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:

bckdolan@bigpond.com

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 bckdolan@bigpond.com

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 REPORTRCD REPORTRCD REPORT———MAY 2013MAY 2013MAY 2013

Neil with the U21 QLD

Champions in April.

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RAFFLE SPONSORS

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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 !