Events

The annual Waverley Hockey Club $1000 Club Day is upon us once again and is shaping up to be a great day around the club. WHC looks forward to playing five exciting games against Doncaster HC, hosting a luncheon for our current sponsors as well as socialising with a number of council members: local, state and federal.

WHEN – Saturday 31st July from 11PM.

TICKETS – $30 ticket for entry into the $1000 draw, two drinks of your choice and a sausage.

TARGET 1000 – Let’s aim for 1000 people to come through those gates on Saturday to show the proud and dominant force that Waverley HC is.

The day kicks off strongly with our two impressive under 9’s teams taking the field against Doncaster’s best under 9’s. The Under 9 Panthers will be looking to cement their 1st and 2nd places on the ladder – The next generation look strong! The club encourages parents and their kids to stay on for the day – We are supplying two jumping castles and have a Cub Card available for purchase on the day.

Cub Cards – $5 will get the kids one soft drink, a sausage and unlimited time on our two jumping castles.

Following will be an 120 strong minkey brigade taking the field to showcase the future of the club. Club members from State League 1, Pennant A and B will be down to help out coaching the minkeys program from 10:30am. Doncaster minkeys are also making the trek to Waverley HC to join in the fun. Again the club encourages the minkeys to stick around and to make use of the Cub Card!

WHC will welcome sponsors, supporters and council members at 12:00 noon to the club for a great day of socialising, food and hockey!

The third placed Pennant A Men will be looking for a win against the fourth placed Doncaster at 12:30pm – A win could potentially boost the team to first place!

2:00pm will showcase the clubs best Men’s talent with the State League 1 taking the field against Doncaster. The boy’s are coming off a strong win against Greensborough at home. They will ensure a fast paced, skillful and exciting game for the the home crowd to enjoy.

3:00pm Will see the $1000 draw begin, make sure you have tickets (ONLY $30!).

3:30pm the third placed Women’s Pennant A team will take on second placed Doncaster in what should be a well fought match to cement a finals spot!

5:00pm will showcase the final match of the day with the Pennant D Women looking to knock off a lowly PEGS to ensure a finals berth coming into the business end of the season.

Remember to show your support by getting down for the day to ensure we reach TARGET 1000.

Look forward to seeing you there

Call Bronwyn on 0425 739 484 to make final bookings for Trivia Night this Saturday!!

Trivia Night, Sat night two tables left. If your table is letter W come as Workers, Wives, in White, Wombles, Wild, Whistleblowers, Witches, Wenches, Waiters, Wallabies, the Wedding Party, with Weapons, Waxed, Wasted, Warriers, as Women, Wrestlers

BYO Nibbles for your table, drinks over the bar.

$10 entry if you pay before Friday.

Bring skills, brains and your loose coins.

We are also looking for donations of prizes, bottles of wine in particular, boxes of chocolates, or any other suitable gifts. Any work places who would like to donate goods or services are more than welcome.

Don’t forget to buy some tickets for your place at these two upcoming events:

Saturday 29th May- Trivia Night . Tables list are on the window at the club. Pennant D- Rudi’s mob have already reserved table “C” …will they be Clowns, Comedians, Cowboys or will they come wearing Clogs? Facebook your friends and reserve a table now!

Saturday 26th June 7.30pm at WHC, after home matches all day. These guys played the Comedy Festival in Melb check them out at funny guys.com. There are 120 tickets available so be quick. They will be on sale down the club this week bring your $20.

Calling all past players. Help Bully Off season 2010 at our first home game on Round 2, Saturday 24th April. Both State League teams playing. For more information download the Bully Day 2010 Flyer.

When: Tuesday 16th March 7.15pm -9pm at the clubrooms.
Agenda Develop a WHC calender of Social events for 2010
Information All Welcome. Any queries/ suggestions email – Bronwyn – b_maddock@hotmail.com
Have your say as to what events Waverley HC should run for 2010!

The season is fasting approaching and we need your help before it all gets underway. Please read below look forward to seeing you there chipping in and giving us a hand.

WHAT: Working Bee

WHY: To get the club in tip top shape for the coming season. It’s going to be a big year for the club and we want to have the clubhouse ready to go.

WHEN: Sunday 14th March at 10am.

WHAT TO DO NOW: Please stick this date in your calendar and come along on the day. Bring a shovel, some gloves, gear for cleaning the rooms (scrubbing brushes, brooms, mops, dusters, etc) and the out doors (shovels, wheel barrow, hammer, nails, screws, screw drivers, etc).

Thanks

Waverley House Committee

The house committee is responsible for the facilities around the club, from the ground to the clubhouse and is always looking for members to chip in and give a hand. It’s not a big time committment and the effort is rewarding to see go around the club. Things like the projector and speakers installed as well as the framing of our club legends shirts are just a couple of things we have got going.  Want to get involved? Please email Beth Merkus(bethmerkus@bigpond.com) or Travis Brooks (tnbrooks@gmail.com) for more details.

Dr Paul Sylivris will be taking impressions for mouthguards

Date: Thursday, 11 March 2010

Time: 6.00pm  to  9.00pm

Cost: $130  Cash payment on the night

Private Health Cover: Claims can be made against Private Extras Dental

Choice of Mouthguard: Laminated with name and 1-3 different colours

Please direct enquiries to Beth Merkus 0419 841 138 or bethmerkus@bigpond.com

The 2010 Junior Registration day is to be held on Saturday 6th February from 10am to 2pm at the Waverley Hockey Club ground, corner  Winbirra Pde & High Street Road Ashwood.

All current and new players in age groups from under 6 to under 17 are invited to the club to register for the coming winter season. Registering on this day is important as it allows the club to enter the correct amount of teams and make sure all players get a playing spot.

Junior Registration Form 2010

The 2010 Winter Season will commence on April 16 & 17. Any enquiries can be made via the website contact form.

The Champions Hook in2 Hockey Super Clinic is being held in conjunction with the ABN AMRO Hockey Champions Trophy – Men, 2009. This Super Clinic is open to all children aged between five and twelve years old, and is a rare opportunity to be coached by some of Australia’s hockey champions including Travis Brooks (Olympic Gold and Bronze Medallist), Katie Allen (Olympic Gold Medallist), Andrew Smith (Olympic Bronze Medallist) along with current members of the Australian Hockeyroos.

Registration is $40 which includes the choice of an equipment pack (stick, shin guards and ball) OR apparel pack (t-shirt and bucket hat); opportunity to meet and be coached by previous and current hockey champions; show bag; and a fully catered BBQ to follow from 10:30-11:30am.

To register, go to www.hockey.org.au/hookin2hockey. Click on ‘Register Online’, then search by ‘Centre Name’ and type ‘Champions Super Clinic’. Registrations close on Friday 20th of November, and numbers are strictly limited, so make sure you get in quick! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!

More information about the clinic can be found in the brochure, and any questions can be directed to Bec Waley at Hockey Australia on (03) 9555 1500 or email: bec.waley@hockey.org.au

An event is being planned for Melbourne Cup Day for everyone who is interested in coming down and watching the race on the big screen. More details will be posted as the day approaches.