Witney Hockey Men

50th Weymouth Hockey Festival Invite 6th April to 9th April 2012

We have received an invite to Weymouth's 50th Easter Hockey Festival if anyone is interested in forming a team to attend this weekend of Hockey orientated festivities please contact Nick vigar on 07841 585599 or email NAJ.V@btinternet.com.

The cost of the weekend varies depending on choice of accomodation but for as little as £40.00 you can  cover entry fee (£20) and camping for the weekend (Friday night to Sunday night inclusive) leaving just the cost of Food and Drink. Accomodation at the Fairhaven Hotel which includes Breakfast is at £44.00 per night gives a cost of £108.00 plus food and drink (based on two nights at the Hotel)   

Hockey during the weekend takes the form of  7-A-Side tournament on Friday and saturday with an indoor and 11-a-side mixed tournament on sunday and ad hoc games on monday if required. Full details on the Weymouth Hockey Website. Unfortunately this is only open to over eighteens unless accompanied by a responsible adult. A deposit of £40.00 per person will be required by 18th February to secure your place.

 

 

Pirates Fitness Offer for WHC members: Full membership for £20 pcm

A big thanks to Karen for negotiating a value-for-money deal with Pirates Fitness Club Witney

• Full membership is being offered for £20 per calendar month
  
• No restrictions on use - it is full and at any time
  
• Minimum membership of 12 months
  
• Monthly payment must be by Standing Order
  

Anyone interested can approach Pirate Fitness direct for more details, but must prove that they are a member of Witney Hockey Club. Contact Karen Jarvis and she will confirm with Pirate Fitness that you are a member of our club

“It is up to clubs to develop and maintain a culture of good behaviour”

Here is note received from the Oxfordshire Hockey Umpires Association we have been asked to share

There was a significant and disturbing rise in the number of red cards and MMO’s issued against men’s teams during the last season. This was particularly marked in some Bucks teams, and often involved players who were under 18. Remember that during each match the captain of a team is responsible for the behaviour of his entire team, coaches etc., and spectators, but it is up to clubs to develop and maintain a culture of good behaviour, especially among younger players.

I am sure 2011-12 will be a season where our disciplinary record is exemplary.

2011-12 fixtures published to the club web site

2011-12 fixtures for the coming season have been posted to the club’s web site.

Date for your diary: Club Day: Sunday 4th September. 2 00pm prompt start

• six-aside-mixed tournament
• £5 match fee
• please bring a completed membership form and subscription: seniors £80; Juniors £55

Elite training has started for the 1st XIs

League fixtures are out

I’ll update the relevant sections of the club website over the weekend with links but in case you cannot wait, the 2011-12 league fixtures are out http://www.south-league.com/fixtures/

Website on the move

In preparation for the merger the club’s web site is in the process being upgraded. For now the address is http://witneyhc.typepad.com/blog/ with the men’s section http://witneyhc.typepad.com/witney_hockey_men/.

Once the merger with West Witney takes place in April we will use the club web address http:www.witneyhockey.org.uk

You should find the web site better designed and faster.

We are moving over to a Facebook group for a member’s only forum