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Open Men 2010 - Wrap Up

Tuesday, 11 May 2010

We would like to congratulate all our players who attended the Open Men's championships. You were the very best players from the Gold Coast this year that combined to become a dominant force in the Open Division. You didn't just win the round games and the semi final you completely dominated your opponents and for 60 minutes of the final you were right in the game. Just a 10 minute period in the final Brisbane took the game away from you.

What you all have done in one weekend for Gold Coast Men's Hockey can not be underestimated. Gold Coast Men's Hockey was a forgotten force in QLD Hockey before your dominate efforts. You have all taken the first step to restore your regions reputation and hopefully in the not too distant future restore it to its rightful place amongst the states elite teams in the Men's Premier Division.

Congratulations to Joe Reardon for being named player of the series in the Open Division. Also congratulations to Joe Reardon & Heath Ferguson for both being named in the QLD Development team to tour NZ later in the year. All players should be very proud and share in both players individual achievements as your efforts all contributed to their individual selection. We hope that Joe & Heath's selection will pave the way for more Gold Coast players to be considered in the future.

Thanks again to all players for their commitment. We hope to see you all again in 2011.

2010 Game Scores:
GC vs Cairns2: 10-1
GC vs Brisbane2: 3-0
GC vs Ipswich2: 6-2
Semi Final vs Bundaberg: 5-2
Final vs Brisbane2: 2-5

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Congratulations Jaffa

Geoff Hollis Appointed Life Member of AMHC

Jaffa instituted a number of reforms designed to improve the standard of umpiring. He also started the umpires charity program where each year umpires contribute fine monies to various charities.

Jaffa has umpired at many Pac Rim, IMHA and WGMA tournaments, as well as filling the role of Umpires Manager at IMHA and WGMA events.

Ably supported by wife Maureen, Jaffa has added a sense of fun to our umpiring team over many years.

Thanks Jaffa, and congratulations

CPutland

State Championship Team - U18 Women

Congratulations champion team

What an amazing achievement to win the state U/18 title against a very strong opponent in Townsville on their home turf. Testament that home crowds don’t win you titles – preparation, discipline and work rate do. You are now back to back state champions for under 18 women and some history has been made.

You have been undefeated for two years – not two minutes. Our team(s) keeps winning and there is a reason for that – more comprehensive and consistent training, individual work rate, and a disciplined and respectful culture .

Whilst the tournament is about the team it is important to acknowledge the state selections that are a product of a good team performance. Congratulations to Tayla Hayes, Maddy James, Emma Dick and Brooke Anderson on your QLD squad selection – very deserving selections.

To your two captains, Jamie and Eleanor, thanks for your leadership in your final year of under - age competition. What a great way to end it!

You have all done us very proud.............Well Done!!

C Putland

Mixed Summer Competition

FOUND - Grand Final Day - Prescription "Ray Ban" sun glasses......

please contact Vicki Finucane or Chris Putland if you have lost sunglasses.

2011 Lismore Workers Club Masters Games

This is just a quick reminder to all registered players and accompanying people attending the 2011 Lismore Workers Club Masters Games.

You must sign-on and check into the games before attending the friday night function and/or entering any sporting venues. This is very important as it provides you with your meal tickets, games program and Masters Games ID card, that you will need throughout the weekend.

The sign-on times for this years games, are shown below:

Wednesday September 21st - 5pm - 8:30pm

Thursday September 22nd - 9am - 8:30pm

Friday September 23rd - 7am - 8:30pm

Saturday September 24th - 7am - 4pm

Sunday September 25th 9am - 4pm

Local Rego Night

Lastly if you are a local resident registered in this years games feel free to come down to the Lismore Workers Club on Wednesday 21st September from 5pm- 8:30pm to sign-on. This way you can avoid any possible rushes

Junior Development Carnival Day

Round Robin games start @ 9am........ Presentation @ 10am................Fun @ 10.15am

Sausage sizzle, drink and ice block for all players

Women's Masters Committee

To all our wonderful volunteers, this was the letter forwarded to our committee from Hockey Asutralia.....

Well done to you all, you are the best!!!

26th July, 2011

Ms Carol Sheridan

International Coordinator

Women's Masters Committee

Dear Carol,

I am writing on behalf of Hockey Australia to congratulate all involved in the planning and delivery of the recently completed Women's Masters Tournament on the Gold Coast.

Conducting an event over five age groups and three nations takes a significant amount of effort and expertise. The feedback suggests that the quality of both the competition and associated functions was high. Congratulations to you personally for your key role in coordinating this significant event. Just as importantly, we are very aware of the critical role that volunteers play in delivering an event of this size.

Would you please pass on my congratulations to all involved in delivering this tournament. Volunteers are a critical element of our sport. We appreciate the efforts of every volunteer who provided their time to deliver both the on?]field and off?]field components of this tournament so successfully.

With the Gold Coast bidding to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games, an event involving large numbers of participants from three Commonwealth nations was an excellent way to showcase our sport. We all trust that this is the first of many significant hockey tournaments held in the region in the run up to the Commonwealth Games should the bid be successful.

Once again, congratulations to all of the team involved in delivering a successful tournament.

Kind Regards

Mark Anderson

Chief Executive

Hockey Australia

Women's Masters International Invitational Hockey Tournament

Gold Coast Hockey Association in conjunction with Hockey Australia host the inaugural Women's Masters International Invitational Hockey Tournament from 17 to 22 July 2011. Australian teams were selected at the National Championships in October 2010 and will travel from all over Australia for the event to commence team training on the Wednesday prior. The tournament will be played under Federation of International Hockey rules with teams from Australia, New Zealand and England competing in five age groups from Over 35s to Over 55s.

The event will be officially opened by His Worship, the Mayor, Ron Clarke at the hockey centre on Saturday 16 July at 6pm. The week looks to be very busy both on field and off with the Mayor hosting a civic reception for our international visitors at the Gold Coast Sporting Hall of Fame during the week, and finishing up on Friday evening with a Gala Dinner at Sharks AFL Club.

Canteen and bar facilities are available for visitors and supporters at the hockey centre, and merchandise will be on sale with Just Hockey.

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