20 Year Reunion – ACT Over 50’s

 Way back in 2003 the ACT claimed what is arguably the Territory’s first Senior Div 1 National Championship flag. Ten of the squad reunited at the Hockey Centre on Saturday 24 November to relive the games and cheer the Chill women into their first Grand Final.  Competing in Canberra was an obvious advantage but from my memory it was always touch and go. Gerrin Hingee was brought down from the over 55’s to bolster numbers and Ken Birrer competed in the final with his thumb wired after breaking it in the round games.

Shown in the picture (L to R) are: Anthony Graham; Trevor Duncan; Ron Jackson (back to camera); Ian Gratton; Denis Lovell; Steve Jakiwczyk; then Shep (Peter Shepherd) back to camera (and p.s. – not in 50’s).  Then to RHS, Richard Black and Brian Pallister.  Remaining members of the squad were: Ken Birrer; Kel Chesterton; Geoff Funnell; Mike Cook; Steve McEntee; John Nicholas; Peter Shands; Ian Deas and Gerin Hingee
The Note from Leo & photo (taken by Nicho).

HA Masters Champs’ – Perth – Umpires & Officials

2023 HA Masters Championships Perth  – Call for EOI’s
for Tournament Officials (including Umpire & Technical Panels)

Dear MA CEOs and Masters Delegates

Hockey Australia, together with the HA Masters Committee, are calling for nominations for umpires and technical officials to officiate at the forthcoming HA Masters Championships to be held in Perth in September/October of this year.

It is expected that approximately 120 teams will attend the Championships.  And officials, both full-time and part-time, are required for the following events:

  • Tournament 1     34 – 70 Women:    22nd to 30th September
  • Tournament 2     34 – 45 Men:         23rd Sept to 1st October
  • Tournament 3     50 – 80 Men:         28th Sept to 7th October

 

Please assist in the recruitment of volunteers by sharing this communication with your umpiring and technical groups and with your Masters communities.

The Nomination Link: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/hamasters/events/185820/

Nominations close on Monday 8th May 2023.

Thank you for your assistance.

 

Linda

NSW State Championships with Goulburn – Call for Players

Call for Players  – from amongst ACT Masters Hockey players
for both the over 60’s and the over 65’s NSW Champ’s

{> 65’s in Tamworth – Friday 2nd to Sunday 4rh June 2023}
{> 60’s in Newcastle – Friday 21st to  Sunday 23rd July 2023}

Hello Gents

I am writing to you all on behalf of ACT Masters Hockey for Goulburn Masters Hockey.  As you may know, ACT Masters players usually form a large proportion of the Goulburn teams in these age groups at NSW State Championships.

In 2023, the over 65s are on in Tamworth on Friday 2- Sunday 4 June: depending on numbers, we have previously sent a Div 1 and a Div2 team.

The over 60s are on in Newcastle on Friday 21 –  Sunday 23 July: in 2022 we sent a Div 2 team and came away as winners of the Division.

If you are interested in playing at either of these events, could you please respond to both me and Conway Bogg as soon as possible. Details regarding entry costs and accommodation costs will be forwarded when team numbers are settled.

If you are able to umpire at either of these events, could you also let us know – Teams must nominate an umpire as well and Goulburn usually provides some financial support for those who volunteer to umpire.

 

– responses appreciated by Wednesday 26 April.

 

Thanks all

Mark McElligot

 

Over 55’s & 60’s – Message from Goulburn Masters Hockey

 

ACT Masters Hockey
NSW Masters O/55 & O/60 State Championships

Goulburn Masters Hockey is seeking expressions of interest in relation to participating in the following NSW state championships:

  • OVER 55’s – to be held in Port Macquarie from the 30th June to 2nd July 2023.
  • OVER 60’s –  to be held in Newcastle from 21st to 23rd July 2023 ( and we are defending our title).

If you are interested in playing please let me know as soon as possible. And if you intend playing in both sides, please indicate both on your reply.

Also, if you do know anyone who might be interested in playing with either or both sides, please have them contact me..

 

Cheers,
Conway Bogg

Secretary Goulburn Masters.
E-Mail:  boggc@bigpond.com

 

President. Peter Shepard.
Secretary. Conway Bogg.
Assistant Secretary. Geoff Selmes.
Treasurer. Anthony White.

LifeNight – Note from Leo

LifeNight, Monday 3rd April, at Lyneham

ACT Masters is running our annual charity night on Monday 3 April. On the night we will play a little hockey, with sides from North and South competing for the Jack Thompson “Keeper of the Flame” trophy. Afterwards we will put on some food, games and raffles at Pick-up-sticks.

In the next few days you will be contacted by the team coordinators and invited to play in a team aged over 55’s; under 55’s; or open women. It will cost you $15, which will get you some pizza, a few chips and a chance to win around $2000 worth of prizes.

The night has a few aims, but the main one is to provide our 450 plus members a chance to socialise, talk with old friends and raise some money for charity. So even if you are not playing, come along and enjoy the company, and pass this on to anybody in the Hockey community who might be interested.

All money raised will be contributed to various charities around Canberra.

Leo

President, ACT Masters Hockey Assn

Nationals – Officials – Call For EOI’s

HA Masters National Championships
Expressions of Interest Open for Officials

Hockey Australia Masters call for expressions of interest for suitably qualified officials to officiate in Technical and Umpiring Panels at the Men’s & Women’s National Championships 2022.  Expressions of interest will close on Monday 30 May 2022

All selected officials are expected to abide by the Hockey Australia Officials Code of Conduct Attachment D . Interested officials should also familiarise themselves with the HA Masters Officials’ Role Descriptions before completing expressions of interest.  Please consider this carefully as you decide which position/s you wish to apply for.

Expressions of Interest can be completed at the links below.  Please check the relevant date requirements and read the Role Descriptions before completing your expression of interest.

Men’s National Championships: < Link Address >

Women’s National Championships: < Link Address >

This information will also be found on the News page of the Hockey Australia Masters website < Link Address > and Hockey Australia Masters facebook. < Link Address >

Please distribute this information via your networks and thank you for your continued support of Hockey Australia Masters.

Kind regards

Gail Lomas
Transition Implementation Officer
Hockey Australia Masters