Wimbledon Hockey Club Newsletter August 2014

2014/2015 SEASON STARTS SOON KEY DATES 1st Sept: Men’s 5s and 6s training starts 2nd Sept: Ladies 2s and 2As training starts

Did you know? The Wimbledon Club was established on 20th May 1854 as a cricket club. Its first President was Thomas Devas who was a successful textile businessman. The first pitches were on Wimbledon Common towards the Hand in Hand Pub.

 

3rd Sept: Men’s 3s and 4s training starts 6th Sept: Ladies & Men’s trials at KCS 7th Sept: Junior hockey starts 8th Sept: All team training starts 27th/28th Sept: 125 years celebrations at the Wimbledon Club throughout the weekend 4th Oct: First Saturday of the month social 6th Oct: Back2Hockey starts 11th Oct: First Social - Theme to be announced 1st Nov: First Saturday of the month social 29th Nov: Second social – Theme to be announced 6th Dec: First Saturday of the month social Post Christmas socials: 24th Jan, 7th Feb, 28th Feb, 14th March

NEW WEBSITE Along with our fellow sections we have a new website providing information for current members and those looking to join us. There are some areas still under construction but take a look http://www.thewimbledonclub.co.uk We even have the weather forecast (on the main site’s home page) so you can check it out prior to training and matches.

CHANGING ROOMS Work continues on updating and decorating the ladies’ and men’s changing rooms. The showers have re-opened but there is still work to be done on finishing up the men’s area and decorating both changing rooms.

SENIOR TRAINING INFO LADIES – 7.30-9pm Mondays: 1s & 1a’s at KCS (no more club session) Tues 27 Aug: Fitness at Church Road Wed 28 Aug: 1's, 1a's and aspiring 1a’s at KCS Tues 2 Sept: 2s – 4s at KCS Wed 3 Sept: 1's, 1a's and aspiring 1a’s at KCS MEN’S Wed: Church Road 7.30pm. For all players. PLEASE REMEMBER INSECT REPELLANT!

LADIES & MEN’S TRIALS Please let your captains know your availability for this weekend. 6th Sept. Ladies: Prompt start 10am-1pm at KCS. Open to all bar 1st team. Men: 1pm-4om at KCS. Open to 2s-6s. Sun 7th Sept. Ladies: Match play. Push back 1pm-2.30pm. Teams subject to selection.

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INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY – UPDATE

Commonwealth Games 2014: SILVER MEDALS for the Ladies & BRONZE MEDALS for the Men England Hockey Website Report




Did you miss any of the Commonwealth Games hockey action? You can catch up on all of the highlights by taking a look at BBC Sport's Hockey section. Also, all of the links below will take you to the BBC's highlights for that game. LADIES ROUNDUP: England women started their campaign with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Wales, with goals from Alex Danson and Nicola White making the difference. Up next they faced Malaysia, and a 5-0 routing kept England on track for the top of the pools, going on to face Australia on the following Monday. The Commonwealth champions stayed true to form, serving England with their first defeat of the games with three goals to none, but it didn't slow them down as they went on to defeat Scotland 2-1 and secured their place in the semi-finals. It was a tense affair as England battled New Zealand in the semi-finals, with a 1-1 draw putting the decision down to a penalty shoot-out. However, England's star goalkeeper Maddie Hinch was on top form to only let one of New Zealand's attempts get past her, while England put three away to get themselves into the finals against Australia. While England fared better the second time around, a goal in the last 20 seconds took the game to another shoot-out where England were left with a silver medal rather than the coveted gold. MENS’ ROUNDUP: England men followed a similar path to the women, with their first game a solid 6-1 victory over Trinidad and Tobago where six different scorers found the net. They then faced Malaysia on the same day as England's women, with eight goals getting past the Malaysian keeper while England only conceded one. Their third game gave them their first defeat, losing 2-1 to New Zealand after a contentious penalty stroke and a last-minute penalty corner. However, England were already into the semi finals, and their last pool game against Canada just secured their place with a 3-1 win. England's semi-final put them up against the current World Champions Australia, and they showed why they hold that title as they put four past England and booked their place in the final, while England were relegated to fighting for bronze in a grudge match against New Zealand. Yet another draw sent the game to one last penalty shoot-out, but England were able to turn around the result of four years ago and beat New Zealand with a penalty stroke from Ashley Jackson, taking home the bronze and England men's first Commonwealth Games medal in 16 years.

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EuroHockey 2015 tickets now on sale

England Hockey website report

Tickets for the EuroHockey Championships London 2015, the pinnacle of European international hockey, are now on sale at www.eurohockey2015.co.uk. The European Hockey Federation (EHF) event will be hosted by England Hockey at the new Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on 21 – 30 August 2015. The EuroHockey Championships features the top 8 women’s and top 8 men’s teams in Europe, and as such, EuroHockey 2015 promises to be the perfect place to watch some truly world-class sport in a family friendly environment. The event’s website is now live – www.eurohockey2015.co.uk – where tickets can be purchased, and which features information on the tournament and its participating teams. Tickets for the Semi-Finals, Finals and significant England fixtures are expected to sell quickly. Like the Olympics, tickets are available in sessions, allowing spectators to pick and choose their games. In line with the family focus of the event, children’s tickets are available from £1. The event starts with England’s men playing a Friday evening match, and concludes with the women’s Final. The tournament also has the added significance of being a qualifier event for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. EHF President Marijke Fleuren commented: “When we set out our strategic plans for the EuroHockey Championships, the EHF put a player’s tournament at the core of what we want to achieve from these Championships, as well as giving fans a great experience. “Starting with the men’s games on the Friday evening creates an extra opportunity for fans to come to the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, and in addition this gives us the opportunity to finish with the Women’s Final, showing that hockey is a sport that reveres its female and male athletes equally. I am very much looking forward to meeting the hockey family from all over Europe back in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.” National pride will be one of the main themes for the Championships, and the core values of the EuroHockey 2015 event fit very well with the values that England Hockey focuses on for its events and the sport in general – a strong sense of national pride, a family offering, a focus on entertainment on and off the pitch, and a welcoming atmosphere for visiting fans and teams alike. England Hockey Chief Executive Sally Munday added: “Hosting the EuroHockey Championships in 2015 in London is a very exciting prospect, and having just hosted a brilliant first tournament at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, we’re confident we can deliver a fantastic spectator experience, as we do at all our events. We’re very much looking forward to rallying the English public to get behind their teams in what will be a big summer for sport in this country” ParaHockey and Masters tournaments will also run alongside the main tournament, as The European Hockey Federation is committed to these important and growing areas of hockey. Shaun Dawson, Lee Valley Regional Park Authority Chief Executive said: “We’re excited to be welcoming Europe’s best hockey players to this country’s best hockey venue next summer for the 2015 EuroHockey Championships. Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre is unique in that hockey players of all abilities can play on the same distinctive world class pitches which the International stars will be competing on during this tournament. “We have already had some great feedback from players and supporters involved in the recent Investec London Cup, the first major event to be held at the venue. I have no doubt that the EuroHockey Championships will recapture the magic of 2012 and will help to inspire the next generation to play hockey.”

 

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WIMBLEDON LADIES 1s COACHING CLINIC SATURDAY 31st AUGUST 10am – 12 noon KCS ASTRO KT3 6JB WHC Ladies 1s are entering their 3rd season competing in National League Conference East Coached by former Irish International, Sarah Kelleher, along with a wealth of playing experience from all corners of the world, they are looking for a promotion into the Premier League. To help you improve your hockey game we are hosting a coaching clinic. The clinic will cater for all ages and abilities, ensuring a quality, fun training session delivered by WHC Ladies and International players. Join us to improve your skills and ability – competence builds confidence.

To sign up & request an application form: Contact Tamsyn Naylor [email protected] or 07912 566082 £15 – cheques payable to Wimbledon Hockey Club

Hockey for Children: QUICKSTICKS U5-U8 year olds 16th September – 25th March Wednesdays 4.30pm or 5.20pm Fridays (U7/8s only) 6pm or 6.50pm You can book one or two sessions per week.

FRIDAY NIGHT HOCKEY

  It’s back and this season there are 2 options open to you to choose from. Mondays: 7.30-9pm at KCS Astro. 6 October to 8 December and 12 January to 23 March (inc half terms) Tuesdays: 7.30-8.50pm 7 October to 9 December (inc half term).

U9-U16 year olds 12th September – 27th March Fridays 6pm-7.30pm For further details and registration form contact: [email protected] 020 8971 8090 These sessions are open to all so please pass the contact information on to anyone you know that might be interested.

For further details and registration form contact [email protected] NB: We have sticks to lend if you do not have one – we recommend you bring a drink, shin pads and a gum shield.

MEN’S PRE SEASON GAMES Sat 30 August: 2pm at KCS vs Holcombe

Sat 7 September: 2pm at East Grinstead

Come along to see Premier League hockey live and support your Men’s 1s team.

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Wimbledon Hockey Club is looking for volunteers to become involved in the     Club as follows:         FINANCE     Wimbledon Hockey Club is   searching for an individual to   act as Men’s Treasurer for the committee.     The role will deliver accurate   and robust financial information   to support the hockey club's objectives and enable consistent and strong financial decision-making. This will include managing the collection of the men's subscription payments. The right individual will become a part of the hockey committee.

      PRESS OFFICER

UMPIRES

Wimbledon Hockey Club is searching for an individual to act as their main point of contact for the media. This person will act as the official representative of the club and handle all matters relating to the press. The role includes collating key photographs and match reports from the weekend. Writing and distributing press releases, handling media queries and liaising with journalists and other media contacts. Furthermore, you’ll be tracking media coverage relating to the hockey family, keeping an eye on club developments and organising press conferences.

Wimbledon Hockey Club is looking for umpires to officiate senior matches every Saturday throughout the season. Having umpires at the club throughout the day has worked well in the past. An hourly rate of £25 per hour is available to qualified umpires who are happy to do multiple games throughout the day. We are also looking for qualified umpires to volunteer their services during the weekend and be added to an umpiring rotation at the club.

Please contact Ben Marsden for further details of the above positions. [email protected]

 

PRE SEASON ACHES & PAINS? Contact The Windmill Clinic Appointments can be made direct and take place in the Therapies Room at the Club. Sports Massage:

Robbie: 07768 741318 [email protected]

Travers: 07884 331378 [email protected]

Osteopathy:

Richard: 07931 542317 [email protected]

Physio:

Irene: 020 8870 8462 www.southfieldsphysio.co.uk

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