Junior Hockey News – 6 June 2013
Hockey Basics for Parents
This Sunday, Head Coach John Shaw will be running “Hockey Basics” sessions for parents where he will be going through some of the basics that we are coaching the kids. Nothing strenuous, but you will be given stick and ball and asked to have a go.
There will be two sessions 10-10.30, and another at 11.45 – 12.15.
So that we have an idea of numbers, please let me know if you like to take part and which time.
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Junior Hockey News – 10 May 2013
1-Junior hockey summer term starts this week
Sunday sessions start again this Sunday. Dates for the term are:
12, 19, 26 May, 2, 9, 16, 30 June, 7 July
There is no junior hockey on 23 June because of the Southgate Sixes.
2-Training group changes
During the summer term we will moving into next years groups. This particularly affects players in school year 7, who should now come along to the 11.15am session
3-Summer Festival – 7 July
Our end of season festival and awards will be on Sunday 7 July. Please put that date in your diary now.
4-Shin pads and sticks
Do you have any shin pads and sticks that you have grown out of or no longer need. We need spares for our spares cupboard. If you have any of reasonable quality, and would like to donate them to our spares cupboard, please bring in and leave at the reception desk.
5-Shirt and Equipment amnesty
We are collecting in all club stock. If you have any shirts from the team strips, first aid kits, bibs etc, please could you return this to us ASAP
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Southgate Junior Hockey News – 25 April 2013
1 – Summer term dates
12 May, 19 May, 26 May 2 June, 9 June, 16 June, 30 June
7 July – end of year, festival, awards, BBQ
(note, there is no junior hockey on 23 June because of Southgate Sixes Festival)2 – Age groups changing for the Summer Term
During the summer term we will be moving players up into their age groups for next season. This will enable us to start preparing teams and groups early and will allow us to bring in the children who have been on the waiting list.
The main change will be for children, currently in year 7 at school, who will move from the 9.30 session to the 11.15am session.
3 – Sunday 7 July – End of year festival, awards and BBQ
Put this date in your diary now!
This festival is a celebration of Southgate Junior Hockey. Every child can be involved from age 6 to 18 with concurrent tournaments for each age group. The games are in the morning from 9.30 – 12.30 and it is followed by our player of the year awards and a BBQ. Details will be sent out during the summer term.
4 – Results over the Easter Break
A number of teams have been in action since our last session in March.
U12 Boys won the County tournament and are playing in the Regionals this Sunday
U12 Girls narrowly missed the finals of the county tournament going out on flicks.
U14 Girls narrowly missed the progressing to the Nationals in a very tight Regional competition. They lost their quarter final of the Home Counties League in another very close game.
U14 Boys came 3rd in their regional finals
U16 Boys narrowly missed out on progressing to the final of the National Finals weekend. They have progressed to the finals of the Home Counties on 5th May.
An U10 mixed team came 2nd in the Milton Keynes Festival
U12 girls and U12 Boys won their tournaments at the Milton Keynes festival.
Our Mens 1s lost 2 out of their 3 matches at the playoffs, and unfortunately this means they have been demoted into the National Conference League. Still good quality hockey , but not where we want to be. After a short break they start working on getting themselves back into the Prem.
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Southgate Junior Hockey News 10 March 2013 – Gum shields
Gums shields
A self moulded or boil’n’bite gum shield is not nearly as reliable or protective as a custom made gum shield. The custom made gum shield is made from an impression of your teeth and so fits you perfectly.
Matthew Sayer, dad of Jasmine and Lillianne, is a dentist and offers all Southgate players a special deal.
Basic Gumshield – £45
Basic with name – £55
Mixed colour with name £60
If you would like to arrange a fitting, contact Matthew direct and he will arrange a time and date on a Sunday to do the fitting. matthewsayar@yahoo.co.uk
Southgate Shirts – have you borrowed on and still have it
If you have borrowed a Southgate shirt for a match and still have it, please could you return it as soon as possible. We are approaching playoff and finals times and our teams need numbered shirts for these games. 1 missing shirt can render a whole strip unusable.
So, please, please, please, if you forgot to give it back after a game and still have it, return it this week, or next at the latest.
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Junior News 1 March 2013
England U15 honours
Congratulations to Duncan Scott and Tom Crowson who have been selected for England U15 Camp in May.
Mens 1s v Cannock – Sunday 3 March
After 2 wins in their last 3 matches the M1′s are playing some great hockey and moving up the league table. This Sunday at 2pm they play Cannock and after losing a close 4-5 loss away in the first half of the season, they are looking to turn the tables this Sunday at home. So come on down and voice your support for our top mens side.
Our junior ball boys, Lucca, Louis and Charles will be in action running up and down the side lines helping to make the game even faster. 1 more ball boy/girl is required for this Sunday, so contact me quick if you want to be part of the ball patrol team.
Stop the Clock – Win £100.
We have a 24 hour clock, sealed in a box with a battery about to run out. What time will the clock stop? Guess right and you will win £100.
During March you can buy minutes for £1 each. Our minute sellers, will be circulating through the club house on Saturdays and Sundays.
The box will be opened after the M1s game on 24th March.
Housekeeping – Getting to and from the far pitch
When making your way to and from the far pitch, please do not walk across the water pitch but use the lovely new paths round the outside. We have had players try and walk through during training sessions and even matches!
Housekeeping – Keeping the middle section clean
The middle section between the two pitches is great now that it has been turfed but we need to keep it clean. Please do not walk onto the area if you have been on the grass or take dogs on it.
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Junior News 28 Feb 2013
Oxford & Cambridge Varsity Hockey
Sunday 10th March
We are delighted to say that Southgate are staging the 113th Oxford & Cambridge Varsity Hockey matches for the 11th year in succession.
This means there is no junior hockey at Southgate on 10th March, BUT a few teams are in action and their activities still go ahead off site.
White group U12s – training at Ashmole School 9.30 – 11am
U10 mini’s teams – playing your county tournaments at Teddington
U12 Red group – away at Welwyn
For everyone else you get the chance to come along and watch OR you could come along and help out as part of our volunteer work force or ball patrol.
Ball Boys & Girls
We have been asked to provide the ball patrols for the two main matches. Ladies at 1.30 and the men at 3.30. If you are 11 years of age or over, and would like to be part of the ball patrol for these highly prestigious matches, please contact Liz ASAP. Free entry to the event will be given to immediate family.
Volunteer work force
There have been serious efforts to promote the day and we are anticipating larger numbers than usual. We have already taken approaching 100 visitor bookings for lunch! That means we need to be well equipped to be able to provide our regular mix of good humour and hospitality!
We need to man the 2 ‘gates’ and the car park. The peak time is from 11 till 3 and we are looking for volunteers to help. If committing the whole day is a problem, even 1-2 hours would be really appreciated. Refreshments are provided for all helpers.
If you are able to spare a couple of hours, please contact me as soon as possible
Attending the event
Everyone is welcome to come down to watch. The day starts slowly with Old Blues matches at 9.30, followed by some good quality schools matches at 11am. The main mataches are 1.30 ladies and 3.30 men.
Entrance to the event is:
Adults £7, Students £5 (ID required), Children Under 16- Free, Programmes £3
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Junior News – 23 Feb 2013
Gum shield Clinic – This Sunday, 24 Feb
Junior teams in regional finals
Greetings card sale, this Sunday
Gum Shield Clinic
There will be a gumshield clinic this Sunday from 11am. Gumshields are fully fitted, and at discount price.
Junior teams in regional finals
Congratulations to the following teams who have reached the regional rounds of the National Championship competitions.
U16 Boys
U16 Girls
U14 Boys
U14 Girls
The U16s play on 3rd of March. The boys travel to Bury St Edmund and the Girls to Eastbourne.
The U14s play on Saturday 13 April. The boys travel to Surbiton and the Girls to Teddington.
Greetings Card Sales
Amanda Allen returns with her Greetings Cards stall this Sunday. The cards are excellent quality and a percentage goes to junior funds
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Junior News – 15 February 2013
Junior Hockey Announcement – Martin Foxall
Shop open this Sunday
Junior team successes
Mens 1s match – home this Sunday
Ball Boys for Mens 1s matches
Junior Hockey Announcement – Martin Foxall
It is with great regret that I have to tell you that Martin Foxall has resigned from coaching at Southgate as he felt his situation with the senior section of the club was no longer tenable. He is very upset and wants you all to know that his decision was nothing to do with the junior players and their parents, who he is going to miss enormously.
Shop Open this Sunday
Ann will be opening the shop this Sunday. Please note that we are still having huge problems getting some items of kit, in particular skorts and some sizes of shirts.
Junior team Successes
We are pleased to let you know that our U16 girls and U16 boys are through to the regional rounds of the National Cup. Both teams will play on 3rd March. The girls travel to Eastbourne and the boys to Bury St Edmunds.
Mens 1s matches
The mens 1s play Reading this Sunday at 2pm and need lots of support. Please come down and watch some top quality hockey and cheer the team on. For details of the Mens 1s league http://www.southgatehc.org.uk/?page_id=103
Ball Boys & Girls for Mens 1s matches
We are looking for more ball boys/girls for the mens 1s matches.. If you would like to be involved, please contact me.
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Junior News – 24 January 2013
Will Sunday junior hockey go ahead?
We hope that junior hockey on Sunday, and all the games will go ahead.
The thaw is due to start on Friday night and we are hopeful that the rise in temps and rain, will clear the snow by Sunday morning.
I will be doing pitch inspections on Saturday and if necessary early Sunday morning.
Pitch conditions and match status are posted on the Club website home page www.southgatehc.org.uk. To find out if training and games are on, please refer to this webpage
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Junior News – 18 January 2013
All junior hockey on Sunday 20 January, training and matches, have been cancelled because of the weather.
Enjoy the snow
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Junior News – 2 January 2013
Hockey training restarts this week
Wednesday 2 January – Ladies & U16 girls, 7pm
Thursday 3 January – All U14 boys & Girls, 6.30-8pm
Thursday 3 January – Tumblers & U16 Boys training, 7-8.30pm
Sunday 6 January – Sunday training restarts
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Southgate Junior Hockey News 21 Dec 2012
1 – New year training start dates
2 – Places available on the Charity Camp this Sunday
3 – Xmas raffle raised £158
1 – New year training start dates
U16 girls/ladies Wednesday training starts back on 2nd Jan
U14 Boys & Girls training starts back on Thursday 3rd Jan
U16 Boys & Tumblers starts back on Thursday 3rd Jan
Sunday sessions start back on the first Sunday, 6th January.
2 – Places available on the Charity Camp this Sunday
The Xmas Charity camp takes place this Sunday, 23 Dec, 10-3.30pm.
Please email me if you haven’t booked on and would like to attend. Full details on the website at http://southgatehockeycentre.co.uk/Sport/HockeyCamps/CampDates.aspx
3 – Xmas raffle raised £158
The Xmas Hamper raffle was won by the Tiddy family. Thank you to everyone that bought tickets. We raised £158.
Have a great Christmas and we look forward to seeing everyone in the new year.
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Junior News – 7 December 2012
1-Shop open this Sunday
2-Tinsel & Mulled wine next week
3-Xmas Raffle
4-Term Dates
5 – Xmas Charity Camp
1-Shop open this Sunday
Ann will have the shop open this Sunday. Its too late to get orders in for xmas but if its in stock you can take it away. Hoodies are available in most sizes.
2-Tinsel & Mulled wine next week, 16 December
Next week, 16 Dec, is the last session of the year. We invite all children to put a bit of tinsel on their sticks. There will be mulled wine and mince pies for the parents in the club house.
3-Xmas Raffle
Our wonderful xmas hamper was unclaimed after the race night and despite appeals we have been unable to identify the winner. So we are re-raffling over the next 2 Sundays. There will also be a smaller kids raffle. Any volunteers to help sell tickets over next 2 Sundays, please let me know. We will be drawing the raffle at 1pm on Sunday 16th .
4-Term Dates
Sunday 16 December is the last junior session of the year and we restart on Sunday 6 January.
5 – Xmas Charity Camp
Our Xmas Charity camp is on Sunday 23 Dec. Details on the Centre website at http://southgatehockeycentre.co.uk/Sport/HockeyCamps/CampDates.aspx
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Junior News – 9 November
Firstly, well done to everyone that wasn’t put off by the rain last week. A bit wet, but lots of game play.
1 – Junior training as usual this week
2 - Pitch Opening Celebrations this Sunday
3 – Car Park help needed this Sunday
4 – Shop opening
5 - Race Night – Junior Fundraising event
6 – Shin pads, gumshields, underlayers
1 – Junior training as usual this week
Junior training will take place as usual this week. The 2nd session, will be on the hybrid pitch only.
2 – Pitch Opening Celebrations this Sunday
The pitch opening celebrations take place on Sunday.
11.00 – there will be a two minute silence for Armistice Day
11.15 – Allstars match, featuring some past masters and famous faces
13.30 – The opening ceremony
14.30 – Men’s 1s v Canterbury, with 4 of our juniors as ball boys
There will be food available throughout the day and some old photos on display.
3 – Car Park help needed this Sunday
We are expecting extra visitors on Sunday. If anyone can help directing cars to the overflow car park please let me know. 9.30 – 11.30, 1-2.30pm.
4 – Shop opening
The shop will be open this week, but only until 11am.
5 – Race Night – Junior Fundraising event
Race Night details have been emailed out and flyers will be handed out on Sunday. Please order your tickets as soon as possible.
Remember if you cannot attend you can support by:
Buying a horse
Sponsoring a race
Donating a raffle prize
Donating an item for the Xmas Hamper
6 – Shin pads, gumshields, underlayers
A reminder that you should all be wearing shin pads and gumshields at training. Also as the colder weather arrives, make sure you are wrapped up warm. Sports underlayers are very good and you can get underlayers for legs as well as bodies. Ann has some nice new hoodies in the shop.
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Junior Hockey News – 5 Oct
1 – Bacon sandwiches are back!
2 – Autumn Fundraiser – Greetings Cards – Sun 7 Oct
3 – Junior fundraising social – Sat Nov 24, Organisers needed
4 – Gumshield Clinic – Sun 14 Oct
5 – Official pitch opening – Sunday 11th November by SEAN KERLY
1 – Bacon sandwiches back
The kitchens reopen this Sunday, selling bacon, sausage, egg baps and chips.
2 – Autumn Fundraiser – Greetings Cards
This is an opportunity to buy Christmas and year round greetings cards whilst helping to raise much needed funds for the club. Amanda Allen, mum of Sophie, is co-ordinating this initiative and will be setting up a table in the club house on Sunday morning. All the kids will be given a leaflet when they leave, but please come along and have a look at the cards on offer.
3 – Junior fund raising social. – Sat Nov 24, Organisers needed
Every autumn we have a fundraising social and for a number of years this has been a quiz night. This year, we wondered if we should do something different. We did a very successful race night a few years ago. We are looking for a couple (or more) volunteers to organise, promote and run this event. If you think you can help, please contact Liz ASAP.
4 – Gumshield Clinic – Sun 14 Oct
If you were fitted for a gumsheild last Sunday, they will be in next Sunday, 14 Oct. If you missed the clinic last week, Mr Sayer will also be taking new fittings. A big thank you to Mr & Mrs Sayer, Jasmine and Lilianne’s mum and dad, for providing this service.
5 – Official pitch opening – Sunday 11th November by SEAN KERLY
We are pleased to announce that the official opening of our new facilities will take place on Sunday 11th November.
There will be a full day of activities involving Southgate stars of the future, present and past. A buffet lunch will be available.
The men’s 1s will be in action in a league game against Canterbury at 2.30pm. There will also be an “all stars” game at 11.15am featuring some of the many legends of hockey to pull on the red and black. A number of junior matches will also be played throughout the day. The full schedule for the day can be found on the website: http://www.southgatehc.org.uk/?p=1732
It’ll be a great day and we’d love as many members as possible to join us, so please put the date in your diaries.
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Southgate Junior Hockey News – 29 Sept 2012
1 – Shop opening
2 - What you should bring to training
3 – Membership deadline
1-Shop Opening
The kit shop will be open on the following Sundays
30 September
21 October
18 November
9 December
16 December
2 – What you should bring to training
Shin guards
Gumshield
Water bottle
All should be taken to the pitch with you.
3 – Membership Deadline – 30 Sept
Returning members should have until tomorrow to renew their memberships. With the influx of new players this year, we have had to start a waiting list, so it is more important than ever to make sure this is paid on time.
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JUNIORS Give it a go sessions for Girls and boys aged 8-18 are on:
Join in with junior camp – 10am – 1pm, Thursday 23 August – FREE
Join in with Junior camp – 10am-1pm, Thursday 30 August – FREE
Join in with club training, first session is FREE, every Sunday from 2nd Sept
Contact liz.moss@hotmail.com for more information
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NEW SEASON 2012-13
New season starts on Sunday 2 September 2012.
Up to and including school year 7 – 9.30-11am
School year 8 to 13 11.15am -12.45pm
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Southgate Host Enfield Quicksticks Festival
Southgate hosted the Enfield Quicksticks Festival. 30 children from local schools came along and played on the new water based pitch on a beautiful sunny afternoon.
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Junior News 11 May 2012
1-Summer training starts this Sunday
2-Summer festival, BBQ and Awards day – Sunday 1 July
3-Pitch replacement Raffle
4-Pitch replacement project
5-Website help needed
6-Shop opening
1-Summer training starts Sunday 13 May
Our Sunday training for the summer term starts on Sunday. We train every Sunday except 24 June, until 1st July when we have our festival.
For the first few weeks while the pitch work is happening, the site is quite messy, so please be careful when walking round the site. We will also be training on just one pitch for a few weeks until both pitches are completed.
2-End of year festival, awards and BBQ
This year it takes place on Sunday 1st July. Please put it in your diary now. The festival will be from 9am-12.30, followed by a BBQ and our awards ceremony.
3-Pitch replacement raffle
Thank you to everyone who bought and sold raffle tickets. £2800 was raised for the pitch replacement project. Winners of the prizes were:
1st prize Edith Sanchez: 2 pairs of Olympic Hockey Tickets
2nd prize Flyodie : iPad 2
3rd prize Alison Smith from Bowdon: Fine Wine
4th prize Zak Wizbek: a pair of Olympic Hockey Tickets
5th prize Laurance Taylor (Flagons captain): a pair of Olympic Hockey Tickets
6th Prize Simeon Bird: Reves casual shirt
7th Prize Rob Shilling: Reves Casual shirt
8th Prize The Shrimptons (juniors): Reves Casual shirt
4-Pitch replacement Project
The pitch replacement project is progressing and the water pitch is into its last phase. Unfortunately when the carpet was lifted, we found that the shock pad underneath had deteriorated and had to be replaced. This has delayed the water pitch completion date and cost a lot more money. Work has started on the new paths and paving around the pitch. As you can imagine with all the rain we have had recently, there have been times when we thought a swimming pool was being installed. The rain does affect progress but overall the contractors are miraculously still on time!
Before Easter every member was sent a fundraising appeal pack from the Southgate Sports and Leisure Trust. If you are able to support the appeal, please contact them ASAP as the funds raised now will help more of the planned works to be done.
5-Website help needed
Do you have website design and build skills? We are looking for some help with our website www.southgatehc.org.uk. In particular we need a front page that helps visitors and members see the breadth of our club’s activities and quickly access important areas of the site. If you think you can help, please contact me.
6- Shop opening
The shop will be open this Sunday, 13th May, and next 20th May, from 9.30-11.30am.
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Junior News – 14 April 2012
Cant wait till May to play hockey?
Tuesday Club kicks off again this week, for those in school years 3,4,5,6.
So why not come down for a run around after school, keep up those skills and learn some new ones. 4.30-5.30pm. £3 a session.
Summer term Sundays are 13 May – 1 July. No juniors 24 June due to Southgate Sixes.
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Junior News – 6 April 2012
Junior Teams in finals this weekend
Training dates
Summer Term, Festival & BBQ
The Big Raffle
Easter Hockey Camps
Junior Teams in Finals this weekend
Some of our Junior teams have done exceptionally well this season and they have progressed to regional and National finals. Details are below. If you are looking for a day out this weekend, why not come along and support. Take your pick!
U18 Girls and U18 boys – National Finalists
Our U18 Girls and U18 boys have both reached the Finals Day of the National Cup. This is a great achievement! Semi finals and finals are played on the same day and they are at Oxford Hawks Hockey Club.
The U18 boys play on Saturday 31 March. Their semi final is against Woking at 2.45pm. The other semi final is between Beeston and Wycombe. The Final will be at 5.15pm
The U18 Girls play on Sunday 1st April. Their semi final is against Firebrands at 12.30pm. The other semi final is between Teddington and Beeston. The Final will be at 4.15pm
U14 Boys in Regional Finals
Our U14 boys have reached the regional finals of their cup competition. They will be playing at Canterbury on Sunday 1st April.
All our minis teams are in the Regional Finals
For our U10s and u12s the big tournaments of the season are their County Minis. The top two teams from these go through to regional finals. This year all our minis teams are in the regional finals. That’s U10 girls, U10 Boys, U12 Girls and U12 boys. The regional finals are at Teddington Hockey Club.
U10 Girls – Saturday 31 March in the morning
U10 Boys – Saturday 31 March in the afternoon
U12 Girls – Sunday 1st April in the morning
U12 Boys – Sunday 1st April in the afternoon
Training Dates
Sundays are finished now for this term. We have a rest in April and return on 13 May.
Thursday training for U16s has finished. (there may be some extra sessions organised if matches are arranged for you in April.)
Thursday training for U14 Girls, last session this Thursday, then that’s it for this season.
Thursday training for U14 Boys may have some extra sessions to prepare for league 1/4 finals. Your manager will be in touch.
Summer term
13 May to 1st July. No training Sunday 24 June due to Southgate Sixes
1st July – Summer festival and BBQ
The Big Raffle for pitch improvements
Win Tickets for Olympic Hockey, Ipad2, Case of fine wine
If you missed buying your raffle tickets on Sunday and would like some, please drop me an email and I will put some aside for you. . They are £5 each. The money raised goes towards the pitch improvements and the work starts next week! The draw will be made on 20 April
Easter Hockey Camps
Dates and details are on the website http://southgatehockeycentre.co.uk/Sport/HockeyCamps/CampDates.aspx
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Junior News – 22 March 2012
1-Mens 1s – 2pm Sunday, Final match, playing to stay in the Premier Division
2-Ball Boys wanted – support the Mens 1s
3-Pitch replacement raffle tickets – – 1st prize Olympic tickets
4-Junior teams in finals days
5-Spring Term Sunday training finishes this Sunday, 25 March
6-Activities at Southgate during the Olympics
1-Mens 1s – Final match, playing to save their place in the league, 2pm Sunday
This Sunday our Mens 1s play their last game of the season against Bowden and it is very important!. They must win to ensure that they stay in the Premier Division of the National League. Have a look at the table to see how close it is. http://www.southgatehc.org.uk/?page_id=795
Please come down and support. Weather forecast is good and the kitchens will be open serving bacon sandwiches and chips.
2-Ball boys wanted – Support the Mens 1s
We need to give them as much support as we can. So we need lots of supporters and we need ball boys. If you would like to be one of them, please let me know ASAP.
3-Pitch replacement raffle tickets – 1st prize Olympic tickets
Pitch replacement starts in April. Raffle Tickets will be on sale this Sundays to help raise the final funds for this work. All we need you to do is to buy some tickets, but also to sell as many as possible to your friends, family and work colleagues… in fact anyone who wants one! There’ll be prizes for the team and individual that sells the most tickets. The raffle will be drawn at the club dinner on Friday, April 20th.
Volunteer NOW: I need a volunteer to sell tickets on Sunday. If you are able to help, please let me know ASAP
4-Junior teams in finals days
We have had a fantastic season and have a number of teams in finals. Why not have a day out and come along and support them.
U18 boys – National Cup finals day, Sat 31 March at Oxford Hawkes.
U18 girls – National Cup finals day, Sun 1 April at Oxford Hawkes
U14 Boys – Regional finals day, Sun 1 April, at Canterbury
U10 girls – Regional finals, Sat 31 March at Teddington
U10 boys – Regional finals, Sat 31 March at Teddington
U12 girls – Regional finals, Sun 1 April at Teddington
U10 boys – Regional finals, Sun 1 April at Teddington
5-Spring Term finishes this Sunday
The spring term Sunday training finishes this Sunday, 25 March. There is a big event in Trent Park on Sunday 1st April and the area is likely to very congested with traffic. Therefore we have decided to finish a week earlier than advertised. However, it does give you the opportunity to go and support one of the teams playing in finals!
6-Activities at Southgate during the Olympics
Southgate is going to be a hive of activity during the games. Great value accommodation on offer, camping £10/night, h Hostel £55/night, a welcoming hockey club atmosphere, its perfect for families, groups of friends and volunteers. And it will raise money for us! So if you have friends or family looking for somewhere to stay, get them to look at our website. www.southgatehockeycentre.co.uk. More information coming out soon.
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Junior News 16 March 2012
New Pitches Project and Fund Raising – THE BIG RAFFLE
During April and May we’re having brand-spanking new pitches laid to ensure we continue to boast some of the finest hockey facilities in the country.
This has been made possible thanks to the careful squirreling away of Club funds over the past 13 years. The good news is that we have most of the money we need – we just need YOU to help us raise a bit more.
After the resounding success of the Club’s Big Raffle four years ago – which raised an incredible £5,000 - we’re doing another Big Raffle this year.
GREAT PRIZES – Including Olympics tickets
And the prizes on offer are fabulous including tickets to watch Olympic hockey this summer!
Tickets will be on sale the next two Sundays at Juniors. All we need you to do is to buy some tickets, but also to sell as many as possible to your friends, family and work colleagues… in fact anyone who wants one! There’ll be prizes for the team and individual that sells the most tickets.
The raffle will be drawn at the club dinner on Friday, April 20th.
Volunteer NOW: I need a volunteer to sell tickets on Sunday. If you are able to help, please let me know ASAP.
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Sunday 11th March
No training at the Hockey Centre because of the Oxford Cambridge Varsity Matches.
Matches
U12 Girls & U12 Boys, White Group, games at Old Loughts at 9.15am
U10 Girls – Middlesex Minis, Teddington
U10 Boys – Middleses Minis, Teddington
U10 Wolves – Broxbourne 11am
U14 Girls v Hertford, Ashmole School, 10.15am
U14 Girls Dev v Eastcote, Ashmole School, 11.45am
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Sunday 4th March
Congratulations to the U18 Girls and U18 Boys won their 1/4 final matches. The Girls beat Pelicans 3-1 and the boys beat Leek 4-3. Both teams are through to the National Finals Day.
Saturday 31 March, Semi Final – U18 Boys v Woking
Sunday 1 April, Semi Final – U18 Girls v Firebrands, 12.30
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Sunday 4th March
Training is on as usual this Sunday.
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Junior News 2 Mar 2012
1-Ball Boys needed this Sunday
2-Important Matches this Sunday – 4 March
3-Oxford Cambridge Varsity Matches helpers needed – Sunday 11 March
Ball Boys& Girls needed this Sunday
The Mens 1s play Loughborough Students this Sunday at 2pm. Ball boys/girls are needed for the game. Please let me know if you would like to be involved.
Important Matches this Sunday
We have some important matches this Sunday.
Our U18 girls and Boys are both in the ¼ finals of the National Cup. The girls play Pelicans at 11.30 on the water pitch. The boys are travelling up to Leek for their match.
The Mens 1s are at home to Loughborough Students at 2pm and the Ladies 1s are playing on the sand at 2.30pm.
So please come along and support and enjoy the games. The kitchens will be open selling bacon rolls and chips so you wont go hungry.
Oxford Cambridge Varsity Matches – Helpers needed
A reminder that the Oxford and Cambridge varsity matches take place at Southgate on Sunday 11th March. We set up a rota and we are looking for volunteers to help during the day. The day runs from 9am in the morning through to 6pm in the evening, but you don’t have to volunteer for all of that time! All volunteers will be given a drink and something to eat and receive free entry to the day.
We need:
Car park attendants – managing and directing cars to overflow areas
Hot drinks and cake stall – selling and serving hot drinks and cakes
Bag Store – checking in and out kit bags for the teams during the day
Ground team – Keep litter under control during the day
Ball Boys/Girls – to work the main ladies and mens matches at 1.30 & 3.30pm
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Junior News 28 Feb 2012
Sunday 11th March – Oxford & Cambridge Varsity Matches
No training at Southgate on 11 March
On Sunday 11th March, Southgate Hockey Centre is hosting the Oxford and Cambridge Varsity Matches. There will be no Junior hockey at the Hockey Centre that day. Any matches will be organised offsite. This will affect the U12s preparing for the Middlesex Minis and the U14 Tropics. Away matches will take place as usual. U14 Girls v Hertford, U10s at Middlesex Minis and Broxbourne.
The Oxford & Cambridge Varsity Matches
The event is one of the largest held at the centre in the year, with up to 1000 visitors and 7 games with the main matches at 1.30pm and 3.30pm in the afternoon. There will be a stand erected between the pitches, refreshments all day. So why not come on down and enjoy the day.
Games Schedule
09.30 Mens and Womens Old Blues matches (organised by 1890 Club)
11.00 Marlborough Girls v Rugby Girls
11.30 MCS Oxford v The Perse Cambridge
12.30 College match
13.30 Womens Blues match
15:30 Mens Blues match
Details are on the website at http://southgatehockeycentre.co.uk/Sport/TournamentsEvents/OxfordandCambridge.aspx
Tickets and Programmes
Tickets and programmes are available on the day from the ticket desks at the entrances.
Adults £7
Students £5 (ID required)
Children Under 16, Free
Programmes £3
Ball Boys and Girls Wanted for the main matches
If you would like to be a ball boy or ball girl for Ladies Blues match at 1.30pm or the Mens Blues match at 3.30pm please let me know. You need to be 12 years old. Family of the ball boys and girls will receive free entry to the event.
Helpers needed
We need some help to manage the day
Car parking – managing and directing cars to overflow areas
Hot drinks and cake stall – selling and serving hot drinks and cakes
Bag Store – checking in and out kit bags for the teams during the day
Ground team – Keep litter under control during the day
We set up a rota and we are looking for volunteers to help during the day. The day runs from 9am in the morning through to 6pm in the evening, but you don’t have to volunteer for all of that time! All volunteers will be given a drink and something to eat and receive free entry to the day.
If you would like to help out for part or all of the day, please drop me an email with the times that you can help out.
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Southgate Junior News – 10 Feb 2012 – Sunday training and matches cancelled
After Thursday nights snow, the pitches are even more snowbound as this photo taken on Friday morning shows.
Junior training and all matches on Sunday have been cancelled.
U16 boysB match v Harpenden has been postponed.
TheU18 boys game has been postponed.
If you have booked onto the camps, the Monday/Tuesday camps have had to be CANCELLED. We are reorganising for Thursday/Friday for those that can make it . Details will be on the website and emailed to you.
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Southgate Junior News – 9 Feb 2012 – Weather Warning
Thursday Training – 9 Feb 2012
For those of you involved in Thursday training, the U14 girls and boys, the U16 boys and the Tumblers, ITS OFF! We are still covered in snow.
Training and Matches – Sunday 12 Feb
Training and matches are in doubt as the conditions do not appear to be improving enough to melt the snow. Please keep an eye on this page “Junior News” for updates on training and your games.
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Sunday 5th February – training and Match status (last updated 8.15am 5 Feb)
All Junior training and matches have been cancelled. Please all go and enjoy the snow!
Matches
U18 Boys v Gerrards Cross (home) - POSTPONED
U16 Girls v Richmond - POSTPONED
U14 Girls Dev v Milton Keynesm (away) - POSTPONED
U16 Boys v Oxford (home) – POSTPONED
U14 Boys Tropics v Amersham (home) – POSTPONED
U18 Girls v Reading (home) – POSTPONED
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Junior News 3 Feb 2012 – Weather warning
The forecast for this weekend is uncertain. If snow falls on Saturday night as predicted the pitches may be unplayable on Sunday.
Training
A notice will be posted on the website on Sunday morning to let you know if training is on. It will be in the Junior Section, under Junior News. A link to this page is below.
http://www.southgatehc.org.uk/?page_id=639
Matches
If you are involved in matches, your manager will be contacting you with cancellation procedures. Please keep an eye on your emails to make sure you are aware of these procedures. We will try to put notices on the website as well.
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Training News – 1 February 2012
Thursday training this week has been cancelled because of the weather conditions
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Southgate Junior News – 26 Jan 2012
Shop open this Sunday
The Shop will be open this Sunday from 10:30 – 11:30 only
Mud Mud Horrible Mud
The grass areas are very muddy and mud is being taken onto the pitch. Please avoid the grass altogether. To access the pitches please use the paths and hard areas.
Mens 1s v Bath, Sat 27 Jan, 4pm
The Mens 1s season reccomences with a cup match away to Bowdon on 5th February. The lads will also be in action at 4pm this coming Saturday against Bath Buccaneers, in ther final game of their warm up games, so come along them a big boost before they start battle again.
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Southgate Junior News 11 Jan 2012
If you have ordered kit….
The majority of kit orders have been delivered and will be available for sizing and collection this Sunday 9am – 11.15am
First Aid Course, 23 & 30 Jan
I still have a few places left for the first aid course. If you would like to attend, please let me know ASAP. Details below.
First Aid for Appointed Persons – (Sport and Exercise) HSE recommended
6 hour course taking place over two evenings
Monday 23 January 7-10pm & Monday 30 January 7-10 pm, at Southgate Hockey Centre
This is the minimum level of statutory first aid training for those required to act in an emergency. An essential course for sports coaches, fitness trainers, club officials or anyone who could be called on to deal with injury or illness in the sport and exercise situation. The certificate is accepted by all sport and exercise governing bodies for insurance and CPD purposes (6 hours).
The course is normally £40 per person, but is being subsidised for SHC members and SHC junior parents who will only pay only£25 per person.
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Junior News 23 Dec 2011
Christmas Charity Camp raises over £1600
Southgate Juniors and Southgate Hockey Centre joined forces on Wednesday 21 December to hold their annual Christmas Charity Hockey Camp. 11 coaches donated a day’s coaching, the Hockey Centre donated the facility and over 70 children attended with their parents donating over £1600! The charities benefiting from this years camp are Parkinsons UK and Cancer Research UK. A big thank you to the coaches, the centre and everyone that supported the day.
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Junior News 9 Dec 2011
1-Shop opening
2-Charity Camp – Wed 21 Dec
3-Xmas break dates
4-U10 & U12s on the website
1-Shop Open this Sunday 11 Dec & and at the Charity Camp
The Shop will be open between 9.45 and 12.30 this Sunday.
The Shop will also be open at the Charity camp, times to be confirmed
2-Charity Camp – Wed 21 Dec
Details of the charity camp have been emailed to everyone. They are also available on the website at http://southgatehockeycentre.co.uk/Sport/HockeyCamps/CampDates.aspx
Please book so that I can ensure we have enough coach cover.
3-Xmas break dates
Sundays last session is 18th December. Children and coaches can wrap a bit of tinsel to their sticks. Mulled wine will be served to parents during the morning.
We start back on Sunday 8 January.
Thursdays last session, Thursday 15 December. We start back on 5th January.
4-U10 & U12s on the website
The U10 and U12 pages of the website have been updated. I hope to get a few photos added. www.southgatehc.org.uk
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Junior Hockey News 2 Dec 2011
1 Shop – Open this Sunday
2 Shop –Kit starting to come in
3 Shop – Shirt sizing
4 M1s v Cannock – Sun 4 Dec
5 Ball Boys/Girls for Mens 1s
6 Pitch replacement
7 First Aid Course
8 Training dates
1 Shop
The Kit shop will be open this Sunday, 4 Dec 9.45am – 12 noon.
2 If you have ordered kit….
Some orders have arrived or are expected to arrive later today and may be ready for collection or size confirmation (see below). Please be patient, we are going as quickly as we can given the change over of kit supplier.
3 If you have ordered personalised shirts….
Because we have a new kits supplier, we are not 100% sure of sizes, so we are checking before orders are sent off for printing. If you have ordered shirts, please try to come down and confirm size is OK before so we can send it off.
4 M1s v Cannock – Sun 4 Dec
The Mens 1s have their final match before Xmas this Sunday at 2pm. Its against Cannock who are sitting 2nd in the table, but the boys have been performing well against some of the better teams, so they are after a win.
5 Ball Boys/Girls for Mens 1s
The M1s need 4 ball boys for the game. If you would like to be one, please let me know.
6 Pitch replacement
The pitches are in their 13th season and we are planning to replace both pitches in April next year. In January, a number of fund raising activities will be launched, to try to raise the final amounts needed for the project. Information will be sent out to everyone in the club and we hope that you can all get involved in this exciting project.
7 First Aid Course
We will be running a first aid course over two nights in January. Dates are Jan 23rd & Jan 30th, 7-10pm. For club members the cost is £25 per person. For non club members its £40. If you would like to attend, please let me know.
8 Training dates
The last training session before Christmas is on Sunday 18 December. We return in the new year on Sunday 8th January
