Newsletter – Finals week

Recruitment, Recruitment, Recruitment.

Whilst I am a recruiter by profession, I am now asking that you all (parents/guardians/family, players/umpires/coaches etc etc) turn your attention to recruitment of new players for the 2017 season, not to mention the retention of those that are already playing for us.

As noted in previous emails we are looking to expand the number of teams to all age groups and divisions for girls and the same for the boys from Under 15 and below.  To do this we need your support.

This Saturday is Hockey ACT’s Come ‘n’ Try Day.  We will have a very strong presence there, so if you know anyone who is interested in playing hockey, try to get them to the Hockey Centre from 9.00am to noon and make sure when they arrive they are there to talk to/sign up with Uni Juniors, otherwise they may be sent to another Club by Hockey ACT.

Indoor Hockey Finals

With the Indoor season winding up, we have quite a few teams competing in the semi-finals over the coming week.  Good luck to our two Under 12 Boys teams (who are facing off in one semi), and our Under 12/1 Girls, Under 14/1 Girls (team 1) and Under 16/1 Girls.  Commiserations to the other teams but I trust you have had fun and improved over the season.

Andrew Sutton

President

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.

Dates For your Diary – 

• Uni Juniors Come ‘n’ Try Evening on 3 March from 6-7pm at Willows, ANU.  Again this is a great chance for new hockey players to come along and find out more about our wonderful game and Club

• Uni Juniors Grading Day/AGM and barbeque Sunday 19 March 4.00 – 6.00pm followed by a barbeque.  While the Grading will be predominantly for Under 11s and up, we encourage all members to at least turn up for the AGM which will be held towards the end of the session.  More details to follow in coming weeks.

  Uni Juniors Committee will be running a BBQ Fundraiser at the Grading Day.  Sausages $2.50, drinks from $1

If you feel you can spare some time on this day, please contact Tracey Burgess at Communications@unijuniorshockey.com by 10 March. Thank you!

    Nominations for 2017 BBQ Manager

Our Club relies heavily on our Willows BBQ’s to raise funds for our club. Over the years, we have raised funds that have contributed to our club having some of lowest fees in Canberra as well as providing the best equipment for our players.

If you would like to manage the Uni Juniors BBQs at the Willows Playing fields during the 2017 Outdoor Season, please forward your details to Tamara Lineham (Treasurer)  HERE or Tracey Burgess (Comms & Social) HERE .

It will require you to run the very successful annual fundraiser on a roster basis (with other Canberra clubs), develop a parent/carer roster (each Uni J’s team to provide 4hr staffing once per season), purchase food items and communicate finances with the Treasurer.

 Ideally, we are looking for a person who would be able to organise themselves and others and to be able to give up 4 hours on a Saturday morning once per month (TBC).

Full training covering club expectations & current ACT Hygeine Laws will be provided to the successful applicant. 

Remuneration: You will be paid in full with the pleasure of simply being involved !!

It is a wonderful way to give back to the club and to develop relationships with others in the club.

If you can’t put your hand up to manage, please be at the ready to assist when asked!! 

We thank previous BBQ Managers Andrew H,  Raj A, Suzi F and Meredythe C/Tracey  for their service and commitment to the position. 

2017 Grading opportunities for UC & ANU.

 Interested in playing for the Senior Clubs – for the information of our Under 15 and older players….

Our senior clubs, ANU Men and Women and UC Hockey Clubs are having their Grading/Club Days in the coming weeks as follows.  These are a must for all junior players as they will be used to initially grade players for the upcoming outdoor season.

UC Hockey Club… Saturday 25th February from 10.30am – 1pm at the Hockey Centre in Lyneham.  Timetable for the day will be: 

Men’s registration – 10.30am      Men’s field time – 11am – 12pm             

Women’s registration 11.30am     Women’s field time – 12pm – 1pm followed by a BBQ and slushy machine available after the trials. 

ANU Men’s and Women’s…Sunday 5 March from 10.00am – 12 noon, on Powell and Watt fields at the Lyneham Hockey Centre followed by a social bbq to follow. 

If you are intending to attend both the UC Club Day and the ANU Grading Day, can you please let me know beforehand, so I can pass on to the UC President your details so you will not be charged for attending.  Otherwise you will be required to pay $50 for insurance/registration purposes.  This can be transferred into the club’s bank account beforehand:

Name: University of Canberra Hockey Club  BSB: 062 907  Acc Number: 1008 3435 ensuring you note the player’s name as reference. Alternatively, you can pay with cash/credit card on the day.

As their Junior Club, we recommend that all players intending to play seniors, attend both Grading/Club Days to ensure they are getting the best possible development opportunity. 

For further information, please contact Andrew on 0412 618 975 or via email suttonad@bigpond.net.au