NEWSLETTER - Queanbeyan United Hockey Club Inc.

 NEWSLETTER February 2015 www.quhc.com.au Welcome Message I would like to extend a warm welcome to all players, parents, volunteers and supporters to a new season of hockey. participation, particularly for juniors playing seniors. This single night training platform will see 2015 Committee our most experienced players out there mentoring new and junior players. Senior training will commence from Wednesday 11th February from 7 pm to 8 pm. The first 3 weeks will be joint training for senior players and will be used as trials for initial team grading in 2nd and 3rd grade. I trust everyone had a safe and enjoyable Juniors will start on Wednesday 1st April break over summer and that you are looking forward as much as I am to another from 6 pm to 7 pm. Juniors wanting to start training early are more than welcome to rewarding season of hockey! join in with senior training sessions. With the beginning of the season not far HookIn2Hockey Program away, the committee has already been very busy making all the necessary plans to get The program teaches basic hockey skills through a series of game-­‐like activities that our season off to a flying start. promote fun and participation. The The development of our junior players and program is targeted at people from 6 to 16 teams remains a priority. We are also years of age with little or no hockey looking at strategies to increase our men’s experience. and junior boys teams by at least one extra It will run every Wednesday from 6pm to team this season. 7pm at Tuggeranong Hockey Fields, Solway I look forward to seeing you all again at St, Tuggeranong from the 4th March to 25th registration days, training and around the March. The cost of $50.00 per participant hockey fields. includes a hockey stick, shin pads and a ball. Bob Parkes President For further information or bookings please Registration Days contact Mark on 0419 485 385. QUHC will be holding two registration days at Riverside Plaza on: th
Saturday 7 Feb. from 9 am to 4 pm Sunday 8th Feb. from 10 am to 4 pm The following minimum deposit on fees is required when registering: Seniors -­‐ $100 Juniors -­‐ $50 (Turf) / $25 (Grass & Minkey) Uniforms Shirts -­‐ $35 Skirts -­‐ $33 Uniforms will be available for purchase at club training sessions or contact Heidi on 0408 662 922 Online registration is also available via the Club website at www.quhc.com.au Sky blue and maroon hoops socks and sky blue shorts can be purchased at Sportsman’s Warehouse or Lyneham Hockey Shop. Registration forms and a deposit will need to be receipted by QUHC before players take the field – training or playing – for insurance purposes. Rule Interpretation Sessions Players, parents, officials and volunteers are encouraged to attend HACT’s information sessions, run throughout the season, to learn about any new rules and Outstanding Equipment Anyone who still has Club equipment could current interpretation of rules for the 2015 you please contact Lisa on 0414 961 977 to season. It is important for players to understand arrange for their return and audit. how umpires have been briefed on the use of the rules. Many disagreements and Training misunderstandings happen on the field The training structure will return to a because players don’t understand the rules single two hour session each and every or their interpretation in a practical setting. Wednesday evening at Tuggeranong. It is hoped that this will allow a greater level of Committee meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month at the Roos Club from 7 pm. Teams are encouraged to send a representative to each meeting to provide direct two-­‐way communication between the committee and teams. Congratulations and welcome to the new committee for the 2015 season: President Bob Parkes M: 0417 209 855 E: parkesb@netspeed.com.au Vice President Paul Barrett M: 0403 202 958 E: Paul.a.Barrett@optus.com.au Secretary Mark Unwin M: 0419 485 385 E: tapdoctor.canberra@ozemail.com.au Heidi Moses M: 0408 662 922 E: heidimoses@bigpond.com Treasurer Susan Pickersgill M: 0408527019 E: spickersgill1976@gmail.com Committee Members Bunji Michael M: 0407 700 619 E: jmichael@guimonster.com Heidi Moses M: 0408 662 922 E: heidimoses@bigpond.com Lisa Tengdahl M: 0414 961 977 E: lisa.tengdahl@yahoo.com.au Tara Young M: E: tara.fitzgerald89@gmail.com Sam Barrett M: 0438202263 E: samaprilbarrett@hotmail.com Rui Hepi M: E: ruihana.hepi@defence.gov.au Club Contacts Senior Co-­‐ordinator – Paul Barrett Junior Co-­‐ordinator – VACANT Minkey Co-­‐ordinator – Jess Denning Vets Co-­‐ordinator – Bunji Michael Umpire Co-­‐ordinator – Sam Barrett Sponsorship Co-­‐ordinator – Mark Unwin Fundraising Co-­‐ordinator – TBC Events Co-­‐ordinator – TBC Child Protection Officer – Registrar – Bunji Michael Property Officer – Lisa Tengdahl Publicity Officer – Mark Unwin Website Manager – Bunji Michael QCC Club Delegate – Mark Unwin 2014 Proposed Fee Structure Grade/Team Fees Senior Turf $490 Junior playing Juniors & Seniors $350 Payments via your team manager, coach or any committee member by way of cash, cheque and money order (payable to Queanbeyan United Hockey Club) or direct deposit (BSB: 062 909 Account No.10019059). Use your full name in the payment description for quick identification and allocation. All fees need to be paid by 30th June 2015. Any player with outstanding fees will not be eligible to play in finals. Junior Grass $100 Player definitions – Players playing up to 3 games are considered fill-­‐ins and no fees Minkey $50 apply. Players playing between 3 and 10 games are considered casuals and required to pay $25 per game (including the 3 initial games played). Players playing 11 or more Casual Players $25 games are considered fulltime players and full fees are required. Associate membership $7.00 Family fees capped at the first 3 highest value family members with the balance of the family receiving 50% reduction in their fees. Junior Turf $240 Goalkeepers providing their own equipment are entitled to a 75% reduction off their total fees. Playing coaches and team managers of any grade are entitled to a rebate of 25% of their total fees. Players who choose to fundraise will receive a discount of $20 per commitment completed off their total fees. A record of your attendance at your commitments must be signed to be eligible for the discount. Umpires of all junior and senior games will receive a payment or discount of $20 per commitment off their total fees. Fundraising QUHC is able to keep fees to a minimum due to the success of its fundraising activities. The meat raffles and Bunnings BBQs are the main fundraisers for the Club. These provide very good returns for modest outlay and manpower. For those people who choose to fundraise, rosters will be distributed via your team manager, emailed and posted on the website throughout the season. Meat Raffles – TBC Bunnings BBQ – TBC Funraising Night – Saturday 27th June at TBC Rule Changes for the 2015 season (Rules Education evening 18th March 6-­‐8pm in the Australian Lounge) • The ability to take attacking free hits, awarded within 5 metres of the edge of the circle, from the point of the offence. The change states that the ball still has to travel at least 5 metres before it can be played into the circle, or alternatively has to be touched by another player of either team, other than the player taking the free hit. • The second change concerns the re-­‐start, after the ball has unintentionally been played over the back-­‐line by a defender or deflected by a goalkeeper or player with goalkeeping privileges, and no goal is scored (long corner). Play will now be re-­‐started with the ball on the 23 metres line and in line with where it crossed the back-­‐line. Taking the re-­‐start from the 23 metres line will open up the play and give more passing options. The latest Rules of Hockey will incorporate the following Tournament Regulations: 1. Green Card – two minute suspension (waiting approval from HACT for all grades) FIH Note: The two minute green card will now provide an additional management aid to umpires at all levels. 2. Stick above the shoulder FIH Note: The skill adds another dimension to the sport and provides excitement for fans and players alike. The complete rule book can be found here: http://www.fih.ch/files/Sport/Rules/FIH-­‐Rules%20of%20Hockey%202015-­‐interactif.pdf
For further information about the club check out our website www.quhc.com.au