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Guildford HC News - 2019/20 Season Issue 27 - 20 Mar 2020
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Dear GHC Hockey Family,
 
This edition of our club's weekly e-zine was not meant to be the last one of the 2019/20 season - there was still going to be plenty of news from remaining league and cup matches, end of season play-offs, regional (perhaps national) finals, and of course our biggest ever Spring/Summer programme.

However, as you will know, all League and England Hockey activity has stopped in accordance with the British Government and Public Health England guidance on the covid-19 pandemic.

InTouch won't be arriving every Friday until we know better how the virus situation pans out. But please do keep an eye on our GHC twitter, instagram, facebook accounts, the GHC website, emails and the occasional InTouch for ways to keep engaged with the hockey community.

Club leaders will, of course, be monitoring the situation and let you know what parts of our programme may be able to go ahead in what timeframes.

In the meantime, on this International Day of Happiness, please enjoy this round-up of the 2019/20 season thus far - and of course stay safe and well!

Do get in touch if you have news or ideas to share with the GHC community... news@guildfordhc.com
 
Club News
20 Mar 2020
 
In This Week's Edition...
  • Last Weekend at GHC: 14-15 March
  • 2019/20 Season Standings
  • Latest Match Reports
  • Discount code for GHC Members: No Number Nine (book by FJ Campbell)
  • England Hockey Player Survey 2020
  • Booking for Easter Camp: 6-7 April
  • Surrey Youth Games 2020
Last Weekend at GHC
 
 
 

Senior League Results from Saturday 14 March


A few GHC Senior teams had some really big wins last weekend

The Cavaliers, Men's 3s and Ladies' 3s scored 18 goals between them - and let in only 1!

Sadly, the Ladies' 1s' undefeated streak came to an end - our only Ladies' loss this week.

The Men's 1s scored three goals; unfortunately, league leaders London Wayfarers scored twice as many.

It was a pretty strong showing overall on Saturday... and only a couple of days later we would find out that was the end of the season (more on current standings below).

P14: W9 D1 L4

Ladies' Leagues
L1s v Surbiton 1-2 (L)
L2s v London Edwardians 1-0 (W)
L3s v London Wayfarers 6-0 (W)
L4s v Oxted 3-0 (W)
L5s v Epsom 3-1 (W)
L6s v Team Surrey Spartans 2-2 (D)

Men's Leagues
M1s v London Wayfarers 3-6 (L)
M2s v Old Georgians 4-2 (W)
Shadows v Reigate Priory 1-3 (L)
M3s v Purley Walcountonians 7-1 (W)
M4s v Old Kingstonians 1-0 (W)
Cavaliers v Horley 5-0 (W)
Pilgrims v Richmond 3-1 (W)
Gondoliers v Haslemere 0-3 (or 4?) (L)
 

EH Tier 2 Round 4 Match Sunday 15 March


GHC Ladies 1s won their quarterfinal match in the England Hockey Tier 2 Championships, beating Wapping 3-0.

This means they progress to the semi-finals of this national competition for the second year running (last year they were runners-up).

They were due to meet Sheffield University 1st XI on 29 March while Loughborough Students 2nd XI were to take on Penzance 1st XI in the semi-finals.

Unfortunately all EH national competitions are on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic so at this point we don't know if further rounds will be played.

Well done, Ladies, for the super wins so far!
 
 
Junior Round-up of Sunday Fixture Results
 
The Boys U14C team had a strong 5-2 win over Old Georgians in their development league. Great way to finish the season - well done boys!

The Girls U12s played a close 4-5 match against Wallingford with some of the girls playing in their first 11-a-side match. Super job.

Other GU12 teams had big wins including 4-0 and 16-1 over Teddington.

But the big news of the day was that the Boys Under 10 and Girls Under 10 A teams both won Silver medals in the Surrey County Cup.

As top two finishers, they are due to join the top two teams from other counties across the region in the South Finals (we wait to see if the tournament will go ahead).
2019/20 Season
League Standings and Achievements

 

We thought we would get one more weekend of hockey in before the coronavirus came too close,

One more Saturday and Sunday would have finished quite a few leagues and competitions, though not all.

Of course we all hope that things get back to normal as soon as they can, but in the meantime, here is a look at what the teams have achieved to this point in the season...

 

 
Men's Leagues
 
Men's 1s - South Prem - 4th of 12
Men's 2s - Surrey Div 1 - 6th of 12
Shadows - Surrey Div 3 - 8th of 12
Men's 3s - South Open Dv 1 - 1st of 12
Men's 4s - South Open Dv 4 - 5th of 10
Cavaliers - South Open Dv 5 - 4th of 10
Pilgrims - London O40 Dv 2 - 2nd of 10
Gondoliers - Wessex Fixtres - 6th of 13

Highlights include Men's 3s who scored 80 goals - highest in the league and ended with a +47 goal difference (also highest) and secured the top spot with a game to still be played.

Men's Pilgrims finish in 2nd place in the London Over 40s Master League.

All but one Men's team are top half of their league tables, with two teams coming top two (and should be promoted though we wait to see what happens officially due to the pandemic).
 
 
Women's Leagues

Ladies' 1s - South Prem - 5th of 12
Ladies' 2s - Surrey Div 1 - 3rd of 12 (GD)
Ladies' 3s - Surrey Div 6 - 2nd of 10
Ladies' 4s - Surrey Div 9 - 1st of 10
Ladies' 5s - Surrey Div 9 - 2nd of 10
Ladies' 6s - Surrey Div 12 - 6th of 9

The Ladies' 4s were undefeated having won all but one match which they drew. They secured the top spot in the table with 3 matches to go. Also top goal scorers with 87 scored (36 ahead of next highest) and a whopping +73 goal difference, having let in only 14 goals in 17 matches!

The Ladies' 5s were right behind them in the same league table - as they have been for the past three seasons!

So, that's 2 promotions for the Ladies to add to the 2 for the Men. And the Ladies' 2s are still in with a shout, on the same points as 2nd place with a game still to play (if it can be played).

Twelve of our 14 adult league teams finish to this point in the season with positive goal difference including the Shadows on -1 which surely they can improve if able to play their final match of the season!

Well done to all!
 

Women's Tier 2 National Championship

This national competition started with 55 teams. GHC Ladies were runners-up last season and determined to go one better this season:

1st Round - bye
2nd Round - conceded by EG
3rd Round - won on penalties v Teddington
4th Round - won 3-0 v Wapping

...the team progress to the semi-final...

which has been put on hold until we know more about the virus pandemic.
 

Junior Leagues

Boys U18 - 3rd (likely 2nd if final match played)
Boys U16A - 7th of 7
Boys U16B - 3rd of 4
Boys U16C - 5th of 6
Boys U14A - 2nd of 8
Boys U14B - 3rd of 6
Boys U14C - 6th of 8

Girls U16A - 1st of 6
Girls U16B - 5th of 6
Girls U14A - 1st of 4
Girls U14B - 2nd of 5
Girls U14C - 2nd of 7
Girls U14D - 3rd of 6

The Girls U16 A team won all of their league matches notching up the highest goals scored and lowest goals conceded in their league.

And the Girls U14 A team won their Premier league with the highest number of goals and goal difference in their league.

 
England Hockey Junior Club Championships
  • Boys U18 - Tier 1 4th Round
  • Boys U16A - Tier 1 Division 8 - 2nd place - progress to Area Finals
  • Boys U16B - Tier 2 Division 8 - 1st place - progress to Area Finals
  • Boys U16C - Tier 2 Division 8 - 2nd place - one match to play
  • Boys U14A - Tier 1 Division 5 - Winners - progress to Area Finals
  • Boys U14B - Tier 2 Division 7 - 7 of 8
  • Girls U16A - Tier 2 Division 3 - 2nd place - progress to Area Finals
  • GIrls U14A - Tier 1 Division 4 - 2nd place - one match to play
 
In2Hockey Competitions - Under 10 and 12 Tournaments

All four of our U10 and U12 boys and girls teams came top two in the County Cup competitions, meaning that all four age groups progress to South Finals!


Surrey U12 Cup A - top two teams progress to South Finals
  • GHC Boys - Gold
  • GHC Girls - Silver

Surrey U12 Cup B
  • GHC Girls - Silver
  • GHC Boys - semi-finalists (lost place in final on p-flicks)

Surrey U12 Plate
  • GHC Girls - Silver
  • GHC Girls - 4th Place
  • GHC Girls - quarterfinalists
  • GHC Girls - quarterfinalists
  • GHC Boys - quarterfinalists
  • GHC Boys - pool stage

Surrey U10 Cup A - top two teams progress to South Finals
  • GHC Boys - Silver
  • GHC Girls - Silver

Surrey U10 Cup B
  • GHC Girls - 4th place (lost bronze on p-flicks)
  • (no Cup B for Boys U10)

Surrey U10 Plate
  • GHC Boys - Bronze
  • 2xBoys - pool stage
  • GHC Girls - quarterfinals
  • GHC Girls - pool stage
 
Latest Match Reports
 
 


 
Send in your photos and stories to news@guildfordhc.com


See past match reports on the GHC website here:
No Number Nine

Discount Code for GHC to Buy This Book

 
If you're self-isolating at home and don't know what to do with yourself - no hockey training, no matches, no sport on TV - then why not get stuck into a good book?

We've heard about a novel with hockey in it - it's called No Number Nine and it's partly set at the Sydney Olympics.

 
"Calling all #hockeyfamily - this book needs to go straight to the top of your summer reading list. Drama, love, laughter, lots of hockey players & hockey club antics we can all relate to."

        - Helen Richardson-Walsh

"A brilliant book. I have given it a 5 star rating. If you want to reminisce about life in your twenties this book has it all. If you have ever played hockey or been to spectate at an Olympic Games then this book is definitely one to read.”

       - Goodreads review
 

More info at www.fjcampbell.net
 
The author, FJ Campbell, who plays at St Albans HC, has offered Guildford members a discount for a limited time - so buy your copy of No Number Nine for £7.99 until 9th April on www.etsy.com using this code: GHCMAR20

or click on this link to buy with the code: buy No Number Nine book with code.
England Hockey Player Survey 2020


Please click on this link to complete the survey!

England Hockey collect data each year in the interest of improving our sport.

If we get enough Guildford HC players completing the survey we will receive a detailed report from EH which can help us gauge how we are doing.

You will also be entered into a draw to win tickets to the Stoop.

Please take the time to fill it in - all that self-isolation time might help...

Many thanks!
 
Easter Camp: 6-7 April

We are taking bookings for our Easter Camp.

If the camp cannot go ahead due to the virus situation, we can apply your booking to a future camp or issue a refund, no worries at all.


 

Calling all U6-16s - you won't want to miss the opportunity for excellent coaching in small groups and the chance to learn and practice some really fun skills, drills and games.

All expertly designed and delivered by GHC Director of Hockey, double Olympian Dan Fox.

Click here for more information and to book:
 

Some photos from our January camp:








Future 2020 Camp Dates:
6-7 April
25-26 May
23-24 July
26-27-28 August
26-27-28 October
21-22 December
Surrey Youth Games 2020


GHC will be running the hockey sessions for SYG 2020 for both Waverley and Guildford Boroughs!

For those unfamiliar with the games, the objective is to get children ages 6 to 16 to try a new sport.

8 weeks of coaching sessions are free (!) and then there is a big inter-borough tournament/event on 13-14 June at the Surrey Sports Park.

The sessions start in April and will run on a Wednesday evening - tell your friends who don't (yet) play club hockey.

For more information and to sign up, see the Surrey Youth Games webpage.

If anyone would like to help fund/sponsor our SYG 2020 Coaching, please get in touch with Dan.
Plans curtailed due to Covid-19
 
A look at what's not happening...

In this section we usually tell you "What's On."

Below is most of that we had planned for the next several weeks.

Such a shame to have to stay at home, but safety first!
 
 
SATURDAY 21 MARCH

GHC Blue
13:15 Ladies' 2s v Woking
14:45 Men's Shadows v TMW
16:30 Men's 1s v Trojans

GHC Green
13:30 Ladies' 4s v Tulse Hill Dulwich
15:00 Ladies' 6s v Old Cranleighans
16:30 Men's Gondoliers v Windsor

Away
--:-- Men's 2s at EUHC Gamblers
10:00 Ladies' 5s at Barnes
13:00 Men's 3s at Surrey Spartans
14:30 Men's Pilgrims at Reading
15:00 Ladies' 3s at Oxted
15:00 Ladies' 1s at Marlow

 
SUNDAY 22 MARCH

GHC Blue
09:00 Under 8s v Spencer, Merton

GHC Both Pitches
10:30 Home Counties Junior League Finals Day:
  • 10:45 GU18 Premier Semi-Finals
  • 12:00 GU16 League Semi-Finals including Guildford v Cambridge
  • 13:15 GU18 Premier Finals
  • 14:30 GU16 Premier Semi-Finals
  • 15:45 GU16 League Finals including Guildford v TBC
  • 17:00 GU16 Premier Finals
 
Charterhouse
10:30 GU12 v Wimbledon
10:30 GU12 v Aldershot & Farnham
12:00 GU14B v Spencer
12:00 GU14C v Horsham
13:30 BU16A v Canterbury

Away
--:-- GU14A at Bournemouth (EH T1)
11:30 GU12 at Woking
12:15 BU14A at Bromley/Beckenham
12:45 BU14D at Wimbledon
13:00 GU14C at Indian Gymkhana
13:30 GU12 at Woking

 
SATURDAY 28 MARCH

GHC Blue
13:30 Men's Gondoliers v Southampton
15:00 Ladies' 1s v East Grinstead
16:00 Men's Cavaliers v Old Cranleighans

 
SUNDAY 29 MARCH

GHC Blue
10:30 GU12 v South Berkshire
12:00 GU14 v Surbiton
 
GHC Green
10:30 GU12 Training
 
Away
11:00 BU14D v Old Kingstonians
12:15 GU14D v Newbury/Thatcham

 
SATURDAY 4 APRIL

Away
13:30 Ladies' 1s at Spencer

 
SUNDAY 5 APRIL

GHC Blue
12:00 BU14D v London Wayfarers

TBC
BU14A in EH T1 Area Finals

Away
--:-- BU14B at Haslemere (EH T2)

 
SUNDAY 26 APRIL

TBC
--;-- BU14A in the Home Counties Junior League Finals Day

 
See What's On on the GHC Website for all match details including timings and pitches.
 
Looking Further Ahead...
 

JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS
 
22 Mar - U8-12 Canterbury Festival - rescheduled for September

22 Mar - Girls U16 and 18
League Finals Day at Guildford HC
10:30 - 18:00
 

SUMMER @ GHC
APRIL to JUNE 2020

Look out for our Summer Programme - there is something for everyone at GHC:
  • Adult Mixed 7-a-side games
  • Vets Games
  • Junior skills sessions
  • Surrey Youth Games
  • Back to Hockey
  • and more
More details coming soon...
 
 

END OF SEASON CELEBRATION
DATE TBC

Harbour Hotel Guildford

 

JUNIOR SKILLS CAMPS 2020:

6-7 April
25-26 May
23-24 July
26-27-28 August
26-27-28 October
21-22 December
 

VETS TOURNAMENT DATES

Sunday 14 June 10am-4pm
Sunday 28 June 12pm-4pm
 
 
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
 
AGM 2020 is planned for Wednesday 6 May - more details coming soon...
We may have to push that date back depending on the virus situation - watch this space. Thanks.

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Sponsor News:
Ski Miquel Packages Exclusive to GHC


Special thanks to Ski Miquel who Sponsor GHC and support our Girls Under 12 Squad.

Ski Miquel have a special offer for Guildford HC members - see the terrific deals here:
 
"Here at Ski Miquel we know sport can bring people together. Hockey has long been a part of our lives and we feel it's time we gave something back!
 
£25 per person donation to your hockey club AND
Half-priced holiday to all players who share a room with 2 other full-paying guests"

The locations and accommodations look fantastic - do have a browse. If you aren't a skier, maybe now is a good time to try!

Call to book 01457 821 200
ski@skimiquel.co.uk


 
easyfundraising for Guildford HC

Help keep the cost of your hockey down...for free...when you shop online


Let's face it, the cost of every ball, bib and hour of pitch hire adds up.

At GHC our dedicated volunteers and terrific network of sponsors help us keep costs down. But there is still more we can do to keep the club's finances in balance so we can achieve more, play more, enjoy more.

Sign up for easyfundraising and the Club benefits every time you shop online with an easyfundraising partner.

Repeat: this costs you nothing - but money comes into the Club when you shop online!
 
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That could be thousands of ££ for the Club without any additional cost to you.


This short video explains:

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Sign-up using our unique link and search for Guildford Hockey Club:

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2019/20 Captains, Leaders and Helpers

If you have a skill or interest you can share, please let us know intouch@guildfordhc.com
 
 
Thank you in advance to all who are either staying in or stepping up to captain and other roles this season!

See more detail here on the GHC Website.

Senior team captains and managers:

M1 - Craig Mullon, Tony Hall
M2 - Harry Curtis
M3 Shadows - James Higgins
M3 - Mike Kefford
M4 (Krakens) - Andrew Austin
Cavaliers - Mike Fitter
Vets (Pilgrims) - Alex " Lawts" Lawton
Supervets (Gondoliers) - Tom Carney
Back to Hockey - Mike Fitter

L1 - Libby Leadbeater, Andrew Fergusson
L2 - Suze Burton-Wyllie
L3 - Clare Ferris
L4 - Michelle Robson
L5 - Sophie Miller
L6 - Maggs Kyte
Back to Hockey - Cathy Sanderson

Mixed Hockey - JY Chan
Fixtures and Pitches - David Jennings
Umpire Coordination - TBC

Social Events - Ali Strutt

Junior Section Age Groups - please note this list is not comprehensive - please check our Junior Age Group pages for a full list of coaches and helpers. Thank you to all!!

Under 8s - Rob Tong, Ben Bristow
Girls Under 10 - Mercedes Bushnell
Boys Under 10 - Claudia Klijnstra, Richard Gibson
Girls Under 12 - Katie Stewart
Boys Under 12 - Claire Haines, Jonathan Haines
Girls Under 14 - Robert Manning, Kim Lunt, Dominique Pilling, Emma Francis
Boys Under 14 - Matthew Penney, Sophie Penney, Jo Burne
Girls Under 16 - James Bennett, Melinda Rock
Boys Under 16 - Caroline Rees, Mike Kefford
Boys Under 18 - Caroline Tristem, Dan Fox

Pitch Bookings - Jeremy Holt, Viral Patel
Junior Section - Melinda Rock
Goalkeepers - Gina Castle, Dave Gunner
Schools Liaison - Tanya Baird
School Coaching - Dan Fox
Skills Camps - Dan Fox
Midweek Skills - Robert Manning
Indoor Hockey - Dan Fox
Director of Junior Coaching - Dan Fox
Young Leaders Programme - Dan Fox

Also: dozens of parent volunteer coaches.
40+ Young Leaders
Everyone who umpires!!!!
Match Reporters!

GHC Board 2019/20

President - Maggs Kyte
Secretary - Jo Collins
Clubhouse - Tony Hall
Treasurer - Mark Lenel
Sponsorship - James Relph
Men's Captain - Mike Kefford
Ladies Captain - Maggs Kyte
Juniors Captain - Melinda Rock
Membership - Dave Dickson
Social - Vacant
Website/InTouch - Melinda Rock
Special Projects - Gavin Lotay

Other:

Catering - Dave Hall, Andrew Fergusson
First Aid - Michelle Fussell
Welfare - Michelle Fussell
DBS Verification - Michelle Fussell, Melinda Rock
100 Club Administrator - Libby Leadbeater
Hawkinsport Kit Liaison - Caroline Rees
Schools Coaching Outreach - James Relph, Dan Fox
Graphic Design - Cathy Sanderson
Social Media - Sarah Fletcher-Evans
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