NOTICES...
Saturday 9th March -(THIS COMING WEEKEND) - televised ENGLAND v ITALY Rugby Match in the clubhouse. Game starts 4.45pm.

Saturday 30^th March – END OF SEASON PARTY (MORE INFO FURTHER DOWN)

Saturday 27th April - JUNIOR AND ADULT AWARDS NIGHT 

Make sure both dates are in your diary

MATCH REPORTS REQUEST - Please can all match reports be submitted before 6pm on Sunday evenings. I allocate my Sunday evenings to put the newsletter together. Without the reports, the newsletter can't be done. AND Please remember to take team photo's! Ta.
 

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MEN'S 1s NEARLY THERE

In an entertaining weekend of hockey, the highlight was seeing the Men's 1s win 6-0 against Broxbourne and now need just the one more win from their last 3 games to gain promotion back up to Division 2. WON 6-0 Match Report

The Men's 2s (Pictured Below) have had a tough old season however on Saturday they managed a rare 2-1 win against Winchmore Hill and Enfield 1s. It's too late in the season for a comeback but the win makes them all feel a lot better. WON 2-1 Match Report



The Ladies 1s (Pictured below) finished 2-2 against Blueharts with goals from Mari Thomas and Sarah Brydon. Ladies 1s have still got a bit of work to do to gain promotion, a good finish to the season is needed. DREW 2-2 Match Report



The Ladies 3’s made it hard for themselves and left it late to draw 1-1 today. Goalscorer was Emily H and player of the match was a close run thing with Emma S just winning it ahead of Charlotte. Thank you to Helen for stepping and umpiring the second half after Charlotte was injured.

The Ladies 2's battled hard against top of the league Blueharts. But the special occasion being umpired by Peter on his 150th match for BHHHC, overshadowed the 4-0 loss. Both teams honoured his dedication after the match.



Men’s 3 fight hard against top of the table Bishops Stortford but came out 4-1 losers.

Elsewhere the Men's 5s drew 1-1 with Stevenage and the Men's 4s lost 2-1 against Rickmansworth.

Remember to give your hockey availability to Sarah or Pete every Monday...

Ladies - Sarah Brydon
Men - Pete Allam



JUNIOR TRAINING
Fantastic session by coach William Alex Scott. Despite the pouring rain, our youths trained hard using envelope warm up, Indian dribble and some fantastic game play (with 2 fully kitted goalies). Wonderful to see man of the match awarded due to good sportsmanship!
   

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THIS WEEKENDS RESULTS

Saturday 2nd March
M1 v Broxbourne - WON 6-0 Match Report
M2 v Winchmore Hill and Enfield - WON 2-1 Match Report
M3 v Bishop Stortford - Lost 4-1 Match Report
M4 v Rickmansworth - Lost 2-1 Match Report
M5 v Stevenage - DREW 1-1 Match Report
L1 v Blueharts - DREW 2-2 Match Report
L2 v Blueharts - Lost 4-0 Match Report
L3 v Potters Bar - DREW 1-1 Match Report
L4 v NO FIXTURE
 

IT'S BACK - BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE!

The BERKO FANTASY HOCKEY LEAGUES

How are you doing as a player? If you've entered a team into the Fantasy League, how is your team getting on?

Not a lot of change this week, but great to see the M2s get a win which I’m sure was instrumental in Jason Silver bagging Manager of the Week this week, as those few extra points helped dragged Hi Ho Silver up 2 places. Enjoy your free drink at the bar at the weekend! Anyone prepared to bet on Jim catching Jamie at the foot of the table? I’m sure decent odds are on offer somewhere (but please bet responsibly 😊)



So with just three games to go, there are still a few players in the mix for Podium places (even if on the Men’s side, it is realistically only 3rd place on offer 😊).

Far more interesting though is the Ladies’ table where the first 5 could all still be in the running for the top spot. So why not get along to a game this weekend to cheer on your key Fantasy League players, as points do mean prizes!!


Weekly updates are also on the club Facebook page

 

CLUB DIARY DATES...

Saturday 30^th March – End of Season Party -



Saturday 27th April - JUNIOR AND ADULT AWARDS NIGHT 

Thursday 2nd May - HOCKEY AGM
 
Wednesday 8^th May – start of the Summer League
 
Weekend of the 21/22/23rd June – Mixed Hockey Festival
 

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OUR INTERCLUB SUMMER LEAGUE IS BACK!!!

If you are wondering how you are going to get your weekly Hockey fix when the season ends , fear not, Berko Summer Hockey is back!
For those if you new to the Club, this is a weekly run-around ....retro-style on our beautiful grass pitches, and takes place every Wednesday evening over the summer.
The evening is rounded off with a barbecue, the bar is open, the sunsets are often fabulous ....what more could you need for that perfect sneaky -midweeky catch up with your friends?

Summer hockey will start on Wednesday 8th May, running through until the end of August.

More details to follow, but for now put it in your diary
 

DON'T MISS OUT ON TRAINING

CLUB TRAINING
From Monday 3rd September at the Tring Sports Centre.
Starts 7pm
Finishes 9pm
This is eligible to all club members.
Runs from 3rd Sept to 17th Dec, then from 7th Jan to 15th Apr

1s & 2s SQUAD TRAINING
From Wednesday 5th September at the RAF Halton Astro
Starts 8.30pm
Finishes 10.15pm
This is eligible to all 1st team squad members. You will be invited if you are good enough!!
Runs from 5th Sept to 19th Dec. then from 2nd Jan to 17th Apr
CLICK HERE for the astro addresses

JUNIOR HOCKEY
This years sessions are lead by Will Holderness. He will be ably supported by a collective of helpers (both adult and teenage hockey coaches).

Click here for the Junior Registration Form

SESSIONS...
TIGERS HOCKEY 9.45am to 11.00am (From School Year 2 upwards and beginners to hockey)

ACADEMY HOCKEY 10.45am to 12.00pm (School Year 5 upwards and those players with previous hockey experience)
Forms and leaflets will be sent out next week.

To get on the Junior mailing list and for anything else about Junior Training contact AnnaMarie Wagner - our head of Youth.
 

NEXT FIXTURES...

Saturday 9th March
M1 v Luton (HOME) 10.30am at RAF Halton
M2 v Bishop Stortford (Away)
M3 v Southgate Adelaide (HOME) 10.45am at Tring School
M4 v Hertford (Away) 4.30pm at Hertford HC
M5 v Hertford (HOME) 3pm at RAF Halton
L1 v Bishop Stortford (HOME) 12.15pm at Tring School
L2 v Welwyn (Away) 11.30pm at the University of Hertfordshire
L3 v Broxbourne (Away) 3pm at Broxbourne HC
L4 v Southgate (HOME) 1.30pm at Meadowcroft

Saturday 16th March
M1 v Letchworth (Away) 12pm at Letchworth HC
M2 v Vauxhall (HOME) 12pm at RAF Halton
M3 v Rickmansworth (Away) 1pm at Royal Masonic School
M4 v Stevenage (HOME) 12pm at Meadowcroft
M5 v Southgate Adelaide (Away) 1.30pm at Ashmole School
L1 v St Albans (Away) 4pm at Oaklands College
L2 v Shefford and Sandy (HOME) 1.45pm at Tring School
L3 v Stevenage (HOME) 3.15pm at Tring School
L4 v St Albans (Away) 3pm at Oaklands College

Please either contact your club captain or team captain to give your availability.
Ladies - Sarah Brydon
Men - Pete Allam

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