championships in Manchester, August 2007Become a Volunteer at the Champions Trophy 2010

30.09.09

There is one month left to register your interest in becoming a member of the Champion Crew, the team of dedicated volunteers that will help make next year's Samsung FIH Women's Champions Trophy a great success. Visit the new tournament website to find out more and register your interest.
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A white line on a green astro hockey pitchPitch Markings Information

25.09.09

England Hockey would like to draw attention to the policy around the introduction of the dotted line for the 2009-2010 season and the technical specifications for any new pitch markings.
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The goody bag and water bottle for the Membership stand and England Hockey surveyEngland Hockey Survey

24.09.09

All members of the hockey family are invited to complete a short survey about England Hockey services. The answers you give will help us to provide the best benefits and services for you. Everyone who participates in the survey will be entered into a monthly prize draw to win one of five England Hockey goody bags.
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England NAGS coach Martin Rodgers explains tactics to a National Age Group Squads playerNational Age Group Squad Head Coach Appointments

23.09.09

England Hockey is pleased to announce its Head Coach appointments to the National Age Group Squad programmes with immediate effect.
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Logo for Junior Regional Performance Centres (JRPCs)JRPC Feedback Surveys

18.09.09

England Hockey is looking for feedback from key stakeholders in its Junior Regional Performance Centres.
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Ben Hawes takes on his Australian opponent during the International Indoor Tri Nations at Fleming Park, Eastleigh, December 2008England v Scotland and a New Home for the National Indoor Finals

14.09.09

The great cross-border sporting rivalry that is England versus Scotland will be rekindled this winter at the National Indoor Arena (NIA) in Birmingham when the two nations clash on Monday 7 December while January's National Indoor Hockey Championships will take place at the Trent FM Arena Nottingham
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Two young children playing hockey at the Under 9 Beijing Festival at the 2008 Yazoo National Youth Hockey Festival, HighfieldsStatement on Vetting and Barring Scheme

11.09.09

In light of enquiries received in relation to media coverage of the forthcoming Vetting and Barring Scheme, England Hockey has released a statement explaining the current situation in hockey.
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Bowdon Hightown in action against Leicester in the Slazenger EHLEngland Clubs Discover European Opponents

08.09.09

The two English representatives in the new EuroHockey Women's Club Champions Cup, Bowdon Hightown and Olton & West Warwickshire, have discovered their opponents for next April's competition.
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BingoLotto LogoHockey to Benefit from BingoLotto Game

07.09.09

Hockey is set to be one of a host of sports to benefit from a new Gamecard competition in which participants can win some great prizes. The £2 Gamecard is available at every Tesco store in Britain with 40 pence from each card sold going to good causes.
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England U18 girls celebrate winning gold at the UK School Games in Cardiff, 6 September 2009Well Done England U18s

06.09.09

Congratulations to England's under 18 girls who won gold at the UK School Games in Cardiff at the start of September. The was the girls' second of the summer after their bronze medal at the EuroHockey Nations Championships in July. Congratulations too to the U18 boys who won UKSG silver in Wales.
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A newspaper clipping from The Daily Telegraph after the EuroHockey Nations Championships, 31 August 2009England in the News

03.09.09

Following the success of the England at the EuroHockey Nations Championships, we have pulled together some of the newspaper clippings from the national press.
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03/09/2008 Club Day
We managed to raise over £500 for the parkinsons disease society, so thanks to everyone who took part and those that umpired and helped out in other ways I think everyone who came along had a good day.

View some photos from the day here Club Day Photos 31-08-2008