Category: League

Update for WP Grand Masters June 2022

With the season heading for its third round, please find a few updates WRT to the league.

Ladies joining the sides

On Monday, we will have two ladies joining the sides. They are part of the team going to the Grand Master’s World Cup, and we will be allocating them to a team that requires players. Gary will assign them to teams. Thanks to Glyn for sending us their names.

Umpires and respect

We have had several instances on the field with players questioning umpire decisions. We all know that only a captain can make a polite enquiry to the umpire. Henceforth, any on-field questioners will be shown a green card and asked to take time off the field.

We appreciate that we all enjoy the competition, but we prefer not to have a few players upset the umpires or fellow players.

We will be organising captains’ bands that will need to be worn by the captain on the night. In the meantime, can the captains please present themselves to the umpires before each game.

Respect to fellow players, especially the more senior players

A proposal was made to have the senior players wear some sort of band or clothing to be easily identifiable. After receiving feedback from the senior players, this suggestion has been declined. However, we call on all players to respect one another on the field.

Request for involvement in next year’s GM IPT in Cape Town

In 2023 around mid-March, Cape Town will be hosting the SA Grandmasters IPT. We are keen to have any of our current members on board as part of the organisation committee. If you are interested in assisting, don’t hesitate to contact Karl or Warren.

WPGM Winter Hockey League

Fixtures for the Winter League:

Below are the fixtures for winter league.

Date18:3019:30Bye
2022/04/11White v RedYellow v BlackBlue
2022/04/25Blue v YellowBlack v WhiteRed
2022/05/09Red v BlackWhite v BlueYellow
2022/05/16Yellow v WhiteBlue v RedBlack
2022/05/23Black v BlueRed v YellowWhite
2022/05/30White v RedYellow v BlackBlue
2022/06/06Blue v YellowBlack v WhiteRed
2022/06/13Red v BlackWhite v BlueYellow
2022/06/20Yellow v WhiteBlue v RedBlack
2022/06/27Black v BlueRed v YellowWhite
2022/07/04White v RedYellow v BlackBlue
2022/07/04Blue v YellowBlack v WhiteRed
2022/07/11Red v BlackWhite v BlueYellow
2022/07/25Yellow v WhiteBlue v RedBlack
2022/08/01Black v BlueRed v YellowWhite
2022/08/08White v Red Yellow v BlackBlue
2022/08/15Blue v YellowBlack v WhiteRed
2022/08/22Red v BlackWhite v BlueYellow
2022/08/29Yellow v WhiteBlue v Red Black
2022/09/05Black v BlueRed v YellowWhite

WPGM Hockey AGM announcement 2022

The AGM will be on 24 Feb 2022, after the games have been played at 19:45. Both games league games that day will be played at 18:15, rather than the usual 18:30. This should give players who want to attend enough time to shower and grab a refreshment before joining us.

If you want to attend, please email secretary@wpgm.co.za

The AGM agenda, nomination forms and notice to amend the constitution are available below:

NOTICE-OF-THE-AGM-OF-THE-WPGMHA-24-February-2022Download
Nomination-form-for-WPGMHA-committeeDownload
WPGMHA-Notice-to-amend-the-constitution-25-JANUARY-2022Download

Summer league payment, capitation fee and IPT reminder

It was great to resume the Grand Masters Summer League last Thursday. The game this week will be the final catchup game from last year.

Summer league payment

With the second half of the league starting 27 Jan 2022, we request that all members pay for the league via EFT upfront. Also, since this is a new year, the capitation fee is due.

As per the GM constitution:

“Capitation Fee: Players in the 60+ and older age group are required to pay their annual capitation fee of R330 while players in the 55+ age group pay R110.00 capitation fee. These fees are then paid directly to their Provinces. Players in the +75 age category are exempted from paying capitation fees.”

Hence, if you are between 60 and 75 as of 31 Dec 2022, you need to pay the R330 now. If you are less than 60 as of 31 Dec 2022, the fee is R110. 75 or older as of 21 Dec 2022, no fee.

Please pay the capitation fee and the R220 for the league as soon as you can. Email Noreen Wonnacott at nwonnie@gmail.com proof of payment.

Note about team selection

All team managers, please note the rule for using players from other teams to ensure you have a squad on the park.

The rule is simple—age for age, position for position. So, a player can only replace a player that is close to the player’s age that is not available.

Additional Note: Regular players take preference over players that only play when available.

IPT reminder

By evening of 16 Jan, I have only received 29 responses about availability for IPT 29 out of 91 members is disappointing, to say the least. To those 29, I say thanks. To the other 62 of you, and you should know who you are, please email secretary@wpgm.co.za with the subject: “Durban IPT March 2022” with a simple Yes or No.

PS. All 55 or older (by 31 Dec 2022) qualify for IPT in Durban selection; we can apply for dispensation if you are 54 or younger and are keen anyway.

PPS. IPT dates are also 25-27 March 2022; unless you are in the World Cup squad, then you need to be there the morning of the 24th or apply for dispensation.

Resumption and extension of WPGM Hockey League Summer 2021-22

With what looks like the worst of the fourth wave of Covid-19 behind us, we are looking forward to resuming the Western Province Grand Masters Hockey League.

As we had two cancelled games at the end of last year, these will be carried forward to this year. After those games, a second round of the games will follow. The fixtures for these games are published on the website (and below).

Giving us only March to prepare for IPT in Durban, end of March 2022.

Here is a summary of the league fixtures Jan – Feb 2022:

Date18:3019:30Bye
2022/01/13White v BlueBlack v YellowRed
2022/01/20Red v BlackYellow v WhiteBlue
2022/01/27Yellow v RedBlue v BlackWhite
2022/02/03Black v WhiteRed v BlueYellow
2022/02/10Blue v YellowWhite v RedBlack
2022/02/17White v BlueBlack v YellowRed
2022/02/24Red v BlackYellow v WhiteBlue

WPGMHA – 2021 AGM Notice, Committee Nomination AND Notice of Change to the Constitution

The 2021 AGM will be held at WPCC 2 December 2021. The games for the night have been organised such that we all play together (except the Red team, who will have a bye). The games start at 18:15. The AGM will begin 19:45, after which there will be boerewors rolls served as an end of season celebration.

Please find below, the notice of AGM, a nomination form and changes to the constitution.

NOTICE-OF-THE-AGM-OF-THE-WPGMHA-02-December-2021Download
Nomination-form-for-WPGMHA-committeeDownload
WPGMHA-Notice-to-amend-the-constitution-01-November-2021Download

GM Summer League Nov-Dec 2021 and updates

5-week league

A short summer league for Grand Masters commences 4 Nov. The last fixture in this league will be 2 Dec. As before, there are 5 teams and 4 play each week, and one has a bye. Teams and fixtures are listed below and also on the website wpgm.co.za.

Costs! It really helps with the admin if people pay upfront. Thanks to all who do this. If you pay upfront for the 4 games, you pay R220, and if you fill in for a team on a day they have a bye, you do not pay for that game. Otherwise, for those that still prefer to pay per game, the rate is R60 per game. Please make sure you retain the proof of payment for per game payment to track it.

Banking details

Account Name: WPGMHA
Bank: FNB
Branch: Pinelands 260 209
Acc No: 62 665 180362
Type: Current

Reference: Your full name

IPT Feb

The 2022 IPT is on 25-27 Feb 2022, in Durban. All those selected for the GM World Cup Squads will be required to be at a camp on the morning of 24 Feb 2022, and it is compulsory to attend if you want to be selected. We will be sending out an availability request for IPT next week, and we will need an answer by 15 Nov so that teams can be chosen.

IPT Preparation

As the IPT is early next year, this means the second half of the GM summer league will be dedicated to preparation for the IPT in Durban.

Training will commence Sun 9 Jan. All selected squad members it is compulsory to attend all sessions. Those selected for IPT are to ensure they keep the Sundays from 9 Jan onwards open.

Committee nominations

The AGM will be in early December. Date to be finalised. The committee has all agreed to stay on. However, we are looking for nominations for committee members. The nomination form is attached. If there is anyone you want to nominate, please complete the form and submit it to secretary@wpgm.co.za

 

Fixtures

Date18:3019:30Bye
04-NovYellow v RedBlack v BlueWhite
11-NovBlack v WhiteBlue v RedYellow
18-NovBlue v YellowWhite v RedBlack
25-Nov (moved to 9 Dec)Black  v RedWhite v YellowBlue
02-DecWhite v Blue (moved to 18:15, B field)Black v Yellow ( (moved to 18:15, A field)Red

 

Teams

Note on the Goalies. John Cadman is available if required, and we have 3 permanent keepers who will have to play most games. If John is available, then it means one Keeper takes a break. You will see that the Keepers are assigned to multiple teams.

Goals

#PlayerClubPosition
1Deon Maart-Goals, Half, Sweeper
2Derek McMahon-Goals
3Karl Luff-Goals
4Robbie Gracie-Goals
5Steven Fourie-Goals
6Tyrone Latty-Goals
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Sweeper

#PlayerClubPosition
1Deon Maart-Goals, Half, Sweeper
2Dereck Marnewick-Forward, Link, Sweeper
3Fanie Steffens-Half, Sweeper
4Glenn Turner-Half, Sweeper
5Grant Irlam-Half, Sweeper
6Ian Thomson-Half, Sweeper
7Mark Watson-Half, Sweeper
8Mike Copeland-Half, Sweeper
9Peter Kratz-Half, Sweeper
10Rodney Palmer-Half, Sweeper
11Steve Sherman-Half, Sweeper
12Tony Huggett-Sweeper
13Wayne Keys-Half, Sweeper
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Link

#PlayerClubPosition
1Barry Chedburn-Forward, Link
2Bjorn Kessler-Forward, Link
3Brent Combrink-Forward, Link
4Brian Goemans-Forward, Half, Link
5Brigitte Jenkinson-Forward, Link
6Bryan Webster-Forward, Link
7Colin De la Harpe-Forward, Link
8Daniel St Dare-Forward, Link
9Debbi Gates-Forward, Link
10Dereck Marnewick-Forward, Link, Sweeper
11Edmund Fisher-Half, Link
12Eion Jacobs-Half, Link
13Elvira Ryan-Forward, Link
14Gary Frayne-Forward, Link
15Graham Harding-Forward, Link
16Grant Munro-Forward, Link
17Haiko Alfeld-Half, Link
18Jan Taljaard-Forward, Link
19John Donald-Half, Link
20John Masters-Half, Link
21John May-Half, Link
22John Shardlow-Link
23Leo Nolan-Forward, Link
24Lindsay Halkett-Link
25Lita Roux-Half, Link
26Luc Van der Hofstadt-Forward, Link
27Mark Delbridge-Half, Link
28Martin Duys-Half, Link
29Mike Greeff-Half, Link
30Moir Scholtz-Half, Link
31Neil Lavin-Forward, Link
32Niall McKrill-Forward, Link
33Patrick Owen-Forward, Link
34Peter Shardlow-Half, Link
35Richard Wells-Forward, Half, Link
36Robert Commin-Forward, Link
37Robert Freeman-Forward, Half, Link, Manager
38Roy Douglas-Henry-Half, Link
39Shaun Bougard-Link
40Stephen Dugmore-Forward, Link
41Stephen Ueckermann-Half, Link
42Tony Barbour-Forward, Link
43Trevor Knight-Half, Link
44Vinnie Orchard-Forward, Link
45Warren Machanik-Forward, Half, Link
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Half

#PlayerClubPosition
1Allan Isaacs-Forward, Half
2Brian Alcock-Forward, Half
3Brian Goemans-Forward, Half, Link
4Clinton Brown-Forward, Half
5Deon Maart-Goals, Half, Sweeper
6Edmund Fisher-Half, Link
7Eion Jacobs-Half, Link
8Fanie Steffens-Half, Sweeper
9Frank Aspeling-Forward, Half
10George Frost-Half
11Glenn Turner-Half, Sweeper
12Grant Irlam-Half, Sweeper
13Guy Jenkins-Forward, Half
14Haiko Alfeld-Half, Link
15Ian Donald-Forward, Half
16Ian Thomson-Half, Sweeper
17John Donald-Half, Link
18John Masters-Half, Link
19John May-Half, Link
20Lance Schkolne-Forward, Half
21Lita Roux-Half, Link
22Mark Delbridge-Half, Link
23Mark Watson-Half, Sweeper
24Martin Duys-Half, Link
25Mike Copeland-Half, Sweeper
26Mike Greeff-Half, Link
27Moir Scholtz-Half, Link
28Neil van Blerk-Forward, Half
29Peter Kratz-Half, Sweeper
30Peter Shardlow-Half, Link
31Raymond Garde-Forward, Half
32Richard Wells-Forward, Half, Link
33Robert Freeman-Forward, Half, Link, Manager
34Rodney Palmer-Half, Sweeper
35Roy Bisset-Forward, Half
36Roy Douglas-Henry-Half, Link
37Stephen Ueckermann-Half, Link
38Steve Sherman-Half, Sweeper
39Trevor Knight-Half, Link
40Warren Machanik-Forward, Half, Link
41Wayne Keys-Half, Sweeper
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Manager

#PlayerClubPosition
1Chris Haley-Manager
2Robert Freeman-Forward, Half, Link, Manager
3Robin Blake-Manager
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Forward

#PlayerClubPosition
1Allan Isaacs-Forward, Half
2Barry Chedburn-Forward, Link
3Bjorn Kessler-Forward, Link
4Brent Combrink-Forward, Link
5Brian Alcock-Forward, Half
6Brian Goemans-Forward, Half, Link
7Brigitte Jenkinson-Forward, Link
8Bryan Webster-Forward, Link
9Clinton Brown-Forward, Half
10Colin De la Harpe-Forward, Link
11Daniel St Dare-Forward, Link
12Dave McKechnie-Forward
13Debbi Gates-Forward, Link
14Dereck Marnewick-Forward, Link, Sweeper
15Elvira Ryan-Forward, Link
16Frank Aspeling-Forward, Half
17Gary Frayne-Forward, Link
18Glyn Bedford-Forward
19Graham Harding-Forward, Link
20Grant Munro-Forward, Link
21Guy Jenkins-Forward, Half
22Ian Donald-Forward, Half
23Ian Faulkner-Forward
24Jan Taljaard-Forward, Link
25Lance Schkolne-Forward, Half
26Leo Nolan-Forward, Link
27Leon Lategan-Forward
28Luc Van der Hofstadt-Forward, Link
29Mike O’Keeffe-Forward
30Neil Lavin-Forward, Link
31Neil van Blerk-Forward, Half
32Niall McKrill-Forward, Link
33Patrick Owen-Forward, Link
34Raymond Garde-Forward, Half
35Richard Wells-Forward, Half, Link
36Robert Commin-Forward, Link
37Robert Freeman-Forward, Half, Link, Manager
38Roy Bisset-Forward, Half
39Stephen Dugmore-Forward, Link
40Tony Barbour-Forward, Link
41Vinnie Orchard-Forward, Link
42Warren Machanik-Forward, Half, Link
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