Northern Suburbs Hockey Club

Norths Newsletter for all the need to know’s and good to go’s

Below you will find the current and previous "On The Post" newsletters. If there is something you would like to add to the next newsletter please email newsletter@nsjwhc.org.au. Get your articles in by Monday lunchtime each week and we will endeavour to have it in the Tuesday edition.

NEWSLETTER 15 SEASON 16

IT’S THE FINALS COUNTDOWN

Three teams have made it to semi-finals this weekend. Playing for the opportunity to play again next week are the JG1, JG2 and U13C teams. Congratulations on making it this far through to semi’s girls fingers crossed that we will be seeing you all play in the final.

TROPHY DAY

Don’t forget the Northern Suburbs Junior Women’s Hockey Trophy Day is held on Saturday 3^rd September from 4:30. This is a great opportunity to celebrate a great season of hockey for both the girls and parents.

UMPIRING OPPORTUNITIES

Throughout this season many of our junior girls have started to learn the skills of umpiring. Some of these girls may have even umpired a game that your daughter played, they are supporting the club and even making a little money too. Many of the senior women umpires act as mentors to the younger girls right up until the girls are ready to give it a go by themselves. Congratulations to Ella Hookway (JT1 player and Owls coach) who achieved her HA Community umpire accreditation at the U11 Southern Cross Tournament held a few weeks ago. If any girl from U13 upwards would like to start umpiring in Season 2017 please let us know at nsjwhc@gmail.com.

MET NORTH, BRISBANE AND QUEENSLAND REPRESENTATIVES 2016

This season saw some of our junior girls from the U11’s, U13’s and Junior Turf teams become Brisbane representatives and also Queensland representatives. Congratulations again girls and best of luck to our Junior Turf Girls heading to Gympie for Representative Hockey in September.

TIP OF THE SEASON

And for a final tip of the season……we all hope that your daughter/daughter’s enjoyed the 2016 season, please remember that the club is pulled together by a group of volunteers. We will be asking for help again in Season 2017, so if you can spare a little time to assist in any job big or small your enthusiasm and participation will always be appreciated by the club and most importantly by your girls.

Newsletter 14 Season 16

Uniform Shop

The uniform shop will be open this Wednesday night for final collection of orders. Notice of outstanding orders have been emailed so please come and see us on Wednesday night.

Holiday Clinics

The BWHA is holding holiday coaching and player development programs for U11 please follow the link provided if your daughter is interested in upskilling. Angie Lambert OAM is again holiding school holiday clinics, please follow the link if your daughter is interested.

U11 Turf Essentials Skills & Goal Keeping Clinic

Angie Lambert OAM School Holiday Clinics

Cake Stall and Raffle Day – Saturday 23^rd July

North’s Cake Stall and Raffle Day will be on Saturday 23^rd July at Downey and Rasey Park. If you would like to make a donation for the raffle can you please email Marie Kinshela at jmkinsh@bigpond.net.au. Please also be prepared to do a little baking for the cake stall. This is a great opportunity for the club to do some much needed fund raising.

Good Luck

Good Luck to our five junior U13 girls representing various Brisbane Teams heading to Harvey Bay this weekend to compete in the State Championships. To Lily-Kate Charles, Tahlia Blinkhoff, Ella Fletcher, Ava Hookway and Rhianna Janas Good Luck girls and have a great time. 

Team Photo of the Week – Junior Grass 1 (JG1)

Tip of the Week

Please remember to be respectful of umpires and coaches. Many of the umpires we encounter in the U7, 9, 11 and 13’s are young players themselves who in some cases are still learning how to be effective umpires. Even some of our coaches are young U15 players trying to help our young girls. Don’t forget to that you can say a simple Thank You to our coaches and umpires for all their hard work….it will surely make them smile. 

Newsletter 13 Season 16

Congratulations - Again

Congratulations to five of our junior girls that have been selected to represent Brisbane in Harvey Bay in July. Lily-Kate Charles, Tahlia Blinkhoff, Ella Fletcher, Ava Hookway and Rhianna Janas.  Fantastic work girls.

Met North Representatives

Congratulations to our Met North representatives that competed in QSS U13-19 State Championships. The girls of Met North finished on top of their Pool A and made it to the semi final but unfortunately were unsuccessful and finished a very commendable 4^th in the competition. Grace Mitchell has been selected as SHADOW in the Qld State Schools U16 side, who will play at the National Championships in Melbourne in August. Congratulations Grace.

Shirts Have Arrived

Thanks everyone for your patience….shirts have finally arrived and will be available next Wednesday at training. For those that have already ordered they will be waiting behind the bar.

Cake Stall and Raffle Day – Saturday 23^rd July

North’s Cake Stall and Raffle Day will be on Saturday 23^rd July at Downey and Rasey Park. If you would like to make a donation for the raffle can you please email Marie Kinshela at jmkinsh@bigpond.net.au. Please also be prepared to do a little baking for the cake stall. This is a great opportunity for the club to do some much needed fund raising.

Player Profile – The Kinshela Family

MAIRE:

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PLAYING AT NORTHS

I joined Norths in 1991 but moved to Perth in 1992 and  from memory I played for Norths first turf team coached by Greg Rendell.  I returned to Brisbane and started playing for Norths again around 2003 and have continued playing for Norths every season since so a total of 16 years.

FAVOURITE POSITION Half Back

ANOTHER SPORT I run to try and keep fit and also play indoor hockey.

FAVOURITE FOOD All food

OTHER JOBS OR ROLES I DO WITH NORTHS

I started coaching for Norths in 2008 when Jade was in under 7s and have coached a junior team ever since.  I currently coach the JG team which I enjoy immensely and I also play for DP1.

I am passionate about Norths and try and help the committee in every way I can. To enhance the connection between the senior club and junior club I help organise the seniors coming down on Wednesday to help the junior coaches and I organise goalie clinics with Jess Keene (senior DP1 goalie) at the beginning of the season.   I also help fundraise for the junior and senior club by arranging the raffle prizes for the Cake Stall and Raffle Day at Downy Park and organising Bunnings BBQs for the senior club.

TAYLAH:

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PLAYING AT NORTHS 7 years
 
FAVOURITE POSITION Wing / inner
 
ANOTHER SPORT/ACTIVITIES Indoor hockey, going to the fitness gym and retired acrobat.

I also work at Downy Park as the AM Time Steward and in the canteen in the afternoons
 
FAVOURITE FOOD ice cream, mums cooking!

JADE: 

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PLAYING AT NORTHS 9 years

FAVOURITE POSITION Half/inner

ANOTHER SPORT/ACTIVITIES Indoor hockey

I also coach the under 7 Owls and started to umpire this year

FAVOURITE FOOD Chocolate

Super League – Coming Soon

Hockey Queensland’s premier event, Super League, is a celebration of everything hockey in Queensland from grass-roots participation programs, acknowledging our volunteers to showcasing our top 100 athletes in a “mate against mate” style competition. 

The competition starts at 8:00am on Friday 10th June at the State Hockey Centre, Colmslie. Sunday 12th June is Finals Day - Women's at 1:00pm, Men's at 2:30pm

Tip of the Week

Don’t forget girls…..get on the post! All your hard work moving the ball up the field can be all for nothing if no one is there to score from On The Post. Defenders watch out for those players on the post!

Newsletter 12 Season 16

Congratulations

Congratulations to five of our junior girls that have been selected to represent Brisbane in the Southern Cross tournament to be held this Sunday 22^nd May in Murwillumbah. Lily-Kate Charles (Brisbane Cherry), Tahlia Blinkhoff (Brisbane Blue), Ella Fletcher, Ava Hookway and Rhianna Janas (Brisbane Gold).  Well deserved selection girls and we look forward to hearing news of the tournament.

Nominations Open – U11 Selection Trials

Nominations for the U11 Brisbane teams is now open until May 25^th.  There are very few nominations for Goal Keeper so if you have a budding goalie please consider nominating it's great experience.

U11 Selection Trial participants must meet the following criteria:

1. Must be aged between 9 years* and 11 years** old.

2. Must be registered in YOUR CLUBS TOP U11 TEAM or an U13 team if playing higher.

3. Must pay $40.00 prior to the commencement of the trials.

*participants must have been 8 years of age on January 1, 2016
**participants must have been 10 years of age on January 1, 2016

All trials will be held at Downey Park (F1) on Sunday May 29, Sunday June 5 and Sunday June 12,
between 7am-11am. 

Information about the selections trials can be found at the BWHA site under ‘register and nominate’.

Thank You

A big Thank You to our very own FitFix Chick – Natasha Rigby. Natasha has been running parent fitness sessions while our girls are training and while parents are benefiting from these session so too has the club. Natasha has made a very generous donation to the club and these funds will go towards an upgrade to our goalie gear. Thanks so much Natasha and FitFix.

Player Profile – Ashley Day – U13C

1. When did you start playing hockey?  Started playing hockey at North’s in Under 7 2009.

2. Favourite position to play?  Goalie

3. What would you like to do when you are older? Interior design

4. Favourite food? Homemade panko crumbed lamb cutlets.

Tip of the Week

From beginners to the more experienced players it never hurts to watch as much hockey as possible. Go to a live game or even watch hockey zone for our local teams and take note of some of their skills.

Newsletter 11 Season 16

Match Report – JG2 (formerly known as U13a)

Norths U13 A girls were graded up into the junior grass JG2 competition.  They now compete against girls 14-18.  Our girls are aged 11/12. Sat 23/4/16 was their 1st game, they took on South Brisbane Eagles (SBE).

The girls endured hot conditions, they ran the length and breadth of the field countless times, they were physically spent come full time.

As one of the parents, I believe I speak for all parents when I say I couldn't be prouder of the whole teams performance. They displayed great skill & amazing team work.  The midfields and fullbacks defence was inspiring strong. The opposition were restricted from our 25 for the majority of the match.  Beautiful passing and field awareness from the girls allowed the forwards to break free and charge down field. The North girls, relatively small in stature when compared to the opposition showed great strength and determination to over power the opposition when challenged one on one for the ball. At half time the girls lead 1:0. A late surge in the 2nd half from the competition, taking advantage of our fatigue, had our goalie facing the charge of 2 forwards. It was one on one, the strike was good, but our goalie stood strong and produced an amazing save and deflected the ball back into play. Amazingly, the girls tapped into stored reserves, they brought the ball back down field and scored their second goal within seconds of the final siren.

Congratulations girls an amazing effort.

Congratulations Charlie Mitchell and Qld 1

Congratulations to Charlie Mitchell and the Queensland 1 team on their win at the recent U15 National Hockey Championship held recently in Wollongong. Here is Charlie proudly wearing her gold medal.

Player Profile – Ella and Ava Hookway

Ella (JT1) and Ava (JT3) have been playing for Norths for 8 years they started when Ella was in U9 and Ava in U7.

Ella's favourite position is to play forward. She also swims, runs and loves to watch football (soccer). Her favourite food is pizza and avocado. In 5 years time she wants to be travelling the world.

Ava's favourite position is striker, she also swims and likes Athletics. Her favourite foods are watermelon and Oreo cookies. In 5 years time she wants to be in Sydney studying law.

 Ava and Ella

Tip of the Week

The general term, “stick skills”, refers to anything involving stick and ball play, such as dribbling, tackling, hitting, dodging and stopping. By perfecting your skills, every aspect of your game will improve. So practice, practice, practice your stick skills, basics are always used. 

Newsletter 10 – Season 16

Uniform Shop

Due to unforeseen circumstances the uniform shop will not be open this week. Normal service will resume next week.

Match Report U9 - Pythons

So the season kicked off with carnival day for U9’s Pythons with a lot of edge.

No-one wanted to sub, twitching on the side line to get back on, ‘chomping on the bit', (maybe mouthguard), to get out there and prove they’re back with more force and eyes on a win! And they did it……..

Well done to this amazing team who finished with a 5-0, first game and their 2nd game, a little more challenging but still squeezed a, 1-0.

Watch out…….. The Pythons are not slithering across the ground they’re a quick moving team of super snakes.

Thanks for the contribution Pythons!

Match Report – U7 Kingfishers

The U7 Kingfishers 2016 team made their debut on Field 7 at Rasey Park on Saturday. Great game Kingfishers, what great display of new and old players working together as a team! The opposition were enthusiastic and had a secret weapon duck in their goal to keep their team focused. Coach Jess reminded the Kingfishers of everything they had been practising at training resulting in  a successful outcome for the team. Go U7 Kingfishers. 

Player Profile – Chloe Riley – Junior Girls Grass Team

1. When did you start playing hockey?  Started playing hockey at North’s in 2012.

2. Favourite position to play?  Left wing.

3. Any other sport or hobbies? Sport – Volley Ball, Music - Saxaphone

4. Favourite food? Favourite food - Chocolate

Tip of the Week

When in defence…you can attack. Don’t be afraid to tackle an opposition player by putting your stick down and playing for the ball. No foul play required apply pressure.

 

 

Goalie Clinic - Saturday 10th April

Thank you to those parents/coaches and children for attending the goalie session at Dorrington on Sunday.  Jess Keene the DP1 goalie imparted her knowledge on the basics of how to put on the confusing goalie gear and gave some very good information on how to play goalie. It looks like the junior club have some aspiring goalkeepers. A big thank you to Jess for giving up her Sunday morning to come and share her knowledge.  Maddie Bell and Em Burrows will be running a further goalie clinic on Wednesday 13th April 5-6pm for those girls playing goalie for their team.  Please come with your goalie gear this week.

Player Profile – Charlie Mitchell

It’s very fitting that our first player profile of the week is Charlie Mitchell. Charlie is currently in Wollongong representing the Queensland 1 team at the Under 15 championships. If people want to follow results please go to this link https://hockeyaustralia.altiusrt.com/competitions/71. At time of typing Qld 1 were on top of the ladder for Pool A and will be playing their next game this afternoon. 

Charlie’s mum was able to answer five quick questions about Charlie.

1. When did you start playing hockey?  Started playing hockey aged 4yrs and has been with Norths ever since.

2. Favourite position to play?  Favourite position right half.

3. Where would you like to be in five years? In 5 years time would like to be in the USA on a Hockey scholarship - studying and playing hockey at a U.S. College

4. Any other sport or hobbies? Sport - You name it and Charlie plays it - water polo, football, softball, touch, running, swimming.

5. Favourite food? Favourite food - avo on toast, smoothies, salmon, mint slices

LIVE COVERAGE JT1 GIRLS

Hockey Zone will be doing live coverage of the Powell Industrial JT1 Girls Friday night between our very own Norths JT1 Team and St Andrews starting at 7:30pm. If you can be part of the live action join the live coverage at www.hockeyzone.org.au and support our girls from you’re the comfort of your lounge room. Good Luck JT1’s!!!

Tip of the Week

Food choice is important. Before a big game it’s important to give your body the right fuel. No chips or lollies required, remember JERF - Just Eat Real Food!

Thank You

Thanks to everyone who came out to training last Wednesday night. The enthusiasm was contagious. Please remember there are some volunteer positions still available. If you would like to know how you can help support please contact thecommittee@nsjwhc.org.au. Every little contribution does help. Training again tonight followed by our Easter Break. 

U13 and U15 Brisbane Representative Hockey

Nominations for U13 and U15 Brisbane Representative Hockey are now open. If you would like to register and nominate your daughter all the information can be found at the BWHA website. https://u13noms.eventdesq.com/

Facebook

Don’t forget you can follow Norths Hockey on Facebook. This page is utilised by the club from the Senior Mens and Senior Womens to the Junior Boys and Junior Girls….go give it a like and a follow and you never know when your daughter, or you, might appear!

Contributions to the Newsletter – Please!

We would love to see your photos and read your match reports! Photos of the girls having fun at their games are always well received and we would love to add them to our newsletter.

Easter Holiday Clinic

2016 Easter School Holiday Junior Hockey Skills Clinics with Olympic Gold Medallist Angie Lambert OAM. Details of the clinic can be found at www.bwha.com.au under development.

Tip of the Week

Under 7’s…..use your chicken wings. When holding your stick pretend you have chicken wings and your control of the ball will improve out of sight. This contribution supplied by one of our Junior Turf girls that has taken the responsibility of training an U7 team. 

Happy Training Faces!

First Practice – This Wednesday 16^th March

It’s your time U7’s and U9’s, U11’s and U13’s!! Time to put on your shin pads, pull up your socks, insert your mouth guard and get ready for your first practice session!!  This Wednesday 16^th March from 5-6, North’s Hockey fields will again be filled with the sounds of girls giggles and coaches trying to be heard above the deafening roar. I can’t wait!

Parking at North’s Hockey Club – Important reminder!!!

As many of you are aware Mirrabooka Bridge has been closed to vehicle traffic for most of 2016. This has meant that parking is very limited around the club house. We ask all parents to please be patient during this time and try to allow another five minutes for parking and walking to the club. The safety of our children is important!

Congratulations!!!!

Congratulations to three of our Norths Junior Girls who have made the Met North Team. Maddie Bell, Sarah Bartle and Grace Mitchell will be hitting out in Brisbane last weekend of May in the Queensland State Championship.  Photo of our awesome representatives can be seen below. Well done girls. 

Tuckshop Convenor – We Need You!

The all important “Tuckshop” needs a new convenor. The job is not a difficult one, picking up the meat from The Gap and bringing to the club would be the most important duties.  Perhaps you can share the job between a few people. There are instructions on hand to guide you and “Tanya the extraordinaire” will still be on hand for guidance.  Please if you can help in this all important role email thecommittee@nsjwhc.org.au.

Volunteers – Rasey Park Duties – 20^th March

Volunteers will be needed to help out for our duties start of season duties. Sunday 20th at Rasey Park (Butterfield Street) we need volunteers to help mow & whipper snip around Rasey Park Clubhouse & goal nets. Volunteers are required to bring their own mowers and whipper snippers please. If you can please help let the committee know by emailing thecommittee@nsjwhc.org.au.

Fixtures Start

Grass fixtures for U11, U13 and Junior Girls Grass start on 9^th April, more details will come from your team manager. Grass fixtures for the U7 and U9 start 16^th April.

Coach the Coach Sessions

Feedback from one of our experienced coaches from the Coach the Coach Session was extremely positive. Please if you are interested to learn more come along to our next session on March 21, 6pm at the clubhouse.

“I thoroughly recommend putting your hand up as it is one of the most fun and rewarding experiences I have had” – current North Junior Girls President and Coach Adam Hookway. 

If you are interested in attending please let us know by emailing thecommittee@nsjwhc.org.au. The next session is Monday March 21 at 6pm at the clubhouse.

Online Uniform Ordering – Open for Business

The on-line shop is now open for business for Grass Uniform orders. Shirts and skirts can be purchased, and paid for on-line, through the on-line shop located on the Norths Junior Girls website. If you are NEW to the club you do not need to order a pair of socks….we will give these to you when you purchase a new shirt. There will be fashion police on hand on Wednesday evening to assist with sizing if required.

Please note that all orders for uniforms need to go through the on-line shop.

U13 and U15 Brisbane Representative Hockey

Nominations for U13 and U15 Brisbane Representative Hockey are now open. If you would like to register and nominate your daughter all the information can be found at the BWHA website.

Facebook

Don’t forget you can follow Norths Hockey on Facebook. This page is utilised by the club from the Senior Mens and Senior Womens to the Junior Boys and Junior Girls….go give it a like and a follow and you never know when your daughter, or you, might appear!

Contributions to the Newsletter – Please!

We would love to see your photos and read your match reports! Photos of the girls having fun at their games are always well received and we would love to add them to our newsletter.

Tip of the Week

Always wear your protective gear! Shin pads and mouth guards are essential, even if you are only having a little “play” hit. Accidents can and do happen!

Met North Representatives Grace Mitchell, Maddie Bell, Sarah Bartle

Coach the Coach Sessions

We rely on our wonderful parents to coach many of our teams but especially our U7 and U9 teams. This year we are engaging a Level 3 coach to come in and run three Coach the Coach sessions. We will be supporting the sessions with season coaching plans. The coach will run essentially a Level 1 style coaching course over three nights (third night to be decided) and is available to anyone who wants to be involved. I thoroughly recommend putting your hand up as it is one of the most fun and rewarding experiences I have had current North Junior Girls President and Coach Adam Hookway. 

If you are interested in attending please let us know by emailing thecommittee@nsjwhc.org.au. Sessions are Mondays March 14 and 21 at 6pm at the clubhouse.

Online Uniform Ordering

Later this week the orders will be open for Grass Skirts and Shirts so please check the online shop on Thursday to place your order.  For those girls that are new to Norths please note that a new pair of socks will be available to you when you purchase a shirt. You will not need to add socks to your on-line order and when you pick up your shirt.we will give you your socks. 

Season Begins for JT1 and JT3

BWHA has ratified the team selection so without further ado the season begins for our Junior Turf 1 and 3 teams this Friday night. Good Luck to both our teams.Go Girls!

U13 Development Program Registration Closes Wednesday

For those U13 players that are interested in upskilling please go to the BWHA website and find the link under development. All information and T&Cs found there.  

U7 and U9 First Practice

Its almost your time U7 and U9. First practice session is Wednesday 16^th March from 5-6. This is just the start of exciting times ahead

Parking at Norths Hockey Club

As many of you are aware Mirrabooka Bridge has been closed to vehicle traffic for most of 2016. This has meant that parking is very limited around the club house. We ask all parents to please be patient during this time and try to allow another five minutes for parking and walking to the club. The safety of our children is important!

Footwear at Downey and Rasey Parks

While its tempting to buy a set of Football Boots for your daughter to get a grip on the grassy fields of Downey or Rasey Park you need to be aware that this is a waste of your hard earned cash.  Football Boots (or tags) are banned from both grounds. Children will not be permitted to play if they are seen to be wearing this footwear.

Tip of the Week

Girls remember - Call for it. If you are out in space with no defenders around you and you see an opportunity for an attacker to pass the ball your way make sure you Call for it. Sometimes your team mates are so focused on moving the ball that they dont always look up (previously covered in Newsletter 3) so if you are in space take advantage of it and Call for it. This tip proudly provided by an awesome Hockey Mum. 

Goalies in Training! Don't they look fierce!

Congratulations

CONGRATULATIONS to Charlie Mitchell on her selection to the Under 15 girls Queensland Number 1 team! Charlie has been playing with North’s since she was 4 years old and has gone from strength to strength. Charlie is a great example of what dedication and continued training can achieve!

Congratulations also to the girls who made the U18 Brisbane teams…..Grace Mitchell, Sophie Shirley, Sheridan Walsh, Sarah Bartle, Maddie Bell and Courtenay Brown. WoooHooo!

Tuckshop Convenor – We Need You!

The all important “Tuckshop” needs a new convenor. Our previous convenor is leaving the country and hence has had to give up one of the best jobs in the club. Most of our returning club members can attest to the fact that this can be a saviour on a busy Wednesday evening when the kids need feeding after a big training session there is no better BBQ than at North’s. So we need YOU! The job is not a difficult one, picking up food and being on hand each Wednesday night to instruct the many volunteers in food prep is the hardest part. Perhaps you can share the job between a few people. There are instructions on hand to guide you and “Tanya the extraordinaire” will still be on hand for guidance.  Please if you can help in this all important role email thecommittee@nsjwhc.org.au.

Volunteers ALWAYS Needed

Like many clubs North’s Junior Women’s Hockey relies on the help of volunteers. From our President and Secretary, our ground staff, the coaches and team managers, the tuckshop and bar staff and even the humble newsletter writer - we are all volunteers. There are so many people who give their time willingly and our latest volunteer has taken on the auspicious role of Uniform Convenor. Thank You to Korrin who has stepped up to help out!

Volunteers will also be needed to help out for our duties at Rasey Park. Saturday March 19^th at Rasey Park we need volunteers to help mow & whipper snip around Rasey Park Clubhouse & goal nets. Volunteers are required to bring their own mowers and whipper snippers please. So after you have voted in the local council election, come on down to Rasey Park.

Online Uniform Ordering

Very soon we will be releasing information for how to order uniforms at our on line shop. In the mean time for those girls that are new to North’s please note that a new pair of socks will be available to you when you purchase a shirt. You will not need to add socks to your on-line order and when you pick up your shirt….we will give you your socks.

Tip of the Week

Rules are very important, they keep us all in line. There has been a rule change in hockey that I really don’t understand. Please see the tip of the week proudly bought to you by our President!  

Wednesday Night Trials at Dorrington - U11's and U13's

Long after the boys have gone home the girls are still training in the rain. Dedication!

New Socks

For any returning players can you please check that you have the correct socks.  New sock design has been introduced and all girls should ensure new socks are worn as fines are enforced by the BWHA.  

Not long to go – Excitement Overload – Check the Calendar

On Sunday 28^th February the first trials for U11 and U13 will be conducted. Please check in with the calendar that can be found at our website to keep up to date with what’s happening. It also won’t be long till we see some of our Under 9s beginning their training at the club….Wednesday 16^th March we look forward to welcoming some new girls and seeing some familiar faces…remember check that calendar as it’s updated regularly.

Footwear at Downey and Rasey Parks

While it’s tempting to buy a set of Football Boots for your daughter to get a grip on the grassy fields of Downey or Rasey Park you need to be aware that this is a waste of your hard earned cash.  Football Boots (or tags) are banned from both grounds. Children will not be permitted to play if they are seen to be wearing this footwear.

Parking at North’s Hockey Club

As many of you are aware Mirrabooka Bridge has been closed to vehicle traffic for most of 2016. This has meant that parking is very limited around the club house. We ask all parents to please be patient during this time and try to allow another five minutes for parking and walking to the club. The safety of our children is important!

Tip of the Week

Just remember “loose lips sink ships”. When cheering for our girls from the side lines, always remember words of encouragement and no disparaging remarks to the umpires. This tip proudly bought to you by a very wise hockey mum. Please send me your tip of the week for inclusion newsletter@nsjwhc.org.au.

JT1 and JT3 Training begins!

Registration – Hockey Queensland Registration

Before your daughters can play you must register them with Hockey Queensland. This is separate from your registration with Norths Hockey Club. For those new to the club the link to the Hockey Queensland registration can be found at our website www.nsjwhc.org.au under the Season 16 tab you will find Hockey Qld registration. You will need to choose from either U10 or Junior 10-17 years option. For those new to hockey you will need to enter your email address and make a password. First and last name, date of birth will be your daughter’s details. For those who are returning you would have registered your daughter last year and developed a profile, please use this to re-register your daughter.  

We also received information from Hockey Queensland today that there is a special offer. Hockey Queensland will be sending out “Welcome to Hockey” packs to every player that registers with Hockey Queensland this year.

Details can be found in the following link.

 Job Vacant – Desperately Seeking Help – Fashion Police!

We aren’t desperately seeking Susan but we are desperately seeking volunteers to help with the uniform “shop” once hockey training officially starts on Wednesday 16^th March.  Many hands make light work and this job should only take an hour on a Wednesday evening for the first four weeks of the season. The uniforms have been ordered it is just a matter of making sure our girls look good in their finery. Even if you can only spare a little time to help in suiting up our new little members in the finest hockey club colours it would be appreciated. Please email  thecommittee@nsjwhc.org.au if you can spare just a little time to help. (N.B If your name IS Susan and you can help please we are really desperately seeking you!)

Parking at North’s Hockey Club

As many of you are aware Mirrabooka Bridge has been closed to vehicle traffic for most of 2016. This has meant that parking is very limited around the club house. We ask all parents to please be patient during this time and try to allow another five minutes for parking and walking to the club. The safety of our children is important!

Not long to go – Excitement Overload – Check the Calendar

On Sunday 28^th February the first trials for U11 and U13 will be conducted. Please check in with the calendar that can be found at our website to keep up to date with what’s happening. It also won’t be long till we see some of our Under 9s beginning their training at the club….Wednesday 16^th March we look forward to welcoming some new girls and seeing some familiar faces…remember check that calendar as it’s updated regularly.

Footwear at Downey and Rasey Parks

While it’s tempting to buy a set of Football Boots for your daughter to get a grip on the grassy fields of Downey or Rasey Park you need to be aware that this is a waste of your hard earned cash.  Football Boots (or tags) are banned from both grounds. Children will not be permitted to play if they are seen to be wearing this footwear.

Tip of the Week

Ball fixation is a very real problem. The desire to hit that little ball flying down the field is strong and many girls forget to raise their head in their excitement to potentially score a goal from the halfway line. Remember before committing to that all mighty hit….. “Look Up”. As the girls practise their pushing and hitting skills at home remind them to “Look Up” you never know if a plate glass window might be ahead.  Thanks for this tip from one of our Hockey Mums….keep them coming. 

Newsletter Number Two for Season 2016 is filled with reminders that are important for you, your daughter and North’s. But first WELCOME to so many new families that signed up during a raining, sunny, windy, hot and humid Saturday morning. It was fantastic to see so many bright, shiny and eager young faces ready to start their hockey career. We have now more than 150 young girls playing for North’s hockey….awesome!

Parking at North’s Hockey Club

As many of you are aware Mirrabooka Bridge has been closed to vehicle traffic for most of 2016. This has meant that parking is very limited around the club house. We ask all parents to please be patient during this time and try to allow another five minutes for parking and walking to the club. The safety of our children is important!

Jobs JOBS JOBS JOBS

The North’s Junior Women’s Hockey club is staffed by volunteers who do it for the love! Every year we ask for all important volunteers that help keep the club running. In coming newsletters we will be advertising these all important roles. Some come with great responsibilities and some come with minimal responsibilities but all are equally important. PLEASE if you can spare some time to assist the club it ultimately helps your daughters.

DESPERATELY seeking Age Group Co-ordinators! Please if you can assist let us know your interest. If you are currently an Age Group Co-ordinator and would like to continue please let us know.

Please see the front page on the web site for any jobs that you might be able to assist with. THANKS

Footwear at Downey and Rasey Parks

While it’s tempting to buy a set of Football Boots for your daughter to get a grip on the grassy fields of Downey or Rasey Park you need to be aware that this is a waste of your hard earned cash.  Football Boots (or tags) are banned from both grounds. Children will not be permitted to play if they are seen to be wearing this footwear.

Tip of the Week

You can never yell often enough “Sticks Down”. This call to arms is often met with blank stares in the early years as young players are more inclined to twirl their hockey stick in the air than have it firmly placed against the ground. In teenage years a look of disdain is more likely as you yell “Sticks down girls!” but it can still make you feel like you are being an encouraging and helpful parent. 

Welcome to Season 2016

Hello everyone and welcome to Season 2016. This is the first of many newsletters that will be filled with everything North’s Junior Women’s Hockey. If you are looking for a funny newsletter….you can stop reading now, but if you came here for the pragmatic information pertaining to your daughter then please, keep reading.

Parking at North’s Hockey Club

As many of you are aware Mirrabooka Bridge has been closed to vehicle traffic for most of 2016. This has meant that parking is very limited around the club house. We ask all parents to please be patient during this time and try to allow another five minutes for parking and walking to the club. The safety of our children is important!

Trial Dates

BWHA u18 Trials – https://u18nom.eventdesq.com/ please register by February 3^rd.

All important trial dates are posted on the main page of the website. Please refer to the calendar of events to keep you up to date on what’s happening.

Sign On Day

Sign on day is fast approaching on February 6^th if you are a current North’s member you do not have to attend. However there will be gear available for purchase through Atlas and most important of all important the  sausage sizzle will be sizzling. Kids bring your sticks and have a hit up.

Jobs Vacant

The North’s Junior Women’s Hockey club is staffed by volunteers who do it for the love! Every year we ask for all important volunteers that help keep the club running. In coming newsletters we will be advertising these all important roles. Some come with great responsibilities and some come with minimal responsibilities but all are equally important. PLEASE if you can spare some time to assist the club it ultimately helps your daughters.

DESPERATELY seeking Age Group Co-ordinators! Please if you can assist let us know your interest. If you are currently an Age Group Co-ordinator and would like to continue please let us know.

Footwear at Downey and Rasey Parks

While it’s tempting to buy a set of Football Boots for your daughter to get a grip on the grassy fields of Downey or Rasey Park you need to be aware that this is a waste of your hard earned cash.  Football Boots (or tags) are banned from both grounds. Children will not be permitted to play if they are seen to be wearing this footwear. See…this kind of pragmatic information has just saved some of you money!

Tip of the Week

Some parents wonder ‘what words of encouragement can I say to the team from the sideline’. Many turns of phrase can be used but a personal favourite is “Challenge Them!!!” This call to arms can lift the spirit of the team, encourage them to go forth and conquer the foe without being too aggressive.  Each week we will be sharing a tip, just like this, please feel free to send me some of your favourites.