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.

The indoor season will begin in October and run for approximately 8 weeks.  To register your interest to play for Waverley in any of the competitions, please contact Brian Maddock via email (b_maddock@hotmail.com) and PLEASE ensure you add ‘Indoor’ in the subject line to ensure your registration is received.
More information is available for download. Click link to read the material WHC Indoor 2011 [updated]

As many have noticed over a period of time, there have been issues with the water flowing over the floors of the change rooms. Council have spent a lot of time establishing the cause  of the problem.  We have been advised that remediation of the foundations under the change rooms are due to commence on Monday September 19, 2011. Works are scheduled to take at least 4 weeks. Over this time the change rooms and the store room between will be unavailable for use.

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.

Waverley Hockey Club Life Member Hedley Hull has been unwell recently, but is now recovering and has sent a message to update the club’s members.

Click Here to download Hedley’s message.

On behalf of the members of the Club, the WHC Executive wish him all the best and for a fast recovery.

WHC Senior Presentation Night 2011 will take place on Friday September 23rd at Golden Sands Receptions, Glen Waverley. Mark this day in your event calendars. Details to follow.

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.

The Victorian Vipers recently completed the 2011 AHL season, Waverley were well represented with Emily Paton, Megan Berriman, Stacia Joseph and Renee Trost all playing well for Victoria.

The team eventually placed an unlucky 6th after finishing the round games in top spot.

As a result of some impressive displays throughout the tournament both Stacia Joseph and Renee Trost were named in the 2011 National Women’s Squad – a fantastic effort by both to fight their way back into 2011 squad.

Renee was also named in the upcoming Champions Trophy team which will take on the world’s best in the Netherlands on June 25th – Good Luck Renee.

The men’s 2011 AHL season starts this weekend, Timmy Wischusen, Steven Jarvis and Luke Young have been training furiously for the upcoming tournament which begins in Canberra this weekend. Good luck to both Timmy and Jarvo this weekend.

Congratulations to all the players mentioned above – great effort.

Also congratulations to the various players who have been selected in junior state and national squads in 2011. Waverley continues to be a strong breeding ground for the future stars of Australian hockey.

Download the file to check teams.

ENSURE ROUND 8 TAB IS SELECTED!!

Round 8 -2011 Selection-Men