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:
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:
| Date | 18:30 | 19:30 | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022/01/13 | White v Blue | Black v Yellow | Red |
| 2022/01/20 | Red v Black | Yellow v White | Blue |
| 2022/01/27 | Yellow v Red | Blue v Black | White |
| 2022/02/03 | Black v White | Red v Blue | Yellow |
| 2022/02/10 | Blue v Yellow | White v Red | Black |
| 2022/02/17 | White v Blue | Black v Yellow | Red |
| 2022/02/24 | Red v Black | Yellow v White | Blue |
We are in the final stretch to IPT 2021. There has been a little confusion about the next few weeks. Here is some clarity:
Schedule is online, here is a copy.
| Date | 18:30 | 19:30 |
| 2021/09/27 | Blue Vs White | Red Vs Yellow |
| 2021/10/04 | Red Vs Yellow | Blue Vs White |
| 2021/10/11 | Blue Vs White | Red Vs Yellow |
The cost per game is the same as before, R60 per game or R180 for the three games.
With the conclusion of the WP Grand Masters Winter League, we move into the final preparation towards GM IPT 15-17 Oct. Congratulations to the Black team that won with 27 points. Also, congrats to Clint, who scored the most goals. See both tables below.
BUT NOW… We must look forward. And there are 3 points (as in one more than 2) that you need to consider and respond to.
For the next 3 weeks, there will be two games at the times we have got used to 18:15 for 18:30 and 19:15 for 19:30. Two teams will be made up of the players that are going to IPT in Oct, and the rest of the players will make up the other sides. The number of sides made up will depend on the response we get to this email. For all none IPT attendees, we need to know if you are available to play Monday 27 Sept, 4 and 11 Oct.
CALL TO ACTION: Email secretary.at.wpgm.co.za by Wednesday night with a yes or no.
For all those that are attending IPT, we assume the answer is Yes. The captains/managers will be contacting you shortly.
Those players not going to IPT but who want to be considered for selection for Grand Masters World Cup Tokyo 2021, must apply for a dispensation to miss the trials in October IPT. Any that requires dispensation, would you please email the completed attached form to Rob or secretary.at.wpgm.co.za?
The scheduled start of the Summer League is the first week of November. We need to know are you available, which is preferred, Monday or Thursday? Once we have availability numbers and preferences, we can plan around that and ensure the WPCC fields are available.
CALL TO ACTION: Please email secretary.at.wpgm.co.za by the end of the week. In the email, include Yes with days or No.
| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Black | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 7 | 14 | 27 |
| 2 | White | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 24 |
| 3 | Blue | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 16 |
| 4 | Red | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 24 | -8 | 8 |
| 5 | Yellow | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 20 | -10 | 6 |
We are missing one goal that was scored by the whites last night. If you have issues with the goals scored, speak to your captain/manager.
| Rank | Player | Goals | Appearances | Win Ratio | Draw Ratio | Loss Ratio |
| 1 | Clinton Brown | 6 | 7 | 100.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2 | Tony Van de Bout | 5 | 6 | 0.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| 3 | Dave McKechnie | 5 | 7 | 57.14 | 28.57 | 14.29 |
| 4 | Alan Isaacs | 4 | 7 | 14.29 | 42.86 | 42.86 |
| 5 | Vinnie Orchard | 4 | 4 | 75.00 | 0.00 | 25.00 |
| 6 | Richard Wells | 4 | 7 | 57.14 | 28.57 | 14.29 |
| 7 | Neill Lavin | 3 | 8 | 62.50 | 25.00 | 12.50 |
| 8 | Grant Munro | 3 | 5 | 80.00 | 20.00 | 0.00 |
| 9 | Leo Nolan | 3 | 7 | 42.86 | 42.86 | 14.29 |
| 10 | Neil van Blerk | 3 | 7 | 28.57 | 28.57 | 42.86 |
| 11 | Darren Bunker | 3 | 8 | 12.50 | 12.50 | 75.00 |
| 12 | Peter Shardlow | 2 | 9 | 66.67 | 22.22 | 11.11 |
| 13 | Mike O’Keeffe | 2 | 5 | 40.00 | 20.00 | 40.00 |
| 14 | Leon Lategan | 2 | 4 | 25.00 | 50.00 | 25.00 |
| 15 | Trevor Knight | 2 | 10 | 60.00 | 20.00 | 20.00 |
There are many parts of this update; please ensure you read them all, or the ones you are interested in.
Contents
IPT on Jozi is on. Date: 15-17 October 2021. If you are 55+ and would like to be eligible for selection, please check the forms on the website.
You need to complete the form below and send them to either karl@dhpsa.co.za or secretary@wpgm.co.za
The GM IPT 2021 tournament venues are Randburg Hockey Astro (2 x Astroturfs), Bryanston High School Astroturf and Morningside Country Club Astroturf. Selection for the GM World Cup 60+ teams will be made at the tournament. Details of requirements are online.
Teams of 20 will be selected at IPT, and then those will be narrowed down to 16 after the Durban IPT early next year.
By now you should have received notification that practice starts this Sun 6 Sept and complete the weekend before GM IPT 2021. The IP is for all 55+ players who are selected. Sunday 5 and 12 Sept the practice starts 11:30-13:00. Then 19 & 26 Sep. 3 & 10 Oct 2021 9:00am.
Bobby has kindly offered his coaching services. The fee for the practice is R10 to cover the Astro hire.
We need at least 10 players per session. We had more than that confirm.
Firstly, if you want to send proof of payments, please send to Noreen (nwonnie@gmail.com). Any payment proofs sent anywhere else will result in a short corner for Rob’s side.
We are just over 50% paid up for the second (mini) half of the winter season. Should your name be missing, and you believe you have made payment, or are paying per game, please contact Noreen (nwonnie@gmail.com) or I.
The latest SAGM newsletter is available here…, It was also emailed to the group.
Pending…
We are looking for none-playing members to be selectors for the IPT and GM World cup. Please email Karl or me, as per above emails).
After considering all the options on the table, the WPGM committee has decided the following:
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.
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).
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
