Junior News

The 2010 season now draws closer and all our Junior teams will have now commenced training as of this week. The Junior Committee is now in the process of finalising numbers for teams and age groups. We will again have an increase in players and teams for this year from the previous year. In the interest of ensuring that all junior players at Waverley have the opportunity to get plenty of game time on the pitch, that we need to place restriction on player numbers.

We are now currently fully subscribed to our U15 Boy’s teams so we are unable accept anymore registrations in this age group.

We have only 2 or 3 places left in U11 Mixed, U13 Boy’s & U15 Girl’s teams, so anyone who wishes to play in these age groups should register straight away or will be in jeopardy of missing out.

Also with the high number of boys who have registered for U13 teams, we are currently unable to fulfill any requests for U13 girls to play in mixed teams as well. If we were to do this it would have to be at the expense of keeping an U13 boy from playing this year.

On a beautiful Sunday morning, many people ventured down to the club to help out with the yearly clean of the rooms and the ground. Although many still slighty under the weather from celebrating the Kookaburras win last night, people enthusiastically went about the big tasks of getting the club ready for the coming season.

A quick thanks for those that turned up and the power of work that was done. With the numbers down a bit on last year, we managed to power through the jobs listed and get the club looking ’shiny’ again.

Thanks to the following people who turned up (if I missed your name email me and I’ll add you to the list) I and the members of the house committee appreciate your efforts today, the club looks fantastic.

Tim Thompson	Emily Paton	Beth Merkus
Bec Thompson	Eliza Larter	Paula
Carly Eastman	Don Larter	Renee Trost
Kirsty Sheppard	Tara Sheppard	Jarrod Glasscock
Aaron Swindells	Corey Joseph	Simon Preston
Luke Anthony	Mark Annetts	Jason Lyon
Phil Gibson	Rachael Rowe	Jonathon Rowe
Wes Moore	Rhys Eddy	Toni Cumpston
Christine Brown	Drew Ashton	Roger Andrews
Ian Hocking	Kath Castle	Greg
Stephen Jarvis	Rachael Sheppard	Steve Hull
Graham Eddy	Alan Ballard	Zane Holloway
Trent Merkus	Max Maddock

Cheers
House Committee:

Beth Merkus, Alan Ballard,  Shannon Davey, Travis Brooks, Tim Wishchusen and Jason Lyon

U11 Training will commence Wednesday March 10 at 5.40pm. Training times can be found here http://www.waverleyhc.org.au/juniors/training

U9 Training will commence Wednesday March 17 at 5.00pm

Training times can be found here http://www.waverleyhc.org.au/juniors/training

The junior unit is running a series of coaching workshops for minkey parents and Waverley players to learn or improve their coaching skills. The Waverley Minkey program has 12 skill levels split into Koala, Croc, Roo and Kookaburras with 3 levels per animal (bronze, silver, gold). At each level a list of skills is associated with a requirement. At the Minkey workshop you will learn each of the core
hockey skills – how to break it down to teach it, skill level appropriate drills and how to run a game for Minkey kids.

The sessions run on Saturdays 13th, 20th March & 10th, 17th April from 10.45am to 12 noon at the club. There is no cost, to register contact Nikki on 0439 73 88 00 or by email at minkey@waverleyhc.org.au.

For the full details download the flyer.

Waverley Hockey Club require a Goalkeeper for the U17 Girls Shield team for the 2010 season. This is an opportunity to play in the highest level of Junior Competition and for those looking to play at the highest Senior Levels become part of a club that is playing in Women’s State League 1, Pennant A & Pennant D competitions.

Anyone who would be interested in this position please contact Colleen McCormack on 0416 254 240 or peco7@bigpond.net.au

Hockey Victoria is pleased to announce the return of the Junior State Championships (JSC) for 2010.

The Junior State Championships are the pinnacle in most junior sporting calendars and hockey is no exception, with 10 zones providing increased opportunities for players, the 2010 format will be one to remember. In 2010 there will be 2 Junior State Championships for both boys and girls: •    Under 13 and Under 15 - 28th June – 3rd July 2010 •    Under 17- 1st-3rd October 2010 In line with Hockey Victoria’s new development Strategy, there will be 6 metropolitan and 4 regional zones competing in the Junior State championships. The State Championships are a vital part of talented young players development, helping them to achieve the best of their potential. Development Pathways The aims of the Championships include: •    to aid junior players development •    to foster a positive and cohesive team environment with players from their zone •    to foster the development of coaches and officials •    to have each team coached to win the State Championships •    to have State Under 13 and Under 15 Squads selected •    to be the first step in identification of players for the Under 18 State Squad The link below will help you to identify what zone you will be in, please note that players can only trial for one zone. Development Zones ZONE TRIAL DATES Under 13 & 15 ZONE TRAILS: Sunday 2nd and 9th May 2010- conducted in your zone Under 17 ZONE TRAILS: Sunday 22nd & 29th August 2010- conducted in your zone For further information regarding the trials and training details please follow the links below. Under 13 and 15 JSC Under 17 JSC In 2010 Hockey Victoria is proud to announce that the Under 13 and 15 Junior State Championships will be linked to the mens AHL round 2 matches on July 3-4. Grand Finals of the JSC will be the curtain raiser to the Round 2 AHL matches where there will be an opportunity to showcase the best junior hockey players in Victoria, followed by viewing some of the best mens senior players in the country. NOMINATIONS WILL OPEN MID-LATE MARCH 2010

We will be commencing preseason training this Thursday, February 11th by joining in the seniors’ running and conditioning session. This session starts at 7pm and will go for about an hour. It is being held at the Estelle St Oval, Oakleigh. It is on the top of hill. This a conditioning session with stick and ball.

We encourage all U15 & U17 Girls to take advantage of the program the Senior girls have up and running. It would be terrific to see lots of you there   Please remember a drink bottle too!!!!

It is really important for you to begin & maintain some contact with us during the pre season so we can properly ascertain numbers for teams etc.
If you haven’t registered yet, could you please drop me a line to tell me that you are definitely returning – I know you all will but I need reassurring!!! 

Colleen
Junior Girls Co-ordinator

peco7@bigpond.net.au or 0416 254 240

Great news!!!!  Rowville Physio will be conducting Pilates sessions specifically for Under 15 & Under 17 Waverley Hockey Club Junior Girls. This will be a 6 week program with a fully qualified physio who is designing a program specific to the needs of adolescent girls and their growing and ever changing bodies.

Sessions will be held at Knox Gardens PS Gym  (Argyle Way, Wantirna Sth – some of you were at this school for pre season fun last year) Session times will be 7-8pm.

They will commence from Tuesday Feb 16th for 6 weeks, which then frees up our Tues nights for on-field training as the season approaches.

Cost for the program will be $60 for the 6 weeks which is a MASSIVE 50% discount from their usual rates.

The class is limited to 20, so get in quick to secure your place (only another 6 spots are currently available). Places will close at 10.00 pm Thurs 11/02/2010.
To confirm your interest or for further details please contact Colleen on peco7@bigpond.net.au or 0416 254 240

payment in cash must be made no later than at the first session on Tues 16 February Junior Girls Pilates Junior Girls Pilates

Training for the U15’s will commence on Thursday the 18th of February. This will run from 6:00pm to 7:00pm for the first couple of weeks at the Waverley ground.

Danny Brennan and Travis Brooks will run these sessions till permanent coaches are appointed.