A new registration system (yes another one!) is being used in 2020 for players to register.
Known as RevolutioniseSPORT (https://revolutionise.com.au) it is an online, web-based, platform agnostic, management system for sport clubs which will offer many benefits and simplify (hopefully) the workload for committee persons. See website for general details of what it can do.
The system (which has been used by Hockey NSW for several years) is now being implemented by Hockey Australia.
The concept (if understood correctly by Masters Voice) is there will be just one registration database with Hockey Australia (HA) will which will feed down to Hockey Queensland (HQ) (in our case) which will feed down to the association (BHA) Brisbane Hockey Assn in our case) which will in turn feed down to the Clubs within that association.
However, a player needs to start the process by joining their Club which will FEED UP into the system.
Make sense???
Each person (player or Off-Field Team member) will receive a unique Hockey National ID number in the process of registering for the first time. (It is assumed this HNID number will be utilised at each level and hopefully reduce the number of times one needs to register somewhere!!!.)
Check with your Club if they are using the new system yet.
More information will be published when it comes to hand. :-)
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The Brisbane Masters' Committee voted for the option to have 6 teams in MHL1 division for 2020.
Currently there are only 5 Clubs who have proposed a MHL1 team. 
To make the 6th team, the committee is seeking nominations from players who wish to play MHL1 from the Clubs who don't have a MHL1 team nominated.
NOTE: For this to happen players MUST nominate URGENTLY. 
Currently there are 7 players who have nominated to play in MHL1 team. Ideally a maximum of 14 to 15 players would be needed.
The season starts early March and the decision will be made soon to shut down this option if there is not enough players to form a team.

Earlier today you may have received an email from Brisbane Masters Hockey saying you haven't updated your profile for Season 2020! 
If you did NOT receive an email that means you have indeed updated your profile (since the 27th Dec 2019 changeover date).
If you DID receive that email please take the appropriate action (if you haven't already done so) to update your profile.
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For security purposes, when you click the Update Your Profile link, an email will be sent to your email inbox.
Click the link within that email which will open a web browser on your device to alter your profile.
You must enter data in each field – otherwise the changes won't save.
Any problems please email MastersVoice@bha.org.au
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You can check your profile details by clicking the above link and if everything checks out okay, just close the browser window.

One of the changes to the database is the way you can nominate your preferred position/s on the field.
Below is a list of choices which appear when you update your profile. 
As a PLAYER you are asked to nominate your 1st & 2nd Choice team position (your 2nd Choice can be the same as the first choice) using the following codes...
GK = Goalkeeper
FB = Fullback
WH = Wing Half. (Left & Right Halfback).
MF = Midfield. (Centre Half; Inside Left & Inside Right).
ST = Striker. (Left Wing; Centre Forward; Right Wing).
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Twelve teams have nominated for the Brisbane Masters Super Nines on Saturday February 22, 2020.
However some teams are still confirming their players.
Currently we have a waiting list of 30 players who wish to play Super Nines.
Team lists will be published soon. If you don't make a team, consider coming out to watch on the day (or maybe helping with the burger bar etc). 
You can use the Profile Update to indicate your desire to play. You will be contacted if you are needed for a team.
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The Classic Hockey League (CHL) is the men's grass competition for all ages (run by the BHA).
Season runs from March to September each year.
Last year the Clubs in the competition included: Commercial / Norths / Pine Hills / Qld Uni / Valley.
Fixtures are always on Saturday at either 1:30pm or 3pm.
This allows players (along with their families) to plan their weekends more easily.
This CHL recruitment campaign is to encourage new players and new Clubs to participate in 2020.
As such, this is the first time of gathering a list of existing players and potential new players to the competition and will continue into 2020.
If playing a game, enjoying a beverage in a family environment on natural grass is for you, please register your interest.
All players, abilities and ages welcome.
Games are usually played at Finsbury Park, Shaw Park, Dorrington Park; or Pine Hills' home ground.
Membership fees vary from club to club, however as a general guide the cost for CHL is approx $450 for the season. Discounts for students.
Please email Rob Jones HockeyCHLinfo@gmail.com to register your interest or if you have any queries.
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YES .. we are having a run on Mon 27th January.
The Monday Night Masters Social Hockey has been getting close to 30 players each week, with three teams rotating every 13.5 minutes.
Held every Monday night over the off season starting at 7:30pm until 9:00pm. Cost is $10.
Held at the EHTT (Easts Hockey Tiger Turf) at Carina.
Monday Night social hockey is a great way to get fit, and have some fun without having to commit to a team each week. 
Please bring a plain WHITE and a plain BLACK and a plain (bright) RED shirt.
🚫 This means no split-coloured jerseys that have a mixture of white and another colour! Likewise, light coloured shirts are neither White nor Black and are not suitable. 🚫

Thursday Arvo Social Hockey is on each Thursday from 3:00-4:30pm at Easts Carina Tiger Turf, Carina. Cost is $8. 
The first Thursday arvo next year will be Thursday 9th January, 2020.
Following the session, players meet for drinks from 4:30pm upstairs in the bowls club where a good feed can be had (or taken away) from the fabulous Pancho's Pizza & Pasta, washed down with some cold ales.
Please bring a plain white and a plain black or very dark shirt).
🚫 This means no split-coloured jerseys that have a mixture of white and another colour! Likewise, light coloured shirts are neither White nor Black and are not suitable. 🚫
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Want to nominate to represent Brisbane in the State Championships?
You can also nominate to be a Selector; Coach; Manager; or Umpire re the State championships.
Over 40-49s & Over 50-59s – 8th to 11th May at the Gold Coast. (Note: It is NOT a long weekend.
Over 34's –  30th & 31st May at the Sunshine Coast (Buderim).
Trial date/s confirmed soon.
The Over 60s+ have a different selection process which will take place in Cairins, late May. Details on Qld Masters Hockey page. LINK IS HERE.
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At the Hockey Australia Masters Delegates’ meeting held in Melbourne on Saturday 7th Dec 2019, a change to the age eligibility for HA Women’s and Men’s Masters Championships was confirmed.
The Over 35 Championship at each HA Championship will now become the Over 34 Championship.  
Players who will be 34 years of age by 31st December 2020 (i.e. Born 1986) are eligible to compete in the HA Over 34 years Championships for Women and Men.

The Brisbane Masters Super Nines will be held on Saturday 22nd February 2020.
Team nominations have been limited to 12 teams.
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The Alan Richardson Memorial O60s PLUS Carnival will be held in Newcastle on Fri 28th Sat 29th & Sun 1st March, 2020.
Currently 10 Queensland-based players plan to travel to this popular carnival, which caters for all ages from 60 and above. 
The Registration form and Information 2-page PDF is HERE
If you need more info, email MastersVoice@bha.org.au
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The Over 40s & O50s State Championships will be held at the Gold Coast from 8th to 11th May. (NOTE: Not a long weekend).
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The Over 34s State Championships will be held on 30th & 31st May at Buderim on the Sunshine Coast.
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The Qld 60s & Over Selection Carnival will this year be held in Cairns (previous years have been hosted by Hervey Bay and Sunshine Coast associations).
The Dates are: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 29th, 30th & 31st May 2020.
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Due to the Over 60s; O65s; O70s & O75s component of the World Cup being held in Tokyo in November 2020, the Australian Masters Championships will be split in 2020, with a date change. 
The O45s and higher will be held from 28th June to 12th July at the Gold Coast.
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The O35 & O40 Men & Women play their World Cup in Nottingham (England) from 8 to 17 of August.
The O45, O50, O55 & Spirit of Masters Men and O45, O50, O55, O60, O65 and Spirit of Masters Women play in Cape Town (South Africa) from 19 to 29 September.
The O60, O65, O70, O75 & Tournament Trophy Men play their World Cup in Tokyo (Japan) from 5 to 15 November.

Email communications to MastersVoice@bha.org.au
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