Club Liaison Meeting
Firstly a big thank you to all Club committee members who provide a vital role in assisting
with the delivery and development of our sport – your contribution is truly appreciated by
Mid Canterbury Hockey.
A Club liaison meeting will be held on Tuesday 7 March, 7.00 pm in the Turf Pavilion. It is
important that Club representatives attend this meeting to discuss this year’s hockey
season. Please email [email protected] to confirm attendance by Tuesday 28
February. An agenda will be sent out prior to the meeting.
U18 WOMEN’S TRIALS
Mid Canterbury Hockey are running
U18 women’s trials at the NBS Hockey
turf on Monday 13th February and
Monday 20th February from 5.15pm6.00pm. Claire Marshall and Rachel
Curd have been appointed as coaches.
To be eligible you must be under the
age of 18 as of 1st January 2017.
Tournament will be in Carterton 10th –
15th July with an estimated cost of
$1,500. Team fundraising will take
place.
SMALL STICKS (KIWI) HOCKEY
INTRODUCING BASIC HOCKEY SKILLS TO CHILDREN, 5 YEARS AND OLDER, THROUGH GAME BASED
ACTIVITIES WHICH FOCUS ON HAVING FUN!
DATES: WED 8TH MARCH AND WED 15TH MARCH
TIMES: 3.45-4.45PM
VENUE: MID CANTERBURY NBS HOCKEY TURF, ASHBURTON
$5 FEE FOR TWO SESSIONS, PAY AND REGISTER AT THE FIRST SESSION. ALL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED.
Coaching Development Officer, Rachel Curd, has organised for experienced Canterbury Hockey
players to deliver this course.
Suitable for players Year 3 upwards
Dates and times:
Tuesday 7th March from 4pm
Tuesday 14th March from 4pm
Tuesday 21th March from 4pm
(Final session times to be confirmed depending on numbers)
one hour of coaching per session
Goalkeeper training also available
Coaches are encouraged to attend to watch the delivery of the drills.
REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 1ST MARCH – NUMBERS LIMITED
Cost - $40 per player for all three sessions
Payment required by Wednesday 2nd March
To register your interest and set up payment please contact [email protected]
with your child’s full name and year group.
Enquiries please phone Rachel Curd on 0272289401
For your information ……The JJ Hunt Memorial Fund was established from donations received in
memory of John Hunt, a Wakanui hockey player. Players and coaches are able to make applications
to the trustees of the Fund for grants to cover coaching expenses. If you think this will help you to
attend these coaching sessions, please contact [email protected] to make an application.
February
TBA
Pre-season fitness sessions (to be confirmed – watch this space)
March
Tuesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
7 March
7 March
8 March
10 March
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
Friday
13 March
14 March
15 March
17 March
21 March
22 March
31 March
31 March
Coaching Sessions
Club Liaison Meeting
Small Sticks (Kiwi Hockey)
MCH All Grades Team Registrations close
Team practice turf bookings due
Have a Go Day
Coaching Sessions
Small Sticks (Kiwi Hockey)
MCH All Grades Player Registrations close
Coaching Sessions
MCH Winter Competition Draw confirmed
Kiwi Sticks Competition Starts
1st Grade Women’s Competition Starts
1 April
2 April
3 April
4 April
14 April
15-30 April
17 April
TBA
Mini Sticks Competition Starts
1st Grade Men’s Competition Starts
2nd Grade Boys and Girls Competition Starts
Kwik Sticks Competition Starts
Good Friday
School Holidays
Easter Monday
Senior Competition Starts
May
Saturday
6 May
Fun Sticks Competition Starts
June
Sunday
25 June
Town v Country
April
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Friday
Monday
September
4-8 September Hosting SI Mixed Tournament
Winter Hockey Competition
The 2017 Calendar is on our website www.mchockey.co.nz with the start dates. Refer to the “key dates”
above for start dates of each grade, plus other events. Please note that the Team registrations for all grades
are due in before Friday 10 March and player registrations due Friday 17 March. We have a Club liaison
meeting on Tuesday 7 March and team entries can be brought to this meeting.
Advertising Space for Sale at the Hockey Turf.
Get your name up on the Turf surrounds! For
further information contact Sharon Robinson on 0272 517888
or [email protected]