As 2011 draws to an end we have our last news piece for the Club. With the St George Randwick Hockey Club and the St George Women's Hockey Club likely affiliation for 2012 and the future, we thought it timely to recognise some of the achievements of some the members of the Women's Club.
Lisa Roach - Club Vice President and a world class international umpire is off to the London Olympics next year. She will also be heading to Japan for preparations prior to London. Keep an eye out for her on TV next year. GOOD LUCK Lisa - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi!!!
Eleanore Bath who played in the 2011 SEPL team has been accepted as a Rhodes Scholar in 2012 studying Zoology and Science. She will be off to Oxford University in August.Congratulations Eleanore!!
Kirsty Andersen from the same SEPL team has received First Class Honours for her Post Graduate degree in Physiology. Her work involved the study of two of our promising junior representative players, Will Jessup-Smith and Gabriella Lee. Well done Kirsty - if you have worked out how to get more of our kids to play like Will and Gabby then please let us in on the secret!!!
The junior club have also get some personal achievements to spruik about.
Matt Fleming has been appointed as School Captain for Hurstville Christian School for 2012. Next year will be a big one for Matt with his year 12 school commitments and NSW Rep hockey training commitments as well. Well Done Matt!!
Yussuf Rizvi has been awarded a Local Sporting Champions Grant from the local federal member Bob McClelland MP. The grant is to assist him with his State Championship commitments in Indoor and Outdoor hockey. Great work Yussuf!!
It is fantastic to see such a talented group of people involved in our club and we are very lucky to have them. It is a fitting reward for all their hard work and its great to see their talents recognised in their chosen endeavours. Well Done guys, we are all proud of you!!!
Indoor Hockey is coming to a close for 2011. We have 3 junior teams. the U18s were minor premiers and will play in the finals next week. Stay tuned for the game times. A bit of support goes a long way!! Our U13 narrowly missed out on the semi finals and our other U13 team also had an enjoyable season. We managed to get 5 players into the U13 junior development squad. Congratulations Ibby Rizvi, Caitlyn Wasserman, Patrick Newman, Ahmed Ali and Zac.
2012 Junior Season Dates to remember
- Hook in2 Hockey for children 5-9 yrs will be run for 9 weeks from Friday 3 Feb 5-6pm until Friday 30 March. Registration is $30.
- 2012 season – We will be fielding numerous teams in the U11, U13, U15 and U17 competitions.
- Grassroots Clinics – clinics will be held for all players Tuesdays 7th, 14th and 21st Feb 5-6.30.
- Girls Clinics – All girls that have played a season are invited to a girl’s only clinic on Thursdays 9th, 16th and 23rd Feb 5-6.30.
- Advanced coaching clinics - Invitation only - U11 Friday 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23 March from 5-6pm. U17, U15, U13, Goalkeepers TBA.
- Registration Days -Tuesdays 7th, 14th and 21st Feb 5 - 6.30.
