Newsletter – Finals Week – Uni Juniors Hockey Inc

University Juniors Hockey Club Inc

Week ahead: Indoor Competition Wed 1 Feb – Sun 5 Feb 2017
Everything you need to know about our club – match results, upcoming matches, social events, ACT Hockey news/links and much more.

Contents:

Presidents Message
Skillz Sessions resume
ACT Hockey Come N Try Days
2017 State Team information/contact details
ACT Regional/NSW State Championships/June Long weekend
Indoor Game Reports
Hockey gear avail at FHE hockey shop – Lyneham or REBEL Sport
Sponsorship opportunity
Committee Contact Details
The weekly newsletter is also emailed out to members on a Wednesday to those who have passed on their email address.

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE:

Friday evening Skills sessions resume next Friday at 5.00pm at Willows Oval ANU. These sessions are designed for those that are new to the game to those who have played for a few years but are looking to improve their skills. With our recruitment drive well and truly underway, these sessions are a fantastic introduction to hockey and go over everything about how to hold the stick, through to pushing, hitting, tackling, passing, etc through to improving on all the basics. At the end of the skills training, we always finish up with a game which the kids love (especially if they play and beat the adults!).

There is no need to register or commit to turn up every week – just come along when you can and bring $5 per child per session. We will have spare sticks for those that do not have them.

If you know someone who is interested in trying out hockey please send them this newsletter or direct them to our website for further information.

The Committee is meeting later this week and following the meeting, there will be plenty of information about our pre-season activities including the Hockey ACT Come n Try Day (another fantastic opportunity to bring newcomers along to meet us and have a go at hockey); our Club Day which will incorporate grading for all ages from Under 11s, our AGM and a barbeque etc.

Andrew Sutton
President

Friday evening Skillz sessions resume next Friday (10/02/17) at 5.00pm at Willows Oval ANU, just off Barry Drive. These sessions are designed for those that are new to the game to those who have played for a few years but are looking to improve their skills. With our recruitment drive well and truly underway, these sessions are a fantastic introduction to hockey and go over everything about how to hold the stick, through to pushing, hitting, tackling, passing, etc through to improving on all the basics. At the end of the skills training, we always finish up with a game which the kids love (especially if they play and beat the adults!).

There is no need to register or commit to turn up every week – just come along when you can and bring $5 per child per session. We will have spare sticks for those that do not have them.Please feel free to contact Andrew Sutton HERE if you require any further information.

Come’n Try Days weekend of 25/26 February
Please feel free to contact Jesse Beeson @ ACT Hockey Office HERE if you require any further information about the weekend.
Uni Juniors Hockey Club will be represented by our Committee at the Lyneham exhibition (Tuggeranong TBC).
We encourage you all to come along and support your club. Why not bring a friend or two to have a hit?
It is an opportunity for the club to recruit new players & their families and focus on the enjoyment that hockey as a sport and it’s community can bring!
If you are thinking of attending, please wear your Uni Juniors uniform for easy identification and to show true club pride.

Uni Juniors tracksuit pants will available at our information table for purchase $20 (correct money please and junior sizes only).

The FHE Hockey Shop at Lyneham will be open for expert equipment advice and purchases.

2017 Outdoor State Information,

Any questions regarding the trials, trainings, selection or interest to Manage a team (highly recommended), please call Jesse Beeson EMAIL or PHONE (pressing on the link)
We are a very proud club having many of our players being selected year after year in all age divisions. We hope you had the opportunity to trial for your nominated age group and gave it your absolute best.
To be picked, asked to shadow or thanked for trialling, we are proud of you all & proud to call you a Uni Junior!

2017 will see a return for the Canberra Regional program. Hockey NSW has again extended an invitation for Canberra to attend the U18, U15 & U13 NSW State Championships in 2017 for both Men and Women.

U18’s – will attend NSW State Championships only
U15’s – will attend NSW State Championships and June Long Weekend only
U13’s – will attend NSW State Championships and June Long Weekend only
U11’s – will attend June Long Weekend with the potential to attend other regional carnivals throughout the winter season.

Content Type of Venue Date Location
Field State Championship
Under 18 Boys State Championship ___ 3 Synthetic Turfs ___ 12th May – 14th May ___ Broadmeadow
Under 18 Girls State Championship 3 Synthetic Turfs 5th May – 7th May Narellan
Under 15 Boys State Championship 2 Synthetic Turf + Grass 23rd June – 25th June Taree
Under 15 Girls State Championship 2 Synthetic Turf + Grass 26th May – 28th May Wagga Wagga
Under 13 Girls State Championship 2 Synthetic Turf + Grass 29th June – 2nd July Tamworth
Under 13 Boys State Championship 1 Synthetic Turf + 1 Sand Turf 13th July – 16th July Armidale
For further inquiries, please contact Hockey ACT’s Game Development & Participation Coordinator, Jesse Beeson.

The Long weekend Regional Tournament & State Championships are an opportunity for players sporting development and personal growth. We encourage all of our Uni Juniors players to consider trialling for their respective age group.
ACT Hockey work quite hard to ensure our State has a good representation in all age groups and we as a club, need to support them. On that, if you feel you have what it takes to support a team by Managing, please contact Jesse Beeson ASAP. It’s a wonderful way to become involved & gain an understanding of exactly what is involved from a business perspective in running a team and a bonus is that you will meet & communicate with parents/carers from your own club and other Canberra clubs.

Tracey Burgess – Communications.

Indoor Game Reports
Some of the reports you will have the opportunity to read have been produced by the players themselves. Please understand that they are written with excitement and spelling and grammar may not be their top priority!

Under 16/1 Indoor 29/01/17
WOW!! It was a fantastic start to the continuation of the Indoor comp! We played hard and took complete control of the game from the get go resulting in a 10/0 win. Huge effort from the Central 2 team, they tried to ruffle our feathers on a couple of occasions but our girls seemed to have an answer each and every time.
Lucy and Ash were standouts in this particular game, they ran hard and with the undeniable control and tenatious assistance of their team members, produced result after result. THANK YOU to Ashling and Catorina D for coaching and assisting the girls throughout the game.

With the outdoor season just around the corner, it’s never too early to buy a new stick or protective wear. Our advice is to speak with the team at the FHE Hockey Shop located at the TTM Lyneham Hockey Centre. For opening times, please contact them directly webiste: HERE

other alternative is to consider our recent arrangement with REBEL SPORT!

SELECT GOODS
MENTION University Juniors hockey Club (it is there, they just have to look)
PURCHASE GOODS
CLUB SPENDS ON EQUIPMENT FOR OUR PLAYERS!
With every purchase, a percentage is added to the club’s rebate total. You can purchase clothing, footwear, hats/caps (including sticks, shin guards & mouth guards etc.) and SO much more.
University Juniors Hockey Club is a very proud club and continues to be a financially stable club for you and your child/ren to be associated. As all clubs across any sport do, we are putting a call out for sponsorship.

If you feel you have a business or work for a business that could potentially become a sponsor to the club at any level, please contact the club Treasurer – Tamara Linehan at Treasurer@unijuniorshockey.com.au to discuss your involvement in 2017 and beyond.
We look forward to developing positive relationships.

Club Contact Details:

Current Committee Members
Andrew Sutton President 0412618975 President@unijuniorshockey.com.au
Meredythe Crane Vice President 0435879935 Vicepresident@unijuniorshockey.com.au or umpiring@unijuniorshockey.com.au
Tamara Linehan Treasurer treasurer@unijuniorshockey.com.au
Michael Bradshaw Club Secretary secretary@unijuniorshockey.com.au
Membership Registrar
Tracey Burgess Social Coordinator and Communications Officer 0418486956 communications@unijuniorshockey.com.au
Malanie Jalland Web Manager webmanager@unijuniorshockey.com.au
Suzi Foley BBQ Manager suzifoley@hotmail.com

If your enquiry is urgent, please call Andrew Sutton on his mobile (listed above). All other email correspondance to the respective Committee members, will be attended to in a timely manner.

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