Strike force – march 15

STRIKEFORCEDERWENT STRIKERS HOCKEY CLUB NEWSLETTER

FEBRUARY 2015 DERWENTSTRIKERS.COM.AU

A word from our PresidentThe season is upon us! In the off season, the committee, coaches and other members of the Club have been hard at work to ensure that the year will be yet another strong one for the Strikers. On Sunday 1st March, Dave Isaac held a welcome fun day for the juniors at Cornelian Bay. It was a great day and fun was had by all. Thank you Dave and Vicky for all your hard work.

In 2015, Derwent will enter a Womens’ Veterans team after a number of years of absence. The team consists of both old and new players and I welcome back the old players as well as the new in what is a very difficult competition. Hopefully it will be the beginning of what in years to come will be a very successful team.

To be a successful club, requires financial assistance. In 2015 we welcome back Millingtons for a further 5 years. Millingtons has been a strong supporter of the Club and without them; we would not be able to do some of the things we do. However I would also like to welcome new sponsors, Littlewood Berry Farm (Sophie Nichols) for all your strawberry needs, Bob-Jane T-Mart Moonah for all your service/tyre needs and Able Labels who are assisting us in the production of our 80th Anniversary Wines. I know you will welcome them to the Club and thank them for the assistance they are giving us.

We will celebrate the opening of the season on Saturday 28th March at our Club Sponsor Prince of Wales. I am hopeful that everyone will attend and enjoy and celebrate the club.

Finally, good luck for all the teams on the commencement of the season. Go Strikers!

Jane Ansell

Social MembershipSocial membership for the 2015 season has opened. In 2015 we will see the club celebrate its 80th anniversary. Your membership fee of $50 helps the club to strive for success in areas which include the keeping annual subs to a minimum, the purchase of equipment and the running of clinics for the development of our junior players. I take this opportunity to stress how important your membership is to the success of the club. As a social member, you will be sent the newsletter on a monthly basis, sent all Derwent correspondence as well as a piece of Derwent merchandise. If you wish to become a social member I ask that you email the club’s treasurer, John Harris ([email protected]) or myself ([email protected]) to arrange payment and the collation of your details. I urge you to recommend this way of supporting our great club to your friends and family.

Fundraising BBQ’sIn 2014, Derwent held fundraising BBQ’s at K&D Warehouse in Moonah. We will continue to participate in 2015, please see attached schedule. Team managers will need to arrange a minimum of three people to work the stall at any one time.

The BBQ’s run from 10am to approximately 2/3PM so managers may want to organise two shifts. Please find the allocated teams.

11th April Junior Parents 23rd May 2nd Grade Women 13th June 3rd/4th Grade Men 27th June 2nd Grade Men 11th July Junior Parents 25th July 4th Grade Women 15th August A Pool Women 29th August A Pool Men



New Rule Changes

These can be seen at derwentstrikers.com.au/?page_id=60. Familarise yourself prior to the season starting.

Rosters Now AvailableThese are now online and available to see at sportsdesq.onesporttechnology.com/1136/

Season PassesSeason passes are available now! Note: the gate will be in operation Friday evenings, Saturday, Sunday and Monday evening for season 2015

Player RegistrationAll players need to be registered. All players need to register online for this coming season here memberdesq.onesporttechnology.com/1164/org *Please note you are not required to pay the $1.

UniformDHC have a new optional uniform item – performance 3/4 tights which are currently stocked in ladies sizes 6,8,10,12,14 which are priced at $50. Contact John Harris or your team manager if you are interested in ordering a pair.

Thank YouThe Club would like to thank Mark Kitchener. After numerous years in a thankless task, Mark has retired from umpiring allocations. We thank him for all his hard work in not only allocating umpires, umpiring himself and developing junior umpires.

Umpires WantedDerwent is seeking persons interested in umpiring senior and junior games during the current season. This is a great way to earn a little extra cash which could be offset against your playing subs or simply view it as extra cash. Junior games will attract a payment of $25 per game whilst seniors attract $30 so you can see it can quickly add up. Games will be on Monday night, Wednesday night, Friday night, Saturday day and Sunday day. Those interested should email Jim Ansell on [email protected] and state their preference.

Just HockeyHockey Tasmania is proudly supported by our friends at Just Hockey. Just Hockey have outlets in Hobart and Launceston and they also provide an online store at justhockey.com.au. The shops a fully stocked ready for the season kick off. Get in soon and check the new gear for 2015.

Junior Registration DayDerwent Hockey Clubs junior registration day Tuesday 24th March on THC3 at 5.15pm. We will be having a clinic for all juniors on the day. If your child would like to participate in the clinic please RSVP to Kathy Westland or Tania Barry so we can organise helpers for the day. [email protected] [email protected]

DHC Anniversay Wine PackIn celebration of the club’s 80th anniversary, the hockey club present to its members, families and friends the chance to purchase a commemorative individually numbered limited release Tasmanian twin wine pack. Limited to only 80 packs, please register your interest by contacting Jim Ansell ([email protected]) or Matt Geeves ([email protected]) for more info.

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Amalgamation of ClubsOn the 4th March 2015, the TUWHC and the TUMHC unanimously voted to amalgamate, becoming the Tasmanian University Hockey Club. This is a historic step for the club, and allows them to move forward as a unified entity. We congratulate the University Hockey Club and wish the best for the future.

Coaching ForumHockey Tasmania would like to invite all coaches to attend a coaching forum led by dual Olympian Toni Cronk, focussing on how to better train goal keepers. Toni is a highly sought after coach and we are very fortunate to have her available to host such a session.

Date: Sunday, March 29 Time: 10:30-11:30 Venue: TIS Room, Tasmanian Hockey Centre Cost: $10 per coach, payable on the day. To Register: Please contact Will Braid

Please circulate this invitation to all coaches at your club, regardless of grade.

Technical OfficersFor those wishing to gain accreditation to TO Level 1 or Level 2 we will run a theory session at the THC on the either/both the Tuesday or Wednesday night prior to the championship. From 6 pm or an earlier time if that suits, for about an hour. Let me know your preferred night. You will then be assessed for your practical during the championship – Bob Gregory.

National ChampionshipHA U15 boys championship being held in Hobart from the 11th to 19th April 2015. Any help would be appreciated. Please contact Bob Gregory.

Please support our Club SponsorsLittlewood Berry Farm with Vahallia produce outstanding strawberry ice cream that will be available at specific club functions. Make sure you keep an eye out for Sophie and grab a cone when you can. For more information on all things Littlewood Berry Farm please email Sophie Nichols on [email protected].

L I T T L E W O O DB E R R Y F A R M

PA Design is a boutique graphic design agency founded by Derwent Premier League player Paul Ancher. Whether you require a new logo, promotional material, website design, signage or any form of visual design, PA Design is able to assist. [email protected]



Good SportsThe Derwent Hockey Club is now a Good Sports Club. The Good Sports program works in communities to make sports clubs safe, healthy and family-friendly. We are calling all persons who have a Responsible serving of alcohol accreditation to contact Jenny Middleton. [email protected]

Working With ChildrenThe introduction of Working With Children Checks (WWCCs) in Tasmania has commenced. The Department of Justice is administering the introduction of this major initiative in stages over the next three years. Ultimately, it will be a requirement that most people working with children in Tasmania hold a WWCC. The Club committee resolved that in the first instance all members of the committee, all coaches and managers of junior and Premier League teams and umpires of juniors are to apply for the necessary registration. This will be reviewed and should it be felt there is a need to widen those who should be registered this will be done. More detailed information in relation to this change, including a link to relevant information on the Department of Justice website, can be found at cdn.fahan.tas.edu.au/assets/779/wwcc.pdf?1409275257. There is a small cost for volunteers in obtaining a WWCC.

If you have any queries in relation to this matter, please do not hesitate to contact the Member Protection Information officer Mike Howarth.

AppointmentsDear Club Presidents and Secretaries,

I am delighted to announce that Fiona Horwood has joined us as our new Communications and Marketing Coordinator and Natalie Sproule has joined us in the new role of State Teams Coordinator.

Fiona has a strong background in communications and marketing, including working for Menzies Research Institute Tasmania as their Communications Manager for six years. She also has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Recreation Planning and Management and played hockey during her high school years. Fiona will be available in the office from Wednesday to Friday.

Natalie has extensive experience in event and conference management and a strong background in working with children. She has been heavily involved in the Tasmanian hockey scene for a number of years now and is currently co-ordinating the OHA’s Junior Girls Hockey Team and managing OHA’s A-Grade Women’s Hockey Team. Natalie will be predominantly working Monday to Wednesday.

We are extremely pleased to welcome Natalie and Fiona to the Hockey Tasmania team.

Thanks for joining me in welcoming Fiona and Natalie.

Kind regards,

Andrew Winch Chief Executive Officer Hockey Tasmania

from 8pm onwardsPrince of Wales Hotel

Derwent Hockey Club Season Launch

Saturday 28th March

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President Jane Ansell Vice President Jenny Middleton

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Email [email protected] Email [email protected]

Secretary Kathy Fahey Treasurer John Harris

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Senior Mens Co-Ordinator Mark Taylor Senior Womens Co-Ordinator TBC

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Junior Boys Co-Ordinator Tania Barry Junior Girls Co-Ordinator Kathy Westland

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General Committee Jim Ansell Torin Bester Natalie Fahey

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Emma Harris Michael Howarth

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Corporate Sponsor Sub-Committee

Jenny Middleton John Harris Jim Ansell


Nick Tremayne [email protected]

Retention of Mens Sub-Committee

Nick Tremayne Tania Barry Matt Geeves


Matthew Kiernan Paul Dobbie Mark Taylor

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Fundraising Sub-Committee Natalie Fahey Mark Kitchener Dave Isaac


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