Panther Finals Action

The Panther premiership pursuit continues this weekend with Women's, Men's & Junior finals 'aplenty' to ensure a hockey filled weekend for all.
Get down to the field this weekend to support your club...then rest up a bit & out again Wed night (8th) for 2 x Vets semi finals

Friday Night
u15 Panthers v Sutho 7:00pm at Cintra (grand final)
u13 Black Tigers v GNS 7:30pm at Ryde (grand final)
u17 Tigers v Glebe/Briars 8:30pm at Cintra (major semi)

Saturday
u11 Black Tigers v Briars 8:00am at Ryde (grand final)
u11 Panthers v GNS 9:00am at Ryde (grand final)
u13 Panthers v GNS 10:00am at Ryde (grand final)
6th Grade Men v Manly 12:30pm at Cintra (minor semi)
3rd Grade Men v Norwest 3:45pm at Ryde (minor semi)
4th Grade Men v Manly 5:30pm at Ryde (minor semi)
7th Grade Men v Monterey 6:30pm at Olympic (major semi)

Sunday
5th Grade Women v Syd Uni u18 9:00am at Ryde (minor semi)
3rd Grade Women v GNS 2:00pm at Field 2 Homebush (minor semi)
2nd Grade Women v Sutho 4:00pm at Field 2 Homebush (major semi)

Wednesday 8th
Mens Vets B v Glebe 7:00pm at Field 2 Homebush (major semi)
Mens Vets A v GNS 8:30pm at Olympic (minor semi)

2011 Coaches & Managers, Senior Presentation,

RHHDHC invite expressions of interest for 2011 coach & manager positions for Men, Women & Juniors

Experience and age are no object as there are a range of possible support options and formal coaching qualifications can be obtained during your time coaching at Ryde that have Australia wide recognition.

Coaching a team is also a rewarding way to feed your skills, ideas and passion for hockey back into your club...

Anyone interested can apply, or obtain more information by contacting your respective Vice Presidents....

Women: Kara Retford 0404 499 384 vpwomen@rydehockey.asn.au
Men: John Arnold 0431 495 227 vpmen@rydehockey.asn.au
Juniors: Meg Smith 0418 270 014 vpjunior@rydehockey.asn.au

All current coaches & managers are encouraged to reapply.

Senior Presentation is at The Ranch on 25th September
You can buy tickets ($55ea) by emailing Rambo with your team, credit card details & No of tickets required on aramsay@tpg.com.au  or fill out the attached order form & fax it to Rambo

Tickets are also able to be bought directly from

Alex braude
Kara Retford
Andrew Ramsay
David Goosakoff
Mick Gunner

Under 17 Men's Premiership Winning Team - 2010

Back Row
Jeff McEwen (coach), Andy Wright (assist coach), Tom Craig, Luke Dempsey, Tom Wilson,
Ryan Craig, James Stephens, Jay Assay, Campbell Clark, Chris Highman (goalie), Geoff Shields (manager)

Front Row
Ben Craig, Jack Hayes, Adam Shields, Josh Green, Nic McEwen, Ben Modra.

The Panther premiership pursuit has commenced in triumph for our u17 Panthers. Our top Panther 'cub' side securing a 4-2 victory over Moorebank on Friday night to take out the u17 Div 1 premiership...the first for Ryde in 23 years...Congratulations to all involved.

Four of our mens teams have booked a place in finals action next week 7th, 6th, 4th & 3rd Grade. A number of those teams having to win their last game to ensure their spot in a closely contested race to the finals. The most notable of these, 4th grade who needed to defeat 3rd place Sutherland on Saturday and did so with a breakaway goal in the last 30 seconds of the game and 3rd grade who had to win their last 3 matches against 'top 4' contenders to cement their finals spot and did so in style, without conceding a goal.

Two of our womens teams had a similar weekend with 2nd & 5th grade needing to win their games to advance to the finals...both teams won and with 3rd grade assured of a finals berth we have 3 out 6 teams into the finals. Our other teams finished mid table or higher...a solid result overall for the women this year showing good growth in our player talent and excellent prospects for the future.

There are a few Panther 'cub' teams into grand finals as well...
u11 Panthers
u11 Black Tigers
u13 Black Tigers
u13 Panthers
u15 Panthers
u17 Tigers (major semi)

So watch out for my next email with your weekend itinerary of Panther hockey viewing.

Lastly and Most Importantly we will need some volunteers to man the BBQ next Saturday running all day from early for junior grand finals followed by 4 x mens semi's (including our 3rd & 4th grade) ...JUST 1 HOUR of your time would help out a lot!

contact me gerald@dobson.com.au  or Meg Smith meg.smith@uws.edu.au  if you can assist

Look Ahead 27/28/29 Aug, Aust Squad Selections, Senior Presentation,

Matches for the weekend of 27/28/29 August are....

Men Sat 28th
Premier v Sutho @ Ryde 1's at 8:00pm, 2's at 6:30pm
Div 1 v Sutho @ Ryde 3's at 5:00pm. 4's at 3:30pm
Div 2 v Manly @ F2 Homebush 5's at 3:30pm, 6's at 5:00pm
Div 3 v Sutho @ Ryde 7's at 2:00pm, 8's at 12:30pm

Men Sun 29th
Div 4 v Syd Uni @ Cintra 9's at 2:30pm

Women SWHL Fri 27th
3's v Harbourside @ Olympic 6:30pm
4's v Harbourside @ Olympic 8:00pm

Women SWHL Sun 29th
1's v Syd Uni @ F2 Homebush 3:00pm
2's v Syd Uni @ Cintra 5:00pm

Women SNorth Sun 29th
5's v Tigers @ Ryde 6:00pm
6's v UTS @ Ryde 4:30pm

Australian Squad Selections

Congratulations to Kirsten Pearce who has been selected into the Aust. Junior World Cup squad in preparation for the 2013 Junior World Cup

Senior Presentation is at The Ranch on 25th September

You can buy tickets ($55ea) by emailing Rambo with your team, credit card details & No of tickets required on aramsay@tpg.com.au  or fill out the attached order form & fax it to Rambo

Tickets are also able to be bought directly from
Alex Braude
Kara Retford
Andrew Ramsay
David Goosakoff
Mick Gunner

Look Ahead 21/22 Aug, Senior Presentation,

Matches for the weekend of 21/22 August are as follows....Men's 2, 7 & 8 will have a double header catch up game on Sunday (TBC)

Men Sat 21st
Premier v UTS @ F2 Homebush 1's at 2:00pm, 2's at 12:30pm
Div 1 v Easts @ Ryde 3's at 8:00pm. 4's at 6:30pm
Div 2 v Norwest @ Ryde 5's at 5:00pm, 6's at 3:30pm
Div 3 v UTS @ Ryde 7's at 2:00pm, 8's at 12:30pm
Div 4 v Manly @ Ku Ring-gai 9's at 5:00pm
Men Sun 22nd To Be Confirmed
2nd Grade v St George @ Cintra 12:30pm TBC
7th Grade v St George @ Cintra 2:00pm TBC
8th Grade v St George @ Cintra 3:30pm TBC

Women SWHL Sun 22nd
1's v Esquires @ Olympic 7:30pm
2's v Sutho @ F2 Homebush 9:00am
3's v Sutho @ Moorebank 6:30pm
4's v Sutho @ F2 Homebush 6:00pm

Women SNorth Sun 22nd
5's v Syd Uni @ Ryde 4:30pm
6's v Syd Uni @ Ryde 3:00pm

Senior Presentation is at The Ranch on 25th September

You can buy tickets ($55ea) by emailing Rambo with your team, credit card details & No of tickets required on aramsay@tpg.com.au  or fill out the attached order form & fax it to Rambo

Tickets are also able to be bought directly from
Alex braude
Kara Retford
Andrew Ramsay
David Goosakoff
Mick Gunner

Look Ahead 14/15 Aug, Senior Presentation, Next Year,

Matches for the weekend of 14/15 August are as follows....

Women SWHL Sun 15th
1's v UNSW @ Bankstown 4:00pm
2's v UTS @ Olympic 10:30am
3's v UTS @ Field 2 Homebush 6:00pm
4's v UNSW @ Cintra 5:00pm
Women SNorth Sun 15th
5's v Baulkham Hills @ Ryde 3:00pm
6's v UTS @ Ryde 4:30pm

Mens Sat 14th
Premier v Norwest @ PH 1's at 3:30pm, 2's at 5:00pm
Div 1 v Norwest @ PH 3's at 2:00pm. 4's at 12:30pm
Div 2 v SWS @ Field 2 Homebush 5's at 5:00pm, 6's at 3:30pm
Div 3 v Norwest @ PH 7's at 8:00pm, 8's at 6:30pm
Div 4 v Mac Uni @ Cintra 9's at 3:30pm

Senior Presentation is at The Ranch on 25 September
You can buy tickets ($55ea) by emailing Rambo with your team, credit card details & No of tickets required on aramsay@tpg.com.au
Tickets will also be able to be bought directly from senior management members from next week...

Next Year
Please give some thought to whether you might like to take on a small role in running your club next year?

Whether that be coaching a junior (or senior) team, managing a team, acting as a registrar or helping out with admin or organising functions. We will publish a list of roles available shortly along with a brief description of what each role entails. None of the jobs will be exhausting or particularly difficult. Watch this space...

Applications for Coaches SJHA 2011 - PLEASE PASS ON TO YOUR COACHES/PLAYERS

SJHA are Calling for Coaches for SJHA 2011 Reps Season

All coaching positions for Sydney Junior's Represenative teams are now open. SJHA are looking for coaches for the following teams.

U11 Girls x 2 U13 Girls x 2 U15 Girls x 2 U18 Girls x 1
U11 Boys x 2 U13 Boys x 3 U15 Boys x 3 U17 Boys x 3

Trials for U11, U13 and U15 Boys will be conducted on September 5th and 19th starting from 8.30am.
U17 Boys and all girls trials will be be scheduled for Feb 2011. (12th Sept, The Kookaburras are playing and Central Area G Finals)

Trails times are:
U11 Boys - 8.30 - 11.00am
U13 Boys - 11.00 am - 2.00pm
U15 Boys - 2.00pm - 5.00 pm

Please find attached application form to be completed and either emailed or posted back to me. If you know anyone who is interested in coaching a team please forward this email on to them.

email address secretary@sydneyjuniorhockey.com.au
Postal address PO Box 1016, Gymea 2227

Regards
Ann Noblett
Secretary SJHA
0417 247 353

Games 7/8 Aug ......4's and 9's dont despair...The party at the Ranch will still be going when you get there....

Men
Premier v Glebe at Ryde 1's at 3:30pm. 2's at 5:00pm
Div 1 v Glebe at Ryde 3's at 6:30pm, 4's at 8:00pm
Div 2 v GNS at Bankstown 5's at 2:00pm, 6's at 12:30pm
Div 3 v Glebe at Ryde 7's at 2:00pm. 8's at 12:30pm
Div 4 v Glebe at Olympic 9's at 8:00pm
Women
1st v Strikers at Olympic 6:00pm
2nd v Wenty at Bankstown 10:00am
3rd v Strikers at Bankstown 2:30pm
4th v Strikers at Field 2 Homebush 4:30pm
5th v Manly at Ryde 1:30pm
6th v UTS at Ryde 12:00pm

Back to Ryde Night 7 Aug ...Gather your team mates....Hunt down some Ex Ryde players & Bring your partners to Ryde and watch Premier... then to the Ranch for the party til late (under 18's welcome) see flyer attached

Look Ahead 31 July, Back To Ryde, Presentation Night

Games for Sat 31 July are as follows. Let your manager know NOW if you are unavailable

Premier v Bankstown at Bankstown 1's at 3:30pm, 2's at 5:00pm
Div 1 v Manly at Ryde 3's at 3:30pm, 4's at 5:00pm
Div 2 v Bankstown at Bankstown 5's at 2:00pm. 6's at 12:30pm
Div 3 v BYE
Div 4 v Bankstown at Bankstown 9's at 6:30pm

Back to Rye Night 7 Aug ...Bring your partners to Ryde to watch Premier then to the Ranch for the party til late (players & partners under 18 welcome)
see flyer attached

Presentation night is at the Ranch Function rooms on Sat Sept 25th, tickets are $55 and will be on sale soon (watch this space)

Look Ahead 24 July, Back To Ryde Night

A big thank you to those that took time out to come down to Ryde for our field opening celebrations on Saturday

Games coming up on Sat 24th July are...

Premier v St George at Kyeemagh 1's at 3:30pm, 2's at 5:00pm
Div 1 v UNSW at Kyeemagh 3's at 2:00pm, 4's at 12:30pm
Div 2 v NO GAME
Div 3 v St George at Kyeemagh 7's at 8:00pm, 8's at 6:30pm
Div 4 v NO GAME

If you are unavailable next weekend please contact your manager NOW!

and.....Get ready for your next club function .....BACK TO RYDE NIGHT August 7th

Step 1... Start at Ryde & watch Premier play the Red Men from Glebe (3:30pm & 5:00pm)
Step 2... Get yourself to the Ranch Function Rooms for party time from 7pm til late... finger food & nibblies will be served

Your task! Get in contact with as many past Ryde players as you can & get them there on the night.....

Thanks to the members who came down to the field Saturday to help clean up...we finished off the roofing repairs (Wally & Luke), mowed & trimmed trees (Scott, Josh, Nic, Dave & Declan) and took over a tonne of rubbish to the tip. It made a huge difference to the look of the field, dressing rooms and surrounds.

Wally Welsman, Luke Welsman, Scott Morrison, Alex Krensel, Jeff McEwen, Maurice Dawson, Gregg Dwyer, Alison Keogh, Tilly Keogh, Warren Green, Nic Green, Josh Green, Meg Smith, Declan Moore, David Moore, Gerald de Waal, Colin Pearce, Trish Pearce, Kirsten Pearce, Dasher Retford.

Games this coming Saturday 17th July are....

Premier v Moorebank at Ryde 1's at 2:30pm**, 2's at 12:30pm **Start of 1st Grade will be delayed to accommodate the Field opening ceremony**
Div 1 v Moorebank at Ryde 3's at 8:00pm, 4's at 6:30pm
Div 2 v St Goerge at Kyeemagh 5's at 8:00pm, 6's at 6:30pm
Div 3 v Moorebank at Ryde 7's at 3:30pm, 8's at 5:00pm
Div 4 v St George at Ku Ring-gai 9's at 12:30pm

Attached is a flyer for the field opening ceremony...we need ALL Ryde families to show their support for their Club & Community Sport, Please come down

Funeral Arrangements for Greg Smith (Marcarthur Hockey)

I have been advised of the funeral details for Greg Smith as follows –

Thursday 8th July 2010
Wesley Uniting Church @ 10.30am
32 Showground Road Castle Hill

There will be a wake straight after at the Castle Hill RSL and all are welcome.
Gerald

Look Ahead 10 July, Clean Up, Field Opening

Games for this Saturday 10 July are...

Premier v Syd Uni at Olympic 1's at 5:00pm, 2's at 3:30pm
Div 1 v Syd Uni at Olympic 3's at 2:00pm, 4's at 12:30pm
Div 2 v UTS at Field 2 Homebush 5's at 2:00pm. 6's at 12:30pm
Div 3 v UNSW at Ryde 7's at 2:00pm, 8's at 12:30pm
Div 4 v Bentstix at Ku-Ring-Gai 9's at 5:00pm

NB for those playing at Homebush parking is at P7 on Saturday (behind the sports centre) due to Sydney FC playing Everton at ANZ

Clean Up We will need some help to take care of a few minor clean up jobs on Saturday morning in preparation for the official field opening...make some time available Sat Morning (early)...I will detail the jobs that need doing on the upcoming selections email

Official Field Opening
We need all Ryde families to come down to the field on 17th July for the official opening of the new fierld surface & lighting upgrade...There will be an opening ceremony at 2:00pm followed by our first grade taking on Moorebank...the invited guests include Ryde Mayor Michael Butterworth, federal member for Bennelong Maxine McKew and NSW Minister for Sport & Recreation, Kevin Greene...

Ryde Vets Excel at Bathurst

Sydney Veterans Hockey Association took two teams to the overs 40's Mens Veterans State Championships at Bathurst last weekend. The teams boasted no less than 12 Ryde players. It was set to be an exciting, but cold, weekend of hockey.

The Sydney A Division team dominated the whole weekend only letting in 2 goals in total and scoring 15, and scored first in a tight final, however Parkes managed to scrape a goal to make it 1-1 from the 3rd Penalty Corner after the final whistle. No goals were scored in extra time and it went to strokes, Steve Ford saved a couple but unfortunately Parkes scored more than the A grade in the flick off, taking the championship honours on the day. Three years in a row of final losses for the gun Sydney A side

Ryde players for the A grade were as follows;
Andy Grimes – Vice Captain
Richard Ellison
Mark Ellis
Dave McKenzie

The Sydney B Division team went through unbeaten for the whole weekend, which now makes the B team unbeaten in 2 years as we won last year without losing a game also.

The final was against Central Coast who we beat 1-0 in a very closely contested game, the winner coming from a great run by Bryn who ran through 3 players dragged the keeper and passed it to Dunny who cracked the goal in.

We then kept them out at the back with Graham and David working really well together and a few saves thrown in by yours truly J

Ryde players involved were as follows for B grade;
Steve Dunn – Vice Captain
Phil Welsman
Scott Morrison
Graham Symes
Fraser Larcombe
Kerry Marthick
David Phelan
Bryn Furmidge
Amauri Amat (withdrawn injured)

Selected in the NSW O40 1's team were Mark Ellis & Andrew Grimes, NSW O40 2's Scott Morrison, NSW O40 3's Bryn Furmidge. Kerry Marthick (shadow)

Ryde is proud of our large representative participation and the performances of our veteran players...Congratulations

story courtesy of Fraser Larcombe & Scott Morrison

Look Ahead, Reps, Field Opening, Back to Ryde Night

Games on Sat 3 July are as follows...

Premier v SWS at Narellan 1's at 7:30pm, 2's at 6:00pm
Div 1 v Mac Uni at Ryde 3's at 2:00pm, 4's at 12:30pm
Div 2 v UNSW at Ryde 5's at 8:00pm, 6's at 6:30pm
Div 3 v Monterey at Ryde 7's at 3:30pm, 8's at 5:00pm

plus, on Sunday 4th July...
Div 4 v Briars at Cintra 9's at 2:30pm

Congratulations to Tom Craig (2nd's/u15/u17) & Jack Hayes (u17)...who have been selected in the 2010 NSW Allschools u16's side

Official Field Opening
The official opening of our new surface and lighting upgrade will be on 17th July when we take on Moorebank...There will be an opening cermeony at 2:00pm followed by the first grade game...the invited guests include Ryde Mayor Michael Butterworth, federal member for Bennelong Maxine McKew and NSW Minister for Sport & Recreation, Kevin Greene...we need all Ryde families to make time to come down to the field that day to show your support.

Back to Ryde Night
Set 7 August aside for Back to Ryde night...Get hold of any past players and let them know we need them back at their hockey home for the night...festivities will kick off at Ryde with our first grade taking on the red men of Glebe at 3:30pm then...on to The Ranch where festivites will continue til late (details to follow)

Vale Romeo Carinci

In case you are unaware it is with great sadness that I pass on the following news that UTS Vets player – Romeo Carinci (age 47) has passed away as a result of a tragic motor cycle accident yesterday at Peats Ridge

Romeo has been the Team Co-ordinator for UTS Men’s Vets hockey for past few years and was a lively guy both on and off the hockey field – he will be missed

Romeo joined UTS Hockey Club in 2000, as part of the Forest/Lavender Hill Hockey team that joined us that season. He has managed our men’s Veterans team in the past 2 years. He had been a committed club member, as both player and supporter, since joining. He has a son 15, and daughter 13. He was 47 years old.

Romeo was an amazing character, and was well known to all who played with him, and against him. He will be greatly missed.


With great sadness
Greg Kay
Director Administration
Sydney Veterans Hockey Association (Inc)

Family Day Look Ahead, Vets Reps, Official Field Opening


Games for Family Day 26 June are as follows...come down for the fun and festivities....BBQ for Breakfast and Lunch

Premier v GNS at Ryde 1's at 12:30pm, 2's at 2:00pm
Div 1 BYE
Div 2 v Syd Uni at Field 2 Homebush 5's at 2:00pm, 6's at 12:30pm
Div 3 v GNS at Ryde 7's at 3:30pm, 8's at 5:00pm
Div 4 v GNS at Ryde 9's at 6:30pm

Good Luck to all those players heading off to the over 40's Vets State Championships at Bathurst...approx 14 Ryde players partcipating!

The official opening of our new surface and lighting upgrade will be on 17th July when we take on Moorebank...There will be an opening cermeony at 2:00pm followed by the first grade game...the invited guests include Ryde Mayor Michael Butterworth, federal member for Bennelong Maxine McKew and NSW Minister for Sport & Recreation, Kevin Greene...we need all Ryde families to make time to come down to the field that day to show your support.

Look Ahead, AHL, Family Day

Mens games this weekend are as follows.....

Premier v Briars at Ryde 1's at 8:00pm, 2's at 6:30pm
Div 1 v Briars at Ryde 3's at 2:00pm, 4's at 12:30pm
Div 2 NO GAME
Div 3 v Briars at Ryde 7's at 3:30pm, 8's at 5:00pm
Div 4 NO GAME

AHL action is at Homebush this weekend,
Head down and watch the NSW men's team including Ryde's Andrew (TJ) Todd take on Vic, ACT & Tas. Games are...
Fri 19th 6:00pm Vic v ACT, 8:00pm NSW v Tas
Sat 20th 2:00pm Vic v Tas, 4:00pm NSW v Act
Sun 21st 12:00 ACT v Tas, 2:00pm NSW v Vic

Family Day
Dont forget to mark Sat 26th June on the calendar, Ryde will celebrate family day with loads of fun activities for the kids, including a jumping castle, face painting, tug of war, races and more....The BBQ will be running all day and our Premier league men take on GNS with 1's at 12:30pm & 2's at 2:00pm

Reps, June Long Weekend, Hit Up, Family Day

Reps.. Congratulations to Nic McEwen, Ben Craig & Hamish Dundas who have been selected in the 2011 NSW u18 squad

Long Weekend.. It's a hockey free long weekend in Sydney so...Good Luck & safe journey to all those heading away for the weekend to play hockey....

Ryde Players will be competing at.....Open Women's State Champs at Bathurst...Open Men's State Champs at Moorebank....Girls junior rep teams will be at the Canberra carnival (a perfect excuse for parents to have a beer or three in freezing conditions)...

Hit Up... for those that arent going away to play hockey and need a 'stick fix' closer to home....There will be an informal hit up at the field on Saturday from 12:00 to 2:00pm come down & whack a ball or two

Family Day The annual family fun day celebrations will be on Sat 26th June...there will be a jumping castle, face painiting and lots of fun activities plus first grade men will play against GNS at 12:30pm...so keep that date free for a fun day at Ryde

Look Ahead, Coaches needed, Draw & Tables

Hi Guys...5/6 June is a split weekend with games on both days....

Saturday 5th June:
Ryde v Sutherland at Sutherland 3's at 12:30pm, 2's at 2:00pm, 1's at 3:30pm
Div 2 v SWS at Narellan 5's at 8:30pm, 6's at 7:00pm

Sunday 6th June:
Ryde v Sutherland at Sutherland 8's at 12:30pm, 7's at 2:00pm, 4's at 3:30pm
Div 4 v Mac Uni at Cintra 9's at 4:00pm

Coaches needed
Womens 5th & 6th Grade are in desperate need of a coach...if you can help out please contact Kara Retford, Womens President womens@rydehockey.asn.au 
0407 499 384

Draw & Tables
You can see the tables & fixtures for mens hockey & u17's...just click on the link attached which will take you to the SHA website
http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=4-2503-0-0-0&a=COMPS

Hi Guys

We are in desperate need of coaches for Womens 5th & 6th grade...

If you can help please contact Kara Retford womens@rydehockey.asn.au  0407 499 384

cheers
Gerald

OzSports One Day - Keeper & Striker Camp in Sydney

TO: All Clubs

Please find attached information on a One-day Keeper and Striker Clinic to be held on Wed 7th July at the Ryde fields 10am to 4pm.

Bookings are online at www.ozsports.com.au 

Cost and further details are on the attached flyer.

Please pass this to anyone you think may be interested.

Regards
Diana
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Diana Pecar
SHA Director of Administration
Tel: 9450 1237
www.sydneyhockey.com.au
Celebrating Sydney Hockey’s 60th Year

Vets Reps, Look Ahead 29 May, Goalie gear, Umpiring

Good luck to those heading off to the Vets over 45 state champs next weekend....

Games for Next Saturday 29th May are

Premier v UTS at Ryde 1's at 2:00pm
2's at 12:30pm
Div 1 v Easts at Ryde 3's at 6:30pm
4's at 8:00pm
Div 2 Hockey Free Weekend
Div 3 v UTS at Ryde 7's at 3:30pm
8's at 5:00pm
Div 4.2 v MacUni at Ku Ring Gai 9's at 12:00pm

Thanks to Josh Williams and Tom de Waal, who's donations of goalie equipment to date have kitted out at least 5 of our teams with leg guards & kickers (and some gloves) saving the club well over $2000.

Thanks also to the following men, women & juniors who gave up their time this weekend to umpire where SHA could not provide them

Linze Kruger
Cassie Arnold
Amauri Amat
Chris Cook (goalies make the best umpires)
Greg Merchant
Ken Campbell

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
2010 Sydney Over 35's Representative Team for NSW Championships

REMINDER

This is just a general reminder about the 35’s for this year – so if you have not already can you please ensure that you get your nomination form in to Merv Goodridge as soon as possible – we are looking to go back to back in 2010, however be aware that other Teams are now also building up and I am aware that Parkes, Illawarra and Bathurst already have indicated that they will have stronger teams than 2009


Also please keep on the look out within your own Sydney clubs for players who will turn 35 in 2010 and who are interested in being involved – generally they should be playing either 1st or 2nd Grade

I hope that you will be playing in the 35’s Tournament in July with Sydney so if you haven’t already can you please fill in the form attached and send it in to ensure that you are considered for selection

Look forward to hearing from you and catching up soon

Cheers
GK

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR 2010 REPRESENTATIVE SEASON


Hi Guys,

I now have some important information for all players in relation to the 2010 NSW Over 35’s Representative Championships Calender and the formal nomination process / requirements for those interested in representing Sydney at the Championships.

The details of the 2010 NSW Championships are as follows –

Dates Locations Age Group
(Friday – Sunday)
23-25 July Sydney Over 35’s 1 Sydney team has been entered (A Division)

I have also now attached the relevant Nomination Form –

All Representative Nomination Forms and Enquiries etc should be made directly to –

Sydney Vets Representative Co-ordinator Merv Goodridge by
e-mail to – mervgood@tpg.com.au

Telephone – 9809 2648 (Home) or 0412 088 965

Important Note – Every player MUST include their Hockey NSW Player Registration Number (to be provided by own Club) when completing their nomination form as it is a specific requirement for NSW Men’s Veterans Hockey Committee – No number then NO selection

Other Information

The individual costs for participating in the Championships will be approximately –

Physio and Massage Therapists will also be paid an agreed professional fee to cover their services for 3 days of the Championship

Players

Players will be required to meet a team fee of approx $125 to cover playing fee, physio and training.

I have outlined below the important details and the respective timings for the arrangements required for each Championship -

Over 35’s Sydney (Homebush) Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th July

Nomination Forms for Players are required to be returned by Friday 25th June

Selections will be completed by Monday 28th June

Team Training Tuesday 6 July at Homebush (Olympic) – 9-30 – 10-30pm
Tuesday 13 July at Homebush (Olympic) – 9-30 – 10-30pm
Tuesday 20 July at Homebush (Olympic) – 9-30 – 10-30pm

Please note all Nomination Forms and Enquiries in relation to the above information and the 2010 Representative Championships etc should be directly to Merv Goodridge (see full contact details above)


Regards
Greg Kay
Director Administration
Sydney Veterans Hockey Association Incorporated
E-Mail – greg@imk.com.au
Telephone – Mobile – 0412 751 957
Website – www.sydneyveteranshockey.com.au
Celebrating Sydney Veterans Hockey 30th Year in 2010

Hi Guys

Games for next Saturday 22nd May are: Please contact your manager or Ken Campbell immediately if you are unavailable

Premier v Norwest at Ryde 1's at 2:00pm
2's at 12:30pm
Div 1 v Norwest at Ryde 3's at 6:30pm
4's at 8:00pm
Div 2 v UTS at P/Hills 5's at 2:00pm
6's at 12:30pm
Div 3 v Norwest at Ryde 7's at 3:30pm
8's at 5:00pm
Div 4.2 v Bentstix at Moorebank 9's at 3:30pm

Look Ahead, Minkey & u9 Helpers, Umpiring


Hi all,

Games for Sat 15 May are....

Premier v Glebe at Field 2 Homebush 1's at 8:00pm
2's at 6:30pm
Div 1 v Glebe at Field 2 Homebush 3's at 5:00pm
4's at 3:30pm
Div 2 v Norwest at PH 5's at 3:30pm
6's at 5:00pm
Div 3 v Glebe at Field 2 Homebush 7's at 2:00pm
8's at 12:30pm
Div 4.2 v Manly at Ryde 9's at 6:30pm

Seniors, your Junior club needs your help for u9's and Minkey....

The committment isnt large.....we arent asking you to volunteer for the year...just for one session.

Times we need help are Thursday 5:30pm to 7pm for regular Minkey sessions and at the u9 Sat comp (4 Saturdays) from 9am -11am
15 May – Cintra
19 June – Pennant Hills
24 July – Ryde
14 August – Gordon (Ku-ring-gai)

Let Meg Smith, Junior President, know if you can help meg.smith@uws.edu.au  0418 270 014

Umpiring The following made champions of themselves this week, umpiring where SHA couldnt...

Ken Campbell
Andy Wright
John Arnold

Dont miss new players night on Saturday 2nds play at 6:30pm, 1sts at 8:00pm BBQ will be on, so come on down and make a night of it...meet some of your new club members...medallions will be handed out for significant milestones.

Congratulations to Tom Craig & James Stephens who have been selected in the NSW u16 All Schools Squad. James & Tom will shortly head off to HNSW high performance camp where the final team will be selected.

There is still some of the old carpet left for those that want it...wont be there for much longer though so get in for some before the end of May.

Umpiring, Look Ahead 8 May, New Players Night

A huge thank you to Peter Cox & James Abaniel who gave up their time to umpire matches that SHA couldnt provide umpires for last weekend.

Games for Sat 8th May are as follows:

Premier v Bankstown at Ryde 1's at 8:00pm
2's at 6:30pm
Div 1 v Manly at Bankstown 3's at 3:30pm
4's at 5:00pm
Div 2 v Bankstown at Ryde 5's at 5:00pm
6's at 3:30pm
Div 3 Bye (7's & 8's)
Div 4.2 v Bankstown at Ryde 9's at 2:00pm

New Players Night
Dont miss the first social event of the season. First Grade play at 8pm, seconds at 6:30pm, BBQ will be operating

There will be an awards ceremony where First Grade Men & Women will be introduced and player awards will be presented for significant milestones.

Look Ahead 1 May

Games this weekend (1 May) include the first night game at Ryde for our 1st grade since the minimum lighting standard for Premier League was raised to 500 lux last year.

A $50,000+ investment by your club helped along by a grant from the Dept of Sport & Recreation has made the upgrade possible.

Premier v St George at Ryde 1's at 8:00pm
2's at 6:30pm
Div 1 v UNSW at Cintra 3's at 5:00pm
4's at 3:30pm
Div 2 v St George at Ryde 5's at 5:00pm
6's at 3:30pm
Div 3 v St George at Ryde 7's at 2:00pm
8's at 12:30pm
Div 4.2 v St George at Cintra 9's at 12:30pm

Representative Honours

Recent announcements of NSW representative sides has seen the selection of the following Ryde players:

Andrew 'TJ' Todd NSW Waratahs
Duncan Pearce NSW Waratahs
Jade Close NSW Arrows
Duncan Pearce NSW u21
Kirsten Pearce NSW u21

Congratulations on the fine effort!

Hockey look ahead and Umpiring

Club Management would like to thank the individuals that stepped up and umpired the games that SHA were unable to provide umpires for on recent weekends. David Moore, Craig Williams, Ken Campbell, Scott Morrison, Fraser Larcombe, Scott Familton & Mike Reddy were amongst those that gave up their own time to help SHA out.

Thank You

Games for the coming Anzac weekend (24th) are as follows:

Premier v SU at Ryde 1's at 3:30pm
2's at 5:00pm
Div 1 v SU at Ryde 3's at 2:00pm
4's at 12:30pm
Div 2 v SU at Ryde 5's at 8:00pm
6's at 6:30pm
Div 3 v UNSW at Pennant Hills 7's at 2:00pm
8's at 12:30pm
Div 4.2 v Glebe at Moorebank (sand) 9's at 12:30pm

Rego Form

All players need to have filled in & signed a rego form even if you registered online (if you have already done one for juniors this will cover mens) please ensure this is done by 27 April a copy of the form is attached... there are also printed copies in the canteen


SHA open mens & u21 team

SHA will be sending one Open team and a separate u21’s team to the NSW Open Mens championships at Moorebank on the June long weekend (12/13/14 June). If you want to be considered for NSW selection you must attend the state championships (in your appropriate age group).

If you are in the applicable age category and want to nominate for selection in the Sydney teams please email me your name & preferred position...or talk to your team manager who will pass your nomination on to me.

All eligible players are welcome to nominate but as a guide you should be playing Premier or Div 1 to consider yourself a chance at selection.

cheers
Gerald de Waal
Secretary

Mens games this weekend 17 April are as follows:

NB Draw for the remainder of the year is NOT finalised as yet (will circulate as soon as it is official). Click Here...

Premier Vs Moorebank at Moorebank 1's at 2:00pm
2's at 12:30pm
Div 1 vs Moorebank at Moorebank 3’s at 5:00pm
4’s at 3:30pm
Div 2 vs Manly at Ryde 5’s at 6:30pm
6’s at 8:00pm
Div 3 vs Moorebank at Moorebank 7's at 8:00pm
8's at 6:30pm
Div 4 vs S.U. at Ryde 9's at 5:00pm TBC
10's at 3:30pm

New (longer) store opening hours for FHE
Mon-Fri 5pm-9pm
Sat 8am-5pm
Sun 10am-4pm

cheers
Gerald de Waal
Secretary

The Executive have settled on a 2010 fee schedule and a deposit of $150 is required asap (read below)

Full Fees $525
Student Fees $340
Junior Playing seniors $200 (in addition to your junior fees)

Deposit of $150 needed now
Balance due by 31st May

Payment options
Cash Cheque or Credit Card payment at Canteen or give to team managers
Credit card details can be emailed to:
treasurer@rydehockey.asn.au

Bank Deposit to
Ryde Hunters Hill District Hockey Club
ANZ Chatswood
BSB 012266
ACC 3510 08565
NB dont forget to put your name in the “reference” field so we know who it is from

Easter Break

Morning all...no games this Easter weekend...training however is as normal

Games resume on 10th April:

Premier v Briars at Cintra 1's at 3:30pm
2's at 5pm
Div 1 v Briars at Cintra 3's at 6:30pm
4's at 8:00pm
Div 2 v UNSW at Ryde 5's at 2:00pm
6's at 12:30pm
Div 3 v Briars at Cintra 7's at 2:00pm
8's at 12:30pm
Div 4 v Briars at Ryde 9's at 3:30pm
10's at 5:00pm

Have a safe, happy & holy Easter

This Weekends Games 27 March, Sponsorships

Mens games this weekend 27 March are as follows:

Premier Vs GNS at Ryde 1's at 3:30pm
2's at 5pm
Div 1 vs Bye
Div 2 vs GNS at Ryde 5’s at 6:30pm
6’s at 8pm
Div 3 vs GNS at Ryde 7's at 2pm
8's at 12:30pm
Div 4 vs GNS at Ku Ring Gai 9's at 3:30pm
10's at 5pm

Guys...give some thought to potential sponsors...most sponsorships are gained through contacts from club members who know of a person that may be in a position to offer something. If you know of anyone who may be in a position to sponsor the club...even in a small way....

Send an email to Alex Braude (Sponsorship Convenor) alexbraude7@gmail.com 

cheers
Gerald de Waal
Secretary

Ryde Veterans Honoured with Life Membership


Two Ryde Veterans team members Dave Niven and Phil (Dasher) Retford have received the honour of life membership to Sydney Veterans Hockey Association.

“Sydney Veterans Hockey Association (inc) have pleasure in confirming on behalf of the President (Merv Goodridge) and the Board that the following 15 members were all unanimously elected by the SGM as inaugural Life Members of the Sydney Veterans Hockey Association in terms of its Constitution (Section 18) –

Brian Alcorn, Tony Cohen, Michael Cooke, Merv Goodridge, Martin Howe (Deceased), Peter Krepp, Keith Millar, David Niven, Godfrey Phillips, Ron Pulling, Phil Retford, Kevin Rix, Alan Thompson, David Webster, Colin White

Congratulations to all the above inaugural Life Members for this well deserved special recognition for the many years of dedicated and outstanding service to Sydney, NSW and Australian Veterans Hockey.

Each Life Member will receive a formal letter and special commemorative award together with a complementary invitation to attend the 30th Year Celebration Function for the Sydney Veterans Hockey Association to be held on Friday 4th June 2010 (full details of this function will be provided soon). Their special Life Member award will be presented at the Celebration function.”

We add our congratulations to those of the wider hockey community on this prestigious honour.

Gerald de Waal
Secretary

Panthers Roar in the Hunter - Sydney teams get revenge over country rivals in Hunter Cup
Sunday, 07 March 2010 22:15


The Hunter Cup finals today saw some excellent action on the turf at Newcastle.

SF 1 saw South’s defeat Maitland 4-3 in golden goal extra time. South’s took a lead into the break with Kyle Bosworth and Todd Palmer scoring for the Lions before Peter Urquhart was able to make the best of a PC routine gone wrong for Maitland. Matt Brown drew the Rams level at the 45 minute mark to set the scene for an exciting finish to the game. Simon Vimpani put South’s 3-2 up with 8 minutes to go with a lovely back stick shot from the top of the D, but Nathan Baker was able to deceive the South’s defence with a clever slow ball with 4 minutes to go to square it all up and into ET. 4 minutes in, John Fernance stole the ball from the Rams defender, stepped the keeper and slotted home the winner.

SF 2 saw Ryde easily account for cross town rivals Glebe. 5-0 was the score line with Matt Wright, A Caton, Duncan Pearce and Nic McEwen getting the goals for the panthers. Glebe showed glimpses of their ability but just couldn’t get the job done down in the circle.

The 3rd Place playoff saw Match day 1 combatants Glebe and Maitland at it again. Most people would of tipped the Rams to win this one based on last weeks result and the form of the 2 teams in the semi’s, but Glebe showed why they are a force in the Sydney competition with a convincing 6-3 victory. Michael Wark scored a hat trick and Jake Ribarovski, Peter Wark and Ross Bougoukas got the other goals. The Rams were not at the same intensity as they had shown in the semi final, but would still be pleased with their efforts. Ben Urquhart got a double for the Rams before Cayde Tasker scored near fulltime to add some respectability to the score.

The final saw match day 1 combatant Ryde and South Newcastle renew acquaintances. South’s came into the game on the back of a tough semi over Maitland, and a psychological advantage having accounted for the Panthers in Match day 1 3-2. Ryde have been up the freeway now 2 years in a row contesting Pre Season in Newcastle and have been in the final of those events now both times. This time though they were playing for the bounty of $1000 and a crack at the defending Hunter Coast Premier Hockey League champions.

South’s got off to a good start after just 5 minutes when Kyle Bosworth smashed a curling dipping shot from a PC, just nudging the top of the backboard. Ryde responded and drew level after 25 mins when Alex Braude scored a simple tap in. 3 minutes later Bosworth notched his second from another PC, before Cameron Brown got Panthers back on level terms with a field goal just 30 seconds later. Right on half time Brown converted a PC to give Ryde the lead at the break.

Matt Wright scored after 45 minutes and the pressure was on South’s to respond and the man of the moment Kyle Bosworth smashed home a goal to trail 4-3. It was pretty tense for the next 10 minutes as both teams tried to establish their dominance, however with 12 minutes to go the wind was knocked out of South’s sails as Alex Braude received the ball on the dot before turning and beating Wade shamrock in the South goal for a 5-3 lead.

At this point the tide turned in favour of ryde, who were able to take full advantage of their youth and maintain the high tempo as South’s began to tire. Goals to Wright and Ben Craig blew the score out to 7-3 at fulltime. A highly entertaining game.

Congratulations to Ryde for their victory.

Big thank you to all the clubs who competed. Also thanks to the umpires today, Stewart, Scott, John and Dave, your efforts were appreciated.

Once again thank you and good luck with your 2011 premiership campaigns.

Trial Games

We need to know which players are available for this weekends trials. Please make contact with either

Ken Campbell kencampbell@haden.com.au 

Or

Andrew Ramsay aramsay@tpg.com.au

if you are playing this year & havent been in touch yet...IT IS TIME TO DO IT NOW!

See schedule of trials for this weekend

Sat 6th March

Ryde
1st & 2nd grade 7am-10am
8th grade trial vs Briars 10:00am
7th grade trial vs Briars 11:30am
4th grade trial vs Briars 1pm
3rd grade trial vs Briars 2:30pm

P2 Homebush
6th grade trial vs UTS 9am-10:30am
5th grade trial vs UTS 10:30am-12:00pm

Preseason photos

Link: http://picasaweb.google.com/RydeHockey10/MenPreseasonMaitland#

Discussions about the new season have already begun!

HUNTER CUP MATCHDAY 1 RESULTS

Hi All

Our Premier League squad made a trip to the Hunter last Sunday to participate in the first leg of the Hunter Cup (see excerpts from the report below)...

We have done well finishng 4th on the day and now move to the Semi Finals to be played next Sunday 7th March...wish the boys good luck ...& bring home the trophy!...

you can also click on the link & get reports direct from the Hunter Hockey website
http://hunterhockey.info/

All,

Great day of hockey, thanks for participating.

There were some good close games, and some not so close results, but there is no doubt if it wasn’t such a hot day and clubs were meeting for the first time on the day, those big scores would have been not so big. All games were settled in regulation time, no strokes were required.

1. Maitland df Wests 4-3
2. Norths df Chatham 2-1
3. Ryde Hunters Hill df Wests 11-2
4. South Newcastle df Chatham 10-1
5. Glebe df Norths 2-1
6. South Newcastle df Ryde Hunters Hill 3-2
7. Maitland df Glebe 5-1

So, who made the Finals?

Souths and Maitland go through having won both their games. Wests and Chatham were eliminated with no wins.

That left Ryde, Glebe and Norths on 1 win each and 1 loss each. Ryde had a goal difference of +8, Norths had a goal difference of 0. As a result, Ryde would be ranked higher and get the 4th spot for the finals. Norths would be the unlucky team to miss out.

So congratulations to Souths, Maitland, Glebe and Ryde.

Trials this Saturday 27 Feb will be internal

1st & 2nd grade 7am-10am
3rd – 10th grade 10am-12pm

Sun 28th Feb
Premier League Squad to Hunter Cup

Sat 6th March

Ryde
1st & 2nd grade 7am-10am
8th grade trial vs Briars 10:00am
7th grade trial vs Briars 11:30am
4th grade trial vs Briars 1pm
3rd grade trial vs Briars 2:30pm

P2 Homebush
6th grade trial vs UTS 9am-10:30am
5th grade trial vs UTS 10:30am-12:00pm

Sun 7th March
Premier league squad to Hunter Cup

Sat 13th March

Ryde
1st & 2nd grade 7am-10:00am
Div 1 trial vs Easts 10am-12pm (4 x 20min ¼’s to cover both 3rd & 4th grade)
6th grade trial vs GNS 12pm-1:30pm (TBC)
5th grade trial vs GNS 1:30pm-3pm (TBC)
7-10 grade Internal trial 3pm-4pm

P2 Homebush
1st grade trial vs UTS 3:45pm-5pm

Sat 20th March
1st – 4th grade 1st competition game
6th grade trial vs SU at Ryde 12:30pm-2pm
5th grade trial vs SU at Ryde 2pm-3:30pm
7th-8th grade 1st competition game
9th-10th grade internal trial (to be confirmed)

Season start
1,2,3,4,7 & 8 grade competitions start Sat 20th March
5,6,9 & 10 grade start on Sat 27th March (or later)

Draw for early rounds to follow when available
Keep an eye on your emails & listen to your coaches for updates

cheers
Gerald de Waal
Secretary
Ryde Hunters Hill District Hockey Club Inc.
0417 687 628
secretary@rydehockey.asn.au

Coaches Needed - Womens

Ryde require the services of two coaches to fill the positions of 4th & 5th grade coach for this year.

Coaching experience would be desirable, in addition you would receive excellent support & guidance from the management team and senior coaching staff.

The rewards you will reap coaching an enthusiastic and vibrant group of athletes are substantial.

If you are interested in the experience of a lifetime...

Please contact Kara Retford, Womens President 0407 499 384 womens@rydehockey.asn.au  

Intra Club Trials

Our internal club trials kick off this Saturday 20th

1st & 2nd grade 7am -10am
3rd grade -10th grade 10am -12pm
(please arrive early & be ready to take the field at 10)

Men’s Training Time Slots

Training starts week commencing 15th Feb (this week)
Premier League (1st & 2nd Grade) Tuesday 8pm-9pm, Thursday 9pm-10pm
Div 1 (3rd/4th Grade) Thursdays 8pm-9pm
Div 2-4 (5th-10th Grade) Wednesday 7pm-8:30pm

FHE Hockey shop is open for business
5pm-9pm on weekdays
9am-12pm Saturday

The moment you have been waiting for all summer for has arrived...

The new turf is installed and we can get into season 2010 in a BIG way. Regular training starts this week with the Mens time slots as follows

Premier League (1st & 2nd Grade) Tuesday 8pm-9pm, Thursday 9pm-10pm

Div 1 (3rd/4th Grade) Thursdays 8pm-9pm

Div 2-4 (5th-10th Grade) Wednesday 7pm-8:30pm

There will be Saturday training &/or trials sessions from Sat 20th......More to follow from your coaches or by email.

New players are welcome.... so bring a mate along if they want to try hockey this year

1st and second grade squad training times


New players welcome to attend

Training for January:

Tuesdays and Thursdays fitness at Club 7pm - 8.30pm
Sundays: Sunday 10th 6.30pm yes! PM Balmoral (southern end by oval)
Sunday 17th 6.30am Balmoral (southern end by oval)
Sunday 24th 6.30am Manly Beach (Queenscliff End, ie north)
Sunday 31st 6.30am Coogee Beach and breakfast north car park.