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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

Scott Partners, our major sponsor supporter, is offering yet another amazing offer to the Waverley HC and its members – see below!

Message from Scott Partners:

We understand our clients and referral partners are busy and focus on building their own business and not ours.

That’s why we at Scott Partners want to make it worth your while to go out of your way and refer us to your business associates so that they can experience the same excellent accounting and tax advice that we give to all of our clients.

Scott partners will reward a Samsung 46″ LED 3DTV (RRP $3,699) to any person or organisation who refers us a NEW approved* business client for preparation of their 2010 financial accounts and tax returns by 30/09/2010.

The offer is open to all people or organisations. We promise to keep you fully appraised of how your referral is progressing and when you can expect delivery of that brand new 3DTV!

If you refer a business client and they don’t quite fit the criteria for this reward but still become clients,
we will still reward you with a Double Village Gold Class voucher as a thank you for the effort.

*For terms and conditions, please refer to our website.

One of the major supporters of the Waverley HC has furthered its involvement in Hockey by sponsoring HV.

Hockey Victoria is proud to announce ROTHFIELD as the naming rights sponsor to the 2010 Under 21 Men’s Australian Championships, to be held at the State Netball Hockey Centre from July 6 – July 17, 2010.  ROTHFIELD who have provided support for hockey at the grass root level have now shown their support to this national event whilst it is being hosted in Melbourne.

CLICK HERE UNDER 21 MATCH SCHEDULES Hockey Victoria encourages all members of the Victorian hockey community to come along to the State Hockey Centre and watch the host state (Victoria) attempt to go one step better on its 2009 runner-up performance.

The Victorians have been training well and are confident about their chances at this year’s ROTHFIELD 2010 Under 21 Men’s Australian Championship “Rothfield Print & Image Management are pleased to support Hockey Victoria and are confident the Under 21 Men’s Australian Championship will showcase Victoria’s talented players” says Hank Rothfield, Managing Director. Hockey Victoria would like to encourage all clubs that have printing needs during and post the 2010 season to contact Roger Andrews of ROTHFIELD Printing to discuss options.  Please visit the ROTHFIELD website below for more details. http://www.printmanagement.com.au/

Scott Partners is one of the greatest supporters and partners of the Waverley Hockey Club with countless hours of voluntary work committed to helping the Club move forward positively.

Scott Partners is now extending a fantastic offer that is mutually beneficial and to the greater community:

Scott Partners Chartered Accountants are delighted to announce a special offer for all Waverley Hockey Club players, parents and friends.

Tax time is nearly on us once again and the average refund that taxpayers receive back from the tax office is $1,861. (source: Charter Magazine June 2010 Pg 31). It makes sense to get that money back into your pocket as soon as possible and Scott Partners have come up with a way to help Waverley Hockey Club at the same time.

Offer available to new clients only. Pay just $150 for a standard individual 2010 tax return and Scott Partners will donate $20 of that fee directly to Waverley Hockey Club. Your $150 fee is fully tax deductible as well.

You need to have your tax return done by us by the AFL Grand Final Day to be eligible for the special offer. Scott Partners even offer an email/mail/telephone service so you don’t even need to take time out of your busy schedules to come to our office.

Contact Scott Partners today on 03 8686 9000 to arrange your appointment for July, August or September 2010.

Please visit the website at www.scottpartners.com.au to check other great offers that Scott Partners provide.

* Standard Tax Return is one which has up to two employment summaries, three company dividends, three bank account interests and three work related expenses and/or donations. Call today for a quote on Non Standard Returns or other types of tax returns or services.

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.

Hola amigos de la bonita ciudad de Barcelona!!

For those that don’t know me, I’m Seb Mutimer from the Men’s State League 1 team and the new Sponsorship committee member within the club – I thought I would put up a post on the website

Since the end of the last season I have been in Europe: travelling, learning Spanish and playing hockey for around ten months – An amazing experience that I will never forget for the rest of my life.

My aim for the trip was to live in another country, become part of the culture, learn its language and discover a new brand of hockey to improve my game for Australia. In between all of this I have travelled extensively throughout Europe for 10 months including: Germany, Czech Republic, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Netherlands, Belgium, England, France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Morocco, Portugal and Spain (where I live in Barcelona).

I have been asked a million times which is my favorite country, an impossible task to pick – If I had to choose though, it would be a dead heat between Portugal and Spain, purely based on the experiences, people and culture that these places hold.

During my time over here I have met some amazing people that will be lifelong friends as well as experiences I will never forget. The incredible music festival in Amsterdam on my birthday, La Carnaval in Sitges Spain, skiing the Dolomites of Italy, Las Fallas Festival in Valencia, Las Semanas in Sevilla, Oktoberfest in Munich Germany, Paris whilst it is snowing, New Years in Barcelona, watching the greatest soccer team of our time (Barcelona FC) playing in Camp Nou, the parties in Scandinavia, the mind-blowing culture shift of Morocco and the beautiful beaches of Portugal as well as skydiving over the Algarve coast – just to name a few!

On to the hockey!

The dream to play and live overseas was helped along by a good Spanish friend I met and played against a few years ago in Melbourne – Borja Campos who played for Doncaster SL1 and also plays for the National Barcelona team and is my roommate. He organized me to play for the Masculina Primera Barcelona Equipa, my registrations, licensing and accommodation – which made everything amazingly easy for me!

Before Christmas two of my best friends (from Amsterdam) and I were playing for the Segundo division, as we arrived 2 rounds into the season and due to licensing and international player rules we were not allowed to be promoted until after Christmas – during this time we bought the Segundo division to the top of the table.

We now play for the Primera Division in a tightly contested 12 team division where the next three rounds can decide between playoffs and relegation for 6 teams (two up two down relegation system). So the stakes are high at the moment and training as amped up a bit!

The Barcelona FC has been a great club for me and is well organized with 2-3 trainings a week, a physical trainer for an hour before training, two water base grounds (with one commencing resurfacing recently) as well as free access to the Barcelona physio (same one the soccer players use!) in Camp Nou. We also travel around Spain to play clubs in other cities, such as Valencia and Madrid. These trips are all expense paid over the weekend and are a fantastic experience.

I have around 3 weeks left in my trip and it’s going to be busy. A trip to Valencia to play Valencia HC, a flight to Nice to visit some Australian friends, watching the Champions league of Barcelona FC as well as the Handball for Barça, heading to Amsterdam for Queens Day with my Dutch mates and another skydive!

It has been something I will never forget and urge all younger players to consider it after their schooling or graduate programs as a gap year. If you want any info or have any questions im always around the club to have a chat and share my tips and experiences. I will be seeing you all around the club very soon!

FORÇA BARÇA!

Ciao ciao, bueno suerte equipos de Waverley!
Sebástian

Click on any picture for the full size, have toooooo many pictures to upload but here is a couple.

Big things are on the horizon for the Waverley Hockey Club.  The appointment two years ago of Brett Thompson to SL 1 Mens coach consolidated the senior group and provided a springboard for the future of the Mens unit.  Brett brought his passion, skill and expertise to the group and developed and nurtured younger players as well as guiding members of the older brigade.  Unfortunately, as happens to most in amateur sport, due to career and family commitments Brett has has stepped aside as SL1 coach.  The Waverley Hockey Club, and the Men’s Unit in particular, wish to thank Brett for his tireless efforts and for the expertise he bought to the game as coach and previously as a player.

Consequent to Brett’s decision the chase was on in earnest to secure the right people to continue Brett’s work and guide the future of the senior unit.  After much searching, including speaking to past legends of the club and others, Waverley has appointed Zac Hawes as the Mens SL1 coach.  Zac brings a solid background as a player at the AHL, State and SL1 club levels and much experience in personal coaching and development. He is the current Victorian U21 Mens coach: his coaching performance at the recent U21 Australian championships where the group finished 2nd, was duly noted.  We see his ability to develop youth and manage senior players as critical to his appointment to the role.  It can also be said he has been seen as somewhat a nemesis to opposition clubs.  Waverley sees this as a good fit to its culture.

In conjunction with Zac’s appointment Waverley have also secured former State and SL1 player, Adrian Kucyk as Pennant A coach and former Waverley player Stephen James as U17 Boys coach. Adrian brings a hard edged passion to the sport with much experience at the elite levels.  The combination of Zac and Adrian will consolidate the senior group and provide opportunity for players young and old to develop and be challenged in their hockey.   Stephen James is a hard task master who expects much of younger players as they seek to develop and make the transition in to senior hockey.

As if the appointment of quality coaches were not enough, Waverley Mens Unit is excited that former Australian player and Athens Gold Medalist Travis Brooks will return to play for the Panthers in 2010.  Travis’ exquisent hockey skills and innate coaching ability will complete the coaching  triumvirate and playing resurgence of the club.  Continuing on from the solid foundation started by Brett, he will help guide, develop and mentor younger players around the club to ensure the strength of the club will continue for years to come.

Go the Panthers

With only one round left in the regular season before the finals fever starts, you have to wonder where has the year gone?

The Waverley Hockey Club, in it’s 50th Year Celebrations, would like to extend and invitation to all past, present and future members for the annual Senior Presentation night.

The details are as follows:

When: Friday 30th October, 7pm
Where: Merrimu Receptions – 1300 Dandenong Road, Clayton.
Why: A great night of entertainment at the end of the season to celebrate the clubs achievements.
Who: See Rach Sheppard or Jess Collins for enquiries / payment options.
Rach – 0439 360 922
Jess – 0400 546 840

Tickets – $80 each.

2009 Senior Presentation Night Form

More details will be posted shortly. Put the date in your diaries!

In a perfect world, how would you want the draw done for all grades Men, Women, Juniors and Veterans for the Winter competition?

What is your preferred day, preferred playing time, should some grades be only played on certain days ?

Are there some days and times you think games should not be played ?

Would you come and watch State League 1 games if they were always on a Saturday?

How would you define a club day ?

What would you like to see on a club day ?

Make comments so we can understand your views.

This Saturday the 25th of July the Waverley Hockey Club will be hosting a massive day down at its spiritual home, Ashwood Reserve.

Day
During the day the bar will be open for business serving the coldest beveridges, a big BBQ and spit roast will be fired up – not to mention the top class hockey on display from 12:30pm until 6:30pm.

Footy, Food & Friends
As the night rolls on the Big Screen will be wheeled out to provide a first class viewing of the AFL clash between the top placed Saints Vs. third placed Western Bulldogs. The bar will continue continue into the night and food will be available.

Featured Event
Last but not least the night will reach its climax when the Annual Waverley Snail Races take place in the club rooms. The event is a very controversial subject after last years champion snail was disqualified after officials discovered it was actually Ant Green with a shoe box on his back and the only snail to use elbows during the race.

All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you all at the club!

Jess & Tim

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