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Chairmans Update:

Here we are again. A new season will soon be upon us.

Already fitness training is taking place in the rural atmosphere of Stewart Park. Thanks to Michael Shea and Tom Lawson. Are you taking advantage of this? Do you need to?

Well done to everyone who took part in the Summer League. We finished midway in 5th position. Thanks, again, to Michael Shea for his organisation.

On the financial side, can I ask all members to settle any

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England Hockey:

Sports agreed on way forward for artificial pitches

New guidance drawn up by four sports bodies will ensure the right surfaces are installed in the right places, delivering maximum value for investment in pitches.

The last decade has seen an explosion in the number and type of artificial pitches. But, with some surfaces only suitable for certain sports, some of these pitches did not have the most appropriate surface to meet the needs of local sporting communities.

The national governing bodies of hockey, football, rugby union and rugby league (The England

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Website:

As most of you are all aware Wilton Hockey Club have a new website. The site has been setup, complete with free photo gallery, video uploads, a club forum and a stream of constantly updated features.

For us to get the best use of the website, I am asking all those WHC Members who

Sponsored Walk:

After the success for last years sponsored walk, Michael Shea has decided to organise it again this year. The walkers will set off from Filey on Friday 6th August and will walk 30 miles to Whitby, where a campsite has been booked.

On the Saturday morning a friendly game against Whitby

Training:

As Summer League has recently finished and the Season only weeks away that can only mean one thing……… PRE-SEASON TRAINING!!!

The training will be held at Stewarts Park, every Wednesday

Fixtures 2010/11:

Direct Debit:

With the new season rapidly approaching the club feel it is time for all members to give consideration to the Direct Debit system of paying your yearly subs and match fees.

It is a painless easy way of parting with your cash that takes away that worrying feeling of being pressurized into handing over money each Saturday. It is also an efficient way of keeping the clubs finances healthy.

Summer League:

This year was another successful Summer League campaign for Wilton Hockey Club. The “friendly league” was played by the club in the way in which the competition was set up to be played. We had a mixture of age and ability playing in the same team, and invited new players to come and play for the club. Please see Wilton’s Summer League statistics (Right):

Wilton HC 2010/11

Useful Links:

Female Player

of the Month:

Kate Hollywood

Issue 1. 20th July 2010.

Wilton Hockey Club
Pre-season Newsletter

Club Chairman: Peter Lawson.

outstanding debts before we start and to be ready to make arrangements for this coming season. As you all know, we are non-profit making and ALL our funds cover our outgoings - just!

Thanks to everyone taking part in the, now, annual sponsored hike. The funds raised were a real lifeline for us last season and I'm sure the Handicapped Fellowship were grateful too. This year's charity is Zoe's Place, the children's hospice. Thanks again Michael Shea and all helpers.

I'm sure everyone is hoping to build on last season. Our first team had a strong second half to the season. Let's hope we can build on this. Our seconds had a hard season but, to their credit, continued to battle right to the last game.

Hockey Board, Football Association, Football Foundation Rugby Football Union, Rugby Football League, Sport England) have all committed to using the new guidance for selecting the most appropriate artificial grass pitch.

Sport England is recommending that all planners, schools, universities, clubs and local authorities that are considering installing an artificial grass pitch also follow the new guidance.

The guidance document sets out which types of artificial pitch are appropriate for each of the four sports – and at what level.

A simple four-step guide explains how to select the right type of artificial grass pitch to meet local demand.

Minister for Sport and the Olympics Hugh Robertson said:

have not already done so to please sign up now!

Please can you help pass the word around to friends and family, who can also join as Club Supporters.

The more activity on the website we have, the higher ranked we will become within Pitchero the more publicity the site will get which will hopefully lead to attracting new players/members.

Hockey Club has been organised before a day and night out in Whitby. On the Sunday morning, it’s time to put on the walking boots again, setting off from the campsite in Whitby, the walkers will follow the Cleveland Way to Saltburn.

All the proceeds raised by the walk will be split 50/50 between Wilton HC and Zoe’s Place, Baby Hospice.

starting on the 21^st July at 7pm. The training will mostly be focusing on the cardio fitness we all need ready for the new season.

Please can all members make an effort to attend and bring along any friends who may be interested too.

First Team:

SEPTEMBER:
04th - County Cup (C)
11th - Marton Furness 1 (F)
18th - Mini Tournament (C)
25th - North Shields 1 (F)

OCTOBER:
02nd - (H) - North Shields 1
09th - (H) - Richmond 1
16th - (A) - Morpeth 1
23rd - (H) - Durham Univ 3
30th - (A) - M.Furness 1

NOVEMBER:
06th - (H) - Hild Bede 1
13th - (H) - N.Medics 1
20th - (A) - Stockton 2
27th - (H) - Durham Univ 4

DECEMBER:
04th - (A) - Norton 1
11th - (A) - Sunderland 1

**CHRISTMAS BREAK**

JANUARY:
15th - (A) - North Shields 1
22nd - (A) - Richmond 1
29th - (H) - M.Furness 1

FEBRUARY:
05th - (A) - Hild Bede 1
12th - (H) - Morpeth 1
19th - (A) - Durham Univ 3
26th - (A) - N.Medics 1

MARCH:
05th - (H) - Stockton 2
12th - (A) - Durham Univ 4
19th - (H) - Norton 1
26th - (H) – Sunderland

The total cost of subs and match fees will be paid in 10 equal payments. The total costs will be calculated on an individual basis assuming that a member will play in each of the 27 scheduled games. Weekly records will be made to determine how many games a member has actually played and a cash refund will be paid out as appropriate at the end of the season.

A standard form can be obtained from the clubs committee members, to set up the arrangement.

Fixtures / Results:

12-May-10 - 'vs' Norton              Lost     2 - 0
18-May-10 - 'vs' Caledonians     Won     9 - 0
26-May-10 - 'vs' Durham City     Won    0 - 3
01-Jun-10 - 'vs' Gateshead         Lost    1 - 0
08-Jun-10 - 'vs' Richmond          Drew    2 - 2
19-Jun-10 - 'vs' Stockton            Lost   1 - 7
26-Jun-10 - 'vs' Darlington          Won   2 - 4
30-Jun-10 - 'vs' Sunderland         Lost   0 - 4
06-Jul-10 - 'vs' Marton Furness   Drew 1 - 1
13-Jul-10 - 'vs' Teessiders          Drew   1 - 1

(Plyd: 10) (W: 3) (D: 3) (L: 4) (Gls: 21)

Club Officials:

Club Chairman:
Club Secretary:
Club Treasurer:
Match & Fixture Secretary:
League Representative:
Umpires Representative:
Publicity Officer (Media):
Publicity Officer (Website):
Social & Fundraising Chairman:
Club Recruitment Officer:
Coaching Co-Ordinator:
Youth Development Officer:
1st Team Captain:
1st Team Vice-Captain:
2nd Team Captain:
2nd Team Vice-Captain:
Summer League Captain:
Summer League Vice-Captain:
Indoor Captain
Indoor Vice Captain:

Fixtures Live:

(This is the office league statistic website).

www.fixtureslive.com

North East Hockey Association:

www.nehlc.co.uk

England Hockey:

(The national governing body for Hockey).

www.englandhockey.co.uk

They should have a better season in Division 4 with another season together.

The Indoor Team have a lot to live up to after winning the Plate Competition last season. Well worth coming to support if you're not playing.

Thanks in advance to our umpires and non-playing members - they show a true club spirit which has long been a strength of Wilton Hockey Club.

Finally, good luck to all, stay injury free and enjoy!

P.S. More thanks to Johnny Couhig and Peter Brewer for all things electronic!

“Getting as many people as possible to give sport a try is one of my top priorities so it’s important that new facilities are multi-use and accessible. As a keen hockey player and a fan of football and rugby I’m pleased to see them all working together to ensure that, where appropriate, artificial pitches are more versatile.”

Sport England’s Chair, Richard Lewis, said:

“Sport is at its strongest when partners tackle issues jointly. This guidance will help our stakeholders to make the right choice for their local sporting community when investing in artificial grass pitches.”

www.englandhockey.co.uk/

We would also like to encourage ALL Members to use the Club Forums that are available.

The site is constantly been updated and all views, comment are welcome on how the site can be improved. Currently I am in talks with a Sport Equipment Shop to design an online Wilton Hockey Club SHOP

Please visit the site and get signed up today!!

If you wish to join us on the walk, please contact Michael Shea who will provide you with more details and a sponsor form.

Second Team:

SEPTEMBER:

Friendly Games TBA

OCTOBER:
02nd - (H) - Sunderland 3
09th - (A) - Morpeth 3
16th - (H) - Richmond 3
23rd - (A) - Newcastle 1
30th - (H) - M.Furness 4

NOVEMBER:
06th - (A) - Gateshead 3
13th - (A) - Billingham 1
20th - (H) - Stockton 5
27th - (A) - Durham City 4

DECEMBER:
04th - (H) - Stokesley 2
11th - (H) - Morpeth 2

**CHRISTMAS BREAK**

JANUARY:
15th - (A) - Sunderland 3
22nd - (H) - Morpeth 3
29th - (A) - M.Furness 4

FEBRUARY:
05th - (H) - Gateshead 3
12th - (A) - Richmond 3
19th - (H) - Newcastle 1
26th - (H) - Billingham 1

MARCH:
05th - (A) - Stockton 5
12th - (H) - Durham City 4
19th - (A) - Stokesley 2
26th - (A) - Morpeth 2

Scorer Stats:

Couhig.J 8

    Cook.P          4
    Walkover       3
    Barclay.M     1
    Brewer.P      1
    Havelock.M   1
    Lawson.T      1
    Teasdale.J    1
    Walton.R      1

Peter Lawson.
Tom Lawson.
Nigel Watson.
Paul Duffy.
Johnny Couhig.
Tom Lawson.
Peter Brewer.
Peter Brewer.

Michael Shea.
Dean Grant.
Michael Shea.
Dean Grant.
Tom Lawson.
Michael Shea.
Andy Shea.
Martin Havelock.
Michael Shea.
Danny Hutchins.
Dean Grant.
Andy Shea.

Sport England:

(Previously known as the English Sports Council, Sport England provides services and funding to sport in England).

www.sportengland.org

Evening Gazette:

(Provide weekly Match Reports for Wilton Hockey Club).

www.gazettelive.co.uk

Hollywood has made an instant impact on the Hockeyroos side since debuting in 2005 and is now considered a regular member of the team’s line up. While her famous surname has helped her gain attention off the field, she is a true professional on the pitch with her determined efforts to apply pressure a key to her game. Her vision and strong passing ability makes her an asset in the midfield while she is also dangerous once moved forward. Kate was a member of the 2006 Commonwealth Games gold medal winning team and has represented the Hockeyroos at Champions Trophy Tournaments from 2005 to 2009 inclusive.

PROFILE: Kate Hollywood.

D.O.B: 28 May, 1986.
Position: Midfielder.
International Matches: 120.
International Goals: 24.
Hockeyroos Shirt Number: 10.
International Debut: USA Series, 2005.
Major International Tournaments:

Olympic Games 2008, Commonwealth Games 2006, Champions Trophy 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009.