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28th Jul 10Pitch Lighting Certificates for Season 2010 - 2011
Could I remind all clubs of the requirement to provide the HHUA Lighting Officer with either a new 3 year certificate for approval or a confirmation letter regarding the current lighting on all pitches that you will use during the season.

The HHUA Appointments Secretaries will appoint umpires to those league matches that traditionally attract appointed umpires between the start times of 10.30 am and 4.00 p.m.
If the use of floodlights is required during these matches then the HHUA will only appoint to those grounds that meet the present HHUA requirements of an average lighting level of 250 Lux and are also formally authorised by the HHUA.
Even if these conditions are met, the decision to start or continue with a match under floodlights will be dependent on the umpires’ acceptance of lighting standards at that time.
This means that league matches to be played on pitches which do not have HHUA approved floodlights must start no later than 2.45 p.m. in September, October, February and March and no later than 2.15 p.m. in November, December and January.

This information must be submitted to the HHUA Lighting Officer by 1st September each season to ensure authorisation for the provision of HHUA appointed umpires.

Ady Green
HHUA Lighting Officer
HHUALightingSec@hampshirehockeyassociation.co.uk
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21st Jul 10Haslemere HC Junior Coach Needed
Haslemere Hockey Club is looking for a L1 qualified coach to coach the U12 Girls squad. The U12 girls are part of a thriving girls section offering participation and performance to a large number of players. The role involves approximately 4 hours coaching a week from September 2010 to April 2011.

Please contact Mandy Jackson to find out more on juniors@haslemerehockey.com.

21st Jul 10Time to Listen Course
The next 'Time to Listen' course is running at Reading Hockey Club on Tuesday 5th October commencing at 6.30pm. The course fee is £15 and includes a light buffet prior to the course commencing.

Further information:

· Do you hold a welfare position within hockey?

· Do you need some training to help you take your organisation to the next level in welfare terms?

England Hockey has developed, in association with the Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) of the NSPCC, a hockey specific welfare course called Time To Listen (TTL).

The purpose of TTL is to train volunteers who have a specific role within welfare in hockey by outlining the practical implications of being a nominated person responsible for safeguarding the welfare of children within their organisation.

The ideal delegates for this training are Welfare Officers and any other volunteer who has a specific welfare role whether within a club, school or any other aspect of the single system pathway, such as junior development, junior academy or junior regional performance centres.

As a minimum requirement, delegates should already possess a sports coach UK Safeguarding & Protecting Children workshop certificate (or similar workplace related training) as the TTL workshop aims to develop the knowledge from theory to practical implementation within the delegate’s welfare role.

The closing date is Monday 20th September.

For further information please contact Louise Riddle: louise.riddle@englandhockey.org
16th Jul 10Hampshire Level One Coaching Course
The next Level One Coaching Course being held in Hampshire will take place in Aldershot on the following dates:

Sunday 5th September 2010 9.30am – 5.30pm
Sunday 12th September 2010 9.30am – 5.30pm
Sunday 19th September 2010 9.30am – 1.30pm

The course is being held at the Army Hockey Centre, Princes Avenue, Aldershot, GU11 2LD

The course costs £140.00 and the closing date for applications is Friday 6th August, 2010. If you would like an application form please contact:
Sara Lunn Hockey Development Officer
Email sara.lunn@hants.gov.uk
Tel 01962 847285

14th Jul 10New Members Wanted - Havant Hockey Club
Havant Hockey Club Ladies Section is beginning pre season training in August. We are looking for new members for all our teams including our Ladies 1st XI. We are also particuarly keen to hear from any goal keepers. Please see the Havant Hockey Club website for more details www.havanthockey.org.uk. All ages and abilities welcome
1st Jul 10County Discipline Administrator - Change of E-Mail Address
Chris Bond, the CDA, has just changed his e-mail address. His new e-address is now available on this site.
30th Jun 10Changes to HHUA committee
At the recent HHUA AGM the following changes were approved:

Chairman of Selectors is now Allan Notman
Sunday Appointment Sec is now Roy Holcombe
Membership Secretary is now Lia Waine
Representative to HHA is now Martin Hannant
25th Jun 10New Astro
The county is delighted to congratulate Brockenhurst College on being awarded £800,000 by Sport England for a new astro and changing rooms
24th Jun 10Level 1 Umpire course - Wide Lane on Sunday 10th October
The autumn umpiring course will be held at Southampton University, Wide Lane Sports Grounds, from 10am to 5pm on Sunday 10th October 2010. The morning session will cover core rules and umpiring skills, and includes a video and session on the pitch. The afternoon runs through the rest of the rule book and finishes with a written test.

Candidates must umpire at least 3 practice games in the months following the course, and then umpire one game watched by an assessor. To obtain the Level 1 Umpire award, candidates must pass assessment within 2 years of passing the exam.

Clubs should use the pre-season to identify suitable candidates, and apply in good time using the application form on the Web Handbook and Dowloads page (click on More... below). The form asks about umpiring experience, since the course can seem difficult for candidates who do not already umpire. The latter should try umpiring a few games, and then take the Portsmouth course in January, or leave it until April when there will be a course in Northeast Hampshire.

Clubs or potential candidates are welcome to call or email the Umpire Development Manager (see Committees page for contact details) with any questions.

Chris Horton
Umpire Development Manager

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20th May 10Coach needed for Trojans Junior Hockey Club
Trojans Junior Hockey Club is looking for a Level 2 Qualified Coach to do approximately 6 hours coaching a week in local Primary and Secondary Schools from Sept 2010 onwards.

For more information please contact Andy Gilbert - trojan.andy@btinternet.com
12th May 10Southampton Hockey Club
With the change of job location of their Ladies First XI coach Southampton hockey club are looking for a replacement coach to work with their ladies section.The team have finished in the top four of the South League for three years and are looking to again challenge for promotion to National League.The candidate should have a good understanding of both tactical and technical aspects of the game.The club also has vacancies for coaching in their successful junior section for coaches looking to gain experience of working with a team

For further details please contact Roger Merry (merryra@hotmail.co.uk )
7th May 10Hampshire Day - Monday 3rd May 2010
Photograph of some of the Umpiring team
13th Apr 10Trojans Hockey Summer Camp
Trojans Hockey Summer Camp will be taking place on Wednesday 28th July / Thursday 29th July / Friday 30th July at the Trojans Club. The camp will run 10.00am- 3.00pm daily and is for any player between the ages of 10-16 years. The Camp will be staffed by Trojans Club.
The camp will cost £20 per day or £50 for all 3 days. Families will be offered 50% on second, third etc siblings.
Players will need to ensure they come with sufficient food and drink for the day. Additional drinks can be purchased at the club.
Players need to ensure they come prepared with gum shield, sticks, shin pads and clothing for training / playing and suited to weather conditions, this should include sunscreen and hats.
For further details please contact Lou Gittens on 02380 255892 or lgittens@eastleigh.ac.uk

 

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