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Wodonga Hockey Club January Newsletter 2016

Presidents Address
 
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! I hope you all had a relaxing and enjoyable festive period.

Our AGM was held early December and already the new Committee is making strides to make the 2016 our best ever! I'm also pleased to announce that Dave McQuilton, Kate Liddicoat, Craig Mundy, and Michael Crellin have all put their hands up to be on the Committee -. Welcome guys and thanks!!

The Committee has been busy over the summer months organizing; fund raising BBQ's, the on going running of the very successful Indoor Hockey Competition, participating in the City Councils Children Fair, designing and ordering of new uniforms for the up and coming season, securing sponsors, and have commenced preparations for the Hockey Victoria Road Show program, Season Launch Evening and our registration "Under the Stars" event! And all of this is even before we play our first game!!

I would like to thank our major sponsors for coming on board again this season. With out them we would not be able to invest in activities that are driving our Club's growth - Blazing Stump Hotel, Aspire, Quest Wodonga, Linfox, Hume Bank, SignsByKnight, and Graand Images Photography.

I would also like to thank both our past and future Individual Player Sponsors! Our players very much appreciate the support!

Together, as a family we have been able to make great strides in recent years improving our sponsorship base, growing our playing numbers, and therefore ensuring we have a strong financial base.  We have a lot more to do, but with everyone doing their part, I'm sure we can have a very successful season and build upon the successes both on and off the field we encountered in 2015! To that end, I ask that every member of this great Club consider helping out if the opportunity presents itself.

I ask that you all support the initiatives the Committee is putting in place to ensure their on going viability and to continue to build Club momentum.

FUN.FAMILY.FAIR

Kyle Brereton
President Wodonga Hockey Club

 

Go Doggies!!

The Wodonga Hockey Club will again be holding its annual "Registration Under the Stars" event at the Cube in Wodonga!!

Bring along your chair or blanket and enjoy a free family movie! We will also have available a jumping castle, face painting, and popcorn!

BBQ food and drinks will be available to purchase on the evening.

Any why you are there, you might as well register for the 2016 Season!!

Everyone is welcome to attend. Members, family, visitors!

Registration fees can be paid via cash, on our Clubs web site, or via pay pal on the night!

Hope to see you there for a great family event!

Go Doggies!!

Like to know more about this great Australian movies, click on the image above and view the official trailer.

 

The Committee of the Wodonga Hockey Club recently announced that the Hume Bank have again renewed their Club Sponsorship for the 2016 season!!

The Club is honoured to have such a terrific local financial institution supporting our Club!

Hume Bank provides a real opportunity for the Club to raise money by having its members consider Hume Bank for their financial requirements!

Every time someone goes in to
Hume Bank and mentions the Wodonga Hockey Club when arranging a loan, an account, or a credit card, the Club will be rewarded!

Please tell your family and friends to consider the
Hume Bank and mention the Wodonga Hockey Club!!

All juniors will be receiving a special
Hume Bank pack on registration!

In December of last year, the Club held its annual General Meeting.

A terrific number of interested members turned up to hear how the Club has progressed over the last 12 months.

Key take outs of 2015;

  • Induction of new Life Member – Della Poppins.
  • Increased sponsorship base over the 2014 season – adding Norske Skog, Hume Bank to the stable.
  • Conducted our first “Registration Under the Stars” event at the Cube.
  • Conducted our first season launch event at the Blazing Stump.
  • Rolled out the Fair go, Sport! Program – extensive media publicity.
  • Created our Clubs own “Fair go, Sport!” video.
  • Increased Club profile by sourcing Club advertising on a billboard in Melrose Drive.
  • Revamped our Club newsletter - fully electronic via Mail Chimp.
  • Enhanced our web site for on line registration and payments.
  • Grew our Facebook followers to now an unbelievable 700 followers!
  • Added further signage at the Wodonga Hockey Centre recognizing sponsorship and creating a future revenue stream.
  • Videoed and posted Division 1 Men’s and Women’s game – and posted on you tube.
  • Increased our financial support for our Clubs junior State representatives.
  • Successful conducted or annual Trivia/Silent Night auction, Dave Chandler Cup, Junior and Senior Presentations, Junior “Get Together”, Life Member Communication session, Hookin2 Hockey Program, and Club Day.
  • Grew our overall playing base!!

Since 2013 the Club has also significantly improved its financial position in respect to profit - up 204%, and equity - up 67% - which will be utilized to drive further growths.

Of course a key reason for the meeting is also to elect the Committee for the up and coming 2016 season.

In 2016, your Committee will comprise of;
                                            Executive
                                            Kyle Brereton - President
                                            Della Poppins - Vic President
                                            Vanessa Flanagan - Secretary
                                            Mel Pontt - Treasurer
                                            Glenn Delaney - Ass. Treasurer

                                            General Committee Members;
                                            Marg Brown
                                            Kate Liddicoat
                                            Brett Noonan
                                            Phil McQuilton
                                            Gary Ellis
                                            Sherrie Wolter
                                            Allan Warhurst
                                            Jeremy Bahr
                                            Craig Mundy
                                            Dave McQuilton
                                            Michael Crellin

Please wish the 2016 Committee the best of luck for this coming season!!

A copy of all of the relevant reports presented can be located on our web site. Follow the link below!

http://ift.tt/1TVtxWc

NEW CLUB UNIFORM!!

Early last year, the Wodonga Hockey Club was pleased to announce that we had formed a mutually rewarding partnership with Aspire. 

Aspire provides support to people with a disability and their families through a range of services, including respite care, day programs, supported accommodation, early intervention and education opportunities. Aspire provides support to over 700 individuals and their families, in Albury, Wodonga and surrounding communities.

The partnership involves a significant grant from Aspire for new uniforms for our Club! Aspire will of course be predominately displayed on our new uniform as a form of thanks.

After much trial and error, as well as trialing a number of uniform providers, the Committee is pleased to present to its members the new new uniform for 2016!

The uniform has a new design, an improved cut, and made from a more "forgiving" material than our current uniform! Skirts have inners. We have kept the back of the tops secret...you will have to wait and see!

We hope you like it! We are confident it will make us stand out on the field!!

Details on how we will be covering the entire cost of the new uniforms will be communicated shortly. We are hoping you will be pleasantly surprised!

Below are mock ups.
A big thank you to Melissa Pont and Della Poppins for all their hard work!!

Like to know more about Aspire? Follow the link below to their web site.


http://aspiress.com.au/

SENIOR WOMEN'S COACH'S APPOINTED
The Committee of the Wodonga Hockey Club is pleased to announce an exciting change within our Division 1 Women's Coaching ranks for the 2016 Season.

Jerry Sutherland and Shae Billingsley have been appointed co-coaches for the 2016/17 seasons!

Both bring fresh ideas, enthusiasm, and a desire for success!!

Ladies you better put your best foot forward if you want to be part of this exciting journey! News of a special pre-season training session will be announced soon!

If you you have any questions on their plans for the coming season, reach out via our club email address.

Go Doggies!!
WANTED - COACHES ALL GRADES
The Wodonga Hockey Club is seeking expressions of interest for both Coaches and Managers for the 2016 season - Seniors and Juniors!

Coaching can be a rewarding and fun experience and we encourage anyone who has been thinking about giving it a ago to speak to someone from the Committee ASAP or even simply drop the Club an email at  wodongahockey@gmail.com and we will get back to you.

The Club will also provide incentives for Coaches who wish to develop their skill set by reaching level 1 or even 2 Coaching Certification if you desire to do so!


 
LIFE MEMBERSHIP - DELLA POPPINS
At our Senior Presentation event, our highest Club Award was presented to Della Poppins - Life Member!

Della is a very worthy recipient and has made a significant contribution to the Club a significant period of time. This contribution has included, but not limited to;
  • Club Uniform co-ordinator
  • Canteen co-ordinator
  • Coach!
  • On going catering (Club BBQ’s)
  • Team Manager for numerous teams over the years
  • Financial sponsor of many of our GF Teams over a long period
  • Organizer of Club Days
  • Continuously opening up her home for many a committee or sub-committee meeting.
  • Drove the re-establishment of Div 3 women in 2013
  • Has privately financed and supported players in need over the years
  • Instigator behind the Annual Dave Chandler Cup – promoting Mens health
  • General Committee Member for many years
  • Secretary 2004-2005 (2 years)
  • Vice President 2012 -2015 (4 years)
  • President 2008-2009 (2 years)
All adding to our Clubs culture and strengthening our foundations for years to come!!

Congratulations Della!!
Congratulations to the Wodonga Hockey Clubs own Jeremy Bahr who took out the YMCA Red Carpet Youth Awards in the Sport & Recreational Volunteer Award category. Jeremy, who was nominated the the Committee of the Wodonga Hockey Club – received this award in recognition for his contribution in Umpiring, Coaching, and being an active member of the Wodonga Hockey Club Committee!

The awards aim to recognize and acknowledge the contributions of young people and the difference they make in the community.

 
Well done Jeremy!!
Indoor

Border Indoor Hockey is back and bigger than ever!
 

Our second running of Border Indoor Hockey has seen growth in both Junior and Senior playing numbers!

We have taken in to account learning's from last seasons competition to make it what our participants want;

- Mixed teams remain
- A Junior competition is now in place
- One competition across the entire summer period (not split in to two)
- A good break exists prior to and after Xmas
- Players will be allocated across teams as per last competition
- Potential exists for a possible representative game...stay tuned
- All up one cost - includes HV insurance, court hire, equipment, and umpires.
- Umpires will be paid...great way to off set fees!

The Competition is now also fully endorsed by Hockey Albury Wodonga!

Why don't you get down to the Wodonga Leisure Centre every Wednesday evening from 6pm and take a look...you will be amazed at how quick the game is!!

 
NOTE: COMPETITION RE-COMMENCES ON THE 20/1/2016
Junior and Senior Presentation Awards

An amazing turn out was has for both our Junior and Senior Presentations. Our Senior evening was sold out for the second year in a row, and we had more parents, family and friends turn up for the Junior event than ever before. Next season we will be revamping the junior event so stay tuned!!!
 
Team Best & Fairest R/U Best & Fairest Coaches Award
Division 1 Men  Brent Innis Ethan Albon Tyson Phonethipsvad
Division 1 Women  Brylee Gallagher Imogen Albon Rylee Pontt
Division 2 Men  Craig Pontt Rob Cuttler Michael Crellin
Division 2 Women  Shae Billingsley  Kristine Sonter Isobel Campigli
Division 3 Men White  Chris Isaac  Craig Bahr  Nathan Brereton
Division 3 Men Maroon  Nathan Sutherland Daniel Noble Tom Docherty
Division 3 Women  Jess Hood Jo Clancy Kate Liddicoat
Team   Best & Fairest R/U Best & Fairest   Coaches Award
U16 Boys   Nathan Brereton Tyler Conlan   Brandon Moodley
U16 Girls   Immy Albon Grace Oswald & Summer Sutherland   Jorja Bogle
U14 Boys   Ben Warhurst Oscar Campigli   Troy Spurr
U14 Girls   Rylee Pontt Hayley Hart    Juliette Cavedon
U12 Boys   Aaron Sonter Daniel Kurmann   Matthew Hogg
U12 Girls   Alicia Wilson Faith Wolter   Isabelle Mundy

Club Awards

                                Elaine Behrens Rookie                        = Kate Liddicoat
                                           Myer Endeavour                        = Jeremy Bahr
                      George Family Shield Coach
                                                     of the Year
                       = Ethan Albon
                         Jan Hynes Manager Award                       = Sherrie Wolter
               Marg Darmody Best Club Person                       = Kyle Brereton

Noel Mason Youth Encouragement Award                       = Leah Wolter & Ben Warhurst

                                             Life Membership                     = Della Poppins

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS!!

Well done to our Division 2 Men, U16 Girls, and our U12 Boys for winning their respective Premierships in 2015!!

These fantastic results have of course already been shared. Worth however again viewing the moment the the girls went on to win their game...click on the video below and watch Immy Albon make the winning goal!!
Wodonga Children's Fair
The Wodonga Hockey Club again attended the Wodonga Children's Fair to promote our wonderful game!

We had a terrific response we are hoping the many inquiries will turn in to new registrations for the 2016 Season!!

The kids were excited to give hockey a ago

We did so well we received recognition being mentioned within the Australian Event Awards

What would you like to see in your Clubs Newsletters?

Drop your Clubs Secretary a line at 
wodongahockey@gmail.com

Wodonga Hockey Club in review 2015

Season 2015 was a busy one for the Committee, players and supporters! A small video has been put together showing some of the highlights. Take a look. Click on the image above  - Summer and Jhet Phonethipsvad

Player Sponsors!!!

Brent Innis proudly sponsored by Bright Spark Electric Services


Contact Brent Innis 0409 800 925
Covering: -domestic
               -commercial
               -industrial
               -rural
Services include:
               -switchboard upgrades
               -rewiring old facilities
               -LED lighting
               -tv points and antennas
               -ceiling fans
               -safety switches
               -hot water repairs
               - underground power
               -data and phone points

Peter Grealy is proudly sponsored by Grealy Motors

"Grealy Motors are happy to offer a 10% discount on all workshop repairs and servicing (excluding Roadworthy Certificated and Interlock Fitments) to Wodonga Hockey Club Member *Not to be used in conjunction with any other discounts or specials*
 
A brief outline of our company: "Grealy Motors are a locally owned and operated family business operating in the Wodonga area for over 40 years. We offer a full mechanical workshop, RACV emergency breakdowns, RACV Battery installations, emergency and breakdown towing and interlock installation and monitoring."
Huon Distributors proudly sponsors Leah, Faith and Jay Wolter

Huon Distributors is a family owned business, supplying a range of products for the meat and catering industries in Victoria and New South Wales.

The list of products we sell includes most items that are needed for the processing and manufacture of meat and small goods products, either commercially or for home butchers.

This includes equipment such as mincers, sausage fillers, meat band saws, smoke ovens, brine pumps, scales,meat slicers, vacuum packaging machines, knives, steels, and sharpening equipment, amongst other butchering aids. We also stock an extensive range of food ingredients including sausage premixes, natural and collagen sausage casings, marinades, glazes, herbs and spices, and products to make small goods and smoke meat.

If you are after packaging for your meat products, we supply foam trays, vacuum pouches and a large range of plastic bags. You will also find meat tubs, twine and netting, protective gloves and accessories.

You can purchase products through our 'online shop' or at our warehouse in Wodonga.
White Box Rise proudly sponsors Vanessa Flanagan
 
Be a part of our region’s ONLY fully master-planned community. An established town centre and thriving residential precinct with everything to offer, just 2.2kms from Wodonga’s CBD. White Box Rise has set new standards for a remarkable lifestyle.

Shopping plaza, schools, medical/health services, world-class aquatic centre, parks, playgrounds, native reserves and sports facilities at one destination.

Nature’s playground meets contemporary living and every modern convenience is at your door.

 

TACER proudly sponsors Alex Humphry's

Specialising in Supply and Hardfacing of:
  • All ground engaging equipment
  • Spiral Flighting * Augers * Blades * Most Agricultural & Earth moving wear parts * Filter Cleaning & Supplies
We coat almost anything !

Brylee Gallagher is proudly sponsored by Healthfocus Wodonga


Established in 1972 Healthfocus Physiotherapy is one of regional Australia’s largest Physiotherapy companies. Our three well equipped clinics, Albury, Wodonga and Lavington are easily accessible, have car parking onsite or nearby and provide full treatment and rehabilitation facilities. All of our clinics are accredited with QIP and all of our physios are members of the APA, our industry body.

We provide physiotherapy services 365 days a year to the Albury Wodonga Private Hospital.

Healthfocus also provides physiotherapy services to many local businesses and sporting organisations.

 
GET YOUR INDIVIDUAL SPONSORSHIP ORGANIZED NOW!!!

DON'T WAIT

Blazing Stump Raffle tickets are an important part of our Clubs fundraising efforts!!

We have moved to SATURDAY EVENINGS!!



We have a permanent table booked. Come on down, help Don, Rosco and Gary out, then stay for a meal! Selling tickets take less than hour of your time.

Great way to do your part!
 

Make sure you say hello to Phil and his magnificent team whilst there!

KEY DATES
 
20th January                 - Indoor Hockey re-commences
26 January                    - Australia Day Stall ***
1st February                 - Senior Fitness Pre-Season Commences
19th February               - Registration Under the Stars
2nd March                     - Junior & Senior Training Commences
5th March                      - Army Display Stall ***
6th March                      - Senior Women's Team Bogong
                                         Building event

8th March                      - Hookin2Hockey Commences ***
18th March                    - Coaches/Managers Meeting
19th March                    - Season Launch Cocktail Evening
21st March                    - Life Members Meeting
2nd April                       - Round 1 Seniors
8th April                        - Round 1 Juniors
9th April                        - Under 9's Commence
11th April                      - Round 1 Veterans
31st July/1st/2nd
August                          - Fair go Sport Weekend
***
31st July                       - Trivia/Silent Auction Evening
1st June                        - Junior Fun Night ***
3rd - 6th June               - General Bye Queens Birthday
                                         Weekend

8th/9th/10th July          - School Holidays - No Juniors
14th July                       - Coaches/Managers Meeting
24th July                       - Dave Chandler Cup ***
26th August                  - Semi Finals
2nd September             - Preliminary Finals
9th September              - Grand Finals
14th September            - Junior Presentation Event
19th September            - Senior Presentation Event

*** helpers required

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TBC                               - Club Day ***
TBC                               - Wodonga Children's Fair ***
TBC                               - Managers First Aid Course


 
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