ACT Veterans Hockey

The 2010 Veterans Club challenge promises to be bigger and better than ever.

All clubs in the Canberra region are invited to nominate to be a part of the season. Details are below:

When. The 2010 season will kick off on Monday 1 February 2010. The final dates will be confirmed when we have team numbers, but the aim will be to finish the competition by Easter, making the final round 29 March. Games are played on Monday nights and consist of two 25 minute halves. All games are complete by 10.30.

Where: The competition will use fields at Lyneham and Tuggeranong, as well as playing at least one game each week at Goulburn.

What we offer: the Club Challenge is the premier Veterans competition run by the ACT Veterans association. It is played in three divisions, so provides strong, competitive hockey for all levels of player. As well as providing the strongest preseason competition in the region, the competition provides players with the perfect build up to qualify for participation in New South Wales' over age Championships and the Australian Veterans Championships that will be held in October in Bunbury, Western Australia.

Eligibility: To participate in this competition players should turn 35 or over in 2010. Women wishing to participate should be turning 30 in the year of competition. The exception to these age rules are goalkeepers, who can be any age.

Cost: The Competition committee accurately charges each team for the facilities they use. As such each team's invoice will be slightly different, depending on how many games they play on each of the differently priced surfaces. However, the cost is approximately $120 per team per game. In addition to game fees, ACT Vets will be charging a registration fee of $10 per player per year.

So I estimate cost will be $120 for each player.

Player list - heads up

Your committee has to admit that we don't know all of you. In fact we have no idea who is playing on Monday nights. So within the next two weeks we will be circulating a spread sheet to all managers to try and get some information about our members. This will be the most informal membership list in the world. You can choose how much or how little you wish to disclose, but of course the more we have the better we can serve you. The information will be held by ACT Vets and not passed on to either ACT Hockey or Hockey Australia.

Looking for a few extra bucks & some Umpiring experience ?

ACT Veterans hockey is trying to develop umpires for the Canberra competition. We will compile a list of interested junior or senior umpires, male or female who are interested in improving their umpiring.

Requirement:

The requirement for this year is a competition running for six weeks from 30 October to 4 December. Games start at 7.30 and 8.40. Each game consists of two 30 minute halves with a 5 minute half time break. All games will be played at Lyneham. The competition is played in two divisions, and is a little more relaxed than normal competition. Vets provides umpires an opportunity to develop confidence and skill in a helpful and caring environment. A number of senior umpires play in the Vets competition and are able to provide advice, guidance and support.

Development:
ACT Veterans will be seeking feedback and training from the ACT Umpiring Committee for all officials involved in Vets. Our plan for next year include:

the Pre-season Club Challenge, an eight week season played from February til the start of the winter season
the Autumn season, a 10 week season running from April to June, and
Our winter season from July to October
the 2007 Summer season

Opportunity:

ACT Veterans sends teams to a variety of 3-day carnivals throughout NSW, as well as the Australian Championships, a 10 day carnival held each October. Our hope is that umpires trained in our competition could fulfil our requirements at these carnivals. ACT Vets would subsidise travel and accommodation for any nominated participant. The standard of hockey in the NSW State and Australian Championships is very high, with all grades and divisions keenly fought. Participation is certainly seen as a prestigious achievement by all Australian umpiring associations.

Payment:

Umpires will receive $18 per game. With two 60 minute games scheduled each Monday, an umpire can quite easily earn $38 for the evening or return $228 for the six weeks.

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Contacts

Scott Lyddiard Phone 6258 5356 (bh) 0419 027 958 or email slyddiard@apex.net.au

Leo Clarke Phone 6205 0552 (bh) 0414 586654 or email leo.clarke@act.gov.au

Competitions, Hockey ACT. Phone Fax 6257 6191 or email competitions@hockeycanberra.org.au

About Veterans

Veterans hockey is strongly contested in the Canberra Region, with both a men’s and Women’s organisation.

To participate in the local competition, men must be 35 years of age. The qualification age to compete in the Australian National Championships men must be over 40 years of age, and women over 35.

Mens

ACT Men’s Veterans Hockey run a regular Monday night competition throughout the year. The competition has players of different skill and fitness levels, and encourages everyone to participate. The competition has players from 35 through to over 70.

The ACT also participates in the NSW Veterans State age championships along with Goulburn players, and also plays in the annual National Championships. If you are interested in participating in the representative program,.. [more].

Veterans encourages anybody with an interest in hockey to stay involved, as a player, administrator, umpire or spectator. Please contact somebody on our committee if you would like to join us.

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Cheap gear

Adrenaline Rush (Hockey Shop at the Hockey Centre) has put together a special deal for Vets Hockey players with great discounts on items - price list [pdf].

Let’s try and promote a local Business that has supported us over the years.