Open Men 2010 

Weekend Wrap-Up:

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.

Special Mention to Gold Coast Umpire Brad Hollis, congratulations on a sterling job, you were a great ambassador for Gold Coast Hockey.

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

Coach: Peter Keeble        Manager: David Reardon

Selectors: Darren Fowler | Trevor Johnston | Peter Keeble

Congratulations to the Open Mens squad members selected below to represent the Gold Coast from 1-3 May in Brisbane.
 
First Name Surname Position Club
Peter Hollis GK Capri
Sam Laskowski GK Burleigh
Matt Freeman Striker Burleigh
Andrew Ward Striker Labrador
Belema Dede Striker Mudgeeraba
Brad Puleosi Striker Capri
Matt Argent Striker Burleigh
Joe Reardon Midfield/Striker Labrador
Andrew Holt Midfield Mudgeeraba
Grant Putland Midfield Capri
Miebaka Dede Midfield  Mudgeeraba
Craig Bigham Midfield/back Labrador
Shane Cowling Back Capri
Robby Whitcher Back Mudgeeraba
Heath Ferguson Back Labrador
Joel Ward Back Labrador
Ben Malby Back Capri
Riley Smith Back Mudgeeraba


Coach: Peter Keeble

Manager: Dave Reardon

 

Training Schedule:

Wednesday 17th March  7:30pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday 24th March  7:30pm - 9:00pm

Monday 29th March - Final nominations due


Wednesday 31st March  7:30pm - 9:00pm

Thursday 1st April - Final Squad selected

Wednesday 7th April  7:30pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday 14th April  7:30pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday 21st April  7:30pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday 28th April  7:30pm - 9:00pm

QLD Mens State Championships - Saturday 1st - Monday 3rd May (SHC Brisbane)


     Gold Coast Hockey Association - Postal Address: PO Box 174, Southport Q 4215  Phone: 07 5571 2244