SAGM Newsletter No 2 – 31 Aug 2021

Below please find the 2nd SAGMHA Newsletter.

Please distribute the newsletter to all your players.

The CONTENTS page facilitates a link the specific content in the body of the newsletter.

This facilitates easy reference to those specific sections of the newsletter.

South-Arican-Grand-Masters-2021-Newsletter-No-2-31-August-2021Download

If there are any queries please send them to Rob and Barry in writing and in brief

For your convenience I have also attached the other documents I have previously circulated.

This may be repetition but may also be convenient to access.

The dispensation form is referred to in the newsletter.

  • Nomination form for World Cup Team Coach
  • Nomination form for World Cup Manager
  • Nomination form for Selectors
  • Nominations form for SAGMHA Committee member
  • Dispensation form referred to in the Newsletter.        

Attachments mentioned in the newsletter:

Invitaion-for-Selectors-Aug-2021-Barry-Version-FinalDownload
SAGMHA-W-C-2022-TEAM-COACH-PROFILE-FINAL-FINAL-03082021Download
SAGMHA-TEAM-MANAGERS-PROFILE-W-C-2022-FINAL-FINAL-03082021Download
Nomination form SAGMHA Comm Aug 2021Download
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Invitation for Selectors Aug 2021 at IPT

As we get closer to the IPT and the process of selecting teams for the Grand Masters World Cups (Ladies and Mens), we need to arrange for selectors. The attached document can offer the opportunity to anyone that would like to be considered suitable as a selector.  

Appointment of selectors will be subject to an assessment of the applications received and confirmed in writing by Barry (Chairman of SAGM Hockey), as per the last section of the form.

In addition to the above, on the 4 August, find the Team Manager and Team Coach profiles. This was also to solicit an interest from persons who wished to be considered to fill these roles. At the time, we encourage nominee/s to read the Job Profiles thoroughly before accepting the nomination and complete the last page of the document/s.

By way of a reminder I attach the two documents again for your consideration and your distribution to interested parties in your Provinces.

Applications must be sent to Karl (karl@dhpsa.co.za) by COB Monday, 23 August for countersigning.

A modified message from a communication sent via SAGM to Rob and Karl

Attachments:

SAGMHA-TEAM-MANAGERS-PROFILE-W-C-2022-FINAL-FINAL-03082021Download
SAGMHA-W-C-2022-TEAM-COACH-PROFILE-FINAL-FINAL-03082021Download
Invitaion-for-Selectors-Aug-2021-Barry-Version-FinalDownload

WPGM Hockey Announcement 5 Aug 2021

Dear Members,

We are delighted to be back and playing hockey again.

The WPHU Council met last night where some concerns were raised about the level of infections in the Western Cape currently and so I thought it appropriate to reinforce the COVID protocols in place:

  • Firstly, if you are not feeling well, please do not attend practice or arrive for your game. Communicate with your coach
  • Always arrive and leave wearing your mask and sign the COVID register
  • NO SPECTATORS are allowed under any circumstances and this is likely to be policed with fines
  • There is no obligation to play or practice. If you feel unsafe or at risk from COVID then please stay away from hockey. It is your choice and will not be held against you
  • Where possible, arrive, play and leave. This is to be encouraged
  • Showering and socializing in the pub is to be discouraged until we are over the third wave but it is a personal choice
  • If you do go to the pub, try to keep your distance and sit outside where possible

I believe that it should not be committees advising us/ you whether to play or not, rather it is becoming a personal choice as COVID is likely to be around for a long time and we all want to continue playing the sport we love.

From the results of the survey, WPGMHA players is almost 90% vaccinated and I feel it safer playing outside, than going to the supermarket. I trust I can rely on all of you to work together to keep our hockey safe.

On another topic, it has been noted that more cards than normal have been issued in the first half of the season. All players are asked to please play in the spirit of the game and accept the umpires decisions.

Good luck with the second half of the season – please play in the spirit of WPGMHA and the game!

Kind Regards

Karl Luff

CHAIRMAN OF WESTERN PROVINCE GRAND MASTERS

World Masters Hockey – Website Launch

See below communications from World Masters Hockey

WMH Website – LIVE NOW

We are very pleased to confirm World Masters Hockey now has an online home.

Please click on this link to view our new website – worldmastershockey.org

What can our Members expect from the website:

  • Information about WMH
    • where did we come from
    • where are we going
    • what events are coming up
    • who our members are

We know it has been a long time coming – but going live is really important, as we are getting ready for the first event as WMH – the Masters Indoor World Cup to be held in the US in Feb 2022.

If you could please promote / share the website with your Masters community and wider membership we would really appreciate it.

Yours in Masters Hockey

Sue Briggs

Hon. Secretary

World Masters Hockey 30th June 2021

Update to all members, 24 June 2021

Continuation of Winter League, 2021

After considering all the options on the table, the WPGM committee has decided the following:

  • The League will continue without any break, so the first game of the second half of the Winter 2021 league will be Monday, 5 July.
  • Play will continue as usual within the restrictions of Lockdown, load shedding and WPCC rules.
  • As before, 5 teams will participate in the second half of the Winter 2021 League.
  • The League will end 13 Sept 2021, giving us 10 game days on a Monday. Note: no game is scheduled for Women’s day 9 Aug (which is a Monday).
  • New fixtures will be posted on the wpgm.co.za site this weekend.

GM IPT 2021 Preparation

Additional to the League is preparation for the GM IPT 2021 will begin Sunday 5 Sept 2021, with practice on Sundays until the IPT (that gives us 6 Sundays). Then, from 20 Sept, a 4 game League where teams will be selected by age group will commence. IPT is from 15-17 Oct, COVID-19 permitting.

Data concerns

With the new Protection of Private Information Act (POPIA) coming into effect on 1 Jul, we would like to note that all communications are opt-in. The Google group you have received this from is opt-in, and so is the WhatsApp group. Both of these are POPIA compliant.

If you do not want to be part of these groups, you can still get updates via the website https://wpgm.co.za.

The database of members is stored on a secure cloud drive. Recently, the member database was shared; please can you ensure your details are correct in the sheet and any errors email to secretary.at.wpgm.co.za.

Baring human error, this database will not be shared with anyone, not on the committee or the committee that has nominated to have access to the data (like the SA GM selection committee).

WPHU League Status Update, 15 June 2021

Many of you will have seen the letter doing the rounds that was issued yesterday by SAHA.  The WPHU Executive have had discussions on this and the decision has been made to allow the league to continue this week. The situation in terms of COVID-19 infections in the WC is very different to that of other Provinces where there has been a substantial resurgence in number of infections, which is what prompted the decision by other Provinces to halt their leagues temporarily.

We will assess the COVID-19 stats on a weekly basis and make decisions based on what the numbers look like.

While the Covid-19 numbers are concerning and have been on the increase over the last 3 weeks, none of the cases that we are aware of, can be traced back to playing / practising hockey.

It is our social behaviours that are of more concern when it comes to the well-being of our hockey players.  We therefore urge all players to exercise caution in this regard.  Let us not have social gatherings just for sake of having a good time post matches.  Let us adopt the behaviour of arrive play and go home.

Please note that each club and venue remains responsible for COVID-19 screening protocols at their venue (as per SAHA’s return to play documents).  We also urge you to please engage with your membership around doing the responsible thing when it comes to isolating and/or testing should a player show any COVID-19 symptoms or have been in direct contact with a COVID-19 positive case.   Players must notify their coach or club management immediately of the details this regard.  Please do not hesitate to contact us for advice in this regard should you not be 100% sure on how to deal with a particular situation.

Lastly, please be advised that UCT have suspended all sport.  All UCT league fixtures for the next 2 weeks will be postponed to the 2nd half of the season.

Due to all the University postponements that need to be made up in round 2, if necessary we may need to extend the league beyond the “final date fixtures” if required to do so.  This is something that we spoke the possibility of in our Council meeting earlier this year.

Kind Regards

Robyn Morgan

South African Grand Masters Hockey 2021 Newsletter No. 1 – 25/05/2021

Below is an extract of the newsletter sent out to all SA Grand Master Hockey Players. To view the complete newsletter click on:

SOUTH AFRICAN GRAND MASTERS 2021 Newsletter No 1_25052021

WELCOME

I wish from the outset, to convey my wishes of good health and implementation of sustainable COVID-19 Practices and Protocols to all the members of the Grand Master Hockey fraternity, their families, friends and loved ones.

The COVID pandemic has caused havoc in our personal and sporting lives and continues to do so.

Thank You to all of those who have persisted with your hockey enthusiasm both on and off the field and of not forgetting the banter and messages via social media (WhatsApp).

STAY SAFE

Your committee have deemed it appropriate to provide you with the latest information regarding Grand Masters HOCKEY 2021 and specifically the plans and preparations for GRAND MASTER WORLD CUP 2022 (Cape Town and Tokyo Venues ).

We will at all times endeavour to reflect and communicate transparency and communicate relevant issues regarding hockey developments within WMH, SAHMHA, SAHA and SAGMHA pertaining to proposed constitution amendments, hockey rules, finances, tournaments, trials and selection criteria.

Whereas this newsletter refers to grand masters (will be changed to “masters” in future correspondence and in the SAGMHA constitution), WMH only recognises the term “masters”.

Correspondence from WHM will therefore always refer to masters and not grand masters, the masters age group will be the only differentiator.

GRAND MASTER I.P.T. 2021 (COVID PERMITTING)

15 – 17 OCTOBER 2021

Southern Gauteng Grand Masters Hockey Association will be hosting the GMIPT tournament in Johannesburg from Friday 15 October 2021 until Sunday 17 October 2021.

The GMIPT 2021 tournament venues are Randburg Hockey Astro (2 x Astro turfs), Bryanston High School Astro turf and MorningsideCountry Club Astro turf.

Michael Broughton is the Chairman of SAGMHA. Michael and the GMIPT organizing Committee will distribute tournament details and costs in due course to all the Provincial Chairmen.

PRE-REQUISITES & FEES

FOR PARTICIPATION AT

GMPIT 2021

PRE-REQUISITES

  • Players must be registered on the SAGMHA DATABASE and this will imply affiliation to SAGMHA (SAGMHA IS AFFILIATED TO SAMHA)
  • Capitation Fee: Players are required to pay their annual capitation fee of R330 AND IN THE CASE OF 55+ an annual capitation fee of R110.00 to their Provinces no later than 15 September 2021
  • Capitation fees which were paid during 2020 will be carried over to the IPT tournament in 2021
  • The 2020 list of players who have already paid their capitation fee has been distributed to Provinces and must be reconciled to determine and collect any unpaid capitation fees
  • The PROVINCES must submit the consolidated payments and the names of players who have effected payment, to the SAGMHA NEDBANK ACCOUNT, no later than 22 SEPTEMBER 2021

FEES

  • CAPITATION FEES: LADIES AND MEN OVER 60 = R330.00
  • CAPITATION FEES: LADIES AND MEN OVER 55 = R110.00
  • CAPITATION FEES: LADIES AND MEN OVER 75 = R000.00

GRAND MASTERS HOCKEY WORLD CUP 2022

CAPE TOWN & TOKYO – JAPAN

The dates and venues for the 2022 Outdoor World Cup as confirmed by World Masters Hockey are:

  • Ladies over 60 and over 65: 1-10 Oct 2022
  • Men over 60, 65, 70, 75 and 80: 10-29 Oct 2022

GRAND MASTERS WORLD CUP 2022 TRIALS WILL BE CONDUCTED DURING THE GMIPT 2021 TOURNAMENT.

PRE-REQUISITES FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE WORLD CUP TOURNAMENTS

  • To be eligible for potential selection, interested players will be required to attend the GMIPT 2021/ W.C. Trials in October 2021
  • Players must be registered and affiliated to SAGMHA (which is affiliated to SAMHA)
  • In addition, players must be affiliated to SAHA
    • Confirmation of their registration with that Association is required in writing from each player’s own Provincial hockey administrators. SAHA membership numbers must be provided as proof of such registration
  • The GMIPT2021 will be the only opportunity to attend the W.C. 2022 G.M. Trials
  • Players who are unable to attend the Grand Masters IPT/Trials are required to apply in writing and request dispensation clearly stating the extenuating circumstances
  • The acceptance of dispensation applications is however not a guarantee for selection to a team
  • Players who submit a dispensation request are still liable for CAPITATION FEES to be paid to their HOCKEY PROVINCES NO LATER THAN 15SEPTEMBER 2021.
  • Dispensation must be accompanied by a Proof of Payment, reflecting the 2021 CAPITATION FEE, if payment has not previously been effected and/or carried over
  • Applications for dispensation must be received by the President of SA Grand Masters (Barry Froneman: barryfroneman@telkonsa.net) and the SAGMHA Secretary (Rob Birt birtfam.at.iafrica.com) by no later than 15th of September 2021
  • Players wishing to be considered for selection to the teams attending the World Cup must make payment of a commitment deposit confirming their interest in being selected. The amount to be deposited (i.e. R500.00 or 1000.00 to be determined) and due date will be advised in due course:
    • Such deposit will be returned in the event that the payee/player is not selected.
  • The names of the selected teams and non-travelling reserves will be announced on Sunday 17 October 2021.
  • Selected Players must commit to the W.C. 2022 deposit and payment schedule timelines (To be advised)
  • Players must have a valid South African Passport or be a Permanent Resident of South Africa (W.M.H. rules will apply for foreign nationals)
  • To be eligible for the selection and trial process, players must commit to attend the scheduled Post Training Sessions and National Camps (Dates To Be Advised)
  • Participation in the WC 2022 squad fitness program and regional training sessions as set out by SA Grand Masters, once squads are announced (To be advised)
  • Participants must comply with the age criteria as per FIH tournament rules below:
    • FIH Tournament rules: In order to be eligible to compete in any Masters competition, a player must be over the designated age limit on the 31 December of the year of the relevant competition
    • As per the above, players participating in the GMIPT 2022 will participate in the age group teams as per the designated age by/on 31 December 2022
  • Players who wish to participate in the lower age group trials and ultimate selection for W.C. 2022 should notify their province of this intent and motivate their request in writing to their Provincial Chairman.The Provincial Chairman will forward these requests to the SAGMHA President and SAGMHA Secretary for consideration
  • In the interest of South African Grand Masters Hockey and in order to ensure that the strongest teams per age group are selected to represent GMWC2022, the final decision as per age group W.C. selection will be that of the selectors SA Grand Masters President and one other nominated member from the SA Grand Masters committee
  • S.A.G.M.H.A. Men’s Players will unfortunately not be permitted to participate as a player at both the W.C.2022 Tournament in Cape Town and the W.C. 2022 Tournament in Tokyo (due to conflicting priorities and interests regarding training and finance)
  • Selected players including non-travelling reserves will be required to sign a World Cup 2022 declaration form regarding attendance at training camps, achieving fitness levels, providing medical declaration certificates and a commitment to payment timelines
  • To be eligible for selection during the trials players are required to commit to the planned scheduled national camps prior to the World Cup (Dates to be advised) Selected players will be required to participate in the World Cup 2022 SA squad fitness program and regional training sessions as set out by SA Grand Masters, once squads are announced. The dates of these training sessions will be announced indue course

GrandMasters Hockey Provincial Chairmen will be provided with a copy of all the names and contact details as reflected in the current SA Grand Masters Hockey Association player’s database. Provincial chairman will be encouraged to contact all the Ladies and Men hockey players over 60 within their Province and other players who do not appear on the database to encourage them to participate in the Grand Masters IPT and the WorldCup 2020 trials

SELECTION OF MANAGERS & COACHES

  • Profiles are currently in the process of being reviewed and will include details pertaining to 60% players’ contribution, SAGMHA activity personal bank accounts, expense claim procedures and a few more general items
  • Updated Profiles will be distributed to the Provincial Chairmen no later than 30 June 2021, who in turn will send to potential candidates
  • Provincial Chairmen are to endorse potential candidates and submit names and corresponding C.V.’s of potential candidates, to the SAGMHA President and Secretary, no later than 15 August 2021
    • Manager/coaches signed acceptance of profiles are to accompany Provincial Chairmen recommendations and submissions.
  • Successful Candidates will be advised no later than 31 August 2021.

SA GRAND MASTERS CONSTITUTION

  • The constitution is currently being reviewed and will incorporate the affiliation of SA Grand Masters Hockey Association with SA Masters Hockey Association and SAHA and linked to World Masters hockey requirements
  • The redrafting process will be as follows:
    • The first draft of the constitution will be presented to the SA Grand Masters committee for review and comment by a prescribed date to be determined
    • Following consensus within the SA Grand Masters committee the draft constitution will be submitted to the Provinces where Provincial Chairman will facilitate discussion within Provinces with the players
    • Provincial chairman will co-ordinate and feedback, minute proposals and submit written feedback and proposed amendments for consideration by the SA Grand Masters committee
    • Following final discussion, if required, consensus must be obtained and a final SA Grand Masters Hockey Association constitution will be drafted and copied to Provincial Chairman with the decision that the draft will b e proposed for ratification at the Grand Masters IPT AGM in October 2021. Time frames will be prescribed to facilitate and finalize the revision of the constitution
    • Time will be of the essence and fast turnaround will be a key component of the timeous and successful Constitution Revision

FUNDS CARRIED OVER FROM W.C. 2020/2021

  • Concise and clear REFUND instructions were sent via my e-mail to all the W.C.2020/2021 teams on 17 January 2021
  • Certain players elected to request a REFUND and other than the Tournament Levy and pro-rata Fund Raising Refunds, theserefunds have all been effected
  • SAGMHA has been informed that a WMH Tournament Levy has been refunded to SAMHA but that a query has been lodged withWMH regarding the deduction of GBP59.07 per team, due to the cancellation of W.C.2020/2021
  • As soon as clarity has been obtained,all the outstanding REFUNDS will be effected
  • Players still have the choice to request W.C.2020/2021 REFUNDS provided the procedure issued on 17 January 2021is adhered to
  • Players may still currently elect to leave their funds in the SAGMHA Bank Account, pending selection for the W.C.2022Tournament
  • Detailed Players Finances pertaining to their FUNDS in the SAGMHA Bank Account will be issued on 31 July 2021
  • Players may then elect a REFUND or continuation of their funds in the SAGMHA Bank AccountPlease direct any queries pertaining to SAGMHA funds to barryfroneman.at.telkomsa.net in the first instance.

CO-OPERATION WITH SAMHA

Communication and Co-operation with SAMHA is ongoing and Work in Progress.

A fair deal of communication and co-operation is however still required and a report back on the progress, will be included during the AGM in October 2021.

For The Love Of Hockey,

Barry Froneman President of SAGMHA

WPGM Winter League May Update from Committee 20 May 2021

Firstly, well done in ensuring we are all paid up. What follows are some updates after the committee meeting last night, 19 May 2021

League to Continue as normal

After considering the various communications sent out around the start of the third wave of COVID-19 in South Africa, the committee has decided that we will continue with play as usual, at least until advised by the WP hockey union. Players can choose to make themselves unavailable. We will take our next decision if WPCC access is restricted.

The Second half of Winter League 2021

We will stay with the same five teams for the second half of the winter league. Games may move to Thursdays should WPCC require that. The first game will be on 28 June or 1 July, depending on the game day allocated to us. After that, we have time for six games before IPT, which will allow us to do age group based groups before  IPT.

Rules for new players

We welcome new players. The process of a new player joining is that the new player can play one game for the recruiting team. Then if they are keen to join, their details must be sent to us to be allocated a team. This is to ensure the teams remain balanced and the league competitive.

New player details can be submitted using one of these methods:

 Please help with this as it also affects teams hampered by injuries.

You say goodbye and I say hello

Moira has decided to move on. The 8 years Moira spent with us reflected your consistent enthusiasm and commitment to our players to ensure that, at our age, we still enjoy the game we love to play. It was always reassuring to have you on the side of the field ready to assist those of us who needed your attention. You will also know that your humorous banter with the players reflected a relationship of friendship.Many of us will miss being cajoled into warming up and cooling down, but we knew privately that it was for our own good. On behalf of the players and the committee I would like to thank Moira for your 8 years of services to WPGMHA.

We also wish Moira continued good health.

Those coming down on Monday may just see a new friendly face.

Friendliest behind us on with the league

For those of you that joined us for the friendlies, I think you will agree fun was had by all. The manner and spirit of the game reminded a few of the good old days. Thanks for attending.

Thanks to Chris for selecting such balanced sides (on the fly and umping), Noreen and Karl for the on the field organization. Thanks too to the refs that filled in on short notice.

As far as payments are concerned, just under two handfuls of people still owe money, which is delaying payment to WPCC for the use of their facilities.

Now to return to the league.

A reminder that the league table and fixtures are on the website wpgm.co.za. The next two fixtures are on Monday 10 May:

  • 18:30: White V Yellow
  • 19:30: Red V Blue
  • Black has a bye, so players in Black can be on standby for the other teams.

COVID Forms

The COVID forms are a requirement. They are also being used for us to log who has played when. With the forms completed, we can have percentage attendance records and other stats. So please remember to sign in

Scoring and Cards

A note to all team admins! We will have a results sheet after the game for you to complete. The forms will allow us to know who scored (rather than relying on WhatsApps)  and cards. We can expand this to include assists and other stats later.

If you are unsure of the team you are in for the league, visit the website, or if you need anything else, drop us a line.

 

 

WPGM Friendlies 26 April and 3rd May 2021

Friendlies will be played between 4 teams on Monday 26 April and 3 May 2021.

As per Karl:

It’s a pitch and play thing. Not part of the Winter League, but will have the following requirements:-

  1. Pitch times have been confirmed by Noreen (18:30 and 19:30 games as per normal)
  2. Covid compliance – Karl will print teams once confirmed and Noreen and Karl will share the duty.
  3. First Aid by Noreen.
  4. Umpires – still to be decided.
  5. Collect match fee – preferably by EFT – R50-00 per player.
  6. Warm up/down – each team nominate one player.

Games:

26 April Black V Blue 18:30 and Red V White 19:30.

3 May: Black V White 18:30 and Blue V Red 19:30.

Teams:

Black Team:

Full namePos26th3rd
Adrian AitchisonForwardyy
Bobby FreemanLinkyy
Cliff RutherfoordBackyy
Darren BunkerLinkyy
Grant MunroForwardyy
Haiko AlfeldDefendery
Ian DonaldLinky
John MastersLinky
Karl LuffGoalsyy
Neill LavinForwardyy
Mark DelbridgeHalfyy
Mike O’KeeffeForwardyy
Warren MachanikHalfyy

Blue Team:

Full namePos26th3rd
Bob ComminForwardyy
Chris HaleyLinkyy
Dereck MarnewickBackWhitey
Fanie SteffansHalfyy
John CadmanGoalsyy
John DonaldLinkyy
Mike DaltonHalfyy
Peter KratzHalfyy
Rodney PalmerHalfyy
Tony BarbourLinkyy
Tony Van de BoutForwardyy
Trevor KnightLinkyy

Red Team:

Full namePos26th3rd
Andreas RedenzLinkyy
Clinton BrownLinkyy
Frank AspelingForwardyy
George FrostHalfyy
John MayHalfy
John ShardlowLinky
Lance SchkloneForwardyy
Nick MossopHalfyy
Peter RandalForwardyy
Robbie GracieGoalsyy
Stephen ShermanHalfyy
Tony HuggetBackyy

White Team

Blue

Full namePos26th3rd
Alan IsaacsSweeper,Backyy
Bjorn KesslerForwardyy
Dereck MarnewickBacky
Edmund FisherHalfyy
Eion JacobsHalfyy
John HallHalfyy
Leon LateganForwardyy
Louis BobrowHalfyy
Mike CopelandHalfy
Mike van der MerweGoalsyy
Niall MckrillForwardyy
Richard WellsLink,halfy
Warren HewittHalfyy