| Updated Indoor Rules for 2011 - 2012 | |
| England Hockey has released a statement to introduce the updated rules of indoor hockey from 1st September 2010. Rule books will be available soon, but a precis of the rules is in the attached document. ... More | |
| Updated Outdoor Rules 2011 - 2012 | |
| England Hockey has released a statement to introduce the updated rules of hockey from 1st September 2010. Rule books will be available soon, but a precis of the rules is in the attached document. ... More | |
| Club Affiliation Fees Season 2010-11 | |
| Affiliation fees for Essex Hockey and East Hockey are due by the End of September 2010. Club secretaries have received an Affiliation form by email showing how much is payable by each Essex Club based on the number of adult teams competing in the East, Essex EHL and London Leagues. Please note that these fees are separate from any League fees or England Hockey Affiliation fees. | |
| Reminder to clubs getting Pool umpires | |
| Clubs getting Pool umpires are reminded they MUST provide an umpire to Essex or the East each week otherwise they could be deducted points. Any week that the nominated umpire is not available then a replacement MUST be provided and clubs should let Norman or Mick know in good time who it is. Also please note that umpire subscriptions MUST be paid by 1st September or otherwise they are not eligible and again you could lose points Finally some clubs have not yet entered start times for their games. This is important as we need to know if some umpires can do two games. Apologies for this early chasing but due to the three of us having holiday and hospital commitments we are working hard to ensure all runs smoothly during the early weeks of the season Norman, Mick and Andy Coaching and Pool sub committee | |
| News about the Byron's | |
| Bill Felton attended the Mens Champions Trophy at Monchengladbach recently and met Paul and Pauline Byron who now work with the MOD in Germany. Pauline was Treasurer and Pool secretary for Essex HUA before they moved over 5 years ago. Bill was able to udate them with the Essex news over dinner and the Byrons said they would welcome visits from any Essex umpires when in their area. They can be contacted on pbyron54@hotmail.com Mick Pullin | |
| Plea to club umpires | |
| Although we had a few new club umpires joining the Pool last season the success of our coaching efforts has meant the loss of three Pool umpires to the East with the likelyhood of three more very soon. This means we are desparate for more umpires to join us even if it you only did it once a month and it can also be arranged alongside your playing commitments. If any of you might be tempted to give it a try then please contact either of us. We can then arrange to see you on a club game. Those who have tried it have been pleasantly surprised at the level of support umpires in Essex are given and every opportunity is available to progress up the ladder if that is what you want to do. Norman Kerridge and Mick Pullin | |
| Pool Appointments | |
| We hope this season to be appointing Pool Umpires to Essex home games in the London League, Div1S and Div 2S for Mens and Div 1 for ladies. However, if we are short then Ladies Div 1 S may have preference over Mens Div 2 S. There are several regular and part time Pool umpires who have not entered their availability. Please do so ASAP Norman Kerridge and Mick Pullin | |
| Level 1 Umpire Course-10th October 2010 | |
| The next Level 1 course will be held on Sunday 10th October 2010 at Old Loughtonians Hockey Club. 9.00am registration for 9.30am start. Places are strictly limited to a maximum of 20. The course typically lasts around four and a half hours, with classroom themed presentations and candidate interaction, finishing with a written examination. However, please allow for the course to take most of the day, as the classroom activity will have necessary breaks along with a break for lunch. Those interested in attending need to notify Annette Thorpe, Essex Level 1 Co-Coordinator, via e-mail at Annette.thorpe1@btinternet.com of your intention to apply. Then download the application form (which can be found by clicking on the 'more' link at the end of this article), and send to her at Rascals, Wick Road , Langham, Colchester , CO4 5PF with a cheque for £50 payable to Essex Hockey Umpiring Association. This fee covers the cost of the course, appropriate collateral, an Essex Umpiring Association shirt, and a years membership of the Association. Closing date for candidate applications is 19th September, unless the course has been filled by an earlier date. Applications after the 19th will not be accepted and applications which are not accompanied by the correct form or cheque will not be accepted. ... More | |
| Indoor Fixtures | |
| Fixtures for the indoor leagues have been added to the website. Due to hall availability conflicts at the Brentwood Centre it has been necessary to move some of the indoor evenings to Wednesday. Where possible, these have been spread out amongst the teams as we appreciate that Wednesday may be a training night. Please check the dates carefully and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the indoor secretaries: Mike Trett - men's leagues Nicky Iles - women's leagues ... More | |
| Essex Mixed Leagues | |
| The fixtures, rules and contacts for the Essex Mixed League have been added to the website. Clubs are requested to add start times and venues via the Club Admin page as soon as possible but before 22 October 2010. Any queries regarding the Mixed league, please contact Jo Ward joward0@hotmail.com ... More | |
| Couple of request'd from League Committee | |
| When clubs are inputting their start times for fixtures for the coming season, please remember that times are based on a 24 hour clock so please take care when entering times. Last season, some confusion occured by clubs entering the wrong times eg 02.00 instead of 14.00. Player registrations: Could all clubs please ensure they check with players before registering them and do not just assume these people are still playing for your club. Already we have 25 duplicate registrations and those that have kindly checked for me found out that players have gone elsewhere to play their hockey. Please check before doing your registrations. League Committee | |
| Plashet 7 a side tournament | |
| Plashet HC are about to host their first annual 7 aside hockey tournament at Robert Clack Leisure Centre, on Saturday 14 August. I was wanting to know if you may know of any umpires that may be willing to volunteer for the day, The selling point to umpires is that there will be plenty of refreshments served all day. Please contact me or Norman Kerridge Sandeep Gahir | |
| Level 1 Coaching Course - Redbridge Sports Centre | |
| A Level 1 course is being held at Redbridge Sports Centre on Sundays 24 Oct (2pm - 5pm), 31 Oct (9.30am - 5pm) and 28 Nov (9.30am - 5pm). It is a three session course and attendance is required at all sessions. The cost is £140 per attendee and includes course resources together with downloadable coaching material for a year. The course is suitable for those with some experience of playing hockey, and perhaps of helping in a coaching or teaching environment. The minimum age for accreditation is 16 years (it is recommended that candidates who are under 18 years of age attend a Leadership Course first). Applications from candidates under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a letter of support from their teacher or an accredited hockey coach. (This letter must include details of coaching experience, attitude and commitment, as they will be required to participate in reciprocal coaching during the course). Full details have been emailed to all club secretaries. Closing date for applications is 18 September. | |
| Core Skills Workshop - Monday 13 September - Old Loughtonians HC | |
| The workshop will focus on the foundation Hockey Skills. They form the basis of the Single System work and are covered in detail at JDC, JAC and JRPC. These skills have been developed to equip players to progress throughout the player pathway. · Unopposed ball carrying · Hitting · Basic principles of 2 v 1 attack It is suitable for any coach of juniors or seniors at all ability levels and replaces the previous core skills workshop. Full details have been emailed to all club secretaries. | |
| Essex League Fixtures | |
| League fixtures for 2010-11 have now been published. The League Committee would like to request that NO fixtures are swapped Home/Away. The process for preparing the fixtures is not straight forward and therefore do not want any changes made to them. League Committee | |
| Essex Women's League Fixtures | |
| Fixtures have now been loaded onto the website for the Essex Women's Leagues - a full list can be found at the link below. You can dowload the fixtures from the webiste by League or by club team by selecting the appropriate drop down boxes on the fixtures section. The 'home venues' listed are the usual home venues and are subject to confirmation by the club. Please can teams start to enter the times of matches, and venues as soon as possible. Any changes requested for fixtures must be submitted to the league reps for each division and must be agreed by both teams. If you have any queries, please contact Samantha Menear, the league secretary. leaguesec@essexhockey.co.uk ... More | |
| Members' Umpiring Kit | |
| A reminder to members that Essex Hockley Umpires' Kit is available from Aliance Sport. Follow the link below direct to Our On-Line Shop. ... More | |
| Essex Cup & Rose Bowl details | |
| If your club has not yet received this, download it now ... More | |
| Level 2 Coaches for the Essex Development Centre North for Un 11 /12 age group | |
| Essex Hockey are looking for Lead Coches to work and lead in the Junior Development Centre for those aged 11 and 12 [born 1999 and 2000] at Chelmsford Hockey Club on Sundays from 2pm to 4pm . One session per month. from October to March 2010 /2011 All details from daphnemenear@hotmail.com | |
| Essex Junior Development Centres for those born 1999 2000 | |
| The details for the Essex Junior Development Centres for those born in 1999 and 2000 will go to clubs and schools in September . | |
| New Faces for Essex Hockey | |
| With the retirement of Doug Thom, the new county Hon.Sec. is Bob Smith. We are also pleased to introduce Ruth Pinner as the new Coaching and Youth secretary. Contact details for both can be found on the committee pages of the website. | |
| Phoenix HC - Coach needed, plus new players welcome! | |
| Phoenix Hockey Club Require a Men's Coach or Player Coach... Phoenix Hockey Club, the newest club in Essex are looking to recruit a person as either a Coach or Player Coach for the Men's teams. The club have had a successful first year but need to increase our coaches to develop the club further and ensure we can enhance tha range of abilities we cater for. Contact: Neil Cowen e-mail njcowen@btinternet.com Are you Interested in an exciting Challenge? Phoenix Hockey Club, the newest club in Essex require more players of all standards to help develop the club. We are looking to recruit more players at all ages for adult teams and juniors. For more details go to www.phoenixhc.co.uk Chris Card Chairman Phoenix Hockey Club ... More | |
| New Committee for the Alliance Mini League | |
| Samatha Menear has taken over as chair of the Alliance Mini League. Along with Matt Lovell (the new Fixtures secretary), Samantha will be updating the website with league info soon. | |
| Essex Mixed League Entry Form | |
| The form to enter the Essex Mixed Hockey leafue for season 2010/11 can be found below. Please return to Jo Ward by 10th July. ... More | |
| Essex Hockey Coaching Team | |
| Essex Hockey are looking for Level 2, Level 1 qualified coaches and those interested in starting a coaching career, to join their very successful team of coaches.Those interested will be working with in their expanding Junior Development Centres. If you are keen to enhance your coaching skills please contact: daphnemenear@hotmail .com for further details . | |
| Essex Hockey Junior Development Centres 2010 | |
| All details regarding entry to the 2010 Essex Development Centres for those born :1998,1997,1996,1995,1994, have now been sent to all schools and clubs . If you have not received these documents and wish to enter, please contact :daphnemenear@hotmail.com They are also available in the Web Handbook of the website - see link below ... More |
