WEST HERTS HOCKEY CLUB

Yes, George has finally re-captured top spot in the Fantasy Hockey League standings. His transfer policy has finally paid off and with 3 weeks to go things are getting exciting.

Slightly further down the table, there are a still a large number of teams with a chance of finishing in a prize-winning position at the end of the season. Strong performers in the next few weeks stand a good chance of winning the final monthly prizes too!

With four league games remaining the men's fourth team secured promotion back to Div. 5SW with their 8-0 demolition of Welwyn 3s.

Well done to George and the boys, let's see you hit the 100 goals!

It is that time of year again and the Annual West Herts Hockey Club Dinner is fast approaching, so please make sure you note Saturday, March 20th in your diary. Just like last year, it will be held at Sun Sports, Bellmount Wood Avenue, from 7pm.


Adults: £35
Juniors/Students: £25

Partners and guests more than welcome.


Cheques are made payable to West Herts Hockey Club and should be be handed in to your team captain no later than Saturday, 6th March. If you are a vegetarian please write 'vegetarian' on the back and make sure you inform your captain.

Lastly, donations for the raffle are much appreciated and monies raised contribute a lot to running costs of the club, so please, please, please have a good root around at home and at work for anything you think would be appropriate.

Following on from the club e-mail, navigate your way to the fantasy hockey tab to see all the latest tables for manager of the week, manager of the month, the overall leaderboard and the team of the week.

The final list of prizes should be confirmed soon!

Grays G500 international body armor, size medium.
Slazenger neck guard with bib, fits very well with the Grays armor because the neck drops a bit.
TK GX 3.0 padded shorts, size L/XL, with the over shorts and the braces.
The entire set would retail for about £250 brand new, every things in good condition, there's only a little damage to the over shorts from sliding but I've fixed it up pretty well.
Please contact Helen Oates with your offers, wants £120 min.
helen_oates@hotmail.co.uk

Hertfordshire are looking for nominations to play in the mens U21 squad for a match later this season, anyone interested?
Let Kim Know

Following the roaring success of the Dog Race Night this time last year we are putting on another Race Night very much along the same lines.

When? 7.30pm Saturday 6th February
Where? Sun Sports Main Bar
Cost? £5 which includes proper chip shop fish'n'chips (veggie options also available)

In case you weren't there last year or you've no idea it is all about, we will show a series of dog (or horse) races from a DVD upon which you will be invited to bet. It’s all very straightforward, trust me!

It's a really fun night out and is a great fund raiser for the club to replace the hundreds of practice balls which have somehow vanished.

Come on, what are you waiting for? Come and have a flutter! Speak to your captains for tickets and please bring non-hockey playing folk with you too.

Also, please can we have some prizes for the raffle.

Thanks for your support,

Andy 'Pop' Larkin

You can now apply to the 2010 Level 2 coaching courses being run by the England Hockey in the East Region.

In addition to the usual four day course we are offering more experienced candidates that meet set criteria the opportunity to apply for the new Fast Track course, or via the APEL Accredited Prior Experiential Learning route.

1. The Full Course Content
The course involves a minimum of 28 hours of tutored pitch-time and theory work. A further 6 hours of practical coaching, some of which will ideally be mentored, will take place following the course and prior to assessment. Candidates will also need to attend some mandatory courses run by sports coach UK (scUK), have a First Aid certificate, are strongly advised to be CRB checked and have up-to-date insurance cover.

Dates:
Session 1 Saturday 12th June 2010 10.00 am – 6.00 pm
Session 2 Sunday 13th June 2010 10.00am – 6.00pm
Session 3 Saturday 10th July 2010 10.00am – 6.00pm
Session 4 Sunday 11th July 2010 10.00am – 6.00pm

Venue and cost
Saffron Walden Essex. £390.00

The closing date for the full course is Friday 30th April

2. Fast Track Level Two
Candidates will need to have attended a current Core Skills Workshop, have attended a Safeguarding & Protecting Children Workshop and have a First Aid Qualification. The candidate will be required to complete approximately three hours of homework prior to attending a 6-hour theory/portfolio building module.

Date:
23rd May 2010

Venue and cost
Saffron Walden Essex. £250.00


The closing date for the Fast Track course is Friday 9th April. Please note that there are only a limited number of places so please ensure you apply ASAP.

3. Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) Level Two
Candidates will undertake a summative assessment prior to acceptance on this route. If the assessment meets the required competency, candidates will complete the portfolio without supervision/guidance prior to a second assessment.

Cost:
The cost to complete via APEL is £225

All prospective candidates are encouraged to read carefully the Level 2 Coach Award Information document and decide which route is best suited to them. (For the majority this will in all likelihood be for the four day course.) However candidates who feel they meet the Fastrack/APEL criteria should complete the appropriate application forms (Fastrack application form and L2 Upskilling Application) and send this to the regional office, once received we will assess applications and make a recommendation as to the most appropriate route to take.

Further Information:
If you require further information or clarification of the course requirements please contact Charlie Farrow, Regional Manager, by email at Charlie.farrow@englandhockey.org or by telephone on 07811 336895.

The East Office are now pleased to announce the Level 1 Coaching Courses being run in the East Region. Please send onto anyone you think may be interested in attending.

Level 1 Courses

Kings Lynn Norfolk - 25th April, 9th and 16th May (closing date for applications 12th March)

Bedford Bedfordshire - 9th, 13th and 27th June (closing date for applications 28th April)

Colchester Essex - 13th and 20th June, 4th July (closing date for applications 30th April)

Horncastle Lincolnshire - 4th, 11th and 18th July (closing date for applications 21st May)

St Ives Cambridgeshire - 7th, 11th and 25th July (closing date for applications 19th May)

Harleston Norfolk - 18th July, 1st and 8th August (closing date for applications 4th June)

Broxbourne Hertfordshire - 8th, 12th and 19th September (closing date for applications 28th July)

All Level 1 courses cost £140.00 and you must attend all three dates. Many courses are booked prior to the closing date so it is advisable to apply as soon as possible.

Ed Beak, George Maybanks and Aaron Mitchell are all sharing the lead in this season's competition, although there is a large chasing pack...