The leaves are falling, the air is getting crisper, and the sound of hockey sticks clashing is just around the corner. That’s right—the WPGM Hockey Winter League 2025 is almost here! Running from May through September (fingers crossed for no rogue weather, loadsheeing, or alien invasions), we’re gearing up for another epic season of hockey, camaraderie, and maybe a few questionable umpiring decisions.
This year, games will be held on Monday nights at the following venues (at the moment):
- 2 games at WPCC B-Field: One at 18:15 and one at 19:15.
- 1 game at Hartleyvale B-Field: At 18:15.
To ensure we create balanced, competitive, and spirited teams (as is tradition), we need to know your availability for the league. A form will be coming your way shortly, and we need you to answer honestly—no fibbing, no wishful thinking, and definitely no “I’ll definitely make it this time” promises that you know deep down you can’t keep.
Just a note: We will need all responses by April 3.
Here’s what the form will ask:
Availability Options
- Most games: You’re a hockey hero, ready to play more than 50% of the games.
- Some games: You’ll lace up when you can, but life gets in the way (we get it, adulting is hard).
- Available to sub: You’re the wildcard, the bomb squad, the one we call when teams are desperate (and trust us, they will be).
- Not available: You’re sitting this one out, but we’ll miss you dearly.
Self-assessment (especially for the “Most games” crew)
- How reliable are you?
- Always (you’re a hockey machine)
- When I can make time (you try your best, and we love you for it)
- I’m a little erratic (you’re a free spirit, and we respect that)
- Are you happy to play in a mixed team? {Y/N}
- Preferred travelling buddies: Let us know if you have any preferences for who you’d like to travel or team up with. However, due to our goal of balancing the field hockey teams, we may not be able to guarantee that your preferences will be accommodated. We’ll do our best, but fairness and team balance come first!
Why Your Answers Matter
Your responses will directly impact:
- Team selection: We’re not just throwing darts at a board (though that would be fun).
- The budget: Fewer players = higher costs = sad treasurer = higher fees for everyone. Let’s avoid that, shall we?
So, when the form lands in your inbox, please fill it out promptly. Think of it as your first warm-up drill for the season. And remember, honesty is the best policy—typically.
Let’s make this Winter League the best one yet! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Otherwise, keep those sticks ready, those knees bent, and your sense of humour intact.
Looking forward to seeing you all on the turf (or at least some of you, depending on your answers).
Cheers,
Your WPGM Hockey Committee
P.S. If you don’t fill out the form, we’ll assume you’ve retired to become a professional couch potato. Could you not make us send a search party? 🕵️♂️
Fill in the form here