Around the Fields at IHA
I P S W I C H H O C K E Y A S S O C I A T I O N I N C .
Issue 15
May 2013
People play sport for many reasons; these include fitness, friendships, competition, to learn new skills, to meet new people...the list is endless really. Every person has their own reason to take to the field and their own personal goals to achieve.
Ipswich Hockey is extremely proud of the number of talented hockey players we have across all our age groups – juniors, seniors and masters alike. We currently have many players training for their respective State Championships, increasing their fitness and im- proving their skills ready to do their best for Ipswich. We are equally proud of the pas- sionate and enthusiastic coaches we have who donate their time for club and rep teams.
We have a fantastic, dedicated team working hard on recruitment and the promotion of our sport and that means we have junior teams with a vast difference in skills levels, with be- ginners, intermediate and experienced players all on the field together. This can cause some uneven scores which may look disturbing when scores are all you look at. If you have had a chance to watch these matches, you would be proud of these players who nev- er give up and continue running and passing even if the score against them is ever build- ing.
Encouragement and positive messages from their coaches, managers , parents and sup- porters of these less experienced players is ensuring these boys and girls continue to smile and laugh as they walk onto the field and look forward to their next training session to work on their skills. Neil, our RCD, is more than happy to work with coaches and teams to ensure all players are benefitting from their training sessions.
As our junior players grow and develop their skills, some will move into senior levels ear- lier than their years. Often these players have been playing since they were extremely young, and for them to continue to develop they need to play stronger, faster competitors.
It is a constant juggle for clubs and teams to be able to provide the necessary balance with such a vast range of skill levels and we encourage the teamwork being shown on and off the field by teams and clubs.
Our umpires are in the same situation. We have beginners, intermediate and experienced umpires who are paid for their time, but without enough umpires prepared to take the fields, we would struggle to provide such a successful competition. Like players, umpires need to build on their skills, be shown how to improve and be provided with encourage- ment and at the end of the game, they should be thanked. Ipswich Hockey is known throughout Queensland for having some of the best umpires at junior and senior level, and that is something that we should all be proud of.
Ipswich Hockey is just the name on the letterhead - players and clubs make up the heart and soul of Ipswich Hockey, and therefore drive its direction. If you would like to be in- volved in the direction we are taking, or provide some feedback on what you have seen or haven’t seen, please take the time to talk to your club officials or member of the IHA Exec- utive. Be aware ideas and suggestions are discussed at the IHA monthly meetings, where each club is represented.
We are always looking for ways to improve but that can only happen with input from you.
Update 1
Bits n Pieces 2
RCD Report 3
Sponsors 4
Goodlife 5
Thank you 6
Inside this issue:
By buying a car or getting one serviced at
LLEWELLYN MOTORS you can earn a donation back to IHA.
Come and collect a token from the Purple Shed that you exchange for an Official Llewellyn Local Legends Key ring when you pop in to Llewellyn's for your next service or car purchase.
Llewellyn Motors have a donation target of $1,000,000.00 to give back to the community, lets make sure we get some of it!!!
THANKS
Newsletter – May 2013
BITS N PIECES OF INFORMATION
Contributions and an editor for newsletter wanted…
Club activities, fundraising, etc.
etc. welcomed. Send to:
COLLEGIANS TUESDAY NIGHT FEEDS ARE BACK…
Once a month the BBQ will be sizzling from 6pm….sausages on bread $1.50, soft drinks $1.00.
Next BBQ is Tuesday 21st May
FOR SALE / GIVEAWAY./WANTED…...
IF YOU HAVE ANY HOCKEY GEAR YOU WOULD LIKE TO SELL OR GIVEAWAY, OR EVEN IF YOU ARE AFTER SOMETHING IN PARTICULAR...FREE ADS HERE….PLEASE SEND THROUGH YOUR INFO BY THE END OF THE MONTH TO [email protected]
FOR YOU
Please help support the Leukaemia Foundation’s stall on Saturday 18th May.
There will be items to purchase ranging from $3—$10.00. Please visit the stall under the verandah from 8.30am.
Thank you for caring and supporting.
NEED TO DO SOME VOLUNTEERING???????
We can help you help us and get some hours ticked off. There are weekend jobs and once off event jobs….talk to IHA exec team or your club for info now!
$5 for 5 days @ Goodlife Booval..more info at
Purple shed!
Well representative hockey is well under way, with the Open Championships being played over the almost long weekend of 26th, 27th & 28th April
There was great hockey played, lots of lessons learnt for some of our younger players com- peting at the Senior Representative level for the first time and some fantastic achieve- ments for players and umpires.
Well done to all coaches, managers, players and friends and family who supported our teams.
Our Under 13 & 15 squads have all started training with Coulter Shield and Southern Cross games coming up over the next couple of weeks. Its great to see so many of our players taking advantage of the opportunity to learn new skills and techniques under different coaches, play with different players and strive to make our representative teams.
Under 11’s nominations will be opening soon but before this can happen we need to se- cure coaches, please contact me if you require more info. We would like to get this pro- gram up & running this month.
Ipswich Primary school hockey has commenced and we would so love to have these chil- dren enjoy the game and come and join our weekend competition. Ipswich hockey has also seen some TAS Secondary school games on Saturday mornings prior to Hook in 2 Hockey .
Hook in2 Hockey & Rookey 7’s & 9s is becoming more interesting for all...new skills being learnt each week..everyone is having a good time whether it’s the players or the coaches and that is what this is all about - Fun whilst learning!
Neil Shearer
Regional Coaching Director Ipswich Hockey
Phone: 07 3288 6985
RCD REPORT RCD REPORT RCD REPORT— — —MAY 2013 MAY 2013 MAY 2013
Neil with the U21 QLD Champions in April.
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Check out their special offer this month…
Goodlife Booval has kindly donated a one month membership & goodie pack for our upcoming monster raffle but in the meantime they have a special offer...
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TO ALL OUR SPONSORS IN 2013 Coffee Club
Ross Llewellyn Motors Bendigo Bank
Sports Technology International Ipswich City Council
Carpet Choice Aeromac
Just Hockey
Legends Barber Shop Surreal Signs
Heritage City Photos
Queensland Power Transmissions G & P Builders
Spiderweb Internet Enzed
Mini-Cat Bobcat & Tipper Hire Quest Apartments Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale
Councillor Charlie Pisasale The Denture Lady.
Platinum Electrical
And a warm welcome to our newest sponsor, Justin from MKT Lawyers, Ipswich.
Please support those who support us &
Let them know you’re from Ipswich Hockey !