March 2014

pambula_thunder@hotmail.com

PAMBULA HOCKEY CLUB

Club Contacts
Brenda Wyse 0428660544 Jill Foord 0427907481 Suzie Hides 0422541247

Fun! Fitness! Family!

Welcome to the 2014 hockey season!!!!
Thats right its time to dust of the hockey stick and get ready for another action packed season

Important Stuff:
o o The proposed start date for this season is 29th March 2014 2014 Fees: FSC Association Fees: >18s $140 <18s $85 Dates to Remember < 9s $60 Minkey $30 BUY SWAP SELL These need to be paid online when you complete the registration process Any unwanted hockey online. To register online go to www.fschockey.org.au on the Home page scroll gear @ training down until you find click to register for 2014 then follow the prompts. 19th March ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE COMPLETED THE ONLINE REGO & PAYMENT PROCESS BY 22ND TO BE ABLE TO PLAY THE FIRST FSC Hockey AGM GAME ON MARCH 29TH. th

20 March

Online Rego complete before nd 22 March

o Pambula Hockey Club Fees: Players - $20 Family (3 or more) $45

Club fees are use to cover the everyday running costs of the club - balls, training field hire & lights, presentation day, team nominations, insurance etc with club fees we are not able to keep Pambula Hockey Club operational. Club fees need to be paid by the first week of games (at the latest) to Suzie or Brenda either at training or at our first Saturday game. o Pambula Hockey Club Rego Forms need to be completed by all players this information is essential to ensure that we have all the required contact details etc so we can keep everyone up to date with what is happening from week to week. A form is attached to the newsletter, can be collected at training or from your teams manager Training for all grades has started!!! Wednesday evenings @ Pambula Beach Sporting Complex 5pm-6:30pm. Currently all grade at training at the same time times may change if numbers increase

Season Starts th
29 March

2014 Committee
President Brenda Wyse Vice President Jill Foord Secretary Robyn May Treasurer Ken Heyhorn Public Officer Suzie Hides Fundraising Robyn May, Sam Smith, Deidre Smith Publicity/newspaper Kylie Britten Umpire Convenor Matt Simms/ Dalton Browne A huge THANKYOU to Robyn who has stepped into the secretarys role at short notice

Fundraising
As always we need to raise money for any extras we need in regards to equipment etc. The fundraising committee have some fundraising ideas up their sleeves!!!! So be prepared to lend a hand as many hands make light work!!!! More on this later..

2nd hand equipment wanted

We have quite a few players who are looking for 2nd hand equipment sticks, shin pads, shoes/boots, game shirts if you have any extra stuff you no longer need - bring it along to training on Wednesday 19th and well have a bit of a Hockey Buy, Sell, Swap

FSC Hockey AGM

Please also be advised that the AGM for FSC Hockey will be held on Thursday 20th March at the Grand Hotel commencing at 7:30pm each team/club is required to have a minimum of 2 people attend. Decisions are made at the AGM that affect the competition for the upcoming season so it is in everyone's best interest to make an effort to come along. The AGM is open to everyone I would encourage everyone to try and go along and be involved in what happens for 2014.

Teams for 2014 (as of 12/3/14

C Grade THUNDERSTORMS Coaches Turi & Bonnie Team Manager Jodi Vaughan Georgia, Charli & Sophie Maratheftis Elizabeth Milton Mardi Carton Zac Fernandez Annie Gilbert Briana Inskip Chloe Buckmaster Hayden Leayr Jorja Moore Mackenzie Moore Ellie Winters Serena Claringbold

- teams will be finalized after 22/3/14 when we know who has registered for sure)

B Grade THUNDERBIRDS Team Manager: Brenda Wyse 0428660544 Brydee Pickup Turi Hides Holly Foord Ebony Pointon Connor May Nic Standen Emma Kendall Lachlan Sims Nicola Jones Josh Milton Gemma Gilbert Mitchell Blaxter Matt Floaters Chloe & Charli THUNDERBOLTZ Team Manager Ken Heyhorn Che Britten Kel Britten Dylan Lawson Jayden Heyhorn Jack Allen Emily Smith Jess Smith Anna McKinnon Isobel Woods Jess Shipton Melinda Holzhauser Floater Zac F

PAMBULA LADIES Team Manager Jill Foord 0427907481 Ellie Williams Suzie hides Brenda Wyse Leanne Blaxter Jodi Vaughan Robyn May Jill Foord Kate Bond Kylie Britten Kim Fleming Catelyn Blacka Chelsea Deacon Trudy Campbell-Jones Teleesha Heyhorn Lisa Milton Floaters Holly, Emma, Nicola, Brydee Men PAMBULA THUNDER Team Manager: Ken Heyhorn Leif Bergesen Dalton Browne Callum Hehir Ken Heyhorn Stephen Thresher Dave Ruthrven Matt Sims Eric Shearer Steve James Rory Mullins Floaters Turi, Lachlan, Mitchell, Connor, Josh

To Contact Pambula Hockey Club

We have email: Pambula_thunder@hotmail.com We have facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pambula.thunder We have an App: Thats the info for it Phone: Suzie 0422541247 Brenda 0428660544

How to select a field Hockey stick

Balance & Weight Get a "feel" for the stick. It should be well balanced and feel comfortable in your hands. Depending on your preference, the weight may be evenly distributed throughout the length of the stick or concentrated in the stick's toe or head. The weight in the toe should not be so much as to limit your stick speed when playing the ball. Field hockey sticks range in weight from light (18 oz. to19 oz.), to medium (19-22 oz), to heavy (22 oz to FIH maximum 25.9 oz [737 grams]). Most players will use a stick in the medium range. Generally, forwards prefer a lighter stick for quick maneuvering in the circle while defenders often choose a heavier stick for powerful clearing hits and to prevent attackers from casually "pushing" the stick aside. Length of Stick Field hockey sticks range in length from 26 & 28-inch youth sticks to 38-inch sticks for taller and more experienced players. While the length of the stick is often determined by height, players often select the longest stick they can handle comfortably. The chart below shows the general guideline for choosing the appropriate length stick.

26" 28" 32" 34" 35" 36" 37" 38" Toe Length The "toe" or "head" of the stick may also vary depending on your position or style of play. Shorti The "shorti toe" features a one-piece head to allow quick maneuverability around the ball.

Midi The "midi toe" features an increased hook surface and slightly longer length to allow a larger hitting and stopping area to facilitate receiving, flicking and reverse stick play.

Hook A "hook toe" hooks up to provide the maximum surface for receiving and a larger sweet spot for hitting.

Flexibility & Stiffness A flexible stick that absorbs shock is often the stick of choice for beginning or novice players. Flexible sticks tend to be more durable than their stiffer counterparts. Advanced players may apt for a stiffer stick for increased power. Manufacturers may add a variety of reinforcing materials to the stick to add strength and durability or promote either stiffness or flexibility. Fully composite and fibreglass sticks are legal at the collegiate and high school level, and revised international definitions of the stick at the international level allow the stick to "be made of or contain wood or any material other than metal or metallic components, provided it is fit for the purpose of playing hockey and is no risk to health." Fiberglass: A basic material reinforcing the handle. Fiberglass adds strength and durability. Fiberglass reinforcement also helps to prevent wear. Carbon (or graphite): One of the most effective stiffening materials. The added stiffness in the handle allows for increased hitting power for experienced players. However, in cold temperatures, a stick with carbon tends to transmit the shock from the head, through the shaft up to hands. Players should consider playing conditions, such as temperature when selecting a stick. Kevlar (or Aramide): Adds strength to the handle while dampening the vibration to the hands. The more Kevlar in the stick, the less shock is felt, yet the fibres still allow for flexibility and a smooth "feel" of the ball when hitting and receiving. Kevlar is a manmade organic fibre produced by DuPont used in a wide variety of applications such as bullet-proof vests, tires, fiber optic cables and sporting goods. Dyneema: Added over the stiffening and strengthening materials at the base of the shaft for impact resistance. Dyneema is a polyethylene fibre characterized by its high impact strength and high energy absorption qualities.

Taken from: http://www.jmtconsult.com/cgfh/How%20to%20select%20a%20field%20Hockey%20stick.pdf