Category: Competitions

Central College Nottingham Hockey Strike Out

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In Arctic conditions the Central College Nottingham male hockey team battled through to finish 6th overall at the British Colleges National Championships.
For many this was their first experience competing in at this level, the first match for the team was on arrival and the schedule continued through to the closing ceremony on Sunday afternoon.
Speaking with the team on Monday morning, many were still recovering from the hectic schedule and long journey back from Bath, but the feeling amongst the players was “It was a great experience and an opportunity to compete against some really good players and teams”.
“We are glad we got through to the National Championships and with one more win could have come away finishing third which would have been the icing on the cake for us all”.

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For further information regarding this article or the Sport Academy at Central College Nottingham contact Sport Academy Manager – John Widdowson – john.widdowson@centralnottingham.ac.uk Tel: 0115 914 6431

Men's Senior County Championships - Team Selection

Men’s Senior County Championships – Team Selection

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This is a reminder that Clive Morris (Head coach), James Hewitt (Brains/Hewy) assistant coach and Adam Innocent (Captain) are organising the Nottinghamshire Men’s County side for the County Championships in 2013.

Nottinghamshire came runners up in Division C last year and were promoted and so this year we are in division B. The preliminary tournament to decide semi final places for promotion to A division is being held at Durham University on 11th/12th May 2013.

Please can you pass this information on to all male players within your club and try and emphasise to those players likely to come along that the first two training sessions and selection is fully open to all, AND FREE.

With Notts clubs fairing well this season we are hoping to represent as diverse a spread of the County teams as possible.

The training/selection session dates for your diary are…..

Wednesday 17th April –7:30pm to 9:00pm – Open to all
Wednesday 24th April – 7:30pm to 9:00pm – Open to all (Sand Pitch)

Wednesday 1st May – 7:30pm to 9:00pm – Training match vs. Lincolnshire – Final squad only

Wednesday 8th May –7:30pm to 9:00pm – Final squad only

All training is at Highfields on the Water (Except as noted above).

Please try to arrive 15 minutes early to all of the sessions so we can maximise the pitch time.

As mentioned earlier, the preliminary tournament for enty into Fainals day will be held at DURHAM UNIVERSITY and will be on 11th – 12th May 2013. An overnight stay will be required and supported by the County Association.

If we finish in the top 2 of the group we will qualify for the Semi-Final / Final on Saturday 1st June at Abbeydale, Sheffield.

To qualify to play for Nottinghamshire you must fill one of the following criteria;

1) Play for a Nottinghamshire affilliated club
2) Live in Nottinghamshire
3) Attend a School or University affiliated to Nottinghamshire
4) Have been born in Nottinghamshire

Please feel free to invite others along to the training sessions if they meet the above criteria.

Can we also ask that players e-mail Clive so we have rough idea on our many players are coming c.morris23@ntlworld.com

Regards

Gareth Parr
Hon. Secretary

England Hockey’s Midlands In2 Hockey Championships

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Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed to help out at the Regional In2 Hockey Championships which is being held at Highfields on Sunday 14th April (U10’s) between 10:30am and 4pm and Sunday 21st April (U12’s) between 9.30am and 5pm.

Roles will vary and will include the timing of matches, collecting and recording of results, organising semis and finals, arranging the umpire programme and general administration and volunteering.

Exact roles will be decided by the organiser and volunteers will be told their role on the day.

If anyone is interested in helping out on either of the dates mentioned above please email amy.carter78@hotmail.co.uk with the date/s and times you are able to volunteer.

Round Up - SYD BAYLISS TROPHY 2012

Round Up – SYD BAYLISS TROPHY 2012

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West Bridgford Monarchs – Champions

Once again we would like to thank Andy Barnes for organising all the umpires, it really makes a huge difference to the matches. Many thanks to the umpires themselves.

The final results and completed league table is attached.

Congratulations to West Bridgford and many thanks to all of you for organising your teams!

We will be organising the league again next year along with our 6 a side summer league and of course the Beeston Sixes Tournament. I will be in touch with information next year.

Best of luck to all of you in the coming season,

David

SYD BAYLISS TROPHY 2012 Results

County Championships Finals Weekend at Abbeydale, Sheffield HC, 26-27 May 2012

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Due to finishing runners-up in C division, Pool 5, Nottinghamshire will be playing their Semi Final (and hopefully final) in the following schedule;

Draft Schedule – subject to final ratification

Saturday 26 May

0900 – Suffolk v Nottinghamshire (C Div Semi 1)

1050 – Northamptonshire v RAF (C Div Semi 2)

1240 – Norfolk v Northumberland (B Div Semi 1)

1430 – Lincolnshire v Channel Islands (B Div Semi 2)

1620 – C Div Final

1810 – B Div Final

Please make the short trip up to Sheffield and support on YOUR county!

(Click the map marker to get directions)

Sheffield, South Yorkshire S17 3LJ, UK

Updated – Mens County Championships – Training/Selection Dates and Times

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PLEASE NOTE SOME TIMES HAVE CHANGED

Below are the dates and times of the Training/Selection sessions for the 2012 NHA Men’s County team – All will be at Highfields on the waterbase.

  • Tuesday 17th April – 6pm to 8pm – 7pm to 9pm
  • Tuesday 24th April – 8pm to 10pm
  • Tuesday 1st May – 8pm to 10pm – Training match vs. Lincolnshire
  • Tuesday 8th May – 6pm to 8pm – 7pm to 8:30pm

Please can you pass these on to your interested players, managers and coaches.

Anyone is welcome to come along for the initial sessions before selection will be finalised.

Please note that the County Championship Pool games will be on 12th/13th May @ Highfields and that the Promotion Semi-Final and Final will be played at Abbeydale, Sheffield, on Saturday 26th May.

Please confirm interested parties via email to team organisers/coach;

 

Mens County Championships

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From our County Chairman:

For 2 years WE as a County have failed to produce a squad of players from our combined club ranks to represent Nottinghamshire in the Men’s senior County Championships and I hope like me you feel this is a situation that should be remedied and we need your club and its members to support initiatives proposed by our officers, county playing and coaching members to get it going again.

It was pleasing for me to hear at the start of the season that Jim Hewitt, Clive Morris, Adam Innocent to name but 3 are prepared to put their time and effort into the organisation required by arranging coaching, a selection process, a friendly match and the squad that will attend .

This is my plea on behalf of those wanting to resurrect the County team for your clubs support when you receive further finer details of the process and the event from the aforementioned.

Please don’t just bin this – I am sure there are enough players within our 12 clubs with 54 teams who would love an opportunity to;

  • Receive some coaching
  • Play hockey with some different players to learn and share ideas and skills
  • Try a level of hockey they may not have attained but aspire to
  • play for their county (again if they played S&Y and left with nowhere else to go)
  • Get away for a great social weekend away from the ‘usual company’ but with the common bond of representing Nottinghamshire and of course themselves.

Many of us take pride in being Nottinghamshire; please support the guys organising this and lets get our team back into county hockey.

Andy Barnes

Nottinghamshire’s Pool has been drawn and we are proud to announce that matches will be played at Highfields on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May 2012.

Teams

  • Cumbria
  • Hereford
  • Isle of Man
  • Nottinghamshire
  • Northamptonshire

There will be 5 matches per day (so 10 in total with all teams playing twice per day).  All will be played on the waterbase. (Final timings to be confirmed).

The Stick ‘n’ Pitcher and Cafe will be open throughout.

Please give this your full support and ensure it is the success it should be.

Highfields Men’s 6-a-side Summer League

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Highfields Sports Club invites your club to its 6 a side Summer Leagues

After the success of last years men’s summer leagues we are hoping to increase the number of participating teams in this special sporting year celebrating London 2012. The 6 aside league will feature 1 pool of 12 teams playing on a Tuesday from 7:30pm-9:30pm.

The league is a great opportunity to socialise and enjoy hockey at the end of the season. The league could also be used as a fundraising exercise for your club. It would cost £4.20 per player per night (assuming a squad of 10) therefore you set your own match tax.

Each team will play each other in a league format and will conclude on Tuesday 3rd July 2012.

Every team will play 2 x 30 minute matches each week and matches will be played on our state-of-the-art Water-based or (hopefully) our brand NEW sand-dressed pitch!!! There will be 1 match for each team on the final night followed by an Olympic themed quiz at 9pm in the bar.

League facilities include:

  • Stick & Pitcher bar with pool table!
  • Food available all night
  • The Beehive Hockey Shop opened on prior request
  • Tournament winners receive a gallon of beer and £100 cheque payable to the winning club.

***Please note teams must provide their own umpires for matches and supply their own first aid kit and first aider.***

Score cards to be collected from the bar and returned with your scores completed.

Entry form below -Please return to David Griffiths by April 1st 2012

Entry Form 2012 (Word)

Entry Form 2012 (PDF)

 

Diary dates – Nottinghamshire Senior Men’s County Cup Competition

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As discussed and agreed at the recent Clubs Council, NHA are resurrecting the Senior Men’s County Cup competition (our thanks go out to David Griffiths and to Highfields for helping arrange this).

Full details are to be confirmed, but Highfields has been booked for the following dates/times;

Tuesday and Thursday evenings (2 games per evening 7pm and 8:30pm)
Using both the water and (hopefully new) sand-dressed pitch

First game will be on 10th July 2012, with the Final(s) being played on Thursday August 30th 2012.

Further details and application forms will be circulated early in the new year, but please mark these dates in your diaries for planning your pre-season schedules.