More Panther Finals Action...Club achievements so far

After a hectic and exciting weekend jam packed with finals action, we get to rest up a bit then...more to watch with 6 Ryde teams still racing for a premiership

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)

Friday 10th
u17 Tigers v Manly 7:30pm at Cintra (preliminary final)

Saturday 11th
3rd Grade men v Sutho 4:00pm at Field 2 Homebush (preliminary final)
7th Grade men v Briars 6:45pm at Moorebank (preliminary final)

Sunday 12th
2nd grade women v ?? TBA

How your teams have fared so far this year.....
Some amazing results here...including winning the 'Col Manning Trophy' (u15 Metro) outright for the first time and our first u17 Div 1 Premiership in 23 years...

Men
1's 6th
2's 6th
3's 3rd more to come
4's 4th semi finalists
5's 6th
6's 4th semi finalists
7's 2nd more to come
8's 6th
9's 10th
Women
1's 5th
2's 2nd more to come
3's 3rd semi finalists
4's 5th
5's 4th semi finalists
6's 9th
Juniors
u11 Panthers minor premiers Premiers
u11 Black Tigers 4th Joint Premiers
u11 White Tigers 3rd Semi Finalists
u13 Panthers minor premiers Premiers
u13 Black Tigers minor premiers Premiers
u13 White Tigers 7th
u15 Panthers minor premiers Premiers (Col Manning Trophy)
u15 Tigers minor premiers Finalists
u15 Lions 3rd Finalists
u17 Panthers minor premiers Premiers
u17 Tigers 2nd more to come
Vets
A Div 4th more to come
B Div 2nd more to come
C Div 8th

03 September 2010

Kookaburras World Cup Celebration Lunch

We’re into the final stages of preparations for hosting the Kookaburras at their World Cup Celebration Lunch on Friday 10th September.

Thank you to those that have already purchased their tickets to attend! It will be an event to remember.

Hockey NSW is calling on you for your support of the event featuring our National team.

We will be recognising the team’s triumph at the Hero Honda 2010 FIH World Cup earlier this year, chatting with the players and coach, Ric Charlesworth, and also inducting three new members into the Hockey Australia Hall of Fame.

On top of that there are some fantastic Auction and Raffle items going under the hammer during the Lunch including:

* the ultimate hockey experience, including a photograph with the Kookaburras, the coin toss to start the game, sitting with the team during the match and signed memorabilia
* framed hockey sticks signed by Ric Charlesworth, Jamie Dwyer and by the Kookaburras team
* a 2009/10 Australian men's cricket team signed bat
* a pass to Practice Day at the 2011 US Masters Golf at Augusta, GA .... plus many, many more great items!!

Hockey Australia will also be selling World Cup replica playing shirts and the World Cup DVD, which you can get signed by the players at Lunch!

You can raffle or auction these at your end of season events – or simply keep as a souvenir of your time at the Lunch.

Tickets $135pp for a fantastic afternoon with the Kookaburras. They’re only in Sydney for a short time before jetting off to the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Corporate Sponsorship (table of 10 for $2,100) still available, which entitles your group to be hosted by a Kookaburra, and as organiser of the table you also receive a hockey stick signed by the Kookaburras team!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE TICKET BOOKING FORM
TO SECURE YOUR SEAT AT LUNCH ON FRIDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER!

Remember, we also have the Test Series taking place at the Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th.

Tickets (single tickets, up to groups of 10) on Sale now via TicketDirect Australia

Group Tickets (11 or more) available from Hockey NSW with 10% Discounts on Group Ticket Orders: http://www.hockeynsw.com.au/page.asp?PID=600&MID=268&SID=600

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Regards
Michelle Slack-Smith
Communications Manager
Hockey NSW
Level 3 Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre, Shirley Strickland Ave, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Ph: 02 9764 1911 l Mob: 0407 909 906 l Fax: 02 9746 2588 l michelle.ss@hockeynsw.com.au
www.hockeynsw.com.au

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

FHE Sale

See attached sale price items at Ryde Hockey Centre.

Panther Finals Trail

The junior finals continue this week...get your black & white on & head down to support your club

Friday Night:
7:00pm at Cintra, u15 Panthers vs Northern Districts (preliminary final)
8:20pm at Cintra u17 Panthers v Moorebank (Grand Final)
8:20pm at Pennant Hills u15 Lions vs ?? (preliminary final)

Saturday:
8:30am at Pennant Hills u15 Tigers vs Manly (preliminary final)
10:20am at Ryde u11 Black Tigers v Syd Uni (preliminary final)

Through to their respective grand finals (next weekend)
u11 Panthers
u13 Panthers
u13 Black Tigers

Kookaburras v Argentina 11 & 12 September 2010

Dear Associations and Clubs,

The reigning World Champion men’s Hockey team the Kookaburras will be playing a two test series against Argentina on the 11th and 12th of September 2010 at the Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre. Please find attached an information letter about the test matches game details and the various promotions and competitions which will be running over the weekend of the 11th & 12th of September.

Tickets for the test matches can be purchased from the Hockey NSW website http://www.hockeynsw.com.au/page.asp?PID=600&MID=268&SID=600

Hockey NSW members under the age of 15 receive free entry to the matches but will need to complete the ‘Complimentary Ticket Form’ ( a copy of which is attached ).

Other Forms:
Half time shoot out entry form.  Click Here...
Guard of Honour Application Form.  Click Here....

Panther Finals Trail

The junior finals continue this week after the u17 Panthers emphatic victory over Moorebank 2-1 last Friday secured them a place in the grand final on 27 Aug

Friday Night:
5:30pm at Ryde, U11 Black Tigers vs U11 White Tigers (minor semi)
7:00pm at Pennant Hills u13 Black Tigers vs Baulkham Hills (major semi)
8:30pm at Cintra u15 Panthers vs Sutherland (major semi)

Saturday:
8:15am at Ryde u11 Panthers vs Manly (major semi)
9:30am at Pennant Hills u13 Panthers vs GNS (major semi)
9:30am at Cintra u15 Lions v Briars (minor semi)
11:00am at Pennant Hills u15 Tigers vs Briars (major semi)

so get your black & white on & head down to support your club

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

Funeral services for Christine Perrin will be held on Wednesday 21st July at 12:00 Midday

The Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
76a Fiddens Wharf Road
West Killara

Dear Club Members and Families,

Saturday 17 July marks a special day of celebration for the Ryde Hunters Hill District Hockey Club.

On that day we will officially open our new artificial turf surface and upgraded lighting facilities. The Minister for Sport and Recreation, Kevin Greene, will be present in addition to state and federal dignitaries.

The official ceremony will be held between 2.00pm – 2.30pm and will be followed by the Premier League match between Ryde and Moorebank-Liverpool.

It is day of great significance for the club. Through the efforts of many club members and with the
assistance of government funding the club presents turf and lighting facilities that are of international standard.

In addition to its celebratory focus it is a day where the club needs to demonstrate its passion, heart and pride. With an eye to our future tenure at Waterloo Road it is a day where the club wishes to confirm, with distinction, that it is a focal point for hockey and for community sport in the district.

To this end we need your support and that of your friends and families. While I appreciate that there are many demands on your time, I would ask that you give strong consideration to attending.

Your support will be greatly appreciated and most warmly welcomed.

Yours sincerely,
Maurice Dawson
President

Working bee - Saturday 10 July 2010

In preparation for the Field Opening event a working bee will happen this coming Saturday 10 July 2010.

The working bee will start at 0800.

The primary goal is to clean up the area around the club house (hopefully by 1200 when the first game starts) with the secondary goal of being to clean up the area at the front car park where the old turf was.

The jobs we plan to do and the equipment required is as follows:

1. Remove rubbish around the club house - strong backs.
2. Remove the drop down plastic - ladders (we have 2-3 at the clubhouse).
3. Remove the old tables
4. Clean up inside the change rooms - move stuff down to the containers or throw out.
5. Move the goalkeeper net to the end of the field.
6. Mow lawn at front - working lawn mowers and edge trimmers would be useful.
7. Trim the trees at the front - any appropriate tools
8. Move the steel into a neat pile next to the fence.
9. Pick up remaining pieces of old turf and take to tip.

The stuff to be thrown out will be put into the back of my ute and taken to the tip.
It is advisable for people to bring gloves and old clothes.

thank you
Alex Krensel
Facilities President

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...

Last weekend a team of women from Sydney North headed up to Bathurst to compete for the first time at an Open State Championship. The team was a mix of youth and experience and came from three of the Snorth clubs, one from Briars plus two from Lithgow, one a friend of Cassie's, the other, the big sister of two of our u15 boys. None of us had been to an Opens before...but that made us even as the other teams hadnt seen us before either. As first timers we were slotted into Division 2 with the carrot dangling of a promotion to Div 1 next year if we could win.

The tournament started with two grass games on the Saturday, all of our girls having some experience of grass hockey in the past (only at reps do you get the privelege of playing on grass nowadays). The girls turned in strong performances to outclass both Wagga 2-1 and Dubbo 2-0 early in the day, then had to front up at an icy 7:15pm to play Bathurst 2 on the sand turf. The game was a tight affair and the girls hung there in scoring a classy goal to go up 1-0 and only conceding late in the game from what can be said to be a fortunate call for the Bathurst side...final score 1-1...from that point on it was going to be a race for the best goal difference as only the top team in each pool would play in the final.

Saturday night saw our girls get into the spirit of why you come to country carnivals, with a sleep in planned for Sunday there was nothing better than staying up late and finding out what the locals do for fun. Sunday saw the team dragged out of bed early for breakfast...only to crawl back in to gather much needed energy for the final round game vs Scone....a game they had to win 8-0 to secure a finals spot...and win 8-0 they did...exercising the parents heart muscles by leaving it agonisingly late to score that 8th goal...5 goals from Jess White the highlight of the game....a tasty dinner at Panthers (where else?) followed by an early night...BRING ON THE FINAL!

The final vs Crookwell was tougher than the final score showed. Crookwell's experience and strength denying our girls time & time again. The girls ground them down eventually through superior fitness, speed and structure scoring four unanswered goals to be crowned champions of 2nd Division...Congratulations on a great win!

Cant wait til next year!

The team (left to right)
Back: John Arnold (Coach), Emma Poole (UTS), Amanda (Barbie) Wilson (Ryde), Cassie Arnold (Ryde), Jess White (Ryde), Maddie Gibb (Ryde)
Front: Georgina Wettenhall (SU), Tami Griffiths (Ryde), Sophie Wade (UTS), Margot Burton (Ryde), Renee Dawson (Ryde), Amie Sharp (Lithgow), Maddie Cooper(Lithgow), Steph di Val (Briars), Manager: Janet Arnold (hiding behind the camera)

NSW Waratahs Commence their Australian Hockey League Campaign Tonight

NSW Waratahs Host Opening Round With High Expectations and Aspirations of Delhi 2010
AUSTRALIAN HOCKEY LEAGUE SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK HOCKEY CENTRE

Friday 18th June
6.00pm Victorian Vikings vs Canberra Lakers
8.00pm NSW Waratahs vs Tassie Tigers

Saturday 19th June
2.00pm Tassie Tigers vs Victorian Vikings
4.00pm NSW Waratahs vs Canberra Lakers

Sunday 20th June
12.00pm Canberra Lakers vs Tassie Tigers
2.00pm NSW Waratahs vs Victorian Vikings

READ MORE HERE

We hope that you can join us at some of the games this weekend to support the NSW Waratahs!
You can also keep up to date with the results of the games this weekend at www.hockeynsw.com.au 

AHL Hook in2 Hockey Superclinic!

Please see attached, an invitation for junior players to participate in a Hook in2 Hockey Superclinic over the AHL weekend. All participants receive a free ticket to the Sunday session of the AHL!

NB:#  Registrations for the AHL H2H Super clinic close on 16 June.

Hi All

Congratulations to Nic McEwen & Ben Craig who have been selected in the 2011 NSW u18 squad

Many thanks to...

1/ those that umpired on the weekend... Tom Sykes, Ken Campbell, Fraser Larcombe, Steve Dunn and Bob Thompson.

2/ those that doubled up, playing more than one game...we had a rare 32+ people unavailable or injured.

3/ Chris Campey who organised to repair the watering controller (without that little gizmo we dont play).

Set a date in your calendar for Senior Presentation Night .....25th September at The Ranch.....watch this space for more details

Lastly, we have a new 18yo NZ player (male) that needs a place to stay (long term)...if anyone knows of a room to rent please let John Arnold know 0431 495 227 vpmen@rydehockey.asn.au

Player Awards

The following players have acheived milestones recently
Pippa Quilty - 500 Games
Ken Campbell - 500 Games
Kara Retford – 250 Games
Rob Egger – 250 Games
Paul Cullen – 250 Games
Al Retford – 100 1st Grade Games

New Speakers

If you were at New Players Night last weekend you will have noticed the well spoken and clearly heard speech of our President, Maurice Dawson.
This was down to the new speakers that have been installed by Daniel Button...Our thanks to Daniel for donating his time & effort to get those speakers up and working. The speakers themselves came from various homes, thanks to those that donated the speakers too.

Power Supply Opportunity

RHHDHC are seeking a new supply partner for their electricity needs. If you are in the power supply industry or know someone who is, please let them know of this opportunity.

Interested parties should contact Andrew Ramsay treasurer@rydehockey.asn.au  to discuss the opportunity further.

A reminder that all teams, Juniors, Womens & Mens will be playing on the upcoming Anzac Day long weekend

We have had some enquiries about the insurance cover provided by HNSW when you register as a player at Ryde.

Details of HNSW player insurance cover is set out on their website and can be seen at the link below:

http://www.hockeynsw.com.au/page.asp?PID=491&MID=273&SID=491

The RHHDHC executive recommend that players (& parents where applicable) go to this site & read the information in order to determine if the level of cover provided is adequate for their requirements.

Players/parents may, at their discretion, choose to organise additional ‘top up’ cover or other suitable insurance to enhance the cover provided.

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

Good luck to our Ryde representative players heading out to Narellan to take part in the City v Country challenge this weekend


Kirsten Pearce u21
Johanna Rowlands u21
Josie de Waal u18
Jess Brown u18
Jess White u18
Lily Brazel u18
Alex Morrison u15
Kate Hanna u15

Tom de Waal u21
Ben Craig u18
Alex Cook u18
Nic McEwen u18
Joseph Radburn u15
Tom Craig u15
Jack Cullen u15
Josh Green u15
Lachlan Sharp u13

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

Dear Players and Families,

Great News! Ryde members will now receive a 10 per cent discount on all of their hockey purchases from the Ryde FHE hockey shop.

There is also a benefit to the club as the club receives a five per cent rebate on all sales made to club members.

Dear Players and Families,

Late notice I know but we are looking for a few volunteers tomorrow morning (13 March) at 8.00am.

We are preparing an area at the northern end of the field near the light box. This is to accommodate a new container. This will assist with storage of key items, including the new cleaner for the turf.

Thus if you have an hour or so, we would be most grateful. Shovels and spades are I understand required equipment.

Regards,
Meg

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.

We are looking for someone to help us with an upgrade to the PA system for the club.

If you are in a position to supply one...or can give us ‘sound’ advice in relation to upgrading our system we’d like to hear from you.

In the first instance email me with a short note about how you can help

Kind Regards
Gerald de Waal
Administration Director
Ryde Hunters Hill District Hockey Club Inc.
0417 687 628
secretary@rydehockey.asn.au

To christen Our New Turf there will be a hit up session this Saturday (13th) from 12:30pm til 3pm.

All players are welcome to come down & have a hit and meet our new baby.

Anyone who would like some of the old turf can feel free to drop over (soon) and take away as much of the old carpet as they want. It is stacked on the grassed area near the shipping containers.

Be quick ...the remainder will be sent away to the tip shortly.

Hooked in2 Hockey at Ryde Hunters Hill Hockey Club

With one eye on the forthcoming hockey season the Ryde Hunters Hill Hockey Club has successfully concluded its second annual Hook in2 Hockey Clinic.

The clinics are designed as an introduction to hockey, and for aspiring hockey players to ‘give hockey a go’. Hook in2 Hockey is a Hockey Australia initiative which is strongly supported by Hockey NSW. All participants receive four sessions of coaching, a hockey stick, shin guards and a ball!

The Club welcomed twenty participants, aged between 4 and 13, to the clinic which was conducted over four days. Coaching Coordinators John Cullen and Steve Dunn ensured that the clinic was constantly on the move with a series of drills and exercises. Each day’s clinic was concluded with an eagerly contested game, with the coaching assistants, all senior players at Ryde, acting as supporters, mentors and umpires!

The participants welcomed the support they received from current players and coaches including Lily Brazel, Ben Campey, Chris Campey, Matt Cullen, Ben Craig, Tom Craig, Josie de Wall, Tom de Waal, Maddie English, Michael English, Gill McCartney, David Moore and Declan Moore.

Despite the warm weather there were smiles all round with everyone keen to return on the following day. Meg Smith, RHHHC Junior President, labelled the clinic a great success: “First and foremost, everyone has fun, and secondly the clinic introduces kids, who have not played hockey, to the sport. They may not choose to pursue hockey instantly but they may keep it in mind in the future” she said.
For those interested in further information about Ryde hockey please contact Meg Smith on 0418 270 014. or see this website.

Hi All,

A significant thank you to those families who participated in last Saturday's working bee. If anyone has an hour or two to spare on Saturday morning from 8am (30 January) we are continuing the work with the turf perimeter fence - where there are a significant number of damaged fence panels. This is a time consuming job and one for the very patient. The bolts on the panels are rusted. Thus we are grinding the bolts off, removing the fence panels, removing all weeds and associated rubbish, and then reattaching the fence panels with new bolts. If you have a grinder that would be great - gloves are also essential.

Remember many hands make light work and this is your chance to your little bit for the club and couple of hours does not take much out of the day and it would be good to see some new faces.

Cheers
Micheal Gunner

20 January 2010

Hi All,

A Working Bee has been scheduled for Saturday 23 January (start 8.00am) in preparation for the start of training and our forthcoming season.

There are a number of tasks to be completed including:

Just a few hours of your time would be greatly appreciated. This is a job for 'many hands'. Any equipment to assist with these tasks would be appreciated. In particular we will need grinders to remove the fence as the bolts are rusted in.

Hope to see you there,
Maurie Dawson