HOCKEY SECTION TRIALS 2010
The Valley Hockey Section is holding trials for all teams on the weekend of the 4th and 5th September. Everyone is encouraged to get down to the pitch to show us what you've got! The trials are being broken down as follows:
SATURDAY 4th SEPTEMBER
10:30 - 12:00 Mens E, F, and new players
12:00 - 14:00 Mens C and D squads
SUNDAY 5th SEPTEMBER
10:30 - 14:00 Mens A and B squads
18:30 - 20:00 Ladies C, D, E, and new players
20:00 - 22:00 Ladies A and B squads
All sessions are at Happy Valley on the hallowed HV1 astroturf. If the ladies can contact Claire with details of their preferred team, position, and whether they will be attending trials that will help the days run more smoothly.
Valley has 5 women’s teams which consist of:
Angels team – Premier Division
Babes team – 2nd Division
Chick team – 3rd Division
Devils team – 4th Division
Evils team – 5th Division
Saturday League (starts 11th September 2010)
Most games are played on Saturday afternoons and can start from 1.30pm The last game is usually a 6.30 start. You may also have some midweek games in the evening.
Training: Preseason has started see the front page for more information
Registration Fees (Subs):
The fees for this year are $600 club fee and HK$2,400 hockey section fee (or $1200 student fee). The cost covers kit, team entry, coaches, training pitches, balls, goalie kits and first aid boxes. You will need to complete your application on the membership page.
Kit:
You will be supplied at the beginning of the season; one home shirt, one away shirt, black skort (skirt with shorts attached) one red pair of socks and one black pair of socks.
Registration:
Every player has to be registered with the Hong Kong Hockey Association (HKHA) before they play any league game matches. The forms are available on the HKHA website http://www.hockey.org.hk/hkha/eng/home.html
The registration form has to be sent with two passport photos to the convenor.
Please also enclose your UK shirt and skirt size.
Player Cards:
Once players are registered the HKHA supply us with player cards. However, as we cannot be certain players will bring their player card to every game, captains will be given them to hold onto for the season - so please do not ask for them. They are required when requested by umpires and for all tournaments. If they are lost there is a $50 replacement charge.
Hockey Equipment:
If you are interested in new hockey sticks, shin guards or astro boots contact our coaches with the amount you would like to spend and they can arrange something for you. Please be aware shin guards are compulsory and mouth guards highly recommended.
Rules:
If anyone wants to check out the rules/bylaws they are available on the HKHA website http://www.hockey.org.hk/hkha/eng/home.html .
Sponsors:
The sponsors financially supplement the club allowing you to be coached by professional coaches and for the club to run smoothly therefore, please support the sponsors.
Affiliates:
Bars – We have an arrangement of affiliate bars around HK that we receive Valley discount, this ranges from 10-20% depending on the venue. Details of this will follow in a membership pack.
Tours:
There will be an opportunity to tour with Valley
Vietnam - 6-November (all players welcome)
Singapore – February (top teams only)
Bangkok – December (all players welcome) not to be missed!!!
Kuala Lumpur - July (all players welcome)
Team & Club Votes:
At the end of the season you will be asked to make team and club votes (based on all 3 sections). Please make an effort to put votes forward, they are:
• Overall Club Votes:
o Men's player of the year
o Women's player of the year
o Supporter of the year
• Team Votes
o Most Valuable Player
o Most Improved Player
o Team Spirited
If you have any further questions please contact me on caeadon@yahoo.co.uk
Claire Eadon
Valley Ladies Hockey Convenor