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

WPGMHA Winter Season 2021

The WPGMHA wishes to develop and explain team roles and responsibilities for the 2021 Winter Season.  Members, must be able to understand their role and the roles of other team members for the 2021 Winter league.

  1. The Grand Masters Winter League will consist of five (5) selected teams with matches scheduled on Monday evenings at the WPCC – “B” field.
  2. Teams will play in colour’s of the South African flag– namely red, white, blue, yellow and black. Hopefully when we get to a sixth team, green will be included.
  3. Four teams will play each Monday, with the fifth team having a bye. Match one 18h30 to 19h30 and match two 19h30 to 20h30. In this manner, by rotating the teams, each team will play eight (8) matches in a ten (10) week cycle. The season will be played in two halves with a total of twenty match days for the Winter league. Each team is scheduled to play sixteen (16) matches for the Winter league.
  4. Match results will be recorded and a league table published weekly. Points will be allocated as follows:- 3 points for a win and 1 for a drawn match. The winning team at the end of the Winter league will be awarded a trophy.
  5. Goal scorers will be recorded on a weekly basis. The top goal scorer at the end of the Winter league will be awarded a trophy.
  6. Each team shall have a captain, a coach and an administration coordinator.   Collectively they form the selection and management committee of their team.
  7. The coach defines the system and pattern of play and tactics in consultation with the captain.
  8. The captain controls all aspects of play, including player discipline, warmups, coaching plan implementation, short corners, bench movements and warm-downs.  Ideally, his voice should be the only one heard on the field.
  9. Team warm-ups should be done 20 minutes before the start of a game and take no longer than 10 minutes.   The remaining 10 minutes should be used for team talk and organization managed by the captain.
  10. Should a team be short of players for a match, that team administrator must either:
    • Recruit a ‘new’ player (i.e. unregistered with WPGMHA) who meets WPGMHA age requirements, or
    • Consult, in advance, with the team administrator of the ‘bye’ team.  The latter will arrange for fill-in players for the playing side.
  11. New players are encouraged.  Should a new player be recruited to a side, that team administrator must inform the relevant WPGMHA committee member (currently Chris Haley or Gary Barrett) as soon as is practically possible.
  12. Players playing in two matches of an evening is strongly discouraged.
  13. Umpires must be ready for the match on time, suitably attired and adequately prepared.  Matches must start on time.
  14. The WPGMHA code of conduct and the FIH hockey rules must be applied.  This includes the use of cards and awarding penalty flicks.
  15. Matches will be restricted to a maximum of 60 minutes (25minutes per half), as agreed with WPCC.
  16. The cost per 10 match cycle will be R480-00. Members are encouraged to pay by electronic fund transfer (EFT). A discount of one match will be given to members who elect to pay by this option (R420 payable).
  17. Players who fill in for another team, when their team has a bye, will be eligible to pay R60-00 per match. Money to be collected by that teams administrator.

WPGMHA Chairamns Report – 08 October 2020

WESTERN PROVINCE GRAND MASTERS  HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 

GREAT START TO RETURN TO PLAY – CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

Dear Fellow Members, 

With all the nerves and anticipation as to how post Covid-19 Hockey was going to  feature, we had an awesome flawless return to play on 08 October, comprising  two league matches between four full complement teams, completed without  any serious injury.

Competitive hockey was enjoyed by all and played in good spirit. The only  negative was the supply of umpires for opposing matches, which the  committee will address before the next league matches.

We will be posting a league table, updated weekly to reflect the results, league  position, points scored, goals for and against and a log of goal scorers. To this  end, could the team’s administrator confirm each match results, together with their goal scorers for inclusion to the table.

As an association, we have a unique opportunity to present to our members. We are looking for volunteers to participate in a strength and fitness testing  protocol as offered by Vekta Innovations. An extract of the test is available on request.

We are looking for four (4) players from each age group (55+, 60+, 65+ and 70+), preferably  a spread between forwards, midfielders and defenders. The group’s performance will be  assessed by a qualified biokineticist, who will provide feedback to assist in building up  strength and fitness. Vekta will also highlight typical injuries and recommend warm up  routines to strengthen against future injury.

The cost has been subsidised through the committee by 50% and will be R 150-00 per player for the three sessions.

Once selected, players will need to complete three forms by next Wednesday, so Vekta can  load their details onto computer to record the individual test results. The first round of  testing is scheduled for next Thursday (15th October).

Rob Birt will send out a yes/ no e-mail to indicate willingness/ availability to participate. Please reply to the e-mail by close of business on Monday.

For the love of Hockey.

Affiliated to SAGMHA

Committee: Karl Luff (Chairman), Rob Birt (Secretary), Noreen Wonnacott (Treasurer),  Bryan Webster, Chris Hayley, Gary Barrett