Leicester Hockey Club have now signed up with Leicester Grammar
The hockey club will be based at Leicester Grammar in Great Glen from September.
Saturday matches will all take place at the site with use of the pavilion for changing and post match refreshments. First league games Oct 4. Training will be as follows:
- Tues evenings from 7.30-9.30 for 1s and 2s
- Tues evenings from 7.30-9.00 for 3s, 4s and 5s.
- Tues evenings from 6.00-7.30 for u14s and u15s youth development
- We are currently also planning provision for u9s to u13s including leagues.
Selection
Just a note on selection. Many players in the club receive invites to guest for other clubs. Please note that by attending Leicester training we do expect priority if we require you for a tournament. We are trying to pass on our experience regarding loyalty and building respect for your teammates.
u9s for the May 10 tournament (manager Binder)
The tournament will be at Saint Margarets and match times will follow as soon as they become available. Entry fee £3 payable on the day. Squad: Rohan, Yaseen, Isaac, Ruben, Aaron, Amar, Harminder.
u11s
There is no category for the u11s in the May 10 tournament. I have requested the opportunity to enter an extra u12 team and will keep you posted. Current squad: Harry G, Charlie, Sarban, Hardev, Raj, James, Jeetpal.
u12s for the May 10 tournament (managers Ian and Neil)
I have entered two teams in the tournament at Saint Margarets. u12s need to confirm availablility to me. Entry fee £3 payable on the day. Squad: Millan, Daniel, John, Jack, Jagpal, Taran, Stefan, Will, Ed S, Eddie PM, Ryan, Robert, Nikhil, Umar, Charlie T, George, Oliver, Matt, Tom.
u13s
There is no category for the u13s in the May 10 tournament. I have selected Scott and Stephen P to play for the u15s. Current squad: Rory, Sahil, Cameron.
u14s and u15s for the May 10 tournament (managers Mike & Chris P)
I have entered two teams in the tournament at Saint Margarets on May 10. Match times will follow as soon as they become available. Entry fee £3 payable on the day. Squad: Olly, Scott, Dave H, Will D, Will R, Luke, Ash, Nathan, Jameel, Jon B, Stephen P, Harry (am), Harman, Aamir.
u18s for the May 10 tournament (George you may take charge of this one)
I have entered one team in the tournament at Saint Margarets on May 10. Match times will follow as soon as they become available. Entry fee £3 payable on the day. Squad: George, Simon, Josh, Jas, Arjun, Ciaran M, Ben, Jon P (pm).
Summer Sundays (youth training, coaching help always welcome)
- April 13 Manor Road 10.30-12.00
- May 18 Soar Valley (10.00-12.00)
- June 8 and 15, venue to be confirmed
- July 13 and 20 Soar Valley (10.00-12.00)
- Aug 10 Soar Valley, times to be confirmed.
Coaches
We need to continue developing the pool of coaches including Mike, Olly, Binder, Juni, Laura, Dave T, Ian, Mark, Rana, Jon W, Calum, Phil, Josh, JP, George, Simon, Chris J and Tim. We are in the process of arranging a financial plan with which to help coaches towards qualifications. You can help me by attending on Sundays.
Umpires
Next season i will arrange a level 1 umpires course at the school. Each side should aim to send 2 umpires. Bob and Dave Tilley have already signed up to set an example.
Summer League Squads
£3 for juniors and £5 for adults. Saint Margarets. Bring white and black shirts.
May 6, 13, 27 (2 matches all 3 evenings)
June 3 (oldies only), 10 (youth only), 17 (youth only), 24 (both)
July 1 (oldies only), 8 (youth only), 15 (both), 22 (oldies only), 29 (both)
Aug 5, 19 (2 matches both evenings)
Based on the responses received:
Squad 1, youth focus (7.00 start May 6 George, Mike, Olly, Scott, Dave H, Will R, Jon P, Stephen P, Randeep, Dale, Josh, umpire Nigel).
Squad 2, oldies (9.00 start May 6 Bob, Boy, Burbs, Ed, Luds, Dave Tilley, Matt E, Matt K, Ben W, Del , Dave Turner, umpire Chris Jones)
Squad 3, oldies (9.00 start May 13 Rana, Adam, Ed B, Mark Tucker, Tim)
Sponsorship
The Grammar School is happy to accommodate sponsors’ banners at or near the pitches. We do have a concern that some organisations might see their target audience as the School and its parents rather than being persuaded that they simply wish to support the Club. We would suggest that any banner includes a statement along the lines of ‘ XXXX is proud/delighted to sponsor Leicester Hockey Club [Mens]. The general dimension for any sponsors banner/sign should be no more that 2.5 m x 1m. The cost of printing and erecting the banner/sign will have to be met by the sponsor (or the Club). The School suggests that the banner/signs can occupy half the length of one long side of both the pitches.
Club Officers for the coming season following the AGM
Club First Matt E and Ben W
Social Sec Danny
Fixtures Ed
Membership Nigel
Youth NM
1s Matt K
2s Tim
3s Racy
4s Mark D
5s NM
Treasurer Adam
Secretary Rachel
Associations links Luds
Website Dave T
President NM
