Suffolk Hockey

Clubs share Suffolk Competition Honours

After a three and a half year absence, the Suffolk Cup returned as a preseason competition as opposed to an end of season finale. Most Suffolk clubs saw this as an ideal opportunity to get their first team squads together and play some friendly and competitive hockey.

On the 20^th of August the Ladies Suffolk Cup was held at Tuddenham Road, where Ipswich managed to stave off challenges from Christchurch and Carlton Park to lift the Cup. The new Ladies Suffolk Vase was held on the 21^st of August at Henley Road, a competition for ladies teams who are around the standard of the Suffolk Premier League. Haverhill were victorious in this competition, managing to beat Ipswich and Felixstowe in the process.

On the 27^th of August was the highly competitive Men’s Suffolk Cup, with 6 teams participating the standard was very high, with Felixstowe running out eventual winners after beating Ipswich-East Suffolk in the final 3-0, and not conceding a goal throughout the competition.

Congratulations to all teams who participated, I was disappointed I couldn’t make it to the Ladies competitions, but from what I understand all 3 competitions were successful. Hopefully we will build on this year and have some great competitions next season.

Marc Lloyd

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Suffolk Cup 2011

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It is with great sadness that Lowestoft Railway Hockey Club must announce the passing of Bob Harness who was taken from us suddenly on 31st May. Bob was a founding member of our club and served as Hon. Secretary and Fixture Sectretary for over 40 years. He was well known throughout the county for his dedication to and passion for hockey. He will be greatly missed, not only within Lowestoft Railway but also by those who had the pleasure to know him from the wider hockey family. Our sincere condolences go to his family and many friends.

Yours with deep sadness,

Gary Bloodworth
Lowestoft Railway Hockey Club

It is with great sadness that we have to inform all those people who knew Trevor Everard that he passed away last week. He was well known to the older generation as an umpire for the YMCA, Copdock ladies and Felixstowe Vikings mixed teams. The funeral will be held at the new Ipswich crematorium; 12-00 on Wednesday 8th June 2011, followed by a drink or two at the Shepherd and Dog to give Trevor a proper send off.

Please click here to view the minutes from the SHA 2011 AGM.

Notes from recent AGM, to note some rule changes;

• Umpires in training
• Doubling up in Ladies leagues
• Code of Conduct

Date of next meetings –
Tuesday 8^th November – 7.30pm Rushmere Sports Centre
Tuesday 6^th March 2012-   7.30pm Rushmere Sports Centre
Tuesday 8^th May 2012 – 7.30pm Rushmere Sports Centre

For clubs that did not fulfil the requirement to send reps to all 3 meetings during 2010/11 season a fine will be levied and these clubs will not be included in the Olympic ticket draw.

Any questions let me know.

Sarah
SHA Secretary
Tele  – 07962 216988

The England Hockey Board are recruiting! Please click here to view the advert for their latest vacancy. More info can be found on the EHB website.

Confirmation that the Suffolk Hockey Association Annual General Meeting will take place at Rushmere Sports Club, The Street, Rushmere, IP5 1DE on Tuesday 17^th May starting at 7.30pm.

Attendees will have the opportunity to vote on;

• Standard of game a Level 1 in training can officiate in
• Doubling up players between teams and leagues
• New rules on code of conduct

So it is important that your club is represented and has it’s voice

Agenda
Apologies for absence
Minutes of previous meeting and any matters arising
Proposals and voting on rule changes – SHA committee
Chairman’s report – Donna Mills
Secretary’s report – Sarah Wordley
Treasurers report- Chris Hatch
Ladies League report and presentation of trophies – Carolyn Rowland
Umpire liaison report – Julie Spice
Indoor league report – Marc Lloyd
England Development report – Fiona Robson
Mens and Ladies senior hockey report – Marc Lloyd
Election of Officers
Any other business
Date and location of next meeting

Sarah
SHA Secretary
Tel  - 01787 880722 / 07962 216988