NEWS

10th Sept Presentation Night
Presentation Night Awards

10th Sept Blazers Ball
Blazers Ball Friday 3rd October.UK Hotel, 7pm.
$40 per person (2-course meal and free drink on arrival).
For tickets contact Kara Lahn 0427 544 760 or
lahnypk@primusonline.com.au

10th Sept 2008 Sport and Recreation Awards Nominations

The Sport & Recreation Awards encourage, recognise and reward achievements across the Victorian sport, fitness, outdoor recreation and community recreation sectors.

The Awards aim to promote innovative and effective practices and there are 10 awards/categories that cover athletes, Coaches, umpires, administrators, teachers and other people who help out with sport or made some other outstanding contribution to sport in any way.

The CVHA nominations were:

Minister’s Award for Lifetime Achievement – recognises outstanding achievements or contributions by a person, organisation or partnership in any field related to sport and recreation in Victoria:

Julian Hood was nominated for his 35years contribution to CVHA; for being the driving force behind our synthetic pitches, and additionally for working tirelessly for the continued development of Garden Gully Reserve

Volunteer Involvement Award – recognises the contribution made by a volunteer to the industry as a whole or to a specific industry sector:

Mick Lawlor was nominated. Mick’s contributions cover many aspects of hockey; he is passionate about his involvement in all hockey related matters and in particular about juniors and junior development.


Sport and Recreation Education Award – for outstanding achievement in sport and recreation education initiatives in both traditional and non-traditional educational settings.

Our nomination was Umpire Development program and Elaine hood as its administrator. Whilst this program was originally HV template, it has been specifically molded, developed and run locally for CVHA umpires


Young Person in Sport Award – for outstanding contribution by a young person to the industry as a whole or a specific sector

Courtney Waterson – although only having been involved in hockey for 5 years, Courtney has crammed a lot into that time; she’s really applied herself to learning how to play and has been successful in securing a large number of spots in various state squads. In addition Courtney is a community volunteer who assists with rotary club meets and Salvation Army appeals.


FINALISTS Two of our nominations have been shortlisted for the awards scheduled for Mon 6 Oct, MCG 6-9pm. It’s a ticketed event [pre purchase only].

The two CVHA submissions shortlisted are:

Volunteer Involvement Award: Mick Lawlor

Sport and Recreation Education Award: Umpire Development program & Elaine Hood

Thanks to Gina for her work in submitting these applications

10th Sept Australian Sports Commission Website
The Australian Sports Commission website has recently been redeveloped. Click on the link below
www.ausport.gov.au

3rd Sept Grand Final Times
U17 6pm Friday 12th Sept Grand Final
Senjuns Vs Girton 5

U15 6pm and U13 5pm Monday 8th Sept Grand Final
U15 Senjuns Vs Eaglehawk

U13 Strathdale Vs Senjuns

Snr comp Sunday 7th Sept Prelim FInal
BM 10am Sandhurst Vs Girton
BW 12pm Sandhurst Vs Maryborough
AM 2pm Loddon Murray Vs Strathdale Tigers
AW 4pm Sandhurst Vs Girton

Sunday 14th Grand Final Sept
BM 10am Senjuns Vs Girton
BW 12pm Senjuns Vs Sandhurst
AM 2pm Senjuns Vs Strathdale Tigers
AW 4pm Strathdale Vs Girton
Best of Luck to all!!

3rd SeptOlympian Hockey Clinics
Olympian Hockey Clinics
September - October 2008

Come along and meet members of the 2008 Australian Hockeyroo and Kookaburra Beijing Olympic Teams.

Our popular Olympian Hockey Clinics are on again with 25 clinics located in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth and regional areas of NSW, Victoria and Queensland.

Coaches will also include Olympic Medallists from the 2004 and 2000 Olympic Games, AHL players and players from around the world.*

Open to all players under 18 years old, boys and girls
One day, 6 hour program to suit players of all levels of ability
Small coaching groups according to age and ability
One day program, $85 per player
Clinics run from 10am - 4pm#
Thursday 25th Sept - BENDIGO _TBC_
For more information on venues and dates for the clinics and to register online visit
www.sportslinkaustralia.com.au

3rd Sept Summer Hockey
Summer Comp Info 2008-09

1st Sept Presidents Update

HV Regional Development project
This grant submitted by HV will assist CVHA in filling in the gaps in junior development throughout CVHA ie. bridging the gap in between H2H & U13’s and hopefully develop programs that will be sustainable for our future.
An initial brainstorm session is being conducted tonight at the grounds which includes those of us that have had either a past or current role in any of these areas. Tonight's outcome will hopefully provide COM with a firm starting point of what we can consider for the best & future application of this funding & project.
HV Development Officer Annette Hatherley will be meeting with COM to assist with preliminary planning for this project. Will provide updates for you as we progress.

Water:
We were fortunate that Julian Hood changed Coliban Water’s mind regarding access to the Rural Water Transfer scheme this year and enabled CVHA to water access until end September instead of June 30.
We are still exploring other options for future water use so we are not so reliant on Council or water authorities for our operations. Although there has not been recent meeting with CVHFMA, it is likely that the ‘wet’ pitch will be shut down over summer in line with other sports ie so we're seen to be sensitive to our local community and other sports;
this will be confirmed following the next CVHFMA meeting.
The water captured from rain and run-off this year will be retained/stored and will assist us with commencing season 2009.To better place us in planning for season 2009 re water, CVHFMA will be going over the water useage data captured regarding run-off & rain collection this season.

Clubrooms:
Council has recently released an offer to tender to conduct the feasibility study for the Garden Gully clubrooms redevelopment. The consultants will be appointed hopefully by mid Oct and we anticiapte a full report by early 2009.
This will then put us in a position to start working on the various funding options available to supplement the funds we've raised so far. It is unfortunate that the timing of the study will be post season but hopefully, through you, the consultants will be able to access sufficient club members and volunteers to gather what they need.
With this in mind if your club agms are in between mid Sep & end Oct we would appreciate new club contact information being sent to our secretary Katrina Bales so your club will still have an opportunity to be consulted.
cvha.secretary@yahoo.com.au

In the meantime, with your current club committees, please put together a 'wish list' of what you as a clubs and your members would like to see in the proposed redevelopment eg 2 x female change rooms & 2 x male change rooms; 2 x umpire change rooms etc; so we can ensure that your priorities are reflected in the feasibility study.

Portable Office:
This is still an ongoing project which has had a time consuming pathway through council. Thank you to Dale for his efforts in this so far and thanks to Julian who will be following this through. With some luck we will have an office onsite for officials and volunteers to get us out of the change rooms and out of the cold! [until the new clubrooms are built].

2009
As most of you know I will not be renominating at our next AGM. As immediate Past President I will conduct a handover and support the new President behind the scenes when required. Additionally, at this point, I will head up the 'Projects' portfolio which will include projects for the grants that we were successful in securing i.e. to see them through to completion.
Through my tertiary study and events management background, I have a strong interest in facilities so i intend to remain on CVHFMA as part of the Clubrooms project working group.
Hopefully whoever nominates to replace me as President is someone with the right mindset, strategic vision and the ability to undertake this role for CVHA as a whole, and continues to take CVHA into the future.

I've attached a summary of current or pending projects. We were hoping to have had these progressed further than what they have been but have been tied up with operational matters that have taken time away from these. Hopefully 2009 will see progress on all these.

My movements for remainder of 2008 [unavailability]
Sep 28 - 4 Oct - Tournament Director for Australian University Games, SNHC Melbourne
Oct 11 - 24 Oct - Alice Springs Masters Games, NT
Nov 12 - 24 - FIJI, Australian Country Team

Regards

Gina

August

26th Aug Volunteer for the Month of August - Ben Miles - Umpire

26th Aug Junior Meeting - Monday 1st Sep 2008 7.30pm Venue Change rooms at the ground

Hockey Victoria is interested in CVHA's ability and intent to planning to maintain and grow our junior section and other development programs. To this end HV submitted a grant application to the Department for Planning and Community Development [state government] for junior development in regional areas. CVHA was one of six country associations named in this application and HV was successful with this funding.We need to determine what we want it for, and determine our preferences for what the $ should be allocated towards ie subsidising some of this development vs reimburse/paying an administrator to co ordinate it.
SO, before hockey victoria comes up to talk to us about the project and go over some of the steps involved in it, the Committee of Management would like your input into your vision for juniors & related programs. Additionaly we would like at least one of you as a rep to come to the initial meeting with HV [in bendigo], so if you can give that some thought as to who could/should that would be good.
look forward to seeing you there
Gina

26th Aug CVHA Presentation Night - Friday 5th Sept 2008

Venue - R.S.L. Club, Havilah Road, Long Gully
Jnrs 6.00pm till 7.15pm, finger food served $10 per person
Snrs & Blazers 7.15pm, 2 course meal served $20 per person
(If you are attending both functions, cost will be $15.50 per person finger food/ small childs meal or $30 per person finger food/2 course meal)
Each club will be allocated & charged 5 tickets per team (except Maryborough and Loddon Murray)
Dress code: Smart Casual
Final figures are to be given to Sandhurst Hockey Club by Mon 1st Sept
Contact Trish Corrie 5443 9976
Presentation night tickets list

26th Aug CVHA Awards Criteria 08
Download

26th Aug Umpire of the Month
May - Jaz Poyser

June - Abbie Ferguson
Having witnessed Abbie both as a spectator and player this year and in my opinion Abbie would be one of the top umpires for the year, both in improvement and standard. Abbie can be forceful when needed, letting players know where the boundries are, using and issuing disciplinary cards if needed, but on the flip side can be jovial and enjoy a laugh with the players in the right context.
This I believe is what a good umpire should strive to be.
Abbie has officiated on a number of hard fought and aggressive games and I believe has handled them well.

July - Rachel Beagley
Just thought I’d give you a bit of a progress update on Rachel Beagley here at the Junior State Champs.
Super nervous on her first game but got over that very quickly and was fine from her second game onwards.
She’s been absolutely thriving on the standard of the matches, on umpiring with competent colleagues, on her involvement as part of the panel and with the coaching she’s received and is blowing us all away with how much she’s improving and is far and away the most improved umpire on the panel.
Be prepared to be suitably impressed!

Well done to all of our winners!

26th Aug 2008 Finals Dates

U17 Friday 29th Aug 6pm Prelim Final and Friday 12th Sept Grand Final
U15 6pm and U13 5pm Monday 2nd Sept Prelim Final and Monday 8th Sept Grand Final
Snr comp Sunday 7th Sept and Sunday 14th Sept
- Keep an eye on sporting pulse!

26th Aug AGM CVHFMA and CVHA - Sunday 30th Nov 2008 11am and 1pm. Venue UK Hotel

26th Aug Bylaws workshop - Sunday 2nd Nov 2008

Venue BRIT - Industry Seminar Room
Chapel St
Bendigo

26th AugJust Hockey Sale 31st Aug

26th Aug Next COM Meeting - Sunday 4th Oct 2008. Venue UK Hotel 10am

26th Aug Limited Edition Hockey Melways

A Limited Edition Hockey Melway is available for purchase and for every copy sold, $10 will be credited straight back to your club or association. It is as simple as that!

This collector’s edition Melway boasts a customised hockey front cover featuring some of Victoria’s best hockey players and a handy map reference of synthetic hockey venues used in the Hockey Victoria winter competition.

Interested? Click here for further information & order form

1st Aug Volunteer for the Month of July - Sue Andrews - Organising Canteen each week !!

Please remember, if you are going to nominate someone, please write a blur for COM as to what/why the person should receive the award. Nomination to cvha.secretary@yhaoo.com.au
Information & Nomination Form

1st AugMaster Plan Garden Gully Reserve Nov 2004 - How far have we come?
Download Plan

1st Aug Next COM Meeting - 17th Aug 2008. Venue BRIT 8.30am

1st AugJust Hockey Sale 3rd Aug
MID YEAR STOCKTAKE SALES 20-50% off all items until 8th August '08.
Next visit - Sunday 31st AUGUST '08
Flyer

1st Aug Limited Edition Hockey Melways

A Limited Edition Hockey Melway will soon be available for purchase and for every copy sold, $10 will be credited straight back to your club or association. It is as simple as that!

This collector’s edition Melway boasts a customised hockey front cover featuring some of Victoria’s best hockey players and a handy map reference of synthetic hockey venues used in the Hockey Victoria winter competition.

Interested? Click here for further information & order form

1st Aug Under 15 Girls Victorian State Team Selection
Congratulations to Elise Botcher from Kerang, who plays for Loddon Murray Hockey Club on her selection in the Vic State Team to play at the Australian Championships in Newcastle in October.

1st Aug Hockey Victoria Memo - White below the knee
HV Memo

1st Aug Hockey Victoria Memo - Raised Ball
HV Memo

1st Aug Hockey Victoria Memo - Player Back Chat
HV Memo

29th July Volunteer for the Month of June - Chris & Kerri Wellman - Hooked in2 Hockey !!

29th July 2008 Victorian Country Women’s Team:
Team List
Congratulations to the 8 members from the CV Blazers Team!

29th July 2008 Victorian Country Men’s Team:
Team List
Congratulations to Greg Anderson and Paul Trimble from the CV Blazers Team!

29th July Minutes Snr Pennant July 20th

29th June Minutes Snr Pennant June 22nd

20th June Junior Country Week Newsletter
Information

19th June Coaching Courses on offer from CVHA Here are final details for the level 1 course – club administrators on THIS Sunday – it is FREE
Please fill in the HockeyEd registration form which must be signed prior to the day for those U18 and preferably brought to the session by those over 18 as well
HockeyEd HockeyNet form
Sunday 22nd June – Level 1 Beginner Coaching Theory Course
FREE – usual cost $50 pp
Facilitated by Kevin Bannen
from 830am – 10ish Sunday morning
Venue : Eaglehawk Secondary College – Bright Street Eaglehawk
IT 2 room (in the portables below the carpark – will be well sign posted).

This will be the only opportunity in the short term to do the theory so please make yourself available if you require updating of your qualifications.(if you can't make it please contact Toni for information on completing this independently)
For more information please contact Toni Domaschenz tonidom@optusnet.com.au

19th June Water Update
Dear All

We have had confirmation that we have been granted access to water from Council's 'rural entitlement' until September 2008.
What this means is that if there isn't sufficient rain this winter we will still be able to utilise Pitch 1 for the remainder of this season [and obviously utilise any run-off water from this].
During this period we will continue to collect data from usage and additionally are still looking into long-term water options for us.

Our thanks and appreciation go to Julian Hood for negotiating with Council and Coliban Water on our behalf.

Regards


Gina Smith
CVHA President

19th June Volunteer for the Month of May - Roni Whytcross, Loddon Murray !!

19th June Senior Country Week Results Click Here

19th June Working With Children Checks
Information

19th June Umpires June Newsletter, Umpire of the Month and web page update
Newsletter

19th June Science and medicine in sport and exercise – run by Sports Medicine Australia –Sunday 22nd June 915am-615pm.
(RSVP by Tuesday 17th June)
For more information please contact Toni Domaschenz tonidom@optusnet.com.au

19th JuneSaturday 5th July – Goal Keeper Coaching Session with Lachlan Dreher from 830am – 12pm.
(invitation to coaches and goal keepers. Keepers not to be kitted for this session as it is for coaching purposes only – two guinea pigs will be chosen to kit up)
(RSVP by Thursday 26th June)
For more information please contact Toni Domaschenz tonidom@optusnet.com.au

19th JuneSaturday 5th July – Goal Keeper Clinic with Lachlan Dreher 12pm – 1pm.
(invitation to senior and junior goal keepers of all ages, levels and experience. Coaches may also remain for this session – especially our leadership group to help out Lachie)
(RSVP by Thursday 26th June)
For more information please contact Toni Domaschenz tonidom@optusnet.com.au

19th June Sportslink Australia's Coaching Services July School Holiday Camps 2008


July school holiday hockey camps are on again this year with a two day clinic to be held in Melbourne on 7/8th July Age 8-18years Cost $160 held at the SHNC.
These clinics are designed for current players and will give everyone a fantastic opportunity to improve on their skills, plus learn new techniques and develop their game knowledge.

Camp coaches include FIH & AHL coaches, plus a range of other AHL players and top level coaches.

All clinics run from 10am - 4pm both days, and are open to players aged 8 - 18 years. Players will be grouped according to their age and ability, with separate programs for the varying groups.
For more information and registrations click here
www.sportslinkaustralia.com.au

29th May Players, Coaches, Managers, Umpires and supporters

You are all cordially invited to the second round of Rule Interpretation and Umpire Information sessions that will take place on
• WEDNESDAY 4th June from 6.00-7.00pm at BRIT
• with a repeat session on Sunday 22nd June 2.00-3.00pm at Garden Gully.

These sessions are for all umpires, would be umpires, coaches, players, managers and followers of the game. They will run for one hour only, where answers relating to current interpretations and the Umpire Development program will be available.

Please advise of your attendance by Wednesday 28th May to umpires@cvha.org.au to enable suitable venues to be confirmed.


Elaine Hood
HV Regional Umpire Coach

29th May Umpires May Newsletter and web page update
Newsletter

29th May Next COM Meeting - 22nd June 2008. Venue TBA

29th May Junior Country Week TRAINING to commence Information
Players nomination form now available Form

16th May Change to U17 games
Due to an external booking from Soccer on Friday evenings, could you please note the following changes to Under 17 competitions at the Ashley Street, Hockey Centre for the next 6 rounds.
Round 4 – May 16th – Wet surface, not sand.
Round 5 – May 23rd – Sand surface, not wet.
Round 6 – May 30th – Wet surface, not sand.
Round 7 – June 6th – Sand surface, not wet.
Round 8 – June 13th – Wet surface, not sand.
Round 9 - June 20th – Sand surface, not wet.
Thanks for your consideration at this late notice.
Julian Hood
Turf Bookings

16th May Junior Country Week Officials Announced Information
No nominations have been received for U13 boys and U15 boys Coach and no Managers have been arranged for any of the teams. Please email Dave Jones if you are interested in any of these positions
Players nomination form now available Form

16th May Senior Country Week Officials Update Information
No nominations have been received for Snr Men coach and manager and no nomination for Vet Women Coach but we do have a Manager - Carol West
Players nomination form now available Form

16th May Country Cobras teams announced
Congratulations to all children who tried out for the teams
Squads

8th May Bendigo - Just Hockey Sale Sunday 11th May (Next Bendigo visit will be 25th May)

8th May Senior Country Week Officials Announced Information
No nominations have been received for Snr Men and Vet Women Coach or Managers - Time is running out.... Players nomination form now available Form

8th May Junior Country Week Officials - Still U17 boys and U15 boys Coaching roles and plenty of Team Manager jobs available Information
Players nomination form now available Form

8th May Sports Focus RSA Course
Information

14th Apr New Canteen at Hockey Complex - Please Support!
Canteen

14th Apr Senior Country Week Officials - Cut off date 25th April Information

14th Apr Bendigo - Just Hockey Sale Sunday 11th May

14th Apr Rule Changes Hockey Victoria 2008 Season
2008 Rule Changes Summary

4th Apr Coaching Training Program, Sat 5th April, 1-4pm, Girton Morey Building.

4th Apr 2008 Records Secretary - Ronni Whytcross, Loddon Murray Hockey Club. Details

4th Apr SNP U11 Carnival 1st June 08 Details

4th Apr EOI U18 Boys and Girls Singapour Tour Details

4th Apr Minutes Jnr Pennant March 30th