Waverley Hockey Club

Working Bee this Sunday

Travis Brooks — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:30:28 +0000

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.

New Uniform Item – Vote Now!

Rhys Eddy — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:49:30 +0000

We are looking to add a rugby style top to the uniform and are asking members to vote on the designs. There are four options available, have a look at the images below (design 1 to 4 from top to bottom, back view on left & front view on right) and then cast your vote. Pricing and ordering will be announced once the design has been selected.

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.

Did You Know? … Minkey is suitable for children of ALL ages who have never played or have limited hockey experience.

Nikki Gerling — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:11:05 +0000

Minkey aims to introduce children of all ages to the game of hockey.

The programme is designed to introduce children to the skills involved in field hockey in a safe, non-competitive atmosphere with the emphasis on involvement and fun. The children progress through skill levels gaining awards / certificates as they progress. The program runs on smaller sized field (than competition hockey) and consists of skill based activities and a simplified game.

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Travis Brooks — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:55:42 +0000

Got a Facebook account?

Join the Waverley Hockey Club Facebook group and keep in touch with the happenings around the club. Photos, Discussions and events will all be placed on here during the season so make sure you’re on board so you don’t miss a beat. Click here to join up!

Also follow us on twitter! We will use this to send out information and happenings around the club and the game of hockey. Click here to see our page and feel free to follow us. There aren’t any posts yet but once we get a few followers we’ll get cracking!

U11 Training

Roger Andrews — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:07:33 +0000

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

Roger Andrews — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:06:25 +0000

U9 Training will commence Wednesday March 17 at 5.00pm

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

Waverley Indoor Premiers

Rhys Eddy — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:52:28 +0000

On behalf of James Knee, Freddy Litzinger, Simon Preston, Steven Jarvis, Mat Steffans, Daniel Brennan, Tim Wishusen, Drew Ashton, & Tom Scott in goals thanks to all those Waverley persons from the Junior and Senior sections that made the journey out to Monash support us 8.30PM on a Sunday evening. It was really great to match the laudable support TEM also had. I know there would have been even more support if it had not clashed with the preseason camp.

We would also like to take the opportunity to thank our Major Sponsor “The Skin Institute” & Mr Keith Mutimer – http://www.theskininstitute.com.au/index.htm

The score was 4-3 and was a tightly fought Waverley win against a young, enthusiastic & skilful TEM team coached by Steve Willer and managed by Craig Seccul who were worthy opponents.

It was a game of contrasting styles with Waverley coming out on top after finishing top of the table after the round games with each team having a win against each other during the season.

Waverley’s German import Freddy Litzinger scored 2 goals including one beautiful goal from a flick roofed German style high in the right hand corner of the net and a great indoor deflection goal. Every reliable Daniel Brennan playing in the centre scored two goals from corners both low along the deck.

It was a great team effort but the defence of Simon Preston, Steve Jarvis with Tom Scott in goals performance with standing attacking move after attacking move that TEM constantly mounted was a standout. Daniel Brennan and Tim Wishusen’s efforts in midfield was also note worthy. As with all team efforts strong performances from “Veteran” Drew Ashton and our club junior champs James Knee & Mat Steffans signals the future is looking strong for future performances of Waverley Indoor hockey.

All us Indoor boys hope that that is ANOTHER positive in the quest for Waverley to dominate hockey at all levels in 2010.

Daniel Brennan and I are very interested in speaking to people during the year about their interest in playing, coaching and managing Indoor for both Mens / Womens – Senior and Juniors.

We want to build on this great Indoor year we have had.

John – “Hoops”

Minkey Coaching Workshops

Rhys Eddy — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:21:33 +0000

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.

Mouthguard Fitting

Rhys Eddy — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:10:37 +0000

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

U17 Girls Shield Goalkeeper Wanted

Roger Andrews — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:43:19 +0000

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

Monash Recreation and Aquatics Needs Survey

The Pres — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:12:07 +0000

The local council has requested the members of the hockey club to help with future planning requirements for leisure services and recreation programs for the city of Monash. Please complete this questionnaire to ensure that the voice of the club and its members are heard. The link to the survey is:
http://www.monash.vic.gov.au/feedback/recreation/index.htm

The focus on the questionnaire is on the physical needs for people that live in the City of Monash. This includes the current and future needs for playgrounds, aquatic and leisure services and recreation programs.

No personal identifying information is requested of you and all responses will be kept confidential.

Collated results will be included in Council’s Recreation, Aquatics and Leisure Services Plan and Playground Strategy which will be on public exhibition later in the year.

Two community consultations will be conducted at Oakleigh Training Centre, on Wednesday 24^th February from 7pm – 9pm. We encourage you to come along and have your say on recreation in the City of Monash. Refreshments and a light supper will be provided.

A further Recreation Needs community consultation will be conducted on Monday 1 March at the Monash Civic Centre, 293 Springvale Road Glen Waverley. You are encouraged to come along and have your say on recreation issues . Refreshments and a light supper will be provided.

Further enquiries regarding the Recreation Needs Study should be directed to: John Weeks – Coordinator Recreation Projects and Projects Ph: 9518 3359 or email johnwe@monash.vic.gov.au

Minkey 2010

Nikki Gerling — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 01:01:01 +0000

Minkey Registration

20^th February 8.30am to 10.30am at the Club Rooms

OR, 13^th March 10.30am to 12.30pm at the Club Rooms

If you are unable to make these dates please contact Nikki via contact email: minkey@waverleyhc.org.au

Minkey dates for 2010

Start date: Saturday 1st May, Breaks: 12th June Queens Birthday weekend, 3rd and 10th July for School Holidays

End date: Saturday August 28

U13 Girls Training

Roger Andrews — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:02:12 +0000

Training for the U13 Girls squads is up and running. Tuesday night, 5.30 to 7.00 pm at Waverley.

Girls U15 & U17 Preseason Training Schedule/Information

Roger Andrews — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:13:39 +0000

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

Junior Girls Pilates

Roger Andrews — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:12:05 +0000

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

U15 Boys Training Commencement

Roger Andrews — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:25:25 +0000

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.

U13 Mixed Training Commencement

Roger Andrews — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:21:46 +0000

We will be starting training for the U13 mixed sides on Monday 15th of February. This will run from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at the Waverley ground.

2010 Club Committee

The Pres — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:43:40 +0000

The 2010 comittee was elected atthe recent AGM

Committee members for the 2010 season are

President Ian Hocking

Treasurer Graham Eddy

Men’s President Don Larter

Women’s President Danita Eastman

Junior President Roger Andrews

House Committee Beth Merkus

Junior Player Liason Ben Dziekan

Sponsorship Seb Mutimer

Fundraising and Social Bronwyn Maddock

Thanks to all of the above for putting their hand up to help the club move forward into our next 50 years. especially to Ben and Seb in being part of their first WHC committee. As you will note, we are yet to appoint the important position of secretary. Please consider putting your name forward to take on this role. A number of sub committees are being formed. If you wish to be on a unit sub committee women, men, junior or be involved with sponsorship, fundraising, social or the house committee, please contact one of the above.

Doerner selected for World Cup

Travis Brooks — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:10:22 +0000

Waverley’s own Luke Doerner has been selected to compete in his 2nd World Cup for the Kookaburras. This is a fantastic achievement for Luke and is another impressive event to add to his playing CV which already includes an Olympic Bronze medal, Commonwealth Games gold medal and a World Cup silver.

Being part of the team that went so close last time, Doerner will be hoping to take it one step further and bring home the World Cup Gold. Australia haven’t won the World Cup since 1986 when club legend Colin Batch was part of the successful team who defeated England on their home soil infront of Royalty to claim Australia’s only Men’s World Cup.

The club wishes Luke all the best for the tournament in New Delhi, India running from Feb 28th- March 13th.

The tournament will be shown live on Foxtel. Check your guides for times closer to the tournament.

More information about the World Cup team can be found here on Hockey Australia’s site.

Women’s Unit Pre-season Details

deastman — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:51:50 +0000

Hi All,

The Women’s Unit have started pre-season training and we would love to see you all down at the sessions. We have hired a Personal Trainer to assist us in our fitness to ensure that we are all ready for the big year ahead!

Please feel free to join us for any of the sessions – the more the merrier

Also parents are welcome to join the sessions.

Toni Cumpston and I are injured and are walking while the rest of the girls are working hard and having fun!

Details for the training sessions are:

Tuesdays:	Meet at 6.30 at Sandringham Beach – location is the corner of beach and bay road underneath the rotunda.
Thursdays	Meet at 7.00 at Estelle Street Oval (top of the hill) – located off huntingdale road in bewtween FTG road and Monash Freeway.
Saturdays	Meet at 9.00am at Estelle Street Oval (top of the hill) – located off huntingdale road in bewtween FTG road and Monash Freeway.

Please feel free to call me on 0430 110 682 with any queries…

Chook

President- Women’s Unit