SPARKS HOCKEY CLUB
2017 INFORMATION SHEET
Since 1935
Welcome to Sparks Hockey Club! It’s that time of year again, so welcome to all member’s past, present and new. Sparks is
a friendly, family orientated club and we cannot wait to catch up with everyone and watch some exciting games, share the
friendship, fun and competition in our great game.
Preseason and 2017 Competition
Preseason will be advised when notified from the Gladstone & District Hockey Association. Sparks are required to provide to the Gladstone
& District Hockey Association the number of teams Sparks will field in each division. Therefore, it is imperative you register online
https://memberdesq.onesporttechnology.com/1002/org
When registering online payment to the QLD Hockey registration fee is required, Fees are $120 Senior, $77.00 (18 to 20 years) $55
Junior (10 to 18 years) and $23 Rookey (under 10) as seen below. Once you have registered, you will receive an email confirming
your registration.
2017 Player Registration
Every member must register online at https://memberdesq.onesporttechnology.com/1002/org to be a member of Sparks Hockey
Club. All players participating in hockey across Queensland are required to pay the Hockey Queensland Registration & Insurance
Fee upfront when registering online – SEE BELOW FOR FEE STRUCTURE.
Any NEW MEMBER for 2017 will receive a free pair of training socks as well as all members will receive a gift and information from
Hockey Queensland posted to your home address.
RENEWING PLAYERS...Select Login
NEW PLAYERS...Select Registration
TRANSFER PLAYERS…Please see one of the Committee members to action.
Payment must be made using Visa or MasterCard (Debit and Credit). The payment of this fee goes directly to Hockey Queensland
and will complete the minimum requirements* set by Hockey Queensland for all players registering to a Club for 2017.
2017 Hockey Queensland Fee Structure
*Total amount payable online at time of registration (inclusive of GST and fees)
Registration Type
HQ
TOTAL
Under 10 (4-9yrs as of 31 Dec, 2017
$23.00
$23.00*
Junior (10-17 yrs. as at 31 Dec 2017)
$55.00
$55.00*
$77.00
$77.00*
Senior (18 yrs. to 20 yrs. as at 31 Dec 2017)
Senior (20yrs & Over as of 31 Dec 2017,)
Dual Registration
$120.00 $120.00*
$0.00
$0.00*
Dual Registration: Please note that ALL dual registrations need to complete a Form 5 – Dual Registration Form which needs to be
completed by their primary club and association before taking the field. This form must be signed off by the Secretary of Sparks Hockey
Club before submission to the Gladstone & District Hockey Association for approval. No member can take the field unless approval has
been granted by the Gladstone & District Hockey Association.
Sparks Hockey Club Inc. Membership Fees
Sparks Hockey Club will be in contact following the Annual General Meeting for the Gladstone & District Hockey Association which was
held on Monday 6th February 2017 and the proposed GHA fees have been approved. Following this event the Sparks Management
Committee will meet and finalise fees for Sparks Hockey Club for 2017. Please Note: The Sparks Hockey Club Fees are additional to
the Hockey Queensland fee paid online whereby you registered to Sparks Hockey Club.
IF FEES ARE OUTSTANDING FROM THE 2016 SEASON OR BEYOND, YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO TAKE THE
FIELD OR TRAIN ON SPARKS TRAINING NIGHTS IN 2017 UNTIL FEES ARE PAID IN FULL; THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.
NOTE:
1.
If full payment will cause hardship, you can take advantage of the club’s payment plan. To use the approved payment
plan, payments MUST be made on a regular basis either through bank transfers to the Sparks account or payments made
to your team manager or a member of the Management Committee. Please discuss any difficulties with one of the
Management Committee members who are more than happy to assist.
2.
Shift workers to have $50.00 reduction in fees if a roster is sighted by one of the Sparks Committee.
3.
Life members who play hockey will be exempt from Sparks Membership Fee.
4.
Any junior player that plays senior to pay senior game fees, affiliation fee and umpire fee.
5.
$50.00 reduction in fees if paid by 15th April 2017 for a senior player (not applicable to dual registration players and
goalkeepers)
6.
$25.00 reduction in fees if paid by 15th April 2017 for a junior player (not applicable to Rookey 7’s & 9’s, dual registration
players and goalkeepers).
7.
8.
All dual registrations player’s forms need to be signed by the Secretary or Treasurer.
All adjustments to these fees need to be taken to a Sparks Committee Meeting via written correspondence.
Get Started Vouchers
Round 9 of Get Started Vouchers re-opened for applications due to high demand 2 February 2017. The program provides eligible
children and young people aged 5 up to 17 (inclusive) who can least afford to join a sport or recreation club, with a voucher valued at
up to $150 for membership and/or registration fees. It should be noted that vouchers are issued on a first come, first served basis,
therefore there is no guarantee that a child or young/person will obtain a voucher.
Fact sheets for parents/guardians/careers and referral agents can be viewed at
http://wwww.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/getinthegame/getstarted/. The factsheets provide an overview of the eligibility
criteria and application process.
Sparks Bank Account Details
Sparks Hockey Club Bank Account details are as follows. Important: In the reference field please enter your Family Name and advise
Sparks Hockey Club. Sparks Hockey Club bank is The Rock Building Society.
Account Name:
BSB:
Account Number:
Sparks Hockey Club Inc.
655 000
100459838
Fundraising for 2017
Several activities are being planned for the 2017 season to assist both members and the Sparks Hockey Club which are as follows: 1.
2.
3.
A request has been sent into Bunnings for Sparks Hockey Club to hold a sausage sizzle during the season. When the date is
known, it is requested that you spare some time to assist with this day.
A Cookie dough fundraiser that will assist both member selling the product and Sparks Hockey Club for fees for 2017.
A Bogan Bingo night which is in the early stages of planning.
Uniforms
Sparks Clothing Items:
Skirts (old supplier)
Skirts (new supplier)
Shorts (old supplier)
Shorts (new supplier)
Socks
Club Dress Shirts – Juniors
Club Dress Shirts – Seniors
Old Club Dress Shirt
Spray Jackets
Bucket Hats
Beanies
Training Shorts only
Training Shirts only
Stubby Coolers
Uniform Prices:
$35.00
$45.00
$35.00
$45.00
$11.00
$25.00
$35.00
$20.00
$40.00
$15.00
$12.00
$20.00
$20.00
$10.00
If you require any merchandise, please contact the club Equipment Officer Carly Black on 0409 092 875. Orders can also be placed
via email to [email protected] where a drop off date will be organised. Please Note: prices indicated for uniforms are
for 2017 stock only and these costs may rise if a new order is done for 2017.
Playing Uniforms for teams are:
Playing Shirts are provided by our sponsors however, it is required for members to be in the Sparks shorts, skirts and socks
whichever gender.
Senior Men
Sparks Short, Green Socks
Senior Women
Sparks Skirt, Yellow and Green
Socks
Junior Boys
Sparks Short, Green Socks
Junior Girls
Sparks Skirt, Green Socks
Depending on the number of Sparks teams within the same age/division, the sock colour may vary and this will be advised when team
numbers are registered however all junior teams and senior men’s team wear green socks and the senior ladies team wear yellow
unless advised by the Coach or Team Manager.
Shoes
Shin Pads
Mouth guards
Hockey Sticks
Closed in shoes and need to be suitable for grass and turf fields.
Compulsory and are available from any sports stores and Just Hockey.
Strongly recommended for training and matches. They are available from chemists and sports stores.
Dentist moulded mouth guards may attract reimbursement from some private health funds.
Available from sports stores and Just Hockey, please ask for advice on sticks from your coach.
Turf Field
Turf field and ground rules can be located on the Sparks website www.sparkshockeyclub.com.au under the Resources tab. Can all
members please ensure they abide by these rules?
Umpiring
Umpires for the 2017 season will be paid at a rate of $20.00 per senior game and $15.00 per junior game which will be paid monthly.
If you are interested in umpiring for Sparks during the 2017 season, please contact the club via [email protected]
which will be passed onto our Umpire Coordinator Jason Burns.
Training
Sparks Hockey Club training day is Tuesday, for further details on training your coach will be in contact with you. All our Executive
Committee members, coaches and team managers will hold current “Blue Cards” who will mentor our junior players within the Club.
Help Wanted
Sparks Hockey Club is a volunteer club and with all organised sport there is a lot of work involved in getting our players onto
the field. Any assistance from players, parents and supporters is very much appreciated.
Sparks is rostered for “Duty Club” every 4 weeks and members help is always required particularly the Friday afternoon/night games
and first game set up on Saturday mornings. All members are asked to help on Duty Club days as many hands make light
work. Reminder emails will be sent that week for assistance from the Executive Committee.
Sparks Executive Committee
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer (Acting)
Fundraising & Grants Officer
Equipment Officer
Registrar
Jason Burns
Garry Eddy
Ruth Gillard
Ruth Gillard
Vacant
Carly Black
Scott Macklyn
0427 032 354
0400 794 314
0437 191 352
0437 191 352
0409 092 875
0434 886 119
Sparks 2017 Coaches & Team Managers
A1 Men
A1 Women
A2 Men
A2 Women
A3 Men
A3 Women
U16 Mixed Team (Gold)
U16 Mixed Team (Green)
U11 Mixed
Rookey 9
Rookey 7
Coach
Manager
Harley Jeynes
Gary Porteous
Harley Jeynes
Jason Burns
Alex Jeynes
Scott Macklyn
Allan Baxter
Neville Jarram
Joe McGuire
Matthew Adamson &
Tori Fodriga
Karen Urane
0455 292 162
0457 858 769
0455 292 162
0427 032 354
0312 331 168
0434 886 119
0434 431 912
0407 581 970
0428 790 885
0407 673 569
Jason Burns
Jane Van der Weide
0427 032 354
0422 330 284
Stacy Black
Ruth Gillard
Carly Black
Karyn Baxter
Karyn Baxter
0438 761 720
0437 191 352
0409 092 875
0466 497 087
0466 467 087
0424 946 582
PLEASE NOTE: Currently all Sparks Hockey Club member’s fitness training is being conducted by Gary Porteous on a Tuesday at
5.30pm. Training is due to commence on the turf on Tuesday 14th February 2017 and you will be contacted via email and Facebook on
when you team commences.
Also, please note that all Code of Conducts are available on the Sparks website under the resources tab and we urge all to abide.
Please remember if you know of anyone interested in playing, please bring them along to training or contact an
Executive Committee member. All ages, all levels are welcome. The Club is looking forward to a great hockey
season in 2017!
FLAS
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sparkshockeyclub.com.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hockeygladstonesparks/
Since 1935