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NHA 2014 AGM Calling Notice

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Notice is hereby given of the 2014 Annual General Meeting of the Nottinghamshire Hockey Association

The meeting will be held on Wednesday 30th April 2014, 7:15pm for 7:30pm
AT: Highfields (Upstairs Conference room)

Clubs are invited to send TWO voting members to this meeting.

The Agenda, Minutes of the previous AGM, officers reports and any other relevant papers will be placed in this post on the NHA website before the meeting.

Please also forward any nominations for Honorary Life Membership of the Association by 16th April 2014, along with a brief explanation as to why they have been nominated.

Regards

Gareth Parr
Hon.Secretary

AGM 2014 – Agenda

AGM 2013 – Minutes

AGM 2014 – Officers List

AGM 2014 – Club Details

AGM 2014 – Secretarys & Mens Comps Report

AGM 2014 – Treasurers Report

NHA Accounts 2013-2014

AGM 2014 – NWHL Report

AGM 2014 – NHDG Report

AGM 2014 – Umpiring – NO REP / NO REPORT

AGM 2014 – Discipline

Men’s Senior County Championships – Open Coaching and Trials‏

Men’s Senior County Championships – Open Coaching and Trials‏

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This year, once again, 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 2014.

After a disappointing campaign last season, Nottinghamshire are looking to rebuild. The preliminary tournament will be held on 10th/11th May 2014 at Deeside Ramblers HC.

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

This is a great opportunity to train alongside some different people to usual, maybe learn some new skills and maybe challenge yourself.

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…..

Tuesday 8th April –7:00pm to 8:30pm – Open to all
Tuesday 15th April – 7:00pm to 8:30pm – Open to all

Tuesday 29th April – 7:00pm to 8:30pm – Training Match v Lincolnshire – Final squad only
Tuesday 6th May –7:00pm to 8:30pm – Final squad only

All training is at Highfields on the Water.

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 entry into Finals day will be held at Deeside Ramblers HC on 10th – 11th May 2013. An overnight stay will be required and will be 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 31st May at Old Loughtonians, where another overnight stay is probable and, as before, will be supported by the Association.

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

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

Criteria will be applied in the above order of preference.

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

Nottinghamshire HA Chairman’s Team

Nottinghamshire HA Chairman’s Team

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Please see the below from our Chairman;

To All Men’s clubs Nottinghamshire Hockey Association

Dear All, I have been invited to field a Nottinghamshire HA Chairman’s team to play a warm-up match against the Notts U17 boys JAC squad and would like to have representatives playing from as many Notts men’s clubs as possible. The team can be of any age group but please let me know if you are nominating anyone U18. Feel free to nominate several players if you wish. I do need 16 or even 18! I have Umpires already (surprise).

The match is on Friday 28/2/14 7.00-9.00pm on the SAND DRESSED pitch at Highfields. There will be no cost to the players and some County colours shirts will be available for them to play in.

I appreciate it is the day before most of you will play league hockey however I would welcome nominations from your club on the attached form. I don’t intend to wear your players out!

It will be welcome practice for the boys and a good opportunity for a player from your club (or two) to enjoy some social but hopefully competitive hockey in a different environment.

Please give it strong consideration and fill in and return the form as soon as possible and definitely by 14th February at the latest. If you want to say no then do please let me know that so I don’t start chasing the reply.

Regards & best wishes

Andy

 

This has gone out to all Club Secretaries with Men’s sections.  If you want to play, put your name forwards!

Nominations to Notts HA Chairman team 2014

Club/Coach Education Workshops: Jan-Apr 2014‏

Club/Coach Education Workshops: Jan-Apr 2014‏

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The Club and Coach Education workshops for Nottinghamshire (January – April 2014) are now available to view and book on to.

You can book on via the coaching website http://www.coachingnottinghamshire.co.uk where you will just need to quickly register for free (or login if already registered!) and then book and pay onto a workshop of your choice.

Most workshops are £20 however a couple of the new courses are just £10 so please check when booking.

Please pass this information on to your club committees, coaches and volunteers. It is important to have many members of clubs having the knowledge and experience of some key areas such as Safeguarding and First Aid.

Phil Wyville – 1984-2013

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It is with great sadness that Notts Hockey reports that Phil Wyville, of North Notts Hockey Club, has lost his long battle with cancer at the age of just 28.

Phil was a promising junior and, even when diagnosed, continued to turn out regularly when he could, at whatever level spaces were available.  During one of his remission periods he also took on the captains role for one of the teams I played for.

His ‘never give up’ attitude and drive to help anyone and everyone that he could, meant I was honoured the he received the NNHCs Endeavour Award in my final season as club president.

Although I may have moved on from NNHC I still have many friends there, as I know did Phil, and he will be sorely missed by us all.

Taken far too early, he leave a wife, Sam and baby daughter, Maisie.  Our thoughts are with them and the rest of their families at this time.

Gareth

Round 2 of The Community Sports Fund is now open!

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Applications for Round 2 of the Community Sports Fund are now open via the following link…

http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/enjoying/sport/sportforall/funding/

The Community Sports Fund (CSF) is a grant aid scheme aimed at helping local sports clubs and organisations by supporting projects that encourage additional people to get involved in sport, or retain those who would otherwise cease to be involved.

The award is a maximum of £1500 for Clubmark clubs (£1000 for other organisations and clubs that haven’t achieved Clubmark) and only one application will be considered in any financial year.

Awards will be made to successful applicants to help with costs such as coaching fees, facility hire, equipment costs and publicity costs. This must be spent within 12 months.

Closing date is Friday 29 November 2013, with projects able to start February 2014 onwards.

Any questions or support, please don’t hesitate to contact Sarah Williams (sarah.williams@nottscc.gov.uk)

Volunteer Co-ordinator Workshop

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Monday 18 November 2013

Nottingham Trent University. Erasmus Darwin Building 274 Clifton Campus Clifton Lane Nottingham, NG11 8NS

Places are booked through event bright on the link below.

To support those recruiting and managing volunteers.

Recruitment

  • Including Safe Recruitment practices
  • Recruiting and supporting volunteers with disabilities
  • Recruiting for one off opportunities/ Longer term
  • Responsibilities as a volunteer co-ordinator

What to do if……….
Training
Support
Reward and Recognition
Forward planning
Health and Safety

http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/8009391305

Affiliation Invoices

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Affiliation invoices have been sent out by email to all Club Secretaries or alternative contact addresses we have on file.

Payment is due by 14th November otherwise late payment penalties WILL come into force.

If your club hasn’t received it’s affiliation fees invoice yet please contact me ASAP with a valid email address to send the invoice to.

Regards
Gareth Parr
Hon. Secretary

L1 Coaching Course at Manor Sports Centre – HURRY CLOSING DATE SOON!

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Please see attached an application form for a Hockey Level One Coaching Course which is running at Manor Sports Centre in Mansfield – please circulate this around your club and to anyone you know who might be interested in attending. Please note, candidates must be aged 16 on the 1st day of the course to attend.

Application forms need to be sent to Elaina Leithead, England Hockey, The Hockey Pavilion, Loughborough University, Ashby Road, Loughborough, LE11 3TU (along with the consent form if under 18) or email to midlands@englandhockey.co.uk.

The Nottinghamshire Hockey Development Group has secured a small amount of funding to financially assist people who attend this particular course and who are coaching in clubs within Nottinghamshire. I have negotiated with England Hockey to exclusively open this course to Nottinghamshire clubs until Friday 6th September – please note after this date the course will be open to anyone across the country. Due to this, and along with England Hockey now having an online payment system for coaching courses, candidates are required to inform Elaina of the contact details of the person making the £160 payment so she can telephone them and take the payment over the phone.

Once booked on the course, The Nottinghamshire Hockey Development Group will be informed of the names of the candidates and on completion of the course, those candidates will be reimbursed some funds – the amount of funding per person will not be confirmed until we know how many complete the course but it will be a minimum of £20.

If you have any queries regarding the course, please contact Elaina directly on 01509 228676 or email midlands@englandhockey.co.uk.

Consent Form
Manor SC L1 Application Form

Nottingham City Council Sports Awards 2013

Nottingham City Council Sports Awards 2013

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Nominations are now open for the Nottingham City Sports Awards 2013!

Do you know:-

  • Any athletes that have had outstanding performances over the last 12 months?
  • Any volunteers and coaches that have gone the extra mile?
  • A team that have won a league or tournament this season?

If so you can nominate them and many more for an award on a short form by visiting the following link – Nottingham City Council Sports Awards before Friday 27th September. For a full list of categories please see the link.

If you would like a hard copy of the nomination form please let me know and I’ll be able to put a copy or 2 in the post to you.

Kind Regards,

Jade Gresham

Sport & Leisure Development Officer
Sport & Leisure
Communities Department
Nottingham City Council
Loxley House
Station Street
Nottingham
NG2 3NG

Office: 0115 9152710
Mobile: 07908 120 957

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