Category: EH News

FIH Ruling on Face Masks

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The EHB confirmed today (follow link to EHB item) that after consulting with the FIH, the facial protection mask as shown below (which is, I believe is the OBO FaceOff Mk2 – admin), does not meet the requirement of the Rules of Hockey that: “field players … are permitted to wear a smooth preferably transparent or white but otherwise single coloured face mask which closely fits the face when defending a penalty corner.”

Banned FaceMask

This mask does not “closely fit the face” and is not “smooth”.

Further, the FIH Medical Committee is of the view that the mask poses a potential risk to an opponent in a collision. It does not therefore meet the further requirement in the Rules that “players must not wear anything which is dangerous to other players”.

All players, team managers, technical officials and umpires are advised of this ban as of today Friday 18th February 2011.

It should be noted that this ban applies across all hockey, senior, junior, outdoor and indoor.

England Hockey Board Midlands Office Newsletter

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Clink on the link below to open up the Midlands EHB Newsleter

Within it are many dates for courses we are organising including – VRQ Level 1 Assistant Coach Award, VRQ Level 2 Coach Award, Coaching for Teachers, Time To Listen, Foundation Skills Workshops plus information on the Midlands Regional Young Umpiring Action Group and Midlands Youth Panel.

Midlands Newsletter 1 – February 2011

EHB Bumper Newsletter

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Well we hope that the current and forecast chilly weather conditions aren’t ruining your chances of playing this weekend. But never fear – the England Hockey Board have got something to warm the cockles of your heart – our bumper November newsletter packed with London 2012, super sixes and Gold Challenge information.

It’s so big we’ve had to make it into a digital newsletter, click the link below.

EHB November Newsletter

We’re not planning to send out all e-newsletters in this way, but this one is so big it deserved special treatment! Please feel free to forward this on to all of your club contacts.

Have a great weekend.

Kind regards

Katy Stanlake

England Hockey Board – Marketing Communications Manager

Super Sixes

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Hockey super sixes – The Finals. Wembley Arena – 30th January 2011

Book Now!

Tickets are just £15 for adults or £5 for children. Click TicketMaster to book online. Or buy 6 and get the cheapest one FREE! (see below)

Watch the fastest show in town – hockey’s showpiece indoor event comes to Wembley Arena.

The super sixes Finals take place at London’s Wembley Arena on Sunday 30th January 2011 where England’s top clubs will battle it out to be crowned super sixes Champions.

Hockey’s premier indoor event comes to London for one day only! Be there to witness the thrill, the passion, the breathtaking speed and the glory!

See British Olympians play in the flesh, enjoy live entertainment, meet international hockey stars. Bring a picnic, bring your family and bring your friends!

super sixes is hockey’s thrilling, skilful six-a-side indoor version where goals are guaranteed in action-packed, lightning-quick, 20 minute halves.

Hockey Club Members

Come down en masse. If you get six of you together you can get the cheapest ticket free! Plus there are other savings to be had! Speak to your Club Social Secretary about booking with EHB to save even more!*

See four superb matches at super sixes Finals! First up the two men’s semi-finals, where they’ll compete for a place in The Men’s Championship Match later in the day. Hot on the heels of the semis comes the first of our grand finals – The Women’s Championship Final.

Then breathe! Take in the entertainment, visit the stores, grab a bite and prepare yourself for the last match of the day – The Men’s Championship Final.

Doors open at 11am. First match at noon with the Men’s Champions crowned just before 6pm.

Tickets

With tickets purchased before the day priced at just £15 for adults and £5 for under 18s, super sixes Finals is a fun, affordable day out!

What’s more, why not take advantage of our super six discount. Buy 6 tickets and get the cheapest absolutely free (only available by calling 0844 815 0815).

Box Office

For more information or to buy individual tickets (ie less than six) call

0844 815 0815 or visit www.ticketmaster.co.uk

*Club bookings can be made by calling EHB on 01628 897500. Tickets can be purchased using credit / debit card. Offer closes 17th December. Tickets will be sent out after Christmas.

Time To Listen – Training Workshops

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Time To Listen Workshops
Time To Listen Workshops (click to enlarge)

Course Details

Date Location Time
28th Feb. 2011 Moulton College (Gate 3, Classroom H14), Northamptonshire 19:00 – 22:00
2nd Mar. 2011 Cannock Hockey Club, Staffordshire 18:30 – 21:30
21st Mar. 2011 Stourport Hockey Club, Worcestershire 18:30 – 21:30

All courses cost £15 per candidate

How to Book

Contact Elaina in the Midlands office on 01509 228676 or midlands@englandhockey.org

Or complete the relevant application form below;

TTL Application form – Moulton 28th Feb

TTL Workshops Poster -Cannock HC – 2.3.11

TTL Workshops Poster -Stourport HC – 21.3.11

Volunteer support for Clubs looking for volunteers

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Volunteering England has received funding from Sport England to give targeted support to 9 volunteer centres who will act as Sporting Champions within their regions. This is to help them develop their “offer” to sport locally so as to increase the number of opportunities to volunteer in sport, and to increase the diversity of those individuals doing so. They are:

  • North East – Prudhoe Volunteer Centre
  • North West – Tameside Volunteer Centre
  • Yorkshire & Humber – Northallerton Volunteer Centre
  • East Midlands – Volunteer Centres Derbyshire
  • West Midlands – Dudley Volunteer Centre
  • South East – Milton Keynes Volunteer Centre
  • South West – Volunteering Gloucestershire

Each of these volunteer centres are part of a network of over 270 Quality Accredited Volunteer Centres, who are local organisations providing support and expertise within the local community, to potential volunteers, existing volunteers and organisations that involve volunteers. The Sporting Champions will be using their expertise to strengthen the sports clubs in their areas and help them to attract, retain and develop volunteers.

Peter Turner, Centre Manager at Milton Keynes Volunteer Centre said about his involvement in the project:

“Becoming a Regional Sporting Champion is a great opportunity for the Volunteer Centre in Milton Keynes to develop our work with the many local sports clubs. It will enable us to spread the word about best practice in volunteer management and enable us to ‘sportify’ our service.”

To find out more about the Sporting Champion Volunteer Centres contact Steve Ince, Sports Volunteer Development Manager at Volunteering England on stephen.ince@volunteeringengland.org or 020 7520 8921

England Hockey Board Masters International Teams Selection

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England Hockey Board is currently seeking expressions of interest for the roles of Chair of Selectors and Selectors for the 2010/2011 EHB Masters Teams (Men & Women) that will be competing in a range of events during the 2010/2011 season.

Please see the attached for full details and the Registration of Interest form.

EHB Masters Team Selectors advert

Masters Teams Committee register of interest form