Latest edition of the monthly newsletter from England Hockey for everyone with an interest in hockey; from international team and tournament updates, to Hockey Nation announcements, competitions and offers. If you’d like to sign up to receve these direct you can do so on the England Hockey website
Men’s Vets in EH Plate Quarter Finals this weekend
The Men’s Vets are off to the south coast on Sunday as they take on Bournemouth in the quarter finals of the England Hockey Men’s Master’s Plate (Over 40′s). Following wins so far over Letchworth, Phoenix and a 3-1 victory over Sudbury in the last round, this is the furthest the team have got in the competition and they’ll be looking to book their place in the semi-finals in two weeks time. The match kicks off at 13:30 at Chapel Gate, Christchurch
REPORT: GB Olympic stars are inspirational visitors
From the Hertfordshire Mercury View the Photo Gallery By Alasdair Gold TWO of Great Britain’s Olympic bronze medal-winning women’s hockey team were the star guests at Broxbourne Hockey Club’s open day on Saturday. GB captain Kate Walsh and midfield maestro Helen Richardson, along with their medals, were very popular with the clubs members young and old. Broxbourne were one of only a handful of clubs across the country to be awarded a Great Britain player visit as part of the Harvester Club Weekend, which see clubs open their doors to potential new recruits and to people just wanting to give hockey
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Club Open Day: come and meet Olympic bronze medallists
Please note the timings have now altered slightly, Helen & Kate will now be with us from 10:30-12:30 The club are delighted to announce that Great Britain players Helen Richardson & captain Kate Walsh will be visiting us on 1st September as part of the Harvester Club Weekend. Here’s how the exciting news broke! Delighted2announce @h_richardson8 @katewalsh11 will b visiting @broxbourne_hc 4 #harvesterclubweekend.Win a player here englandhockey.co.uk/page.asp?secti… — Great Britain Hockey (@GBHockey2012) August 21, 2012 We’re going to be holding a community Open Day to celebrate, to which you are all invited. The day will include taster sessions for juniors
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Level 1 Coaching Assistant Award
Interested in getting a coaching qualification? The next Level 1 course will be held in Chelmsford in September and is now open for bookings. Download more information & an application form. Closing date 3rd August The course is suitable for those with some experience of playing hockey and, perhaps, of helping in a coaching or teaching environment e.g. Community Sports Coaches. The minimum age for attendance 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
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England Mixed Hockey Trials
May 20th & 27th at Broxbourne HC. The England Mixed Hockey trials are being held on Sunday 20th and Sunday 27th May 2012 at Broxbourne Hockey Club. The sessions will be from 11am until 3pm and players are advised to bring a white and a dark shirt and socks, a drink and lunch. Meet time is 10am to ensure that all paperwork is completed prior to the start of the sessions. All players need to register prior to attending, and more information can be obtained from Alison Austin – 01983 741409 or email [email protected]
Investec London Cup Tickets On Sale
5-10 June 2012 University of Westminster Sports Ground, Chiswick More than half a million people watched on TV as Great Britain’s women won the silver medal at the Champions Trophy. Now you can see them take on world class opponents live at the Investec London Cup this June. Enjoy the perfect day out with friends and family and support Great Britain as they build up to the greatest show on earth. The Investec London Cup is a superb way to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee bank holiday, see our Olympic hockey stars in the flesh and have a go at hockey yourself
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East Region courses for 2012
Details of coaching courses available in the East Region, there are currently spaces on all courses, contact details for booking etc are at the bottom of the page. Level 1 Courses – minimum age 16. Cost of course £160 22nd April, 6th and 20th May, Letchworth Hockey Club Herts 2nd May, 6th May and 13th May, Bedford Sports and Hockey Centre Beds 3rd, 10th and 17th June, Spalding Hockey Club Lincs 3rd, 10th and 17th June, Harleston Magpies Hockey Club Norfolk 14th, 16th and 30th September, Chelmsford Hockey Club Essex –will be online registration, details available shortly Level 2 Courses
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GB v Argentina Champions Trophy Final coverage
Great Britain have made it through to their first ever Champions Trophy Final tonight where they will face hosts, and World Number 2′s, Argentina. GB beat Germany 2-0 to claim their place, Argentina had to go the distance in their rather feisty semi final and the match against the Netherlands went to penalty shuttles, after golden goal extra time failed to break the 2-2 deadlock. Live coverage of the final will be shown on both BBC Red Button (Freeview & Satellite) & Eurosport 2 from 11:00pm. There are also a couple of websites streaming the matches live and for free
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