Life Membership Awarded

Life Membership Awarded

Congratulations to David Wyld, who is the newest addition to the list of Life Members of the Newtown City Hockey Club. The members at the Annual General Meeting approved the award, and we offer sincere thanks to David for his commitment and service to the Club.

The Rules of Association of the Newtown City Hockey Club state that Life Membership may be awarded in recognition of long term outstanding service, and David certainly qualifies for this criteria.

David joined the Newtown City Hockey Club in 2001 as a young senior player. In 2003, David took on the role of Secretary for the Club, and remained in that role for 3 years, a fantastic contribution considering his relatively short membership of the Club at that point. Since that time, David has regularly taken on a variety of roles within the Club, acting as Junior and Senior Team Coach, Team Manager, Umpire, Website Co-ordinator.

David has also gone on to play 375 games for the Club and currently holds the record for the most number of male games played.

David has always been an enthusiastic and willing contributor to the Club’s activities, regardless of whether or not he has an official role. David received a Gold Merit Award in 2014, and it is very appropriate to recognise his commitment and service to the Club with a Life Membership.

We chatted to David this week about his time at the Club, and asked him to tell us a little more about his participation with the Club.

1.  How did you come to join NCHC initially?
I came relatively late to hockey having played tennis at a junior level and was introduced to the world of field hockey as part of the year 10 phys ed program at high school.  Peter Cannon who was our school chaplain was also a member of Newtown Hockey Club and recommended that if I was interested in playing, Newtown was a great place to start.  He suggested that I come out and play a few games during the summer season, but back when I started, summer wasn’t as casual as it is now and I can remember being completely intimidated by the speed and skill of the players out on the field.  After that I was hooked, even though my parents didn’t actively support me playing, there were a number of members in the club that helped me get started.  Chief among them was Rob Lane who every week would drive into the city to pick me up and take me out to our games at Stead Park (this definitely beat a 45min bike ride before and after playing).

2.  What are some of the highlights/ things you have enjoyed about being a member of the Club?
The obvious highlight of being a member of NCHC has been the life long friendships that I’ve made.  Wine and trivia nights have been highlights, also having opportunities to coach junior as well as senior men’s and women’s teams over the years has been great fun.

3.  What aspects of hockey keep you interested and participating?
One of the things that I’ve always loved about hockey is that even when I make a mistake, I can typically double my efforts and make up for it.  As far as the drive to continue participating, hockey is a great way to stay fit and having a regular excuse to catch up with old (yes you’re old Andrew) and new friends is a bonus.

4.  Is there anything you would like to see happen for NCHC in the future?

I’d like to see NCHC continue to have a family and junior development focus.  I’ve had one daughter grow up through the club and is now playing seniors and am about to start that journey again with my other daughter who’s just starting Joeys this year.  I see it being critically important not just for NCHC’s future, but the future of the sport, that clubs like ours continue to promote the life long benefits and enjoyment that hockey provides.  I’ve spent the past 20+ years playing hockey, loving it now more than ever and look forward to many more years with Newtown City Hockey Club.

Thanks David, and all those members along the way who have helped to ensure an enjoyable and welcoming environment. We look forward to the continuation of  your enthusiasm for hockey and for the Newtown Hockey Club for many more years.

 

 

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Life Membership to David Wyld – a well deserved award.

 

 

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Annual General Meeting 2018

Members are invited to attend the 2018 Annual General Meeting of the Newtown City Hockey, at 7.30 pm on Thursday November 22, at Stead Park, Corio.

Share the triumphs and highlights of the year, and give us your comments and suggestions to make 2019 even better.

Why would you want to attend?

  • Find out about the Club’s activities during 2018.
  • Receive a copy of the 2018 Annual Report and Financial Report.
  • Help start planning for a fantastic season in 2019.
  • Initiate discussion of any issues or problems within the Club
  • Enjoy a delicious supper and a chat with fellow members.

Members are invited to volunteer for a role within the Club or a committee position for 2019, but your attendance at the meeting will not place you under any obligation.
View the agenda here or nominate for a position on the Committee (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer or Committee member).
If you are unable to attend, please submit a proxy form prior to the meeting.

The Annual General Meeting will be followed by a General Meeting, which will include discussion about the items raised in the Member Satisfaction Survey. All comments and suggestions from members will be greatly appreciated.

Just One Thing
With the release of the G21 Regional Hockey Strategy, there are big things and important actions on the horizon for Newtown City Hockey Club.
You are invited to participate in our “Just One Thing” campaign for 2019.

We want to develop our sport and our club for the benefit and enjoyment of current members, and that of future participants. There are many “things” which need to be done to achieve sustainable development and long term stability. With a large club such as ours (currently 340 members), we cannot expect these things to be done by just a few people.

We would be grateful if every family would nominate to do “just one thing” throughout the year. Your participation will make a significant contribution to our  club’s success, both on and off the field. Volunteering is also a great way to meet other people and other members of the club.

Here is the list of “Things” that we would appreciate your assistance with. Please  tick just one “thing” (or more if you wish)​, and we will be in contact with you regarding your participation.

HAVAL Motors Special Offer

HAVAL Motors Special Offer

Special Offer From HAVAL Motors Australia

Thanks to Bill Soo and his team for organising test drives of the HAVAL vehicles at the Season Launch.
HAVAL Motors

HAVAL Motors

HAVAL is the No.1 SUV brand in China, selling over a million vehicles each year – about the same number of all new vehicles sold in Australia. HAVAL  are building a reputation in Australia for quality, luxury and value for money.
The company is offering a special discount for Hockey Victoria members (not available to anyone else in the market) – up to an extra $1000 over and above the best negotiated Deal on all new HAVAL SUVs. 

Girls Hockey Scores Goals

Girls Hockey Scores Goals

Newtown City Hockey Club loves hockey, and we want everyone else to love it too. The Club welcomes new members at any time, and is especially interested in promoting and developing girls hockey opportunities. Our goal is to increase the number of girls and women playing hockey, through programs available for players at any age or skill level.

 

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What Can Girls Hockey Achieve?

Why do girls play sport? The main reasons for most girls are to have fun, to make new friends, and to learn new skills. Girls hockey can cater for all of these reasons, and many girls who begin playing hockey go on to develop lifelong friendships, on and off the hockey field.

Hockey is a team game  with great benefits for health and social connection. It provides a great cardio workout, improved hand-eye coordination and motor skills. Team games also help to build teamwork and leadership skills. And it’s fun!

There are many opportunities for girls to develop skills and play hockey at higher levels. So if your goal is to represent the Geelong region, or Victoria or even Australia, hockey is a great sport to choose.

See what some of our girls hockey players say about why they love hockey.

Matilda

What is your favourite position on the hockey field?girls hockey
Centre, because you get to run a lot.
What’s the best part of being in a hockey team?
Using team work. And it’s fun to play with other people. It makes me feel happy.
If you were Newtown City Hockey Club president, what would you do?
I’d make sure there was hot chocolate at half time!

 

Pollyanna

What’s the best part of playing hockey?girls hockey
When you make new friends. That means you have even more people to play with at hockey. I like that.
Why is your coach so important?
She is very important to us. She keeps us going so we can get better and better. She teaches us how to get around the player in front of us, she teaches us to pass to our teammates. She teaches us lots and lots of things. I do like her a lot.
What are some important rules in hockey?
That you keep your eye on the ball and your stick on the ball. And that you treat everyone nicely, like you treat your family.

Amelia

What can hockey teach you?girls hockey
To work with a team and when you play you learn the skills of the game.
How long will you play?
Well, I’m eight now, so maybe until I’m 45?
What do you like most about hockey?
Scoring goals. Hockey makes me feel happy. I like playing when kids on my team are from my school.

Girls Hockey Carnival

The Hockey Geelong ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ Carnival on Sunday, March 25 provided a great opportunity for the Club’s younger girls to experience hockey on a synthetic surface.

The players were treated to a skills clinic from Victorian Vipers players, Olivia Colasurdo and Sophie Taylor. Both players are in National Junior Squads and vying for selection in the Hockeyroos, the Australian Women’s Hockey Team.

After the skills clinic, the players tried out their skills and teamwork with a series of short games. Six teams participated in the Carnival in total, with two teams representing Newtown Hockey Club. The players had a great day, learning more about the skills necessary for the faster game style on the synthetic surface and loving the opportunity to play with other girls. The girls loved getting their pink t-shirts and pink hockey balls.

Thanks to the coaches, team managers and umpires, and all the parents and supporters on the sidelines.

 

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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Hockey Carnival

U10 Girls Hockey Competition

Registrations are now open for players for the U10 Girls Hockey Competition, which commences on Monday April 23. Games will be played at Stead Park, John St, Corio, at 5.30 pm.  Games will be played as half-field games with 7 players per team. More details here……

Come and join us. We’d love to have you.

 

 

Win a New Car with Newtown Hockey!

Win a New Car with Newtown Hockey!

Win/ Win For All Of Us

Newtown Hockey Club is managed by volunteers, without any paid employees.

The Club’s income is derived from fees paid by members, as well as special fundraising ventures. Members’ fees cover about 75% of the expenditure which the Club incurs each year.

The Club aims to keep members’ fees at reasonable levels, with the aim of encouraging more people to participate.  Therefore fundraising ventures are a vital contributor to Newtown Hockey Club’s ability to provide an affordable and enjoyable experience for members.

The 2018 target for special fundraising ventures and income not derived from membership fees is $10,000.

The Club is participating in the People’s Choice Credit Union Community Lottery, where all money from each ticket sold goes directly to the Newtown Hockey Club. Tickets are $2 each. The first prize is a Toyota Rav 4 GXL, but there are 100 fantastic prizes in total.  Check the 2018-community-lottery-prize-list here.

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There is also an Early Bird Prize, drawn on May 15 – a Toyota Yaris Ascent 1.3L Petrol Auto 5 Door Hatch valued at $20,206.

Tickets are available for sale until August 31, with the final prize draw on October 9. Tickets are available online now, and we will have some paper tickets available from May 1.

Buy your tickets now and share this link with your friends and family.

We have a number of  other ways in which you can support Newtown Hockey Club and help keep members’ fees at reasonable levels. Check them out to see if you can or your friends or family can help.