It was great to see the start of the Junior team games this weekend. The weather was fantastic, and this year we have 7 junior teams registered! Welcome to all our new players and families. Registrations are open for our Goldstix program (starting Tuesday 10th May)
If your child is in Pre-Primary school to Year 2 school age and is keen to start their hockey club journey, then Goldstix is the program for them. It is a gentle introduction to hockey. The program runs at the same time as the Year 3-5 training on Tuesdays - 4.00 pm - 4.45 pm. The program will run for 9 weeks, with some small game sessions (with the Year 3-5's to conclude the last session.
To register, go to our website, there is an option $85 (including equipment - stick, ball, bag and shin pads) or without, if you already have the equipment. The club has some hockey sticks for your to borrow ( if you have only just ordered your equipment pack). Just come along!
Training Reminder - Tuesday AND Wednesday nights
“Training details are provided below. They are also on our website home page.”
*This year, if you are a keen Year 9-12's or Senior player, you have the option to train two nights a week!*
Tuesdays 4.00 pm - 7.00 pm - Year 3-5's, Year 6-8 Boys, Year 9-12 Boys and Senior Men
(*Girls / Women can join the training session 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm)
Wednesdays 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm - Year 6-8 Girls, Year 9-12 Girls and Senior Women (*Boys / Men can join the training session 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm)
Training is on the grass - on the Lower Western Oval , Gloucester Park - until further notice.
Website Updates
All team Fixtures are now on the website calendar
Our club website has been updated. The Fixture Calendar nowhas ALL team fixtures added, so you can see at a glance when other age groups play. If you are staying in Busselton for some hot chips, head over to another Margaret River team game and cheer them on. If you are mentoring or umpiring, this is also a good place to check you are heading to the right pitch!
AND new Club Apparel...
Check out our new club hoodie and 1/4 zip "training" top. These will keep you warm if you are playing or supporting your team on the sideline. There are child and adult sizes. We hope that our first order will be delivered to the club by the end of May! So head to our online SHOP and secure your club merchandise today!.
* * * Socks are now back in stock! * * *
ALSO...
A club polo shirt is now at the final design stage. and will be added to our shop very soon. Players and past members have suggested this club polo shirt. It can be worn after games (at Busselton and Country week), representing the club at meetings and presentations, volunteering at events and our own club events.
We hope that you will enjoy wearing teal and gold - everywhere!
Countdown to turf completion.....only days away now!
The training turf is looking TANTALISINGLY close... We are at the countdown stage of a few weeks to go!
Good luck to our new volunteer umpires and thank you to our umpire mentors for offering your time, advice and support for our enthusiastic new junior umpires.
GREEN SHIRT UMPIRES Lincoln Rourke Caspian Ensor
GREEN SHIRT MENTORS
Eliza Brown, Olivia Brown, Peter Rourke, Dan Stocker
We will need to fill some gaps in the mentoring schedule, if you are a parent / player at the stadium between 10.45 am - 12.15 pm (Saturdays), please help! A 2 -page document has been produced by the Association to explain what is required from you to support the umpires, if you are a player and have some experience of the hockey rules - we would love to hear from you!.
Year 3-5 Team "Lightning" with Coach Helena - all smiles after a great first game against Capel
THANK YOU Pharmacy 777 OUR YEAR 3-5 TEAMS LOVE THEIR NEW SHIRTS!
Please thank the staff at Pharmacy 777 for their support Buy Local - Support Local
Be Loud and Proud - and enjoy wearing
the club colours of Yellow and Teall!
Construction of Hockey Training Complex and Associated Infrastructure The groundworks are at the final stage - the roller has been busy just finishing the last tiny snags before the Shire handover the site to Tiger Turf.
The access road is now open - so take a drive and have a look!
Keep your fingers crossed for some good weather. Tiger Turf will be hoping to lay the pad for the turf this week.
Then it's time to plan for our club celebration and share the turf with some special guests.
NEWS FLASH..... Friday 27th May, was our planned date to celebrate, however, Hockey Australia announced today fixture changes for the Kookaburra V New Zealand games (COVID situation in NZ Men's team), which will mean some special guests will be unable to attend 27th May.
We are now working hard to schedule a new date, more details coming soon...
Let's bring hockey home!
Come along on Tuesday - training is the same time as our Year 3-5's
