Category: League

Teams for Winter League 2023

Here are the teams for the Grand Masters Winter League 2023

Black

NameNicknamePositionsRoleAvail
Brett FurlongLink|ForwardYes
Bryan WebsterForward|LinkYes
Clifford RutherfoordCliffHalfYes
Clinton BrownClintForward|HalfYes
Colin de la HarpeLink|ForwardYes
Edmund FisherFishHalf|LinkYes
Gabriël de Vos SmitRielSweeper|HalfSome games
Leon LateganForwardYes
Lindsay HalkettJiggersLinkAdminYes
Martin StabreyHalf|Linkn/r
Michael de VilliersMichaelForward|LinkSome games
Michael HumbyHumblesHalf|SweeperYes
Mike O’KeeffeForwardForwardYes
Moir ScholtzMoirLink|HalfYes
Peter ShardlowHalf|LinkSome games
Richard WellsLink|HalfYes
Robbie GracieGoalsYes
Robert BirtRobForward|LinkYes
Tony HuggettSweeperYes
Trevor KnightNoddyHalf|LinkCoachEarly games

BLUE

NameNicknamePositionsRoleAvail
Andreas RedenzHalf|SweeperYes
Barry ChedburnKaasForwardYes
Brigitte JenkinsonBrigiLink|ForwardSome games
Deon MaartDeonSweeper|HalfYes
Dereck MarnewickDereckSweeper|LinkAdminYes
Gary BarrettLink|HalfSome games
Graham HardingGraysForward|LinkYes
Grant MunroGobblerForward|LinkYes
Jan TaljaardForward|LinkYes
John DonaldJDLink|HalfCoachSome games
Karl LuffFoxyGoalsYes
Karla De BruinKarlaLink|Forwardyes
Larry ShermanHalf|SweeperYes
Robert ComminBobForward|LinkYes
Roger WoodHalf|ForwardSome games
Shaun BougardBouggyLinkSome games
Shelley TateForwardYes
Steve ShermanSteveHalf|SweeperYes
Vinnie OrchardVinLink|ForwardYes
Wayne RossouwHalf|LinkYes
Warren MachanikHalf|LinkYes

Red

NameNicknamePositionsRoleAvail
Brent CombrinkLink|ForwardYes
Darren BunkerLink|HalfYes
Dave McKechnieForwardCoachYes
Dennis ForsterHalf|Linkn/r
Derek McMahonGoalsYes
Eion JacobsJakesHalf|LinkYes
Frank AspelingForward|HalfYes
Ian FaulknerForwardSome games
Leo NolanLink|ForwardLate only
Lance SchkolneLanceForward|HalfYes
Luc Van der HofstadtLink|ForwardSome games
Luigi TollonHalf|LinkYes
Mark WatsonSweeper|HalfYes
Mike GreeffHalf|LinkEarly Games
Neil van BlerkForward|HalfYes
Neil LavinForward|LinkAdminYes
Robert BaigrieBobLink|HalfSome games
Robert FreemanBobManagerSome games
Rodney PalmerRodHalf|SweeperSome games
Stephen UeckermannHalf|LinkYes
Steven BellSteveLink|HalfSome games

 

Yellow

NameNicknamePositionsRoleAvail
Adrian AitchisonAitchForward|LinkSome Games
Alan WoodAlanLink|HalfYes
Bjorn KesslerForward|LinkYes
Daniel St DareDannyLink|ForwardYes
Debbi GatesForward|LinkYes
George FrostFrostyHalfYes
Glenn TurnerGTHalf|SweeperCoachYes
Guy JenkinsForward|HalfSome games
Haiko AlfeldHalf|LinkYes
James DavisGongForwardYes
John MastersJohnLink|HalfYes
Martin DuysMartinLink|HalfYes
Mike CopelandCopesSweeper|HalfYes
Niall McKrillIrishForward|LinkYes
Patrick OwenPatForward|LinkYes
Peter KratzHalf|SweeperAdminYes
Roy BissetHalf|ForwardYes
Sean HenchieSeanHalf|Linkn/r
Sharon AbbottForwardYes
Steve Elliot JonesEJLink|ForwardSome games
Steven FourieSteveGoalsYes

White

NameNicknamePositionsRoleAvail
Allan IsaacsHalf|ForwardYes
Brian GoemansLink|HalfAdminYes
Gary FrayneGaryLink|ForwardCoachYes
Glyn BedfordCurlyForwardYes
Grant IrlamSilkyHalf|SweeperSome games
Ian ThomsonHalf|SweeperSome games
Ian DonaldForward|HalfYes
John ShardlowShardsLinkYes
John MayDoc johnLink|HalfYes
Lita RouxLitaHalf|LinkYes
Michael Van Der MerweMadmikeGoalsSome games
Percy Rainer PopeGoalsSome games
Pistol PetePistol PeteForwardn/r
Peter JohnstonSweeper|HalfYes
Robin BlakeLink|HalfSome games
Roy Douglas-HenryRoycoHalf|LinkYes
Stella RossouwHalf|SweeperEarly games
Stephen DugmoreStevieLink|ForwardYes
Tony BarbourLink|ForwardYes
Wayne KeysSleutelsHalf|SweeperSome games

Winter League Fixtures 2023

Summary of Fixtures

Here is a summary of the winter league fixtures for Grand Master’s Winner League 2023. Please note that the Worker’s day 1 May is excluded.

Date18:1519:15Bye
2023/04/17Blue v RedYellow v BlackWhite
2023/04/24White v YellowBlack v BlueRed
2023/05/08Red v BlackBlue v WhiteYellow
2023/05/15Yellow v BlueWhite v RedBlack
2023/05/22Black v WhiteRed v YellowBlue
2023/05/29Blue v RedYellow v BlackWhite
2023/06/05White v YellowBlack v BlueRed
2023/06/12Red v BlackBlue v WhiteYellow
2023/06/19Yellow v BlueWhite v RedBlack
2023/06/26Black v WhiteRed v YellowBlue
2023/07/03Blue v RedYellow v BlackWhite
2023/07/10White v YellowBlack v BlueRed
2023/07/17Red v BlackBlue v WhiteYellow
2023/07/24Yellow v BlueWhite v RedBlack
2023/07/31Black v WhiteRed v YellowBlue
2023/08/07Blue v RedYellow v BlackWhite
2023/08/14White v YellowBlack v BlueRed
2023/08/21Red v BlackBlue v WhiteYellow
2023/08/28Yellow v BlueWhite v RedBlack
2023/09/04Black v WhiteRed v YellowBlue

Fixture table

The Fixture table is available here…

Winter League 2023, update 24 March

Just a quick update to all.

Now that IPT is behind us, we are looking at starting Winter League. With the Easter weekend from 7-10 April, we plan to begin Winter League the following week. In the meantime, those players that said they are available for Winter League are being placed into sides, which we will probably release on the Easter Weekend.

On April 3rd, we are looking to have a pitch and play that Monday. Times will be confirmed. Please check our WhatsApp group for updates.

WPGMHA -SUMMER LEAGUE 2022/2023 – Update

WPGMHA Letterhead

TO ALL WPMHA MEMBERS

Dear Fellow Members,

Your committee wishes all our members and your families a happy and prosperous new year. For those recovering from operations, injury and/or rehabilitation, we wish you a speedy recovery.

We kick off with a voluntary IPT warm up the next two Sundays (8th and 15th January 2023) starting 09h00 at Conberg. Thanks to Bobby Freeman (65+ to 75+) and GT (55+ to 60+) for managing the coaching sessions. Players can expect fitness and skill training, followed by a short game. Please bring a white and a coloured top with. No charge to members.

WPGMHA -SUMMER LEAGUE 2022/2023 – UPDATE

Thank you all the captains and administrators in their support of Deon Maart and for his successful transition in taking over as player affairs co-ordinator from Gary Barret. Wish Gary a speedy recovery and look forward to having him back on the pitch soon.

Player availability for the second half of the summer league has been updated. Team admins and captains will confirm the teams for the first round of matches starting on 12 January 2023.

The teams will generally stay the same due to the limited time and build-up to the March IPT. There will be a round of 5 weeks, where each team will play four (4) matches and have one bye. The cost will be R 240-00 per member for the season or R60-00 per game (if not playing each game). Please note that those that pay the R240 upfront do not pay for any games they play extra when filling in for another side.

ROADMAP TO THE WPGMHA MARCH IPT IN CAPE TOWN

The WPGM will have trials for IPT teams and will take place over two weekends. These will be held at WPCC on Sunday 22nd and Saturday 28th January 2023. Times and fields for the various age groups will be posted early in January.

Registration forms for the Cape Town IPT are being prepared and will be posted. Please return by 19 January 2023.

Players will be required to register in their correct age groups for ITP. No duplicate age registration will be accepted.

The expected financial commitment will be as follows:

a)Capitation FeeR110.00 for players up to -60. R330-00 for players 60+ to -75. 75+ free.
b)IPT Trails, practices
and matches.		Field hire, lights, physio and umpires for Trails, Sunday practices + short matches
and Thursday night IPT team age group matches up till the IPT – R720.00
c)IPT Levy.17 to 20 March 2023 (four days) – R650.00. This year, the GM tournament will
include the team/ player management platform “ALTIUS”.
The second IPT newsletter will be circulated soon. Please watch out for the
update.

We will be sending out application forms for IPT team coaches and managers. Please encourage ex-players, injured/recovering members and/or any interested parties (men and women), who may wish to participate in the March IPT.

WPGMHA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.

The WPGMHA Annual General Meeting is scheduled for 2 March 2023. The notice, agenda and committee election forms will be sent out in due course.

We are looking forward to a prosperous hockey year ahead.

Regards

Karl

 

WPGMHA is affiliated with SAGMHA

Committee – Karl Luff (Chairman), Warren Machanik (Secretary), Noreen Wonnacott (Treasurer), Rob Birt, Chris Hayley, Gary Barrett and Deon Maart.

 

Chairman’s festive news letter 2022

WPGMHA

CHAIRMAN’S FESTIVE NEWSLETTER 2022

YOUR COMMITTEE WISH ALL OUR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES A FESTIVE SEASONS GREETING. FOR THOSE RECOVERING FROM OPERATIONS, INJURY AND/ OR REHABILITATION, WE WISH YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY. FOR THOSE MEMBERS TRAVELLING, WE WISH YOU BON VOYAGE AND A SAFE RETURN TO START 2023 WITH A BANG.

ROADMAP TO THE WPGMHA MARCH IPT IN CAPE TOWN

  1. We will begin the new year with two voluntary IPT practice sessions on Sunday, starting on Sunday 08th January 2023, to be held at Bergvliet Sports Association starting at 10h30. These will concentrate general skills, maintaining fitness, followed by a shortened game. The second session will take place on the 15th January 2023.
  2. Our Second half of the GM Summer League will start on the 12th January 2023. This will be a shortened season, due to the IPT in March. It will take place over five weeks, so each team will play four matches with one bye. The teams will not be re-shuffled. This will happen for the Winter League season following the March IPT.
  3. The WPGM trails for IPT teams will take place over two dates. These will be held at WPCC on Sunday 22nd and Saturday 28th January 2023. Times and fields for the various age groups will be posted early in January. Player Registration forms for IPT availability will be circulated for completion and return by 19 January 2023.

    The expected financial commitment will be as follows:
a)Capitation FeeR110.00 for players up to 60 years old in 2023.
R330.00 for players over 60, but below 75 years in 2023.
Players who turn 75 in 2023 pay no capitation fee.
Capitation fees will need to be paid before the March IPT – NO PAY, NO PLAY.
b)Winter LeagueR240.00 per player, for field hire, lights, physio and umpires.
c)IPT Trails, practices and matches.Field hire, lights, physio and umpires for Trails, Sunday practices + short matches and Thursday night IPT team age group matches up till the IPT – R720.00
d)IPT Levy.17 to 20 March 2023 (four days) – R650.00. This year, the GM tournament will include the team/ player management platform “ALTIUS”. The second IPT newsletter will be circulated soon. Please watch out for the update.

WPGMHA CONSTITUTION, CODE OF CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE.

Following a number of heated “on field” differences of opinion, disciplinary meetings and committee discussions in the later half of the Summer League, it was decided to post the above documents on the WP website (wpgm.co.za).

The Committee wishes to make members aware of the following extracts from the WPGM Code of Conduct.

  • “All Members of the WPGMHA are responsible for their own behaviour and conduct, and as such, accountable”.
  • “The following shall be regarded as conduct, which is improper, unfair and unacceptable:
    • Verbal and physical abuse or hostility towards any other participant, person or member of the public.
    • Disputing/protesting, reacting in a provocative or disapproving manner towards any decision made by an umpire or official inappropriately”.

Not to dampen the Grands Masters and Christmas Spirit, the Committee feels that unacceptable behaviour must be dealt with appropriately. As a reminder, the FIH rules only allow the Captain of the team to query the umpires decision. To assist the umpires, captains will be issued with arm bands at the start of the Summer League and for the IPT. As a build up to IPT and in an effort to make players aware of “on field” discipline, the umpires have been instructed to card all unacceptable behaviour.

WPGMHA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The WPGMHA Annual General Meeting is scheduled to be held on the 2nd March 2023. The notice, agenda and committee election forms will be sent out in due course.

As always in good faith, your Chairman and Committee wish you,

FELIZ NAVIDAD, FROHLICHE WEIHNACHTEN, PRETTIGE KERSTDAGEN, JOYEUX NOEL, BUON NATALE, FELIZ NATAL AND MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Christmas

WPGMHA is affiliated to SAGMHA
 Committee – Karl Luff (Chairman), Warren Machanik (Secretary), Noreen Wonnacott (Treasurer), Rob Birt, Chris Hayley, Gary Barrett and Deon Maart.

WPGMHA Newsletter Dec 2022

We would like to wish all members a happy festive season.

Retrospective

What a year. Firstly congratulations to all those that made it to Tokyo and the world cup. You can read all about the results and upcoming events in the SAGMHA newsletter here…

Also, congrats to the Red team for winning the tightly contested Winter League. Below is the final table for Winter League:

TeamPoints
Red27
Black23
Yellow22
White19
Blue19

Looking forward

We will have one more round of fixtures next year starting the 12 January 2023.

The Grand Masters IPT is booked from 17-21 March 2023.

IPT 2023

Open practice for preparation for IPT will start 8 January, all welcome. Then on 22 January 2023 there will be trials for all ladies and mends teams for GM IPT.

Once the teams for IPT have been selected, we will be playing warm-up games as part of the remaining Summer League games up to IPT.

In closing

New teams will then be selected for winter. We will trial a new system of selection for the Winter League

For those travelling, travel safely. Have a great festive season and new year.

WPGM GM Summer League 2022-23

Staying with 5 teams

Currently, the WP GM Status is as follows:

  • 8 players are only available from Jan 2023
  • 7 players are not able to commit to each game, and
  • 6 players have pulled out (due to injury, emigration etc.).
  • 7 new players since winter league 2022

Accordingly, we currently have only 73 players committed to the WP grand masters summer league 22 / 23. The outcome is that we are staying with the current 5 team structure. A few players will be shuffled around to balance the sides further and to accommodate the 6 new players that have joined us since Winter League. We will reassess the situation in late December.

Administration and player assignment

Thanks to those that put their hands up to assist with the admin. As a result, some of the admins will also change.

Deon will be managing the team lists from now on. Thanks to Gary for doing it the last few seasons.

Each admin will be sent a team list of the players in their team. The admin is responsible for getting availability from the team member for the games before Tuesday morning. A team list must be posted in the admin group, which Deon will use to determine if reserves need to be allocated. Any team that has a bye, the admins must notify Deon with a list of who is available as reserves. Those players will be assigned to a team before the players who advised us they are only available for some games.

Fixtures

The Fixtures until 2023. We will play on the B field at 18:30 and the A field at 19:30.

Date18:3019:30Bye
2022/11/10White v Red Yellow v BlackBlue
2022/11/17Blue v Yellow Black v WhiteRed
2022/11/24Red v BlackWhite v Blue Yellow
2022/12/01 Yellow v WhiteBlue v RedBlack
2022/12/08Black v BlueRed v Yellow White
2023/01/12White v Red Yellow v BlackBlue
2023/01/19Blue v Yellow Black v WhiteRed
2023/01/26Red v BlackWhite v Blue Yellow
2023/02/02 Yellow v WhiteBlue v RedBlack
2023/02/09Black v BlueRed v Yellow White

Games for Thursday 27 Oct 2022

Since we are waiting for our Grand Masters world cup players to return and have pending answers from new players, we will have friendly games this week.

Because the white team had the majority of the World cup players in it, they will have a bye. So we will play Black V Blue and Red v Yellow on Thursday.

18:30 Black V Blue

19:30 Red V Yellow

Both are on the WPCC A pitch.

New teams will be selected once we start the real league

Last weeks of September 2022 update of WPGMHA

For the rest of September, here is a breakdown of the Grand Master Hockey Association.

Next week is a catchup game from when we had load shedding. It is the last league game.
12 Sept 2022 18:30 – Red V Black
12 Sept 2022 19:30 – White V Blue

Then the last 2 weeks of September there are 2 friendlies. With World cups and other competitions we suspect that a number of players will not be available, so if you do not see your team here, that week, please tell your admin if you are available. We will run larger benches if required.

Please note that these games are not included in the league fee paid. So please pay R60/game into the Western Province Hockey Association bank account. When you can.

The fixtures for the friendlies are:

19 Sept 18:30 – White V Red
19 Sept 19:30 – Yellow V Black
26 Sept 18:30 – Blue V Yellow
26 Sept 19:30 – Black V White

Update on league times and a request July 2022

Last night we met Chris Boyes from WPCC to discuss the scheduling issues around the Grand Masters Hockey league. The result of this discussion: from the beginning of September, league games will be allocated the 18:15 slot we had typically been assigned. We will also keep these time slots for Summer League (our old Thursday slot). We will return to the 19:15 time slot on the 24th July.

Of importance is that they want to know how many Grand Masters are members of WPCC.

We need you to help

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