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| Marden Russets Hockey Club News March - May 2007 |
OK Club members & any special visitors, this is your page to fill with news of events,
messages of love and support and anything else (as long as it does not constitute an
offence against the laws of this country).
Contact me via this link News Items here!
September News Archive here September News
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November News Archive here November news
December News Archive here December News
January News Archive here January news
February News Archive here February News
Club Celebration 24th March
Just a quick note to say well done to all those who made it to the clubhouse in order to
celebrate all things bright & beautiful.....and the Mighty Marden HC.
Events were led by those free-goal scoring hockey artisans the 1st XI although they met
their match when attempting to put youth before experience in a Boat race (see below).
Anyone who thinks they can sink a pint of Kent's finest Shepherd Neame Ale quicker than
hollow legs "the Fridge" or Nigel "I never open my mouth" Bardsley is sadly mistaken....
1st XI Award winners:
Champagne Moment – beating Canterbury
Goal of the Season – P Creelman vs Penguins
D*ck of the Year – N Greenwood/D Wickham
Player of the Year – N Greenwood
Boat Race – The Vets (dubious technique from Baxter)
Vets Cup
Please don't forget the season hasn't finished yet as the Vets travel to Holcs in
the semi-final of the Cup this Sunday 1st April - support welcome!
From the President Roger Day
'Congratulations to the 1st XI on gaining promotion to the 1st XI Kent/Sussex Regional . It
makes me nostalgic for my playing days when the Russets were a force to be reckoned
with throughout Kent and Sussex, both on and off the field. However I was saddened to
find myself recently the youngest former player in the clubhouse on two consecutive
evenings - a Friday and a Saturday - when I remember that (without email or mobile
phones) our communicating was mostly done at the clubhouse bar. I realise that with the
advent of all weather pitches times have moved on, but now that the pressure is off and
with an early finish to the season, I do hope that some of today's very talented players
well decide to socialise in the clubhouse particularly on a Friday evening or a Sunday
lunchtime. I have been happy to contribute towards the festivities last weekend.' RD
CONGRATULATIONS!
Well done to you Sam, and all the 1stXI team,on your super win on Saturday and your
brilliant season. All MCHC members will be very proud of you all.
Love from, Jude Hughes (a chuffed vice-president)
Celebrations....
There is every possibility that the last Men's 1st XI game on 24th March will be followed by
some further celebrations of this year's achievements. Most sides have either early away
games or even a home game so please try and make it back to the clubhouse and join in
the fun.....
Tennis Courts
Can all sides playing at home please ensure that opposition teams DO NOT use the
tennis courts for their warm-up.
Just a quick note to say well done to all those who made it to the clubhouse in order to
celebrate all things bright & beautiful.....and the Mighty Marden HC.
Events were led by those free-goal scoring hockey artisans the 1st XI although they met
their match when attempting to put youth before experience in a Boat race (see below).
Anyone who thinks they can sink a pint of Kent's finest Shepherd Neame Ale quicker than
hollow legs "the Fridge" or Nigel "I never open my mouth" Bardsley is sadly mistaken....
1st XI Award winners:
Champagne Moment – beating Canterbury
Goal of the Season – P Creelman vs Penguins
D*ck of the Year – N Greenwood/D Wickham
Player of the Year – N Greenwood
Boat Race – The Vets (dubious technique from Baxter)
Vets Cup
Please don't forget the season hasn't finished yet as the Vets travel to Holcs in
the semi-final of the Cup this Sunday 1st April - support welcome!
From the President Roger Day
'Congratulations to the 1st XI on gaining promotion to the 1st XI Kent/Sussex Regional . It
makes me nostalgic for my playing days when the Russets were a force to be reckoned
with throughout Kent and Sussex, both on and off the field. However I was saddened to
find myself recently the youngest former player in the clubhouse on two consecutive
evenings - a Friday and a Saturday - when I remember that (without email or mobile
phones) our communicating was mostly done at the clubhouse bar. I realise that with the
advent of all weather pitches times have moved on, but now that the pressure is off and
with an early finish to the season, I do hope that some of today's very talented players
well decide to socialise in the clubhouse particularly on a Friday evening or a Sunday
lunchtime. I have been happy to contribute towards the festivities last weekend.' RD
CONGRATULATIONS!
Well done to you Sam, and all the 1stXI team,on your super win on Saturday and your
brilliant season. All MCHC members will be very proud of you all.
Love from, Jude Hughes (a chuffed vice-president)
Celebrations....
There is every possibility that the last Men's 1st XI game on 24th March will be followed by
some further celebrations of this year's achievements. Most sides have either early away
games or even a home game so please try and make it back to the clubhouse and join in
the fun.....
Tennis Courts
Can all sides playing at home please ensure that opposition teams DO NOT use the
tennis courts for their warm-up.
School Hockey Coach required
Sam King, our Ladies goalie, who works at Bethany School is looking for a hockey coach
(min. Level 1) for afternoons, approx 2pm to 6pm, to teach up at Bethany. They would
also have to be able to take kids to and from matches. CRB check would be done through
the school.
If anybody is interested could they contact Sam King on sking@bethayschool.org.uk or
ring her at the school on 01580 211273.
Sam King, our Ladies goalie, who works at Bethany School is looking for a hockey coach
(min. Level 1) for afternoons, approx 2pm to 6pm, to teach up at Bethany. They would
also have to be able to take kids to and from matches. CRB check would be done through
the school.
If anybody is interested could they contact Sam King on sking@bethayschool.org.uk or
ring her at the school on 01580 211273.
A summary of the elected officers/captains at the Club AGM on the 15th May attended by
a record number of people!
NB ''Elected unopposed'' means '' I'll do it for another year '' in absence of fierce
competition for post- i.e similar to Gordon Brown
Chairman: Clive Baxter. Elected unopposed
Vice Chairman: Paul Sunnucks . Elected unopposed
Club Captain: As above
Secretary: Charlotte Sharp. Elected unopposed
Fixtures Secretary and Web master:
Phil Kennedy Elected unopposed in his absence
Hockey Membership Secretary: Will Steel . Elected unopposed
Hockey Subscription Secretary. Nigel Kittermaster. Elected unopposed
Team Captains
Mens 1st : Sam Traill with Vice Warren Smith
Mens 2nds: Rob Dixon with Vice Captain Pete Stanley
Mens 3rds: Richard Houston with Vice Captain Charlie Ridge
Ladies 1sts: Sandra Tipples with Vice Captain Charlotte Sharp
Sutton Russets: Claire Matthews (SV) with Vice Captain Liz Talbot
Mens Vets: Peter Ludgate promoted to captain from coordinator and
reluctant Vice Captain Fridge Burdge
Mixed: Charlotte Sharp and Tom Horton. Elected unopposed
Junior Hockey Coordinator: Julia Moen
General Committee Members
Clive Baxter, Paul Sunnucks, Peter Creelman and Julia Moen
Groundsmen/Astro Coordinators.
Nigel Bardsley and Frank Tipples ( looking for understudy)
NB
Mens 1st 2006-07 season Top scorer Simon Hughes. Players player of year Nick
Greenwood followed by Ollie Reynolds
Ladies 1st 2006-07 season Players player of year Sandra Tipples
And for those who cant wait to get back to hockey..........
New Season training will start for 1sts, 2nds, 3rds, and Vets on Thursday 2nd August at
Marden with Clive Felton. Training will take place every Thursday throughout August, with
the plan being to hopefully move to Sevenoaks for the 1st and 2nd team squads in
September as it will not be light enough to train without lights at Marden after this.
Date/time to be advised
The Ladies will be training at Sutton Valence on Monday nights with Peter Creelman.
The Club sent their best wishes for a speedy recovery to David Eltringham and were
looking forward to seeing him back for next season
a record number of people!
NB ''Elected unopposed'' means '' I'll do it for another year '' in absence of fierce
competition for post- i.e similar to Gordon Brown
Chairman: Clive Baxter. Elected unopposed
Vice Chairman: Paul Sunnucks . Elected unopposed
Club Captain: As above
Secretary: Charlotte Sharp. Elected unopposed
Fixtures Secretary and Web master:
Phil Kennedy Elected unopposed in his absence
Hockey Membership Secretary: Will Steel . Elected unopposed
Hockey Subscription Secretary. Nigel Kittermaster. Elected unopposed
Team Captains
Mens 1st : Sam Traill with Vice Warren Smith
Mens 2nds: Rob Dixon with Vice Captain Pete Stanley
Mens 3rds: Richard Houston with Vice Captain Charlie Ridge
Ladies 1sts: Sandra Tipples with Vice Captain Charlotte Sharp
Sutton Russets: Claire Matthews (SV) with Vice Captain Liz Talbot
Mens Vets: Peter Ludgate promoted to captain from coordinator and
reluctant Vice Captain Fridge Burdge
Mixed: Charlotte Sharp and Tom Horton. Elected unopposed
Junior Hockey Coordinator: Julia Moen
General Committee Members
Clive Baxter, Paul Sunnucks, Peter Creelman and Julia Moen
Groundsmen/Astro Coordinators.
Nigel Bardsley and Frank Tipples ( looking for understudy)
NB
Mens 1st 2006-07 season Top scorer Simon Hughes. Players player of year Nick
Greenwood followed by Ollie Reynolds
Ladies 1st 2006-07 season Players player of year Sandra Tipples
And for those who cant wait to get back to hockey..........
New Season training will start for 1sts, 2nds, 3rds, and Vets on Thursday 2nd August at
Marden with Clive Felton. Training will take place every Thursday throughout August, with
the plan being to hopefully move to Sevenoaks for the 1st and 2nd team squads in
September as it will not be light enough to train without lights at Marden after this.
Date/time to be advised
The Ladies will be training at Sutton Valence on Monday nights with Peter Creelman.
The Club sent their best wishes for a speedy recovery to David Eltringham and were
looking forward to seeing him back for next season
Irish at it again
Having grabbed the headlines away from the other home nations at Rugby, Football and
maybe even Cricket, Ireland's Mens Hockey team have just beaten World Champions
Germany!
Ireland Topple World Champions
Having grabbed the headlines away from the other home nations at Rugby, Football and
maybe even Cricket, Ireland's Mens Hockey team have just beaten World Champions
Germany!
Ireland Topple World Champions