Club News

At the Waverley Hockey Club AGM on November 7, it was announced that an application had been made to the City of Monash to name the hockey ground at Ashwood Reserve, HEDLEY HULL FIELD in recognition of Hedley’s efforts in promoting and growing both the sport of hockey and the Waverley Hockey Club.

Last night the Monash Councillors unanimously supported our application and has approved the naming we proposed. All hockey matches played at Ashwood Reserve will now be played on the HEDLEY HULL FIELD.

Hedley Hull’s involvement with the sport, with particular emphasis on nurturing new umpires, is impressive

•           Played between 1941 – 1970

•           Awarded A level umpiring badge in 1949

•           Awarded Australian II badge for services to Hockey

•           Secretary of the Victorian Hockey Umpires Association

•           Secretary of the Appointments and Examination Committee

•           1987 formed the Junior Umpire Development Committee (JUDC).

•           Founding member of the Waverley Hockey Club

•           Committee member of the Waverley Hockey Club

•           Life Member of the VUHA

•           Life Member of the Waverley Hockey Club

•           Life Member of the VJHA

•           Life Member Hockey Victoria

It is people like Hedley who have helped make the sport and the club what it is today

Junior presentation night is on Sunday 9th October at the Glen Waverley Community Centre. There are two sessions:

• U11 & U13 Presentation 5:00 – 6:15pm
• U15 & U17 Presentation 6:30 – 7:45pm

Player entry is $5 with nibbles and refreshments provided. Parents and friends are encouraged to stay and socialise, BYO nibbles and drinks. See the flyer for more info.

For all juniors that have nominated for this years indoor competition please download and complete the Junior Indoor Registration Form 2011 and submit it on Wednesday night (to be emailed also to b_maddock@hotmail.com).

When: 7pm-8pm Wednesday 21^st September at the club.

We have 2 x U17 teams, 1 x U15 team and 3 x U13 teams entered. The Competition commences the week beginning 2^nd October. (fixtures have not yet been released by HV).

I have been offered assistance by Greg Ingram and Wendy Tansey to co-ordinate teams and request some additional support from parents, so if you can help out, please email me b_maddock@hotmail.com.

Also looking for two U15 goalkeepers to play in U15 and U17 comps. Fee assistance will be considered.

Cheers,

Brian Maddock

Congratulations to U17 A and Pennant A player James Munro on winning the best player in the U17 A Competition, the Mike Craig medal.  A fantastic effort James and no doubt he has a bright future ahead of him.  Well done!

For more information regarding trials for State Teams, download the relevant flyer below:

U15 & U18Indoor Flyer

Men and Women U21 and Open Indoor 2011 Flyer

Looking for a ticket?

Anybody that had forgotten to put their names down or originally wasn’t sure if they were coming or not can still grab a ticket to this year’s Presentation Night . We need to confirm final numbers by next Friday 16th September, so if you are still wanting to come there is still a chance to come along.

Got a ticket and haven’t paid?

Please organise your payment as soon as possible for ease of processing. You can pay by direct deposit:

Bank of Queensland

BSB: 124-001

Account No. 2047 6251

Put Surname & Pres Night (Presentation Night) in reference for tracking

Cash payments can will also be accepted by Rachael Sheppard (rach_sheppard@hotmail.com) and Andrew Louey(louey88@hotmail.com) on the night on arrival.  Please email them so they are aware of your intentions to pay by cash so they aren’t chasing you before hand.

Got a ticket and already paid?

Thanks for support and we’ll see you on the night!

Presentation Night Details:

Friday September 23rd at Golden Sands Receptions, Glen Waverley. 7pm kick-off

Download the flyer for more information

Congratulations to Colin Batch, head coach of the Belgium Men’s Hockey Team on leading them to Olympic Qualifications for London 2012.

With the current European Championships being held in Monchengladbach, Germany, the top 4 from final standings gain automatic qualification to the Olympics.  After a superb come from behind win 3-2 (0-2 at half time) against the Spanish overnight,  the Belgians have qualified for the Olympics by gaining a berth in the semi finals.

Congratulations Batchy from everyone at Waverley and we look forward to supporting you on your Olympic campaign.

A ladies thin wedding band with diamonds embedded into it was lost on Monday (25th July) night. The most likely place it was dropped is in the car park in the spots facing the ground near the goals. If anyone has found please contact Nikki on 0439 738 800.

Training has been cancelled for Thursday evening for the Men’s SL1, PA, PB and PD. Enjoy your long weekend and see you back next Tuesday night as per usual.
Enjoy the long weekend.