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Updated TAS Hockey Information for 2011
Link to large album of photos from the 2011 Hockey Grand Final (Courtesy of Mr Scott)
Draws - For up to date draws and information regarding Hockey New England competitions and events, please follow the link to the Sporting Pulse website and click on Draws/Results. http://www.sportingpulse.com/
Cancellations – Any cancellations of games due to bad weather will be announced on local radio. Such cancellations will usually occur only in instances of severe electrical storms, so it is best practice to assume that hockey will be on, even if the weather is less than inviting. Under 9s and 11s trainings on Tuesdays will be held at TAS if the weather is looking bad (3pm decision). Standard Junior School wet weather policy will occur whereby coaches will undertake indoor skills, fitness or tactical training. Please contact coaches directly if you are unsure. Under 13s, 16s and 1sts training will take place at UNE regardless of weather. Bring wet weather gear to training in case.
Please see below for team training sessions, game details and contact numbers:
Under 9s – Coach: Melanie Sampson (M) 0434 892 140 or msampson@une.edu.au
Training is on Tuesdays from 3.45 (Bus to UNE) with a 4.00 – 5.00pm session on the Sand Turf. Students will be returned to TAS, outside the Music Building at 5.15pm for collection or delivery to After School Care, not the turning circle.
Games will take place on Saturdays at 9.30am at the New England Hockey Centre sand turf (UNE), beginning Saturday 30th April 2011 against Duval Panthers.
Under 11s – Coach: Mr Luke Polson
lpolson@as.edu.au M: 0409 780 057
Training is on Tuesdays from 3.45 (Bus to UNE) with a 4.00 – 5.00pm session on the Sand Turf. Students will be returned to TAS, outside the Music Building at 5.15pm for collection or delivery to After School Care, not the turning circle.
TAS Under 11s games will take place on Saturday mornings at the New England Hockey Centre (UNE). Please ensure arrival at the game at least 20 minutes prior to start time. The first game of the season is scheduled for 11.30 am, Saturday 30th April on the Hybrid Turf against Duval Hawks.
Under 13s – Coach: Lauren Nay
lnay@une.edu.au M: 0414 707 568
Thursday trainings will involve catching the bus at the Brown Street gates at 3.45, with training on the Hybrid Turf to go from 4:00 until 5.30pm. This will mean arrival back at TAS will be at approx 5.45pm, unless parents collect directly from the UNE turfs.
TAS Under 13s games will take place on Sundays at the New England Hockey Centre (UNE). Please ensure arrival at the game at least 20 minutes prior to start time.
Under 16s – Coach: Daniella Larmany
dlarmany@une.edu.au M: 0423 232 192
Thursday trainings will involve catching the bus at the Brown Street gates at 3.45, with training on the Hybrid Turf to go from 4:00 until 5.30pm. This will mean arrival back at TAS will be at approx 5.45pm, unless parents collect directly from the UNE turfs.
TAS Under 16s games will take place on Sundays at the New England Hockey Centre (UNE). Please ensure arrival at the game at least 20 minutes prior to start time.
TAS 1sts (B Grade) – Coach: Alex Portell
aportell@as.edu.au M: 0458 006 053
Thursday trainings will involve catching the bus at the Brown Street gates at 3.45, with training on the Hybrid Turf to go from 4:00 until 5.30pm. This will mean arrival back at TAS will be at approx 5.45pm, unless parents collect directly from the UNE turfs.
B Grade games will take place on Sunday afternoons or Tuesday evenings at the New England Hockey Centre (UNE). Please ensure arrival at the game at least 30 minutes prior to start time.
Boarders will have either a bus or a TAXI organised to pick them up from TAS Reception 40 minutes before any scheduled start time. A return trip will also be organised to pick Boarders up from UNE 10 minutes after the end of the game. Boarders must notify their coaches if they do not require a taxi for a particular game.
Safety Requirements - All players MUST bring their shin pads, correctly fitted mouth guard and labeled water bottle to all games and training sessions or they will not be permitted to enter the field. Any player who is not listed on the player card at the time of hit off will not be permitted to enter the field until half time, so please be prompt.
HOCKEY 2011
Sunday saw the opening of the Junior Hockey competition with the TAS Under 9s and Under 11s starting their campaign. By all accounts a good time was had by all and considering the fact that many players have only just commenced their hockey careers, we should all look forward with optimism. The Junior Boys competition begins this coming weekend with our 13s and 16s teams playing their first round games. The TAS 1sts B Grade side has a busy fortnight with four games scheduled over the next two Tuesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.
Please see below for the latest draws for the next week:
TAS 1sts - Sun 8th 12.10pm vs Guyra (T1)
- Tue 10th 7.10pm vs ESC (T2)
TAS 16s - Sun 8th 9am vs Harlies (T2)
TAS 13s - Sun 8th 10am vs City Wasps (T2)
TAS 11s - Sat 7th 10.30am vs Duval Eagles (T1)
TAS 9s - Sat 7th 9.30am vs St Johns (T1)
Training Reminder:
U9s and U11s train on Tuesdays at the UNE from 4-5.00pm (bus collects from TAS at 3.45 and returns by 5.15pm).
13s, 16s, 1sts train on Thursdays at the UNE from 4-5.30pm (bus collects from TAS at 3.45 and returns by 5.45pm).
Please ensure all protective equipment is present at both trainings and games as it is a Hockey New England and TAS requirement to be wearing these at all times when on the fields.
Please see TAS Hockey webpage for coach contact details and links to HNE Website for up to date draws.
Alex Portell
TAS Hockey mixing it with Australia's BestMonday 29th February saw one of Australian Hockey's legends offering her skills and expertise to the Armidale hockey public through a series of coaching clinics and exhibition matches. The very talented Nikki Hudson, former captain and mid-fielder of the all-conquering Hockeyroos, delighted fans and players alike throughout the evening, demonstrating her keen knowledge of the game and superior fitness to play firstly in a women's exhibition game, before backing up in a very fast moving mens game.Players from clubs throughout the Hockey New England association were asked to nominate players to play with or against Nikki, and from this the teams were selected at random. Many Armidale-based NSW and representative players were selected across ages 13s to Veterans, so the competition was fierce. TAS were lucky enough to manage four representatives in this rare opportunity, with Tyrell Champion, Michael Young (replacing injured Angus Begg), Vaughan Howarth and Will Chapman donning the blue or white shirts . All of the boys played extremely well and conducted themselves honourably in the very tough and physical encounter. Tyrell and Michael's Blues were eventual winners on the night but all were glad of the opportunity to mix it with Armidale and Australia's best. Mr Portell
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