We shall be taking photos of each group for the notice board and the School Open Day.
Parents of Primary school children are advised to stay during training (or nominate a fellow parent as guardian) in case of accident\injury.
u8 Head Coach Mahesh, Coaches James, Paul L, Aneesh (14 players)
u10 Head Coach David Hill, Coaches Raj, Emily J, Will H (20 players)
We have now the capacity to support those who stay for 2 hours but 1.5 hours may be more appropriate for a child of this age once the weather changes.
u13 Head Coaches Binder and Dave S, Coaches Anna, Paul M, Rinoo, Harbanse (20 players)
u14 upwards Coaches NM, Mike, Scott (22 players yesterday)
I have planned the following U14 League fixtures, 5.15 meet in the Pavilion, 5.30 start, 6.45 finish:
Sept 8 LGS u14 v LHC
Sept 15 LGS u13 v South L
Sept 22 LGS u14 v South L (THIS MATCH HAS BEEN PROVISIONALLY reARRANGED FOR OCT 20)
Sept 29 LGS u13 v LHC
Oct 6 LHC v South L
Oct 13 LGS u14 v LGS u13
The LHC squad for the match on Oct 6: Joe Gu (gk), Charlie, Hardev, Francis, Joe AO, Ben J, Aaron, Sarah T, Imran, Thomas J, Rohan, Sam M, Amar, James Hunt. Overall, I have included a number of older boys to match the age profile and size of the South L team. I am currently preparing more inclusive Thurs provision for ‘under 14s’ after halfterm involving indoor and outdoor (coaches who can help, 5.30-7.00 let me know please).
The LGS u13 squad for the match on Oct 13: Jeevan K (gk), Harry B, Arin P, Thomas J, Harry R, Haaris A, Shailan K, Sameer T, Sachin V, Brendan C, Shiv P. Hardev, James + Rohan from LHC to join this squad.
The LGS u14 squad for the match on Oct 13: Joseph Gu (gk), James W, Nadir, Ash, Alistair, Joseph AO, Joseph Gl, Robbie, Charlie, Kimon, Imran, Niam, Francis, James H, Tom J.
Unavailable: Michael, Bilal?
Bev M manages South L.
I have invited Charlie, James Mason and Hardev to all matches to help ‘balance’ squads while we learn how to play 11-a-side hockey. A number of older boys from the Club will be assisting with team management.
I have planned the following u16, u18, Vets and Mixed League fixtures, 6.45 meet in the Pavilion, 7.00 start, 8.30 finish:
Sept 8 Vets v u16
Sept 15 Mixed v u18
Sept 22 u16 v Mixed
Sept 29 Vets v u16
Oct 6 u16 v u18
Oct 13 Vets v Mixed
I am currently preparing Thurs provision for ‘over 14s’ after halfterm.
The LHC u16 squad for the match on Sept 22: Daniel B (gk), Jeetpal, John, Ryan, Jack B, Jack A, Elliott, Matt W, Kuljit, Dom, Tim
Unavailable: Jagpal (injured), Millan, Jack D
Reserves\umpires: Tom C, Jack M, Steven, Scott. For Thurs: Black socks, black shorts, always bring a black and a white top.
Martyn manages the Vets (the modern term is Masters).
Simon H\Mark S manage the mixed Saturday squads and the midweek teams.
The LGS u18 squad is managed by Jonathan B, Adam (gk), Ash, Harry, Cameron, Chris, James, Will, Stuart, Sahil, Sailen, Jacob, Angus, George.
LHC Committee: NM (Secretary), Adam (Treasurer), Ed T (Fixtures), Luds (Associations), Matt E (1s), Chris P (1s Manager), Ed B (2s), Callum (3s), Dan B (4s), Martyn (Vets), Mike (Equipment), Binder (Juniors), Graham (Mixed), Chas (Deposit Account), Steve T (Umpires), Ray (Membership), Dave T (Media), Rich (Social). I intend to enter the Committee as a Fantasy Hockey Team in the Club League.
The Midlands Hockey Association have sent their usual reminder to all clubs that players are not covered for Personal Accident under the normal England Hockey Policy to which we subscribe. Thankyou for the vast majority of subsciptions already paid. We invest everything we collect in your hockey provision and we operate based on volunteers – no individuals are in a paid role.
I am investigating Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching courses with England Hockey.
