Leicester Hockey Club (Mens Teams)

It’s with great sadness that we have to inform everyone that one of our former members, Chris Johnson (CJ) passed away on the 24th of May. As most of you will know CJ had been battling with cancer for a long period now and had already had to have his leg amputated. He passed away in his sleep in the morning of the 24th.

CJ played for the club for two years including the 2004-5 and the 2005-6 seasons whilst he was studying at Demontfort University. During that time he played for both the first and second team and was an enthusiastic and committed player. He was also a talented player who had great potential. Everyone who played with CJ will be in agreement that it was an enjoyable experience to play along side him as he was always up for a laugh. He had a great sense of humour and will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our condolences go out to CJ’s family.

The club is preparing a charity event in honour of CJ for the beginning of the season; details will be on the website.

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

Presidents day - 6 April 2008

The format will be as previous years. A morning for the juniors and the afternoon for the seniors. It will be a 7-a-side.

AGM - 16 April 2008

The AGM will be held at the Old Crown pub in Wigston. We need everyone to attend as we will be discussing our move to Leicester Grammar School (Great Glen), next season.

Congratulations to our all conquering third team. After their victory on Sunday, 17 February, they are officially the champions of their division and will be promoted to East Midlands Div 1 next season.

The next goal for this season is to score a hundred goals and they are 4 short with 2 games to go. There season had only on blip and that was a draw to a strengthened Daventry side.

Well done to all involved with the team and may they have similar success next season.

Our pre Christmas social event will be held on 17 November 2007 at the EMEB Cricket Club. It will be from 7.30pm.

All friends and family are welcome and the more we are the merrier it will be. Please confirm with team captains the numbers that will be joining us.

Summer is here

The club is fielding one side and supplying some senior players to help South Leicester’s juniors perform in this years summer league. The league will start on Tuesday 8th of May.

Any players interested in playing, please contact either Nigel Connelly (Email: nigel.comley@wagtech.co.uk) or Neil Murray(Email: ni.murray@virgin.net). This season we intend to get the junior/young players some game time in preperation for the forthcoming season.

The AGM is to be held on 19 April 2007 at 19H30.

This year the AGM will be held at the Old Crown’s function hall. The Old Crown is in Wigston on Moat street.
We would like to encourage as many of the players and their parents to attend the meeting as we would like to discuss all the areas that affect the club, especially the selection of office bearers.

This year we are having President’s day at Manor road all weather pitch. The format will be a 7-a-side competition. We would like everyone to attend to make this as memorable day as last year. We will again be supplying refreshments.

The start time will be confirmed nearer the time, so start arranging teams and if you do not have one you will be added to a team on the day.

We are having a Race Night fund raising event on Saturday 26 January 2008. It is a 7.30pm start at the EMEB sport and social club. The club is next to the Mazda garage opposite the Odeon cinema.

It is a fun evening for the whole family so please support us.